Faces of change: Rev. Anthony Bailey hard at work for social justice
Parkdale United Church Reverend Anthony Bailey has been awarded the Order of Ottawa for his exceptional contributions to the Ottawa community.
In the News: Friday, Aug. 14
Ontario Education Minister addresses back to school plans criticism. Ottawa can look forward to a new expansion plan for the Chateau Laurier. And marijuana edibles are hospitalizing children in Canada. That and more on today’s news round up.
In the News: Friday, Aug. 7
Elementary school moms and teachers demand smaller classes during the pandemic. The Toronto Maple Leafs face defeat in Thursday’s playoff game. And Ontario and Quebec experienced a network outage Thursday afternoon. That and more on today’s news round up.
In the News: Tuesday, Aug. 4
Bring you umbrella as Environment Canada says it will be a wet Tuesday with a high of 22 and low of 17. Periods of rain with a risk of thunderstorm will continue before finally ending near midnight. Back to school plans concern parents of special needs kids Many parents of children with compromised immune systems and special needs feel that…
In the News: Monday, Aug. 3
Environment Canada is forecasting a mostly cloudy Monday with a high of 20.7°C. There is a 40 per cent chance of showers early in the morning but the day will be a mix of sun and clouds. The evening will be mainly cloudy with a 70 per cent chance of showers overnight. Ottawa inmate in isolation after testing positive for…
‘Know that you are special’: Cards, letters deliver powerful message to Ottawa seniors in pandemic isolation
As the temperatures neared the mid-30s on Father’s Day, Debbie Abfalter took a detour on her way to the beach to stop at the Stirling Park Retirement Community. Despite the blistering heat, residents gathered outside of their building — located near the Merivale Mall in west-end Ottawa — to greet her. That’s because when Debbie stops by she always brings…
Trim time: Ottawa residents finally get their lockdown hair fixed up
Many have already been able to enjoy the satisfaction of a fresh hair cut as salons and barbershops begin to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic.