Uplifting awards: Ecology Ottawa to celebrate the Earth — and those leading fight to protect it
Ecology Ottawa awards will be announced on April 22, Earth Day.
Council’s ‘Belonging Playbook’ aims to diversify Ottawa sports scene
New Playbook offered by Ottawa Sports Council aims to promote diversity and break down barriers to participation in local sports.
Rural outreach: City wants to hear residents’ suggestions on how to improve services
The City of Ottawa is about to begin a consultation with rural residents to get input on improvements to services to rural wards.
Skywatchers in Ottawa, across Ontario prepare to (safely) watch total eclipse
People across southern Ontario are gearing up for Monday's solar eclipse.
Fatal flight path: Safe Wings displays terrible bird carnage from glass collisions
Safe Wings brings out a display of birds killed in collisions with the windows of Ottawa.
Impact of toxic politics may deter women from running for office, say experts
Concerns surrounding diversity in elections are rising because of psychological harassment and toxicity rising in municipal governments.
Making mischief a cause for serious concern in Ottawa may be premature, experts say
Ottawa has seen an increase in criminal mischief recently. This is according to Ottawa crime map data. Rideau-Vanier and Sandy Hill were its hotspots.
Centuries-old Irish stick fighting showcased in Ottawa event
An Ottawa martial arts instructor is on a crusade to resurrect interest in a forgotten Irish martial art.
Facing referee harassment crisis, sport council blows whistle on bad behaviour
Sports bodies are trying to tamp down the verbal absue and harassment faced by referees in sports at the local level.
Concern about security and organized crime as vehicle thefts soar in Ottawa
Capital Current analyzes the concerning rise in car thefts in the city, as well as the measures the police force are taking.
Rising theft in Ottawa raises safety concerns for businesses
“He wasn’t our usual clientele,” Ça Va De Soi sales associate Laly Delaoune said. “But I don’t judge people by appearance, so I’m going to give the same service to everybody.” “He was actually polite, and he was apparently looking for a gift for his mother,” she said. Delaoune offered suggestions to her customer for a suitable present. Within seconds,...
Environmental groups call for windfall tax on ‘excess’ oil and gas profits
Environmental groups are calling on the federal government to levy a windfall profits tax on the profits gained by oil and gas companies since the Russian war on Ukraine began two years ago.
Alarmed by chaos in Haiti, expats urge Canada to do more to help resolve crisis
Local Haitians speak out about their worries for their home country and how Canada can alleviate the situation.
Bittersweet: Retailers struggle to keep prices low as chocolate cost soars ahead of Easter
Retailers struggle to contain cost increases as the price of chocolate keeps rising.
Queer community hosts ‘proudly Jewish’ Purim variety show at Arts Court
More than 50 members of city’s queer Jewish community gathered in downtown Ottawa to celebrate story of survival and resilience
Advocacy groups, unions say protests should be exempt from noise bylaw
Groups rally to protest a City of Ottawa noise bylaw that they say restricts their right to protest.
Going electric: E-buses showing promise for OC Transpo with more on the way
E-buses are proving they can handle the load at OC Transpo. Now the city just needs more of them.
Diabetics welcome the prospect of drugs covered by federal pharmacare plan
For Canadians living with diabetes, new pharmacare legislation could save them thousands.
OCDSB grad change allows ‘moment of glory’ for more students, student trustee says
The OCDSB’s proposed makeover of spring graduation into a commencement ceremony would extend the celebration of achievement to students who are not graduating yet with their high school diploma.
Giggles4Health helps address loneliness thanks in part to Awesome Ottawa grant
The Awesome Foundation in Ottawa empowers grassroots projects
As Ottawa develops climate risk strategy, report warns of growing flood risks in years to come
The Urban Flood Information Report presented to the City of Ottawa’s Environment and Climate Change Committee March 19 highlights the work the city has done over the years to mitigate flood risks but also warns that flood risks are going to continue to rise in the coming years. Over the past few years, Ottawa has seen record-breaking floods, major storms...
Testy exchange at City Hall highlights a lack of solid metrics to address OC Transpo reliability
Ottawa's Transit Commission tackles public outcry over service gaps and reliability, striving to enhance customer satisfaction amid recruitment efforts.
Carleton, uOttawa students set to party face St. Patrick’s Day police crackdown
Ottawa Police and Bylaw officers will be out in force near university campuses to put a limit on St. Patrick Day partying.
Enforcement overhaul: Ottawa Police Board members set to study how to recognize systemic racism and more
Members of the Ottawa Police Service Board are set to undergo new provincial training on topics like multiculturalism and systemic racism.
