Focused on community: Maker House gives back this season and more
Meet Maker House, a locally owned and run shop that houses small business products from all over Canada that is focused on giving back to the community. On November 24, Maker House raised $1,260 for the Parkdale Food Centre.
Local residents form ‘Bronson Team’ to push Ottawa to make the busy avenue safer
Many residents near Bronson Avenue are fed up with safety issues around the busy thoroughfare and they're trying to do something about it.
Beau’s bounty: Unique therapy dog comforts grieving families at Tubman Funeral Homes
A therapy dog named Beau at Ottawa's Tubman Funeral Homes on Richmond Road is helping those who are grieving cope with loss.
67’s sink Erie Otters in splashy road win
Ottawa 67's are hoping to build on a tidy road win over Erie Otters Saturday.
Ottawa Jr. Senators still eyeing playoffs after major changes during the off-season
While the Jr Senators enter the 2023-24 season as champions, they are far from the favourites to win the Boggart Cup this year.
Where there’s smoke: Debate over safe drug inhalation sites on a slow burn while overdose deaths rise in Ottawa
The debate over the efficacy of safe drug inhalation sites is raging in Ottawa.
Having a fling: Ottawa hosting international Highland Dancing competition in 2025
Ottawa will be a hotbed of Highland Dance in the summer of 2025 as more than 1,000 competitors will take part in the ScotDance Canada Championship Series.
Winter wondering: It looks like the cold is coming — but will it be enough to open the Rideau Canal Skateway?
Even though the Rideau Canal Skateway did not open last winter, there is hope for 2024. Environment Canada’s Senior Climatologist David Phillips says Ottawa appears to be on track for a proper winter. That forecast, and others, has the National Capital Commission preparing to open the Canal to skating. The Weather Network confirms Phillips’ optimism. In a recent winter forecast,...
Living under the Taliban: Afghan women call for more international support to fight gender-based violence
Carleton University invited Afghan activists to Richcraft Hall’s resource centre to share their experiences of resistance and resilience as women living under the Taliban. This event marked the 16th day of a global movement to tackle gender-based violence.
Catchment 22: Capital Current explains some reasons why many of Ottawa’s underpopulated public high schools struggle to keep up
Why are some public high schools in Ottawa so underpopulated? Socioeconomic class, an abundance of schools to choose from, and provincial & board policy each play a role.
As grocery prices continue to rise, this Ottawa Reddit user is helping people find deals
Nearly two-thirds of Canadians have substantially changed their grocery habits, according to a recent survey.
Public health data shows food service inspection failures are rising in Ottawa
Ottawa Public Health food inspection data has been showing an increase in food safety infractions throughout the city.