IN THE NEWS: Thursday, Oct. 3
Good morning and bundle up. Environment Canada says the high temperature today will only be 10ºC with a low expected at 4ºC under grey skies and occasional showers or drizzle. But these stories should warm you up. School support staff strike looms Two unions that represent school support staff in Ontario including receptionists, education assistants and other essential employees, say...
Ottawa’s LRT stations hold city’s biggest public art project so far
Twenty-four artists contributed 21 works to fill the Confederation Line with unique artworks for the city's largest investment in public art to date.
Where there is smoke: The pros and cons of vaping
First some history For the past decade, e-cigarettes have grown in popularity since they were first introduced in the mid-2000s. As an example of their popularity, the BBC has reported that the number of vapers worldwide rose from seven million in 2011 to 41 million in 2018. The invention of the first e-cigarette dates back to the 1960s. It was...
Terra Firma, Ottawa’s cohousing community unites generations
While cohousing is popular amongst senior citizens, this facility has formed its own community that holds no age restriction.
‘So far, so good’: Ottawa’s LRT wins some fans
Capital Current reporters spoke to some of the first-week riders of Ottawa's new LRT to find out what they think.
IN THE NEWS: Wednesday, Oct. 2
Bundle up. Environment Canada sees a high of 13°C with periods of rain expected. Temperature will tumble to just 3°C tonight. Here’s more of what you need to know today: Four federal leaders face-off tonight The highly anticipated French debate is on tonight. Conservative leader Andrew Scheer, New Democrat Jagmeet Singh, Yves-François Blanchet of the Bloc Quebecois, and Liberal leader...
IN THE NEWS: Tuesday, Oct. 1
Happy October! Crisp fall weather is on hold as temperatures reach a high of 23°C in the afternoon with a chance of thundershowers, according to Environment Canada. The low tonight is 12°C. Here’s what is going on in Ottawa currently: OC Transpo fares rise Be prepared to fork out an extra dime on your daily commute this morning – a...
IN THE NEWS: Friday, Sept. 20
Happy Friday! Environment Canada says that it will be partly cloudy, with a high of 25ºC and a low of 10ºC. Here is what you need to know to get your day and weekend started. Ottawa discusses who gets the pool Ottawa city councillors were examining the standards for new recreational facilities across the city Thursday with most of the...
IN THE NEWS: Thursday Sept. 19
It is Thursday and Environment Canada expects a mainly sunny day with a high of 25ºC and a low of 10ºC in the capital. Here is what you need to get you started as the fog patches dissipate this morning. Château Laurier expansion On Wednesday, the public had one last chance to comment on the Château Laurier addition. Owner Larco...