Ottawa community organizations face urgent need for volunteer drivers
Community support organizations are facing an urgent need for volunteer drivers to assist with their medical transportation program for seniors.
City of Ottawa not doing enough to address food insecurity, say church-affiliated groups
The people who run church-affiliated meal drop-ins and food banks want to see the city offer better solutions than the emergency help they can provide.
Ending the blame game: ByWard Market’s homelessness crisis frustrates those calling for new solutions
Homelessness in Ottawa’s ByWard Market is an integral problem in the city, one that has been around for decades but has worsened after the COVID-19 pandemic. People are tired: business owners, community members, and the people experiencing homelessness themselves.
Non-police emergency response in Centretown should make those in crisis feel heard, not criminalized, organizations say
In summer 2024, Centretown will be the site of a non-police emergency service pilot program to respond to mental health and addiction crises in the community. Social services in the area said the service is essential for saving lives and instilling trust in the public.
CHUO-FM ‘priceless,’ says station alumnus concerned after uOttawa students vote to cut levy
The future of uOttawa's campus radio station CHUO-FM is unclear after students voted to end the $4.99 student levy.
Yes I Can!: Michelle Obama’s inspiring story comes to the musical stage at Centrepointe
Yes I Can! is a new musical featuring the life of Michelle Obama, tells a story about family sacrifice, love and determination.
Organizers celebrate a new planting record on National Tree Day
This year National Tree Day saw a record number of trees planted in locations across the country, including in Ottawa.
Barbie, Addams Family and Five Nights at Freddy’s some of Ottawa’s top Halloween costume picks
Expect to see Addams family characters, Barbie, and Five Nights at Freddy's characters among the top costume choices this year.
An October heat wave underlines need for City of Ottawa to accelerate plans for adapting to climate change, expert says
After a summer of high temperatures and wildfire smoke, Ottawa has continued to feel the effects of climate change as a heat wave breaks temperature records at the beginning of October.
Ottawa’s queer-owned, queer-friendly businesses spread kindness one sale at a time
Queer owned and queer friendly businesses across Ottawa are working to provide a safe space for all members of the community by promoting inclusivity and diversity.
Minimum wage increase takes toll on small businesses in Ottawa
Some small businesses are struggling to adjust to the minimum wage increase amid inflation and lasting COVID-19 impacts.
More Ottawans turn to winter cycling — but with an eye to the hazards of climate change
Ottawans are extending their cycling seasons throughout the winter as a solution to concerns with climate change and reliable transit.