CFIA’s planned commercial dog ban draws free from animal rescue organizations, while veterinarians cheer
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is banning the entry of commercial dogs from over a hundred countries, shocking the animal rescue community!
Two community groups push Ottawa Public Health for mandatory masking and more
Horizon Ottawa and the Disability Justice Network say it's time to restore mandatory masking and other COVID-19 health measures.
Ontario expands second booster dose to all adults, extends rapid test rollout
Dr. Kieran Moore has announced that all Ontarians 18 and up can now get a second COVID-19 vaccine booster shot.
Unclaimed bags, long security lines and flight delays snarling Canada’s largest airport and raising travellers’ anger
Pearson airport chaos has passengers hunting for their luggage and waiting for delayed flights.
Legault leads in Quebec election poll despite concerns over cost-of-living, health care, survey shows
Cost of living and health care outweigh all other provincial concerns for Quebec residents going into the provincial election.
A new spin on online dating lands in Ottawa
With not being able to go out and meet others, people had resorted to online dating. For some, online dating was a blessing, and for others a curse. Like anything else, there are pros and cons to dating websites and apps.
Ottawa protestors condemn U.S. abortion decision and note concerns about access to the procedure in Canada
Protestors gathered in downtown Ottawa on Friday afternoon denouncing the U.S. Supreme court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Welcome to Adaawewigamig: New store in Byward Market offers a cultural touchstone for Indigenous youth
The Assembly of Seven Generations hosted celebrations in Byward Market for National Indigenous Peoples Day and their new store front.
Ottawa Fringe Festival returns in person to celebrate 25th anniversary
Ottawa Fringe Festival is returning in person after two years to celebrate 25th anniversary.
Ottawa’s ‘Gutsy Walk’ back in person and raises more than $100K and counting
This year’s Canada-wide goal for the gutsy walk is to raise $2.9 million, and so far, they have raised over $2.2 million.
Cancer and alcohol: Advocates push the need for warning labels to help consumers choose safely
The debate is now on about the efficacy of warning labels about health risks on alcohol products.
After virtual events, Vanier Sugar Festival looks ahead to in-person celebration — and rebuilt shack — next year
As April brought warmer (and muddier) days to Ottawa, it also brought an age-old Canadian tradition that one urban sugar shack has been continuing in the capital for 37 years now: the production of maple syrup.