Driver safety at heart of $6M plan to install Plexiglas barriers on OC Transpo buses
Permanent operator barriers are a topic of discussion for transit commissions in many major Canadian cities as assaults against drivers have been on the rise.
Ottawa organizations keeping hard-to-recycle items out of landfills
Local organization Earthub is helping Ottawans find new homes for hard-to-recycle items that would otherwise end up in the trash.
Ontario SCPA releases commemorative pin to honour the contributions of animals in war
As Canadians honour the men and women who served our country, Ontario’s SPCA and Humane Society has released a new pin to commemorate the contributions of animals in wartime ahead of Remembrance Day.
Cooking for a Cause Ottawa shows what the power of good food can achieve
A food security initiative that was started due to COVID-19, hopes to continue operations into 2021.
COVID and creativity: New businesses spring up during pandemic
As a way to keep productive during quarantine, some Ottawa locals have started their own businesses, seeing success in the second wave.
Ottawa food banks continue to see rising demand as a COVID-19 winter approaches
Ottawa’s food banks are reporting an increase in demand for their services as the city grapples with the effects of COVID-19.
Hunt Club community presses Ottawa library board for a branch to end ‘systemic discrimination’
The Hunt Club Community Association's frustration surmounts as OPL board insists they are trying to provide them with equitable library service.
Ottawa charities ‘concerned but hopeful’ as funds drop during COVID-19
Ottawa's charities are not immune to the economic impact of COVID-19. Decreasing fundraising revenue may affect their ability to provide support.
Ottawa pagans prepare to observe a physically distanced tradition on Oct. 31
Samhain, a Celtic holiday from which Halloween originates, normally involves witch balls, parties, and group rituals for Ottawa pagans. Pandemic restrictions mean community members must stay home.
Cumberland’s Franco-Ontarians worried merger with Osgoode ward would hurt their culture and language
The City is examining six proposals for ward boundary reviews, all of which will impact Cumberland's Francophone community.
Many students losing an economic lifeline as restaurant jobs in Ottawa hit hard by COVID-19
Life is tough for Student employees and students seeking work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spooky attractions across Ontario haunted by pandemic rules
How local businesses are adapting to pandemic guidelines in attempt to provide the haunted Halloween experience this year.