Where there is smoke: The pros and cons of vaping
First some history For the past decade, e-cigarettes have grown in popularity since they were first introduced in the mid-2000s. As an example of their popularity, the BBC has reported that the number of vapers worldwide rose from seven million in 2011 to 41 million in 2018. The invention of the first e-cigarette dates back to the 1960s. It was...
‘So far, so good’: Ottawa’s LRT wins some fans
Capital Current reporters spoke to some of the first-week riders of Ottawa's new LRT to find out what they think.
IN THE NEWS: Wednesday, Oct. 2
Bundle up. Environment Canada sees a high of 13°C with periods of rain expected. Temperature will tumble to just 3°C tonight. Here’s more of what you need to know today: Four federal leaders face-off tonight The highly anticipated French debate is on tonight. Conservative leader Andrew Scheer, New Democrat Jagmeet Singh, Yves-François Blanchet of the Bloc Quebecois, and Liberal leader...
Ottawa LRT accessibility good –– but could be better, say disability groups
Advocacy groups in Ottawa are saying that while the LRT is good for them, accessibility services could have been much better.
IN THE NEWS: Tuesday, Oct. 1
Happy October! Crisp fall weather is on hold as temperatures reach a high of 23°C in the afternoon with a chance of thundershowers, according to Environment Canada. The low tonight is 12°C. Here’s what is going on in Ottawa currently: OC Transpo fares rise Be prepared to fork out an extra dime on your daily commute this morning – a...
Behind the screen with CTV anchor Matthew Skube
As others are logging off their work computers, Matthew Skube is signing on and beginning his work day at the CTV Ottawa station. Karabelnicoff and Clark follow Skube and get an inside perspective as he anchors the 5 p.m. news and again at 11:30pm.
Ottawa Swordplay slashes open a new home
Eager students learn the medieval, European craft of sword fighting at Ottawa Swordplay's grand opening.
IN THE NEWS: Monday, Sept. 30.
Good morning, Ottawa. Fall is really in the air today as Environment Canada says we should expect temperatures to drop to 6ºC and not exceed 16ºC, with a risk of thunderstorm overnight. In the meantime, here is what you need to know to stay on top of the news. Support staff work to rule at Ottawa Catholic, French boards Support...
Neighbours help neighbours at the HighJinx antique store
A small brick antique shop located on Kent St. seems to be a magnet for artifacts and oddities from across the city and around the world. It has also attracted something else...
‘We want change!’ Thousands demand action in Ottawa’s climate strike
"We thought we were turning the world around. Now, I'm almost 70 and we haven't," Leslie Baird said.