Pandemic, Throne Speech raise awareness around mental health
With a heightened awareness around mental health both at the provincial and federal level as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and Throne Speech, new policies and programs are being considered in an effort to improve mental health.
For international students in Canada, winter can be a SAD experience
That first winter in Canada can be more than a simple adjustment in clothing for international students. Sometimes they are impacted by Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Wakefield Christmas Market helps those in need while promoting ‘shop local’ message
The organizers of Wakefield’s annual Christmas market — to be held Dec. 11 in the picturesque Quebec village about 35 kilometres north of Ottawa — say the event is all about giving back. Not only is the 9th annual holiday bazaar raising funds for local charities, but organizers are encouraging market-goers to spend their dollars supporting local businesses that have...
Trials show video games have potential to ease Canada’s paediatric mental health-care crisis
As children's mental healthcare becomes harder to access in Canada, video games could be the solution to getting treatment to kids who need it.
Going greener: CHEO promises to kick its carbon habit
Ottawa's children's hospital has announced a plan to tackle climate change and reduce carbon emissions.
Popping up: Ottawa community members organize COVID-19 vaccine clinics in small businesses
Two Ottawa men have organized a series of pop-up vaccination clinics inside small businesses around town. Capital Current checked one out.
Dog buyers beware: The pandemic push for a furry friend comes with risk of purchasing from a puppy mill
Dog rescue organizations are working to find homes for puppies produced by unethical puppy mills. The advocates warn buyers to beware and to check where their furry friend comes from.
Period partners provide necessities, supplement provincial programming
Period product drives in Ottawa run by grassroots organizations such as Period Packs aim to supplement government programs.
Movember Canada supports men’s health virtually for second year of pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that men’s health and men’s mental health is still in a crisis, sources say.
The Royal strives for ‘hospital without walls’ to address mental health issues, substance use — and stigma
Mental health issues and illnesses, including substance use, have been on the rise in Ontario in the past decade. The Royal Ottawa Hospital is expanding their services to meet this need in the community.
Smashing Ottawa records: Tournament turnout proof of growing popularity of video gaming
Now that the COVID restrictions have lessened, there is a new passion for the video game Super Smash Bros. Read tolerant more about this trend and what it means for the gaming community.
Time to speak up: Advocates say women need to push loudly to battle bias in Canadian health care
Women share their experiences with gender bias in the Canadian healthcare system.