Silver lining: Teen robotics team wired to work on after competition scuttled by COVID-19
“The main takeaway of it all is what we learn,” he added, citing the team’s preparation along the way, including the thrill of past competitions. “It’s not really about competing or winning, but the experience that we get from it, and the fun — it’s actually a lot of fun doing all of it.”
At a distance: Rural churches navigate COVID-19 closures
As churches across Ontario are forced to shut down physical gatherings, a few rural communities are delving into online exploration.
Podcast: The COVID Diaries, episode 2
In the second episode of the COVID Diaries, third year journalism students talk about the risks taken by family members in essential services, an athlete having to give up an Olympic dream, and how to keep up family traditions under COVID.
Podcast: The Corona Chronicles, episode 2
Follow these journalism students to explore how the the COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on the health care system and local business, as well as how local communities are coping.
Troubled waters: Road salt increasing in Ottawa waterways, new study shows
Ottawa waterways are increasingly tainted by road salt, a new study by the Riverkeeper shows.
Six months after LRT launches, Ottawa rolling out solutions to noise complaints
Ottawa installing noise dampeners along the LRT trenches after complaints from residents.
Escape from Canada: A stranded international student describes the journey home in a time of COVID-19
Diary of an international student from Australia who is forced to leave Canada early on an emergency flight, due to COVID-19.
OHL draft to go ahead despite cancelled season
The OHL Priority Draft is set to continue despite the league cancelling the remainder of its regular season and playoff games.
Ottawa gym enthusiasts finding new ways to stay fit amid COVID-19 pandemic
As gyms are shut down in an effort to contain COVID-19, Ottawa fitness lovers are getting creative to stay in shape.