A Quiet Crisis: Limits on work taking toll on international students
International students in Ottawa are struggling with mental health issues and financial stress because of a new 20-hour work limit set by the Canadian government, making it hard for them to balance school and high living costs.
The 25th Hour: The Human-Animal Connection
Horses, chickens, dogs... Oh My! Reporter Madeleine Van Clieaf explores animal-assisted intervention in Ottawa.
The 25th Hour: The skin I’m in
Reporter Natalia Weichsel explores the relationship between acne and mental health.
Magic Mush: Ottawa’s third psilocybin dispensary opens in Centretown
Canada’s capital has joined the psychedelic renaissance after welcoming its third magic mushroom dispensary after Health Canada opened a narrow window of permissible use of the otherwise illegal drug. Magic Mush opened Nov. 1 on Bank Street between Gladstone Avenue and Somerset Street. The store operates in a way similar to the many cannabis dispensaries in the city. Customers can...
The 25th Hour: Isolated connections through ASMR sound
Erin Gee, a Montreal-based sound artist, is using ASMR to connect with those in isolation during the pandemic.
The 25th Hour: Entrepreneur Fights Isolation
Taking care of kids is tough in the best of times, but while everyone is stuck at home, things can go from bad to worse. One mom has come up with a solution for childcare during a global pandemic.
Mental health a “big concern” as COVID overshadows holiday celebrations
COVID has taken a toll on Canadian's mental health, and experts are worried things may get worse with the holiday season coming up.
Reports show immigrants more likely to suffer from anxiety during COVID-19
Studies are showing that new Canadians are facing more mental health concerns than others during the pandemic.
Natural high: Ontario gets to camp out again
Ontario Provincial Parks will begin re-opening campgrounds this month, and though not all facilities will be available this season, campers are excited to get back outdoors.
The 25th Hour: Finding reasons to smile
Polina Gakina looks for reasons to smile to help her maintain her mental health during covid-19.