Pysanka for Peace: Ottawa Ukrainians share traditional egg artistry to raise funds for embattled homeland
The Ottawa branch of the Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada organized pysanka egg-painting workshops to raise money for the Canada-Ukraine Foundation’s humanitarian aid effort for those suffering and displaced by the .Russian invasion.
Fight against ‘anti-homeless architecture’ part of struggle to combat Ottawa’s affordable housing crisis
The battle against anti-homeless urban architecture has been joined in Centretown led by Somerset Coun. Catherine McKenney.
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.
Ottawa app making food delivery more affordable for restaurants
The Ottawa app Getit Local is making food delivery more affordable for restaurants.
Singer-songwriter Rachel Bobbitt brings her summer soundtrack sound to the NAC
Canadian singer-songwriter Rachel Bobbitt talks about her music prior to an upcoming performance at the NAC in Ottawa.
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
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.
As pandemic took hold, some Ottawa craft artists turned hobbies into income
Ottawa locals have turned their craft hobbies into e-commerce businesses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beyond books: Digital is great, but many Ottawa library users welcome return of in-person services
With digital library services on the rise, many Ottawa residents still value libraries as places to gather.