Cycling for solar: Carleton student, alumnus biking across Canada for charity
A Carleton University grad and a current student are planning to cycle across Canada to raise money for a solar energy-focused charity.
LGBTQ2S project wants to bring students and seniors in Ottawa under the same roof
By connecting mature students with senior citizens, a homesharing pilot project will connect students seeking affordable rooms to rent with seniors living alone.
Ottawa music community reflects on National Arts Centre Orchestra’s half-century
With the National Arts Centre Orchestra is celebrating 50 years of music in 2019, the Ottawa music community is reflecting on their influence in the capital.
Ottawa positioned to benefit from growing market for blockchain technology
The city of Ottawa is well-positioned to take advantage of the coming importance of blockchain technology.
Seniors struggling to find affordable housing, group says
A local housing organization is saying that landlords are targeting low-income households including seniors, an act that violates their human rights.
Ottawa performers aim to bring joy of circus to refugees in Greece
Kaylie Hatashita and John Shibley are co-founders of Rhopalo Circo Project. Shibley, 25, who is a tumbling and trampoline instructor at a local gymnastics gym, says the goal of their newly launched organization is to “use circus as a tool for social change.”
You can’t be what you can’t see: The importance of media exposure for women’s sports
Women's sports only receive four per cent of media attention, although the Canadian government has a plan to reach gender equity in sport by 2035.
Meet Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden Ottawa’s ovarian cancer crusader
Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden is working hard to stop ovarian cancer from appearing in the first place.
Youth fighting for stronger climate change policies in Canada
Catherine McKenna held a town hall as a lead to the April 1 introduction of the new federal carbon tax and climate change activists don't believe her policies are enough.
As a review begins, city’s decade-old parking strategy needs an update, say critics
Ottawa's parking management strategy hasn't been updated since 2009: critics say it's about time.
Federal initiatives hope to curb abuse in sports
Ottawa experts weigh in on the recent measures taken by the federal government to address abuse in sport
Students turning to mental health apps as therapeutic tools
Mental health apps are on the rise, and more students are beginning to turn towards them to help with their mental illness.