WHO says low vaccination rate driving measles outbreaks
Global childhood immunization against deadly diseases such as measles declined in 2023, leaving millions of children at risk, according to data published this week by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. The data shows low vaccination rate against measles last year left nearly 35 million children with no or partial protection. About 83 per cent of children worldwide received their...
Ottawa police using force against black and Middle Eastern individuals in disproportionately high rate: report
Black and Middle Eastern people were more likely to be subjected to use of force by Ottawa police officers in 2023, with no improvement over numbers from 2022, according to a report by the police made public by the Ottawa Police Services Board. The report revealed that police used force against 310 individuals last year, including 81 perceived as Black and...
Neo-Nazi organization run by Canadian teens promotes racial violence, watchdog group says
In a recent report, the Canadian Anti-Hate Network is drawing attention to a small, but growing neo-Nazi group in Canada that has emerged onto social media platforms and is apparently run by teenagers. The group is an offshoot of an organization founded in the U.S. in 2013 as the Atomwaffen Division. There are now active cells in Canada, the United...
Update: UOttawa students end encampment after more than two months
Students announce the end of their encampment at uOttawa
Alexandra Bridge replacement begins with deconstruction starting in 2028
The Alexandra Bridge will begin to come down in 2028 with a new bridge in place in 2032, says a plan prepared by the NCC and PSPC.
The Mushroom Chronicles: The magic in the mushroom has spawned a spiritual debate
A debate is raging about the spiritual value of magic mushrooms. Some advocate for only a medical application while others believe it should be more widely available.
As many as one in four males in Canada experience a sexual assault: experts say
The number of males who are sexually assaulted is much more than is currently thought, experts believe.
The Mushroom Chronicles: Side effects of psilocybin use offer a cautionary tale
Despite the positive results from some clinical trials, there should be controls over how psilocybin is used in treatment and more widely in society, some experts say.
Carleton students form large, wide-ranging pro-Palestinian coalition to push university to meet demands
Carleton students, faculty and unions form large Carleton4Palestine coalition to push university administration to reveal involvement with Israel.
REVIEW: Opening night of Bluesfest offers some intimate and captivating performances
Capital Current took in several shows on opening night at RBC Ottawa Bluesfest Thursday night. Here's our take on three very unique performances.
The Mushroom Chronicles: Psilocybin on the prescription pad
Demand for medical psyilocibin in treatment for mental health disorders is increasing.
UOttawa encampment students say they will reject an injunction to leave
Pro-Palestinian uOttawa students are bracing for action by the university. In this recent public media conference supporters were out in force at the uOttawa encampment.[Photo @ Ali Al Ashoor]