Shining a light: Trans youth group opens a door to discussion of inclusive sex education
Local transgender youth group SAEFTY recently hosted an online workshop to teach the basics of sex education for trans folks.
Advocacy groups propose WiFi ‘mesh network’ pilot project to bridge digital divide, promote internet equity
Reports from local advocacy organizations say new community-based measures are needed to narrow the digital divide in Ottawa during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scientific team behind Ottawa-made COVID-19 vaccine aims to support long-term global response to pandemic
A new COVID-19 vaccine is being developed at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, where researchers hope to aid in the global response to vaccinate other countries.
After 2020 call to action from marginalized students and alumni, Carleton’s J-School issues report on EDI progress
Carleton’s School of Journalism and Communication releases a report on equity and inclusion in the school.
As icy conditions return, City of Ottawa needs to avoid using too much road salt, environmental advocates say
Environmentalists say the use of road salt needs to be reduced to protect vital infrastructure and waterways from the impact of too much sodium chloride.
Critics decry plan to demolish Alexandra Bridge, push for refurbished — not replaced — Ottawa River crossing
The project is still in the pre-planning stages, but PSPC says the Alexandra Bridge is to be replaced within the next 10 years.
On a roll: Cycle Salvation aims to bring refurbished bikes to those in addiction recovery, newcomers to Canada
Community members will receive refurbished bicycles this spring, thanks to a new initiative launched by not-for-profit Cycle Salvation.
Advocates hopeful Ottawa’s new intersection guidelines will improve road experience for all
A report released in early November created a stir among urban planning and cycling enthusiasts, who hope better intersection design will improve road user comfort and safety.
New scholarship aims to support uOttawa’s Black and Indigenous student athletes
A fund created by two former uOttawa Gee-Gees aims to help Black and Indigenous student athletes who are juggling school, work and sport.
Listening to feedback critical for new Student Mental Health Framework 3.0, Carleton students say
Carleton University’s new mental health framework makes many promises, but are they enough? Carleton students weigh in on what needs to be improved.