Night of storytelling about the impact of HIV/AIDS raises funds for local groups, maintenance of memorial quilt
Storytelling evening brings the truth about living with HIV/AIDS to Ottawa.
COVID consequences: Persons with disabilities face new risks and even some rewards sparked by the pandemic
COVID-19 has impacted people's lives in many ways, especially those who already suffer from inconvenience on daily basis.
Health Canada’s proposed ban on flavoured vapes has opponents decrying impact on former smokers
The smell of cotton candy and blue raspberry wafted outside the Château Laurier in late November as Canada’s 44th parliament opened its first session nearby — and no, there wasn’t a fair in town to celebrate. Instead, dozens of vapers — enough to displace sidewalk traffic in front of the grand hotel, directly across from the temporary Senate chambers at...
UOttawa Black students’ advocacy group gives back to Boys and Girls Club with holiday fundraiser
The Black Student-Athlete Advocacy Council formed at the University of Ottawa in 2020 celebrated Christmas at St. Louis Bar and Grill and collected donations for the Boys and Girls of Ottawa.
Ottawa anti-poverty group leads Vanier rally calling for government to ‘criminalize’ high-interest lending
ACORN is calling on the Federal Government to lower loan interest rates and prevent agencies from practicing predatory and misleading lending.
The 25th Hour: Reunited at the rink
As temperatures continue to drop and snow starts to fall that means one thing for Canadians; outdoor rinks will soon be packed with friends reunited again.
Carleton students push university to divest funds from fossil fuels investments
Carleton students want the university to follow the lead of other institutions and pull its endowment funds from fossil fuel investments.
This year’s Hanukkah festivities were a “light into the darkness” amid rise in anti-Semitism in the city
The menorah lighting at City Hall on Nov. 28 marked the start of this year’s Hanukkah festivities in Ottawa, as a symbol of light and hope for the Jewish community after several instances of anti-Semitism rocked them earlier this fall.
On the rebound: Basketball players embrace mental health in first in-person pandemic season
Basketball players and staff are speaking up to fight against mental health stigma in sports.
‘Pride, Not Prejudice’ provides safe space for feminist vendors, progressive advocacy groups
Local Ottawa Business creates craft show for marginalized creators to showcase their work.
Little free libraries bringing joy of sharing to Old Ottawa East
Little free libraries are taking Old Ottawa East by storm.
New kilometre-long pathway through LeBreton Flats opens to public
The National Capital Commission has open two walking, biking and skiing trails through LeBreton Flats to the public.