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...
Face time the old way: New Ottawa dating app promotes real life interaction
To avoid swiping and long texting cycles, this new app plans dates for people who have never spoken to each other.
Glebe mural project aims to bring colour to Bank Street
The Glebe Business Improvement Area hopes to brighten the community and provide opportunities for local artists in their annual mural project.
In the News: Wednesday, Jan. 29
Good morning! Environment Canada projects a high of -6°C today, and a low of -20°C later this evening. Here are the headlines for today: Ottawa patient tested for coronavirus One person in Ottawa has been tested for the strain of coronavirus that originated in China last month, Ottawa Public Health said late Tuesday. The case of the virus has not...
To market, to market: Ottawa-area farmers navigate business challenges of winter
Local farmers in Ottawa face a unique set of business challenges during the long and harsh winter.
It’s Mama’s Kitchen after all
Syrian refugee cooks up homemade shawarma at new restaurant location in Ottawa-South.