Complaints about backyard chickens suggest fowl still running afoul in Ottawa
The City of Ottawa has responded to 39 calls this year regarding backyard chickens, which aren't allowed in urban or suburban areas.
Disability advocates expose gaps in NCC River House’s accessibility
Audit reveals gaps in the NCC River House's accessibility. Advocates say this reflects a broader struggle in the city.
American and Canadian sororities and fraternities struggle with lack of inclusivity for disabled students
Fraternities and sororities have come under mounting pressure in recent years to diversify their ranks. So far,: people with disabilities have been largely ignored.
Fed up with unreliable transit, Ottawa protesters march through city hall to demand better
More than 100 people rallied inside and outside City Hall to demand fixes and changes to Ottawa's public transit system.
Orange Shirt Day offers a way for Canadians to reflect on truth and reconciliation
With the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation or Orange Shirt Day taking place on Sept. 30, local grassroots and government organizations are preparing activities to commemorate the day.
Sandy Hill residents hope better policing and planning will prevent post-Panda Game chaos
The Ottawa police say they will have a "significant and sustained" presence in the ByWard Market, Sandy Hill and Old Ottawa South areas for pre and post-Panda Game activities.
City builder: Alice Irene Whittaker leads the charge on environmental issues in Ottawa
Alice Irene Whittaker is a writer, environmental leader and the executive director of Ecology Ottawa, a not-for-profit dedicated to engaging the community on the environment.
City builder: From snowboards to Shopify, Tobias Lütke is a tech titan
Tobias Lütke is the current CEO and a co-founder of Shopify — a billion-dollar powerhouse in the e-commerce industry.
‘It’s deja vu:’ Atlético falls to Valour in stoppage time, dealing playoff hopes huge hit
Another late loss is putting Atlético Ottawa's playoff hopes in jeopardy.
City builder: Karla Briones is teaching immigrants the dance of Canadian entrepreneurship
After seeing how her father struggled to open his own business when he immigrated to Canada, Karla Briones has been helping immigrants become successful entrepreneurs through mentorship and consulting.
City builder: Kevin Loring is revolutionizing Indigenous theatre in Canada
Loring is best known as the Artistic Director for Indigenous theatre at the National Arts Centre. Recently, he had his term extended into the 2026-2027 season. The Indigenous theatre program at the NAC provides a platform for Indigenous artists to have their work staged and produced.
New Carleton reporting award honours slain Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
Carleton University unveils a new scholarship in honour of the slain Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.