Ottawa’s multicultural communities boast impressive giving habits
A recent nationwide study shows our multicultural communities are more inclined to support charities and nonprofits compared to the average Canadian. With one in three Canadians projected to be immigrants by 2036, Ottawa’s community leaders, expert researchers and marketers agree that engaging diverse communities should be top of mind for the charitable sector.
Ottawa organizations keeping hard-to-recycle items out of landfills
Local organization Earthub is helping Ottawans find new homes for hard-to-recycle items that would otherwise end up in the trash.
Cooking for a Cause Ottawa shows what the power of good food can achieve
A food security initiative that was started due to COVID-19, hopes to continue operations into 2021.
COVID and creativity: New businesses spring up during pandemic
As a way to keep productive during quarantine, some Ottawa locals have started their own businesses, seeing success in the second wave.
Time to Fall Back
Before you go to bed Saturday night, remember to set your clock back one hour. Sunrise and sunset will be about an hour earlier on Sunday, but there will be more light in the morning. We are gonna need that sun as winter closes in, this year especially.
Pandemic Pets: Consider the consequences when you adopt, experts say
Amid the pandemic the demand for pets has increased, but post-pandemic conditions may pose problems for these furry companions.
Hunt Club community presses Ottawa library board for a branch to end ‘systemic discrimination’
The Hunt Club Community Association's frustration surmounts as OPL board insists they are trying to provide them with equitable library service.
Ottawa charities ‘concerned but hopeful’ as funds drop during COVID-19
Ottawa's charities are not immune to the economic impact of COVID-19. Decreasing fundraising revenue may affect their ability to provide support.
Ottawa pagans prepare to observe a physically distanced tradition on Oct. 31
Samhain, a Celtic holiday from which Halloween originates, normally involves witch balls, parties, and group rituals for Ottawa pagans. Pandemic restrictions mean community members must stay home.
Cumberland’s Franco-Ontarians worried merger with Osgoode ward would hurt their culture and language
The City is examining six proposals for ward boundary reviews, all of which will impact Cumberland's Francophone community.
Many students losing an economic lifeline as restaurant jobs in Ottawa hit hard by COVID-19
Life is tough for Student employees and students seeking work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spooky attractions across Ontario haunted by pandemic rules
How local businesses are adapting to pandemic guidelines in attempt to provide the haunted Halloween experience this year.