In The News: Thursday April 9
It’s a rainy chilly start to the day and not much will change. Currently the high is 4ºC but it will drop tonight to 0ºC with a mix of rain and snow, Environment Canada says. Might as well stay home. Research points to a flattening COVID curve in Ottawa A team at the University of Toronto has created a national dashboard to…
Local Ottawa businesses adapt to COVID-19 closures
Some local business owners say they are facing some very tough choices in the current lockdown in Ontario. Businesses deemed essential by the province include grocery stores, pharmacies, liquor stores, and cannabis retailers among others. This has forced some non-essential business owners to rework their plans to survive during the closures. “I made the decision to cut all nine of my…
Open or shut? COVID crisis forces tough choices for Ottawa restaurants
Ottawa restaurants deal with COVID-19 and pressures to close due to pandemic.
Planking the COVID-19 curve with online yoga classes
Innergy Corporate Yoga is using the online conferencing platform Zoom to stream live classes to clients.
COVID-19 increasing mental health concerns along with physical damage, experts say
With COVID-19 social distancing in effect, experts say it is important to be mindful of our mental health while in isolation.
Government support comes as huge relief to self-employed amid COVID-19 pandemic
Self-employed people whose jobs have been affected by COVID-19 may be able to receive support from the federal government starting April 6.
UOttawa medical students find ways to combat COVID-19 while facing disruptions to their education
University of Ottawa medical students are trying to help fight COVID-19 anyway they can
Ottawa Muslim community braces for Ramadan under quarantine
Ottawa Muslims are anticipating a Ramadan without many of the community aspects of the spiritual month.
Gas prices in Ottawa at historic lows but expert warns it likely won’t last
Gas prices in Ottawa are at their lowest in more than a decade but it won’t help much for those who aren’t driving because of the pandemic.
Food banks in Ottawa face unprecedented challenges
Food banks in Ottawa overcome exceptional challenges to meet exceptional needs.
5G explained: Ottawa stands to benefit from new fast wireless technology
As 5G networks are slowly being introduced, Ottawa is one of the few cities trying it out.
COVID-19 pandemic hits new Ottawa restaurants at worst possible time
New restaurants and restaurants slated to open in the Spring are encountering unique problems amid the COVID-19 pandemic.