After anti-AI rally, Carleton TAs and RAs reach tentative deal with university
Local 4600 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees has reached a tentative agreement with Carleton University after 13 consecutive hours of bargaining, according to a statement released on Jan. 27.
Ontario universities face funding crisis causing some to see tuition increase as better than program cuts
“Ontario’s post-secondary sector is on the brink of a financial meltdown,” according to a recent editorial in the Toronto Star. The crisis has one student thinking a tuition increase would be better than program cuts.
AI and GLAM: Emerging tech is changing museums and libraries
Pressure to apply AI tools to museum and gallery work is making professionals worry about how to preserve information they’ve been entrusted to protect.
University students under ‘stress’ as rent prices increase rapidly
The cost of rent in Canada has risen 5.2 per cent since October 2024, well above the overall inflation rate of 2.2 per cent, Capital Current’s analysis of data Statistics Canada data shows. That is hard to manage for anyone who rents but for university students it can been very difficult. For this cohort, low-cost, short-term rental units are vital....
For mathematician Diane Guignard, race walking adds up perfectly
Diane Guignard is a provincial Race Walking champion and mathematician, who has recently been posting impressive numbers.
Physicians sounding the alarm (again) over health misinformation as disease cases rise
Earlier this year, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) published findings from a joint survey with Abacus Data on health and the media. The report notably suggested that encounters with health misinformation have been on the rise, and respondents are increasingly recognizing the prevalence and harm of misinformation.
From parking passes to bus delays: Frustrated Carleton students navigating commuting challenges in Ottawa
Carleton University students are finding ways to adapt after a month of changes to parking on campus.
Mending student-police relations in Ottawa schools is underway
The Ottawa Police Service has adopted a new approach to provide resource officers and to strengthen its relations with all Ottawa schools.
Some Ottawa Metro stores reduce daily student discount to once a week as food insecurity rises
Some Metro grocery stores in Ottawa are cutting a daily discount for students to once a week as the affordability crisis continues to grow in the capital.
Trinity Lowthian realizes her Paralympic fencing dream
Last year, Ottawa's Trinity Lowthian achieved her childhood dream of representing Team Canada.
TikTok influencer Gabriel Yorke shines a humorous spotlight on Carleton University
Gabriel Yorke is a marketing student at Carleton University. He is also a successful TikTok influencer with some 144,800 followers who enjoy his satirical take on university life.
Ottawa scientist Emilio Alarcón champions diversity in his research
University of Ottawa Scientist Emilio Alarcón has been named one of Canada's most inspiring immigrants for his disability advocacy and research.
Bestselling author Katie Tallo sets mystery thrillers in Ottawa
Katie Tallo is an international bestselling author of mystery thrillers, who finds inspiration and sets novels in Ottawa neighbourhoods and businesses.
Committee OKs plan to move French childcare service to West Centretown
The City of Ottawa’s community services committee has approved a plan to move the Centre éducatif Pinocchio — a city-run French-language childcare service — to a high-needs area in West Centretown. The city is proposing to move the municipally-operated centre from its current location at 111 Sussex Drive in Lowertown — the former Ottawa City hall — to a new...
City’s e-scooter program set for spring rollout with new rules, expanded service
Ottawa residents will soon see e-scooters roll out across the city once again for the spring and summer, but this time with 24-hour availability and in more neighbourhoods. City council has unanimously approved a five-year extension for the scooters on Ottawa roads. Additionally, councillors supported continuing to contract Bird Canada and Neuron Mobility to manage e-scooter rentals from April 30...
‘Influencers’ a major source of election information for young people, report says
A new report from researchers at the University of Ottawa finds that social media influencers are becoming a central source of political information for young voters.
Parents, students urge OCDSB to rethink planned closure of alternative schools
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board wants to eliminate the city’s five alternative schools, and some members of the public — particularly parents of the children who attend the schools — are not happy. The board has undertaken an Elementary Program Review to determine whether its current model of delivering education serves the community most effectively. A number of planned changes...
Choice, no choice: More young women finding themselves in part-time jobs, data shows
Last fall, Carleton University student Kate Yoshida was juggling her studies with a part-time job. The 20 year old media production and design student was working in the communications department of the Canadian Forces Housing Agency. “I took the job just because it was my first full-time summer job that was related to my field of study,” she said. Yoshida...
Carleton Ravens starts USports women’s basketball championship with a big win over Bishop’s
The Carleton Women's Basketball team scored their first victory in the USports National Championship tournament against Bishop's University March 13.
Perth laments Algonquin’s uprooting of heritage building program ‘that’s going to save the planet’
Algonquin College will shutter its satellite campus in the historic town of Perth at the end of August 2026 because of severe financial challenges facing many Canadian colleges and universities following the federal imposition of new international student cap. The Perth campus has been home for more than a half-century to the Algonquin College Heritage Institute, which offers a flagship...
Ottawa parents fight against school board boundary and grade configuration changes
Laura D’Angelo woke up to a troubling email from the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) on Feb. 28. The mother of two saw a proposal, impacting thousands of K-12 students, outlining new boundary and grade configuration changes that would take effect as early as September 2026.
OCDSB to offer wider range of French-language learning options to students
Education changes are proposed to come in 2026 for the OCDSB.
The 25th Hour: Fall 2024, Episode 2, Doing Better?
In the second Fall 2024 episode of The 25th Hour, our journalists explore the worlds of knockoff artwork, heart and brain research, campus accessibility, and Ottawa's nightlife.
With football season over, Carleton Ravens athletes get back to work for a chance at the CFL
While the U Sports football season officially ended with the Vanier Cup game on Nov. 23, a number of Carleton athletes are returning to the gym to get ready for a shot at the Canadian Football League draft combine.
