Online classes are a headache for some, but COVID-imposed virtual learning has benefited many students
As the Omicron variant spreads, it is unclear if classes will go back online. Will students return to campus or have to endure another semester of virtual learning?
Embracing human resilience: COVID-19 taught me about depression — and how to find my flow
Two years of pandemic loneliness has helped Capital Current's Brynn Brieda handle her pre-COVID mental health issues.
Canada-U.S. border community reflects on the impact of frontier restrictions, longs for return to binational normal
The communities of Stanstead, Quebec and Derby Line, Vermont straddle the international border between Canada and the U.S. Residents told Capital Current of the struggle to maintain their relationships through the pandemic.
Switching an inhaler can help fight global warming
Some inhalers prescribed for those with asthma or COPD actually have a great impact on climate change than Carbon Dioxide. Some doctors now are using greener alternatives.
Growing business: Ottawa-area farms experienced surge in demand for Christmas trees this year
Christmas trees were in high demand this holiday season, farm owners say
Listening to feedback critical for new Student Mental Health Framework 3.0, Carleton students say
Carleton University's new mental health framework makes many promises, but are they enough? Carleton students weigh in on what needs to be improved.
COVID consequences: Persons with disabilities face new risks and even some rewards sparked by the pandemic
COVID-19 has impacted people's lives in many ways, especially those who already suffer from inconvenience on daily basis.
Breast cancer awareness efforts shouldn’t be limited to one month, say advocates
Breast cancer awareness month takes place every October with the goal of raising awareness and funds for a disease that affects one in eight Canadian women.
Health Canada’s proposed ban on flavoured vapes has opponents decrying impact on former smokers
The smell of cotton candy and blue raspberry wafted outside the Château Laurier in late November as Canada’s 44th parliament opened its first session nearby — and no, there wasn’t a fair in town to celebrate. Instead, dozens of vapers — enough to displace sidewalk traffic in front of the grand hotel, directly across from the temporary Senate chambers at...
Soaring with Santa: You can take a ride over Ottawa with the jolly old elf
Ottawa Aviation Adventures is running “Flights with Santa" until Dec. 26 to raise money for the Ottawa Food Bank.
Growing demand in Montreal leading to more plant-based restaurants
Montreal is now a go-to destination for people on a plant-based diet and here's why.
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.