Black History Ottawa highlights Black voices in children’s books during ‘February and Forever’
Black History Ottawa held its 18th Children’s Stories in the Diaspora virtually.
Lifting of provincial mask mandate sparking controversy in Ontario schools
The Ontario government’s decision to end masking in schools has caused controversy as school board, parents and students wrestle with the implications of the change.
Ontario announces new elementary STEM curriculum, adds coding and trades
The Ontario government announced a new science and technology curriculum this week that includes mandatory coding for Grades 1 to 9 and promotes the value of the skilled trades.
COVID-19 pushing back graduation for some university students
Between mental health, COVID-19 and financial obstacles, undergraduate students are finding it difficult to complete their degree within the four-year timeline.
Pandemic financial breaks not enough, students say
Student organizations are saying that federal promises of support are not sufficient to help them meet the costs of attending post-secondary institutions and daily life.
Statistics on school absences cause concern for some in Renfrew County
New Ontario data shows absence reports for students and staff. Parents of Renfrew County students are concerned this is not enough.
Sex ed or porn for teens? Raunchy fare aimed at minors sparks debate about streaming services’ explicit shows
How far is too far? Capital Current explores the proliferation of explicit shows offered by unchecked streaming services.
Critics urge effective action as Carleton University reviews sexual violence policy amid what is called an epidemic of sexual violence on campuses
After a surge of cases of sexual violence at Western University, many survivors, organizers, and activists at Carleton University decided a change was needed there too.
After 2020 call to action from marginalized students and alumni, Carleton’s J-School issues report on EDI progress
Carleton’s School of Journalism and Communication releases a report on equity and inclusion in the school.
University of Ottawa launches new centre to research racism in healthcare systems — and to create change
UOttawa establishes a research centre looking at impacts on the health of Black Canadians.
Students and teachers hope Carleton’s signature on the Scarborough Charter will improve inclusion on campus
Carleton and Nipissing have joined 40 other colleges and universities across Canada in signing the Scarborough Charter, a document that vows to end rhetoric about combatting racism and promoting action.
Ghostly exhibit at Canadian Museum of Nature explores shadow of extinction hanging over vulnerable species
Shadowland is an exhibition of 15 artworks depicting the bones left by mammals. The series of drawings contain echoes of the slow extinction of species.