Ottawa’s first coronavirus case confirmed
The city’s first case of COVID-19 has been confirmed by Ontario health officials.
Party in Pink: Carleton sorority combines fun and philanthropy
Sisters of Tau Sigma Phi sorority spent their annual breast cancer awareness week raising money for a local breast cancer charity to continue their 13 year tradition.
Ottawa seniors group proposes inter-generational housing project
Young and old alike could soon be living under the same roof thanks to a new housing proposal in Old Ottawa South.
Period Packs: New Ottawa organization gives free menstrual products to community members in need
While menstrual products are a necessity, there are some people that cannot afford them. In Ottawa, a new organization is trying to put an end to this problem.
Divas and distortion: concert celebrates female-fronted metal bands
Three part-time musicians are hosting a local music event highlighting women-fronted metal and rock bands.
Winterlude Fire and Ice Festival transforms Bank Street on a cold day
The Fire and Ice Festival on Bank Street had more ice than fire this Saturday, with temperatures dropping to -25ºC.
Risk of children swallowing nicotine liquid in vapes means national poison hotline needed, public health says
Ottawa Public Health is recommending the federal government enact a national poison control hotline, amid concerns that children are swallowing liquid nicotine found in vapes.
Local high school takes aim at vaping by students
A local high school in Ottawa is using new and creative strategies to stop teenage vaping on school property.
Virtual reality helping stroke patients rehab
Virtual reality games and Motiview video technology are being to motivate stroke patients through their physical rehabilitation.
Dog experts stress health awareness for short-nosed breeds as they become more popular in Ottawa
Flat-faced dog breeds are becoming more popular in Ottawa, but experts say that there are serious health issues of which would-be owners should be aware.