Woman cycles to raise awareness of high suicide rates within Indigenous communities
A young Inuk woman who has been cycling across the country to raise awareness of the suicide epidemic in Indigenous communities in Canada was welcomed to Ottawa by several local Indigenous groups on Aug. 6.
Civic Holiday: What’s happening this long weekend
Colonel By Day is marked in Ottawa on Monday, Aug. 5. Find out more about what’s going on around the city, and what’s open and closed during this long weekend.
Advocacy group announces award in Abdi’s name
An advocacy group formed after the July 2016 death of Somali-Canadian Abdirahman Abdi during his arrest by Ottawa Police has announced the creation of a scholarship in his memory.
Ottawa Police research measures to reduce gun violence
The Ottawa Police Services Board has launched a search for ideas about the best way to prevent gun violence on the city’s streets
Members of disability community protest new ODSP disability definition
Dependent on the government for life sustaining income, ACORN members and several community members reached out to protest on the changes to the definition of disability for eligibility for Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) on July 11. The new proposed definition of disability takes up on a similar definition offered by Canada’s Revenue Agency that requires one to be in...
Councillors reject plan to block unpopular Château Laurier addition — with regrets
City councillors expressed regret — and one stated bluntly she’d made “a mistake” she couldn’t reverse — as a wildly unpopular design for an addition to the landmark Château Laurier was effectively given final approval last week.
Community discussion on Canada-U.S. ‘immigration debate’ ahead of federal election
Aditya Rao and Karen Cocq host understanding the immigration debate at the Ottawa Art Gallery.
Indigenous Art and Entrepreneurship Conference works to preserve tradition, empower women
The annual Indigenous Art & Entrepreneurship brought both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together to learn and admire Indigenous art forms.
Art Battle brings out local artists and hidden talent
Artists battle it out to win prize money and the title of best artist of the night.
University of Ottawa lab takes aim at cancer stem cells
Dr. Yannick Benoit is focusing his research on cancer stem cells.
Ottawa Champions optimistic for team’s fifth season in Can-Am baseball league
The Ottawa Champions season doesn't start until May 19, but new manager Sebastien Boucher says he can’t wait for it.
Towering and empowering: Inside Ottawa’s high-heeled dance scene
In the world of dance, high heels are more than just a footwear choice: they're a tool for empowerment. Step inside the dance style that allows Ottawa women to take back their sensuality.