White Tim Hortons lids may be more recyclable but focus should be on reuse, say environmentalists
Have you noticed the lid on your Tim Hortons coffee cup is a different colour? Capital Current explores what this means for recycling and the environment.
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.
After 24 months of pandemic restrictions, are Canadians ready to let go of COVID-19 restrictions? A new study suggests they might be
The majority of Canadians support the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in their province.
Rising costs, slow pace of affordable housing development paint a dire picture in Ottawa
Ottawa's housing crisis continues to escalate as housing prices rise and the impacts of COVID-19 cause dangerous lasting effects on residents.
Pandemic pressures: Food insecurity in Canada worsening as cost of groceries rises
As a result of problems created by the pandemic, many Canadians are struggling to put good food on the table.
Ottawa restaurants divided on continuing vaccine passport requirement
With vaccine passports now optional, Ottawa restaurants debate whether to keep or ditch vaccine restrictions.
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.
Ottawa’s Gwen Madiba one of 10 recognized as L’Oréal Paris Canadian ‘Women of Worth’
Ottawa's Gwen Madiba is honoured by L'Oreal, with a Canadian Women of Worth award
Experts cautiously optimistic about Canada’s upcoming greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan
The 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan will be an important step for Canada in achieving its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Volunteers help ease food insecurity in Alta Vista seniors building but often it’s not enough
Cathy Hamilton, a resident of the Clementine Towers in Alta Vista, started a food pantry in September 2021 to address food insecurity in her building.
New Ontario legislation for gig workers doesn’t go far enough, critics say
The new legislation introduced by the Ontario government to extend the minimum wage to gig workers receives negative reactions.
Chatham-Kent residents battle to save historic, tree-lined boulevard facing sewer upgrade
Residents in the community of Chatham-Kent in southwestern Ontario are banding together to protect a row of century-old maple trees from being cut down for a sewer upgrade.