Ottawa group celebrates International Women’s Day through cross-cultural activities
Earlier this month, the Ottawa chapter of the Intercultural Dialogue Institute (IDI) hosted an event to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). This event, which was attended by over 150 women from various backgrounds and age groups, included activities such as a group meditation session and a Brazilian dance class.
Ottawa Gallery show explores the intersection of motherhood and artist
Ottawa-based mother-artist collective 44.4 unveiled their first exhibition Nobody Sees a Flower, exploring the complexities of motherhood and art.
Serious collisions dropping in rural Ottawa but more road improvements needed
Measures to improve road safety in rural areas was presented by, aiming to hit the 2024 goal of reducing major injury collisions by 20 per cent.
Pastor objects to heritage designation for church; ‘Shut the doors,’ he says
The Built Heritage Committee of the City of Ottawa has ruled that an aging church building on King Edward Avenue has heritage value. The church's congegration objects. City council will decide.
Canada seeing a competitive job market even STEM grads can’t escape
Recent grads in engineering and STEM are facing a competitive and evolving job market.
Sharing the wealth: The thrill of the find turns thrifters into resellers
Ottawa is seeing a rise of consumers shopping for secondhand and preloved items, on social media and local markets.
Health-care advocates rally on Parliament Hill as pharmacare deal deadline looms
Healthcare advocates rally on Parliament Hill, urging faster action on Canada's pharmacare plan.
CUSA fights visa cap, while minister insists international students mustn’t end up ‘slinging pizzas’
The battle lines are drawn over the recently announced cap on International student visas.
Youth Tutoring Project expands reach from Ottawa to Toronto and Vancouver
The Youth Tutoring Project began during the pandemic and is finding that their is growing demand for the service provided to elementary school students in need of some help with schoolwork.
Pro-Palestine protest targets Canadian government, alleged weapons suppliers
Protestors criticize Canada's role in bringing a ceasefire to the ongoing war in Gaza and the arms being sold to the Israeli Defence Force.
Ottawa’s ‘Digital Twin’ project uses 3D visuals to shape city’s development
A new planning tool called Digital Twin technology aims to help the City of Ottawa better plan for development and growth.
Ottawa makes rural firefighters casual city employees
Ottawa city council will consider making rural firefighters casual city employees after the city’s Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee supported the idea in a unanimous vote on Feb. 15.
Some immigration consultants for international students say federal cap on visas necessary to bring order to system
While students and learning institutions are concerned about the visa cap, one industry feels it is necessary to combat serious issues.
Ottawa’s sporadic winter skating season has some pondering change in business focus
In response to the fluctuating winter conditions in Ottawa, part-time staff adapt to the challenges of working at ice rinks, while businesses, including Capital Skates and Quick Cranks, reconsider their operational approaches.
OC Transpo gets an earful from high school students about unreliable bus service
Canterbury High School students brought their concerns about unreliable bus service to the city's Transit Commission.
Ottawa Humane Society sounds alarm over proliferation of abandoned puppies
With the end of the pandemic, people are not buying dogs from breeders and puppies have now been crowding animal shelters in recent months.
Ontario renters struggle as inflation soars
Capital Current breaks down the rise in rent prices.
Local performers share stories of family ahead of Black History Month event
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Police under fire for using force more against Black, Middle Eastern citizens
Robin Browne is calling for the Ottawa Police Services to take action as they continue to use force disproportionately in Black and Middle eastern communities.
Campus art exhibit highlights Sexual Assault Awareness Week at Carleton
An art exhibit at Carleton University advocates for sexual assault awareness and support for victims.
City’s approval of Centretown tower prompts community pushback
Some residents say the project is too tall given the single family homes that fill the surrounding neighbourhood.
Museum lecture with space experts answers Ottawa’s moon questions
It took 25 days of the 2024 calendar year for the first full moon of the cycle to appear in the sky. Coincidentally, for Ottawa residents interested in this mysterious celestial object, that evening offered the opportunity to have all their questions answered. The Ingenium Foundation hosted a lecture titled “Lunar Exploration: Past and Present” at the Canadian Space and...
Inflation has restaurants struggling to pay the bills as costs rise and consumers watch their wallets
The restaurant industry is struggling with rising costs, narrow profit margins and cost-conscious customers.
Senior’s struggle to get a paper phone bill points to barriers for illiterate Canadians
Telecom companies lack protocols for dealing with illiterate seniors, leaving them vulnerable and exposed to abuse.
Price is sending Ottawa couples to Gatineau for a new home, expert says
Prices of homes are affecting first-time home buyers and renters as Ottawa residents are looking to cut costs.