English Catholic teachers hold one-day provincewide strike with more action to come
This time English Catholic teachers have walked off the job.
25th Hour: Shooting Higher
The growing popularity of basketball in Ottawa is doing more than just providing a sporting experience. It’s building a more inclusive community.
New Canada-Hong Kong activist organization aims to help local groups make their opinions known
Alliance Canada Hong Kong aims to bring Canada- Hong Kong community groups together to fight for democracy.
Ottawa rethinks recreation for aging, diverse downtown residents
City review aimed at making programs downtown more culturally diverse, better serving aging population.
IN THE NEWS: Tuesday, Feb. 4
Good morning Ottawa! Environment Canada forecasts a high of 2°C today and a low of -11°C tonight. Here are the headlines for this morning: More teacher strikes to hit Ottawa-area schools After negotiations with the government have so far failed to reach an agreement, the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario will hold a one-day strike at some school boards in…
Maple syrup industry booming, but producers fear changing climate
Canadian maple syrup farmers saw their most productive harvest ever in 2019, with near 50,000,000 litres collected. Looking forward though the industry is set to change as maple syrup production is heavily reliant on stable winter weather.
The Blackjacks effect set to change Ottawa basketball and its talented players
The Ottawa Blackjacks have arrived and are getting set to build their roster. With great talent in Ottawa to choose from and with more bound to be created, the team’s possible influence within the city and with their players is analyzed.
Out of the shadows: Ottawa’s drag kings stepping forward
Bright lights flash and the crowd screams for the entertainers who take centre stage in Byward Market’s The 27 Club, ready to perform their practiced lip syncs. Drag King Master Cameron Eric Leon entices the crowed with his high energy performance, causing the crowd to cheer for an encore. Drag King event nights consist of full performance line ups, but…
IN THE NEWS: Monday Feb. 3
Good morning Ottawa! Environment Canada forecasts a high of 5° today and a low of -7° tonight. Here are the headlines for this morning. Regular LRT service returns Monday, OC Transpo says After two weeks of reduced train service, OC Transpo says 13 trains will be in service Monday morning, according to the CBC. Chiefs complete another comeback to top…
Yoga for youth a growing phenomenon in Ottawa
Across North America, the number of children practicing yoga is skyrocketing. In Ottawa, kids’ yoga classes are popping up to meet this demand.
IN THE NEWS: Thursday, Jan. 30
Here are the top headlines for Ottawa on Thursday, Jan. 30.
Ottawa declares a housing and homelessness emergency
Ottawa city council declared a housing and homelessness emergency on Wednesday. A vote in city council passed unanimously, with all councillors supporting the motion asking for the housing situation in the city to be deemed an emergency. Earlier in the day on Wednesday, people gathered in the cold outside Ottawa City Hall to pressure councillors to support a motion asking…