Post-game party pays off, as police report no major issues after Panda Game
The University of Ottawa hosted its first-ever Post-Panda Party Sunday night on the university campus to celebrate the 54th Panda Game and keep students from flooding Sandy Hill streets.
Complaints about backyard chickens suggest fowl still running afoul in Ottawa
The City of Ottawa has responded to 39 calls this year regarding backyard chickens, which aren't allowed in urban or suburban areas.
Disability advocates expose gaps in NCC River House’s accessibility
Audit reveals gaps in the NCC River House's accessibility. Advocates say this reflects a broader struggle in the city.
Indigenous sisters hopeful for a better future on National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Marie and Laura Mapachée, two sisters and Indigenous people of the Abitibiwinni First Nation from the Pikogan reservation in Quebec, drove more than five hours to attend the event.
All the world’s a stage as Carleton’s Sock ‘n’ Buskin turns to Shakespeare’s Macbeth to open their new season
The pandemic over, Sock ‘n’ Buskin turns to its 2023-2024 season starting with a classic version of Shakespeare's Macbeth.
Byward Market restaurateurs struggling because of inflation, safety fears and fewer customers
Byword Market restaurateurs are battling inflation, seeing fewer customers and dealing with safety concerns.
American and Canadian sororities and fraternities struggle with lack of inclusivity for disabled students
Fraternities and sororities have come under mounting pressure in recent years to diversify their ranks. So far,: people with disabilities have been largely ignored.
Fed up with unreliable transit, Ottawa protesters march through city hall to demand better
More than 100 people rallied inside and outside City Hall to demand fixes and changes to Ottawa's public transit system.
Orange Shirt Day offers a way for Canadians to reflect on truth and reconciliation
With the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation or Orange Shirt Day taking place on Sept. 30, local grassroots and government organizations are preparing activities to commemorate the day.
Sandy Hill residents hope better policing and planning will prevent post-Panda Game chaos
The Ottawa police say they will have a "significant and sustained" presence in the ByWard Market, Sandy Hill and Old Ottawa South areas for pre and post-Panda Game activities.
City builder: Alice Irene Whittaker leads the charge on environmental issues in Ottawa
Alice Irene Whittaker is a writer, environmental leader and the executive director of Ecology Ottawa, a not-for-profit dedicated to engaging the community on the environment.
City builder: From snowboards to Shopify, Tobias Lütke is a tech titan
Tobias Lütke is the current CEO and a co-founder of Shopify — a billion-dollar powerhouse in the e-commerce industry.