Weak currency meets rising costs: Nigerian students struggle for affordable housing
As the value of Nigerian Naira continues to tank and housing scarcity increases in Ottawa, Nigerian students struggle to find affordable housing.
Noise complaints climb in September as academic year begins, data shows
A Capital Current analysis of data using the City of Ottawa’s 311 data portal, shows reported noise complaints for music and shouting in wards surrounding the University of Ottawa and Carleton University increased significantly in the month of September.
Carleton University provides historical context on issues about Indigenous identity
Last month, Carleton adopted two policies focused on verifying Indigenous identity for hiring, admissions and awards.
Ottawa students, teachers see positive impact of new cellphone rules
Many Ottawa teachers and students say the new phone rules in classes is making a positive difference this school year.
Music students have a message: Female classical composers matter
In concert halls around the Western world, classical music remains overwhelmingly male-dominated, but a concert held at the University of Ottawa is a reminder that female composers have also made important contributions to the art and must not be ignored.
A Quiet Crisis: Limits on work taking toll on international students
International students in Ottawa are struggling with mental health issues and financial stress because of a new 20-hour work limit set by the Canadian government, making it hard for them to balance school and high living costs.
Two-time Palestinian Olympian and Carleton alumnus says Paris games will be his last
The two-time Palestinian Olympian and Carleton University alum Yazan Al Bawwab says the Paris 2024 Olympics will be his last. Born in Saudi Arabia and raised in Dubai, the son of a Palestinian refugee, Rashad Al Bawwab, achieved his father’s dream of becoming an Olympic swimmer to represent his country. “I am delighted to be here to represent Palestine and...
Faculty for Palestine urges uOttawa to respect ruling by International Court of Justice
The uOttawa chapter of Faculty for Palestine (F4P) is urging the school to honour the recently released advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that found Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian Territories violates international law. In a statement, F4P uOttawa called on the university to divest from all corporations directly involved in the occupation and cut ties with...
A Capital Current profile: Nicole Presentey’s musical journey has deep roots in Ottawa
Nicole Presentey is an Ottawa native and while she is certainly one of the most talented pianists and music educators to come from this place, she has remained in the region even though the world beckons. One of her deep local connections as a supporter and as a performer is Ottawa Chamberfest, one of the city’s best known classical music...
Carleton students form large, wide-ranging pro-Palestinian coalition to push university to meet demands
Carleton students, faculty and unions form large Carleton4Palestine coalition to push university administration to reveal involvement with Israel.
UOttawa encampment students say they will reject an injunction to leave
Pro-Palestinian uOttawa students are bracing for action by the university. In this recent public media conference supporters were out in force at the uOttawa encampment.[Photo @ Ali Al Ashoor]
A capital take: A Vancouverite offers a verdict on life in Ottawa
As my time in this city draws to a close, Capital Current's Alex Dines wanted to give her verdict on some of the hot takes on life in Ottawa and how they compare with Vancouver, her home city.
Professors and workers say if police move to break up uOttawa encampment, ‘they will have to go through us’
Supporters of uOttawa encampment ready to defend students from police action.
UOttawa encampment warned they are now considered to be trespassing by university administration
UOttawa has warned students to leave the encampment in from of Tabaret Hall be today, students say.
Carleton graduates show support for Palestine despite warnings from school officials
Graduation ceremonies have been ongoing this week at Carleton University and some students decided to take the opportunity to show their support for Palestine.
Canadians believe pro-Palestinian protests likely won’t change institutions, government stance on Israel, survey shows
A new survey says pro-Palestinian protests won't change government's position on Israel.
OCDSB grad change allows ‘moment of glory’ for more students, student trustee says
The OCDSB’s proposed makeover of spring graduation into a commencement ceremony would extend the celebration of achievement to students who are not graduating yet with their high school diploma.
Canada seeing a competitive job market even STEM grads can’t escape
Recent grads in engineering and STEM are facing a competitive and evolving job market.
Ontario, Ottawa school boards move to cancel classes for April 8 solar eclipse
As Ontario’s first total solar eclipse in over 40 years looms, school boards across the province are cancelling classes or debating whether to do so on the day of the solar phenomenon, a cautious measure to protect the safety of students from potential eye damage. An eclipse occurs when the moon is positioned perfectly between the Earth and the sun,...
CUSA fights visa cap, while minister insists international students mustn’t end up ‘slinging pizzas’
The battle lines are drawn over the recently announced cap on International student visas.
Some immigration consultants for international students say federal cap on visas necessary to bring order to system
While students and learning institutions are concerned about the visa cap, one industry feels it is necessary to combat serious issues.
Campus art exhibit highlights Sexual Assault Awareness Week at Carleton
An art exhibit at Carleton University advocates for sexual assault awareness and support for victims.
Zero-waste basketball day gets campus recycling race started at Carleton
This year, Carleton and uOttawa will compete in the national capital to divert waste from the landfill.
Housing costs keeping many young adults living with parents
Young people across the country are feeling the pinch of the affordability crisis. While some have found ways around it, many are reshaping their idea of young adulthood due to rising cost pressure.
The student dilemma: Pay more and live close to campus or pay less and commute
As rents continue to climb in Ottawa, many students are struggling to find a compromise between living close to school and finding a unit that's affordable. But with so many students competing for rentals, that balancing act is getting harder.
City builder: Ottawa’s Kate Heartfield finds inspiration in curious places
Ottawa's Kate Heartfield is an award-winning fantasy author and a former journalist at the Ottawa Citizen.