Nothing to cheer about: U Sports puts Canadian varsity athletics on ice for the rest of 2020
University coaches and players react to news that fall championships have been cancelled.
Payment, enforcement issues linger as OC Transpo requires face masks, resumes front-door boarding
Face masks will be mandatory on OC Transpo as of June 15, amid spiralling deficits for the transit service. But some are concerned about the practicality and accessibility for lower income riders of mandating face masks.
Ontario dental offices reopen, but ‘it’s not like flipping the switch’
An Ottawa dental clinic is ready for regular procedures during COVID-19, but an Albertan hygienist says returning to normal work isn't simple.
In The News: Friday, June 12
Students and alumni call out systemic discrimination at Carleton's School of Journalism. Video of RCMP punching Chief Adam Allan. More in today's roundup.
Ottawa tattoo parlours approach reopening with caution
As Ontario enters Stage 2 of the reopening of the provincial economy during COVID-19, the long-awaited announcement that “establishments providing personal care services” can now resume operations — with many restrictions — is being met with a mixed reaction. Personal care enterprises such as hair salons, piercing studios and tattoo parlours can open today. But despite getting the green light...
Ottawa joins Ontario’s regional reopening
Ottawa included in Ontario's Phase 2 reopening amid pandemic.
Red light cameras catching offenders, but lots of cash slipping away
With the city struggling with budget deficits, red light cameras are an area of potential revenue, but the city consistently misses out on collecting on significant numbers of fines.
In The News: Thursday, June 11
RCMP to review use of neck hold. Ontario universities and colleges to allow some students to resume practical in-person learning. More in today's roundup.
Testing times: Inside Ottawa’s main COVID-19 centre
That wasn't so bad now was it? Capital Current editor Warren Reid wanted to make sure he didn't bring COVID-19 home so he got tested.
Trudeau delivers virtual message to the graduating class of 2020
Despite not having the usual cross-the-stage graduation ceremony, the class of 2020 received a special message from the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau on Wednesday morning.
Rock climbing during COVID: If you boogie in Calabogie, follow the rules
Rock climbing in Calabogie is open for business but the rules need to be followed.
Supreme Court holds its first-ever fully virtual hearing
The Supreme Court of Canada dived into new virtual grounds on Tuesday afternoon by hosting their first remote video hearing in history.