New colouring book helps people have fun while learning about the human brain
A new colouring book offers an accessible way to learn about the human brain and the importance of keeping it healthy.
Delayed start: Even though it’s bad for us, dropping the annual time change is on hold
Ontario passed a law to end the annual time change but the province needs New York State and Quebec to do the same for it to come into effect.
City builder: Devinder Chaudhary uses business success to give back to Ottawa
Ottawa businessman Devinder Chaudhary, owner of Aiana Restaurant Collective, partners with local charities to help the community.
Removing Aylmer Hydro Ruins could have major impact on wildlife, local experts warn
Removing the Aylmer Hydro Ruins will harm the local community's heritage and ecosystem, experts say.
Where there’s smoke: More education needed about disorders and poisonings caused by cannabis use, experts say
Since the legalization of cannabis for recreational use in Canada, there has been an increase in cannabis-related hospitalizations, particularly in young university-aged people.
Inclusion week panel at Carleton hears about the need for open dialogue
A panel discussion hosted by Carleton University’s School of Social Work stressed the need for need for an open dialogue between different people offers a path to a less confrontational and more open community.
Self-storage business booms in Ottawa and small condos may be a factor
Storage unit employees in Canada’s capital region say they have seen a 'huge demand' for self-storage rental units from residents.
Aiming to make more housing affordable in Ottawa, land trust buys its first property
An Ottawa non-profit with the stated goal of keeping housing affordable forever has acquired its first rental property on Kirkwood Avenue in Carlington.
Advocates urge Ottawa to adopt a tenant defence fund to help those facing eviction
Activists urge a city committee to consider a legal defence fund for tenants facing high rent increases or eviction.
City council to consider expanding emergency shelters more widely across Ottawa
Community Services Committee proposes more emergency shelters to reduce the current overflow and to help make them more accessible across multiple wards.
CHEO says it’s prepared for a bad respiratory illness season, with ER visits rising
This respiratory illness season is predicted to be similar to the last where a surge of multiple different respiratory illnesses pushed the limits of the health-care system.
Love it or mock it, the pumpkin spice latte defines fall for some coffee drinkers
As students enter midterm season, coffee has become a main form of energy for students, who are sleep-deprived and studying hard. Coffee shops are bustling and students are seen studying all over with coffee cups in hand.