Candidates pitch for more housing, better transit in heart of central Ottawa
Everything you need to know about Ottawa’s River Ward before the municipal Election Day on Oct. 24.
‘What can I leave behind for generations to follow me?’ Algonquin mural unveiled at New Edinburgh Park
Entitled “Miskwi” or “Bloodline,” the mural commemorates many parts of Indigenous life. Made up of mixed media, the mural features five ceramic panels made by Doreen, each telling a different part of a larger story, with a painted piece just underneath done by Charlotte.
Trolls are targeting journalists — and women and racialized reporters bear the brunt of their hate
The connection between the anti-media rhetoric employed by politicians and the increasingly hostile reporting environment cannot be understated.
In Focus: Democracy on display as election fever heats up Canada’s capital
With the municipal election only weeks away, Canada’s capital city is putting the democratic process on full display.
‘They’re coming to life in Canada:’ Photography exhibit honours Latin American soldiers in world wars
First-ever Latin American soldiers exhibit in Canada marked the beginning of Latin American Heritage Month in Ottawa.
Top contenders spar as housing affordability emerges as top issue in city mayoral race
Housing for all: Housing affordability and availability has been a top priority for mayoral candidates this election. [Photo © Emily Putnam]
Ottawa’s Black and Indigenous communities hope mourning of Queen’s death will spark new era of apologies and social change
On a dreary Monday in downtown Ottawa, mourners recently gathered to mark the death and commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II. Members of the RCMP marched down Elgin Street to the steady beat of drums and the piercing timbre of bagpipes. While many are saddened by the Queen’s passing, Ottawa’s Black and Indigenous communities are grappling with complicated emotions…
Candidates in three-way race agree Orléans West-Innes faces big transit challenges
Transit is top of mind in the race in Orléans West-Innes.