Capital’s museums not requiring proof of vaccinations – except for dining areas
Many businesses started checking for vaccination on Wednesday as Ontario’s vaccine certificate system came into effect, but Ottawa museums will not be asking for proof of vaccination from visitors entering their exhibitions and galleries.
CityFolk, Bluesfest a ‘kick off’ for Ottawa fall festivals
Live music return to Ottawa with a successful opening weekend at CityFolk followed by a weekend of Bluesfest.
Despite predictions and the pandemic Canadians not voting by mail in great numbers
Despite the pandemic, so far it looks like special ballots will not come close to the five million originally expected by Elections Canada.
Carleton researchers offer a vision for the future of outdoor dining in Ottawa beyond the pandemic
Researchers at Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism came up with outdoor dining solutions for Ottawa restaurants.
Explainer: Breakthrough infections often mild for fully vaccinated individuals, expert says
Capital Current explains why breakthrough infections (COVID-19 infections occur in fully vaccinated individuals) and what the consequences are.
Explainer: Vaccine passports spark debate about a two-tier society
As warnings of a potential fourth wave crop up across Canada, some provinces are opting for vaccine passports to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Canadians looking for flexibility in choice of work locations, survey finds
Angus Reid survey shows Canadians would prefer flexible work locations when returning from COVID-19 pandemic.
Carleton University to require vaccinations for students living in residence, playing sports, music participation
Carleton University will require students to be fully vaccinated with an approved vaccine if they are living in residence, or participating in sports and music activities.
Organizations fear Ontario’s investment to reduce surgical wait times will endanger patients because of nursing shortage
Ontario nurses are concerned that the province's plan to accelerate surgeries and testing procedures to clear a pandemic backlog will out patients at risk because of a shortage of nurses.