League brings basketball back with Ottawa BlackJacks
Basketball is coming back to Ottawa, as the Ottawa Blackjacks will be joining the CEBL next year.
Recreational programs important for youth development, experts say
Experts are highlighting the benefits of local recreation programs for low-income youth in Ottawa.
Vaccine hesitancy worries health professionals
Medical professionals worry about the possible side effects of vaccine hesitant sentiment on the public health.
Para Transpo riders feel neglected as Ottawa tables 2020 city budget
Para Transpo riders are feeling neglected as the 2020 budget fails to address the core issues with the capital's accessible transit system.
IN THE NEWS: Monday, Nov. 18
Happy Monday Ottawa, the work week begins with more cold weather after last week’s record breaking temperatures. This morning feels like -10, though the afternoon is expected to see a mix of sun and clouds and a warmng to 0 before dropping again overnight to -7. Here’s what else you need to know today. Collision with moose kills one, injures...
“I just want a roof over my head,” says tent city resident
As winter approaches, about a dozen homeless citizens living in a 'tent' city' next to Bayview station are preparing for the challenges awaiting them.
Images of Remembrance: Canada honours the fallen
Canadians brave the cold to come together to honour the sacrifices of soldiers past and present.
Honouring the fallen at the National Military Cemetery
When it comes to marking Remembrance Day, the National Military Cemetery of Canada — located within Beechwood Cemetery – is one of the most sacred locations for Canada’s military community. Since 2001, an annual ceremony has been held at the cemetery to honour fallen veterans. “A lot of the families come to the National Military Cemetery to be at that...
From Eastview to Vanier: Community celebrates 50th year
As Vanier celebrates its 50th year, Capital Current explores the places and the people that make the neighbourhood come to life.
Skeptical Ottawa commuters want better answers and better transit from the city
The proposed 2020 budget for the city of Ottawa makes transit its priority as the system struggles. Commuters want to know how the money will be spent to better an unreliable operation.
Because of delays and other problems, LRT consortium has ‘failed’ residents, says city manager
Commuters of Ottawa will not find immediate respite to the frustrating issues they face as OC Transpo could not provide a “definite timeline” as to when the transport system will be reliable.
IN THE NEWS: Thursday, Nov 7
A roundup of some of the top headlines so far this week.