Public washroom shortage leaving many vulnerable populations in the dark and out in the cold, advocates say
The lack of available washrooms in Ottawa's downtown core and beyond is creating barriers for already vulnerable populations.
Delayed construction of city pumping station creates headaches for residents of Old Ottawa South
The delayed completion of a municipal construction project in Old Ottawa South is causing disruption for local residents - and the headaches could last for many months to come.
Ottawa Police chief asks for an additional 1,800 police and civilian staff to manage convoy
Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly has asked for 1,800 more police and civilian personnel to help bring the Freedom Convoy protest to an end.
Downtown braces for more after a week of trucker-led protest spouting anti-vaccine messages, racist taunts
The Freedom Convoy enters its second weekend of occupation of the downtown core of Ottawa with Ottawa Police putting more officers on the street.
As Beijing opens Winter Olympics, activists to light torch for ‘Genocide Games,’ back China’s targeted minorities
While Beijing marks the start of the Winter Olympics on Friday with blazing torches and the raising of its national flag, a coalition will gather outside the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa performing their version of an opening ceremony for the “Genocide Games.” The intent is to call attention to human rights violations against the country’s minorities, including Uyghurs and Tibetans....
Customers welcomed back to indoor dining as restrictions ease in Ontario
Ottawa residents are back in restaurants as the province begins to ease pandemic restrictions.
Time to go home, Ottawa mayor tells Freedom Convoy protesters
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson said it is time for the Freedom Convoy protesters to pack up their trucks and head home.
Statistics on school absences cause concern for some in Renfrew County
New Ontario data shows absence reports for students and staff. Parents of Renfrew County students are concerned this is not enough.
Inside the blue paint: Dave Stathos brings life lessons learned in his hockey career to school for young netminders
After a point where he wouldn't even watch a hockey game, former pro goalie Dave Stathos now teaches young netminders to take initiative.
Pandemic pet craze taking toll on mental health of already over-stretched veterinarians
Gruelling hours. Heart-wrenching scenes of patients in pain or taking their last breath. Trying to console a grieving client over the phone. Those are just some of the trials veterinarians face daily as they struggle to cope with the fallout from soaring rates of pet adoption during the pandemic. “Work culture in veterinary medicine is not great,” said Karine Eusanio,...
COVID-19 pandemic fuelling the growth of far-right extremism in Canada, experts say
Hearing shouts and screams from a large protest near his Toronto apartment, Josh Chernofsky set off to find out what was going on. He came back a changed man. When he arrived on the scene that day in May 2019, he saw two groups facing off: one crowd was proudly hoisting Canadian flags in the air, shouting about “protecting Canada.”...
As 401,000 newcomers reach Canada in 2021, members of immigrant families reflect on their experiences
Ontario is the most popular destination for immigrants coming to Canada. Four individuals from immigrant families discuss their experiences with belonging to this country.