Expanding services across the city may help ease ByWard Market’s overdose crisis, advocates say
Advocates for local addiction programs have raised concerns that clustered shelters and social services in ByWard Market may pose more harm than good for those living with substance use disorders. Alongside these concerns, they call for the city to spread these facilities more across the municipality to address the current overdose crisis better.
Ottawa stuck in a slump dropping five straight
Ottawa 67's are struggling to find their winning form lately.
To buy or not to buy: Young Canadians face tough choices on home ownership
Today, many factors determine a young person’s likelihood of purchasing a house in the future. They’re facing more difficulties in being able to afford a down payment, resulting in fewer young people thinking they will one day become homeowners.
The future is now: Ottawa battles Montreal in the first ever PWHL game in the capital
Ottawa hosted Montreal in the first ever women's professional hockey game in the capital.
The student dilemma: Pay more and live close to campus or pay less and commute
As rents continue to climb in Ottawa, many students are struggling to find a compromise between living close to school and finding a unit that's affordable. But with so many students competing for rentals, that balancing act is getting harder.
Ottawa 67’s fall to Kingston Frontenacs in physical yearend clash
Ottawa 67's drop a hard-fought home game to a hard-working Kingston Frontenacs team.
Reef concerns: Artificial materials a means to mitigate global collapse
With global warming accelerating the destruction of the world’s reefs, artificial reefs may act as a stopgap to help preserve marine life. From their early beginnings to more modern designs, conservation scientists break down the benefits and cons of these structures.
For Ottawa poet Natalie Hanna, hope and some soothing are essential
Natalie Hanna is an Ottawa-based poet and lawyer who works with low-income populations. She says her work in both areas comes from a feminist perspective and though each area is different, she sees intersections.
Lights, cameras, people: Independent cinemas being creative to get audiences back
Statistics Canada shows motion picture cinemas returning to profitability in 2022 as the COVID-19 pandemic ended. However, they still face challenges.
An endometriosis rapid detection kit under study by College La Cité could facilitate early diagnosis
College La Cite and SYNG Pharmaceuticals have begun a study to develop a non-invasive endometriosis detection kit meant to help facilitate early diagnosis of a debilitating condition.
Experts welcome high tech and AI in wildfire response but say coordination, resources on the ground are key
As some regions make strides in implementing AI to predict wildfires, experts emphasize the need for more coordination and resources nation-wide.
Two years after it almost closed, The Rainbow is thriving
The Rainbow Bistro almost closed down in 2021 and the venue has taken on new life after being given a second chance.