Kanata community braces for court battle over threatened green space
A committee of Kanata residents dedicated to green space protection has formally incorporated to combat the proposed redevelopment of a golf course that would deprive locals of a cherished expanse of greenery.
Carleton not banning vaping yet as disturbing health issues arise
Responding to recent reports of vape-related lung illnesses and deaths in the U.S. and Canada, Carleton University’ s policies on vaping will continue to align with government regulations and won’t — at least for now — include the kind of campus-wide prohibition being implemented by other universities and colleges. Carleton’s director of environmental health and safety, Nancy Delcellier, said the...
IN THE NEWS: Wednesday, Oct. 9
Good morning! The good news: skies are blue today with a high of 17 degrees. The bad news: Ottawa had its first frost warning of the season, and colder temperatures may not be far behind. Here’s what else you need to know this morning: Critical Highway 417 ramp reopens after lengthy closure The exit from Highway 417 to eastbound Highway...
Trend-Arlington to plant 1,000 trees to remember tornadoes
Trend-Arlington residents are uniting to plant 1,000 trees one year after tornadoes tore up their community.
The Canadian Federation of Students urges Ontario government to respond to student debt crisis
The CFS demands roll back on recent cuts to pose-secondary funding an addresses the student debt crisis.
Record number of donors trim their hair for cancer research
Hundreds turn out to the ninth annual Hair Donation Ottawa event.
Ismaili Muslims combat stereotypes with acts of volunteerism
The Ismaili Muslims of Ottawa give back to the community in the form of volunteerism, working together to diminish common stereotypes of their religion.
Ottawa rescue groups helping dogs displaced by hurricane in Bahamas
Dog rescue groups across Ontario are banding together to help the dogs displaced by Hurricane Dorian
Indigenous child-care program to launch as federal funds begin to flow
Local Indigenous preschool to open new child-care program
Aurrigo’s auto-pod shuttle aims to fill a gap in Ottawa’s transportation scene
Aurrigo aims to change how people move around Ottawa with their first and last mile transportation technology.