Lansdowne 2.0 doesn’t have enough seats, women’s hockey league tells councillors
Executives from the Professional Women’s Hockey League say there is not enough seating in the arena planned as part of the Lansdowne 2.0 project but Ottawa's Mayor suggests the team will outgrow the facility eventually anyway.
Some councillors question wisdom of raising tourism taxes to help pay for Lansdowne 2.0
A city plan to hike taxes on the tourism industry in order to help pay for the controversial Lansdowne 2.0 project is getting push-back from some city councillors, who question the wisdom of increasing the tax.
Physicians sounding the alarm (again) over health misinformation as disease cases rise
Earlier this year, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) published findings from a joint survey with Abacus Data on health and the media. The report notably suggested that encounters with health misinformation have been on the rise, and respondents are increasingly recognizing the prevalence and harm of misinformation.
Ottawa’s climate strategy prioritizes infrastructure, communities and vulnerable residents
As the city's plan to make Ottawa more resilient to climate change, one message seems to be emerging: that everyone needs to pull together to achieve success.
Increase in thefts raises safety concerns at Rideau-Nelson intersection
Capital Current has found that the Rideau and Nelson streets intersection is one of the worst in the city for thefts under $5,000.
Ottawa landfill volumes are down thanks to garbage limits, councillors hear
City councillors welcomed the news that Ottawa’s garbage limits are reducing the amount of waste going to the city’s landfills but some raised concerns about rising reports of illegal dumping.
Building a bass line: Hip-hop showcase introduces emerging talent to a hungry Ottawa audience
The music collective 808s Creative State held a showcase in an Ottawa barbershop recently to introduce performers to a local audience.
Gender-based violence support groups criticize planned federal funding cuts
Support services and organizations may face significant challenges because of a proposed 80 per cent budget cut towards their federal funding.
Rise in anti-immigration sentiment fuelling instances of hate towards Indians coming to Ottawa, community members say
International students from India are adjusting to rising hatred in Ottawa because of anti-immigration sentiment.
From parking passes to bus delays: Frustrated Carleton students navigating commuting challenges in Ottawa
Carleton University students are finding ways to adapt after a month of changes to parking on campus.
Fewer assaults reported in ByWard Market, yet safety remains a concern for locals
Assaults in the ByWard Market are down somewhat still the area feels unsafe to some. They say more needs to be done, especially during the day.
Getting vehicles off Wellington Street could revive downtown, some businesses say
The future of Wellington Street in front of Parliament Hill remains a topic of discussion at the federal level. Some Ottawa businesses endorse the idea of closing three blocks to vehicles.