Ottawa Police chief asks for an additional 1,800 police and civilian staff to manage convoy
Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly has asked for 1,800 more police and civilian personnel to help bring the Freedom Convoy protest to an end.
Time to go home, Ottawa mayor tells Freedom Convoy protesters
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson said it is time for the Freedom Convoy protesters to pack up their trucks and head home.
Statistics on school absences cause concern for some in Renfrew County
New Ontario data shows absence reports for students and staff. Parents of Renfrew County students are concerned this is not enough.
Pandemic pet craze taking toll on mental health of already over-stretched veterinarians
Gruelling hours. Heart-wrenching scenes of patients in pain or taking their last breath. Trying to console a grieving client over the phone. Those are just some of the trials veterinarians face daily as they struggle to cope with the fallout from soaring rates of pet adoption during the pandemic. “Work culture in veterinary medicine is not great,” said Karine Eusanio,...
As 401,000 newcomers reach Canada in 2021, members of immigrant families reflect on their experiences
Ontario is the most popular destination for immigrants coming to Canada. Four individuals from immigrant families discuss their experiences with belonging to this country.
Bank of Canada Museum acquires 1911 silver dollar deemed country’s greatest rarity
The Bank of Canada Museum is celebrating the acquisition of a rare 1911 silver dollar, known as The Emperor.
Canada should deter speculation by foreign-owned giants, reap grassroots growth through cannabis review
Three years after its legalization, Canada's cannabis industry is being reviewed. The government should use this opportunity to encourage local growth.
No revisions planned for Canadian coat of arms despite calls for changes to reflect diverse nation
Some support revising Canada's coat of arms to represent Indigenous peoples. Canadian Heritage says there are no plans to do so.
Graduating as an international student in Canada: struggle and heartbreak amid unfair obstacles
International students in Canada are struggling to find jobs and pursue their dreams in Canada and immigration policies don't help.
French films find new home on Cinessance as francophone service aims to shake up streaming
Seeking out French films has been an ongoing struggle for francophones and francophiles; but with the recent drop of Cinessance, it may become easier.
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.