Pollen problem: Climate change is partly to blame for rise in seasonal allergies
The spring allergy season is expected to get longer and more intense and climate change is largely to blame, according to experts.
Federal affordable internet program welcomed but some worry about those left out
The federal government is set to announce a new affordable high-speed internet for low-income families and seniors, but some students feel left out due to narrow restrictions.
Agriculture museum staff prepare for crowds returning to popular Experimental Farm attraction
People walk through the Central Experimental Farm in droves through the pandemic, but lockdowns kept them out of the museum. This spring, museum attendance is once again set to flourish.
Ottawa’s Black community rallies for Ukraine refugees facing racism in flight from Russia’s invasion
Responding to numerous accounts of racialized Ukrainian refugees facing discrimination at border crossings in Europe, the African Canadian Association of Ottawa has joined with other groups from around the world in starting a petition to help black students flee Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine.
Picking off the pests: Ottawa braces for return of the spongy moth caterpillar
The spongy moth caterpillar outbreak may continue into 2022. Some Ontarians are starting to protect their trees.
Those who drive for a living suffering from pain at the pump while others search for an electric solution
With soaring gas prices some Ottawa residents are struggling to make ends meet, while others are considering getting a new vehicle.
Going electric: Council to vote on replacing gas-powered leaf blowers, trimmers
City Council will vote April 13 on a move to end the use of gas-powered lawn maintenance equipment with electric ones.
Ottawa Riverkeeper and allies prepare for battle ahead of key May hearing on proposed Chalk River nuclear waste site
Environmental groups including the Ottawa Riverkeeper are concerned about plans to build a low-level radiation storage facility at Chalk River near the Ottawa River.
Unmasked: Ontario retailers, shoppers warily adjust after indoor mandate ends
Ottawa shoppers adapt to new public health measure as the province lifted indoor mask mandates on March 21.
Lansdowne food festival celebrates Latin America’s love of tamales
Lansdowne Park hosts a celebration of Latin American cuisines and cultures.
Stately Victorian-era Sandy Hill home to be designated a heritage landmark
A prominent doctor's home in Sandy Hill is getting a heritage designation from City of Ottawa.
After Panda pandemonium, enhanced police presence in Sandy Hill prevents St. Patrick’s Day mayhem
Ottawa police were more pro-active this past St. Patrick's Day in a bid to prevent the mayhem that followed the Oct. 2 Panda football game.