Local influencer Carla Salazar wants to prove Ottawa isn’t such a boring place
Have you ever thought that there isn't much to do in Ottawa? A local influencer may change your mind.
City Builder: Sheena Brady builds ‘something big’ with Tease Wellness and the Founder’s Fund
Sheena Brady is the Founder and CEO of wellness brand Tease Wellness, along with starting the Founder's Fund to support other entrepreneurs.
State of Indigenous languages worse than it appears, but hope is not lost, expert says
Data from Statistics Canada paints a bleak picture of Indigenous languages in Canada but a linguistics professor says the picture is even worse than it appears, due to the self-reporting nature of the Census.
City Builder: The quirky world of artist and history sleuth Andrew King
Manotick artist Andrew King has just published another book of little-known historical facts about Ottawa.
City Builder: Mark Monahan’s musical road has built an important legacy
Mark Monahan is the visionary behind Ottawa's very own Bluesfest.
City builder: Meet David O’Meara, Ottawa’s voice of English-language poetry
Known for his evocative language and exploration of contemporary themes, the Canadian poet has published multiple award-winning collections.
Transit in Ottawa to get more costly as city grapples with budget shortfalls
OC Transpo riders will be facing higher costs in 2025 as the city struggles to contain budget shortfalls driven in part by rising transit costs.
New parking pilot project planned for drivers with disabilities
A new pilot project is in discussion to implement designated on-street spaces for accessible parking permit holders.
New legislation could jeopardize Ottawa’s cycling future
New provincial legislation could impede the city's plan to improve its cycling network.
City Builder: Chef Ric Allen-Watson cooks up some hope with the Ottawa Mission
Ric Allen-Watson is the Ottawa Mission's Director of Food Services. He started the Mission's Food Truck in 2020, now serving 10,000 meals weekly, and founded the Food Services Training Program in 2004.
City Builder: Carlos González works to give Atlético Ottawa a winning tradition
Carlos González is the head coach of the CPL soccer club Atlético Ottawa. González has just completed his third season with the club.
City Builder: Wendy Leung helping communities access surplus food with Foodsharing Ottawa
Who is she? Wendy Leung is the volunteer executive director of Foodsharing Ottawa. The organization collects surplus food from local businesses and distributes it to people in need. What is her background? Leung’s background combines biochemistry, regulatory affairs and public health, with experience in business development and digital services. “I love connecting the dots across various fields and using what...