The 25th Hour: Episode 2, A New Perspective
In this episode of the 25th Hour, our journalists look at life through a new perspective. The stories explore the future of railway travel and charities, how animals and psilocybin are helping people, and Tracy Chapman's groundbreaking win for country music.
The 25th Hour: Charities Need Help Too
Charities have seen a recent decline in charitable giving, however the demand has soared. Emma Weller looks at how charities are surviving through the drought and what the future holds for them.
Local residents form ‘Bronson Team’ to push Ottawa to make the busy avenue safer
Many residents near Bronson Avenue are fed up with safety issues around the busy thoroughfare and they're trying to do something about it.
Beau’s bounty: Unique therapy dog comforts grieving families at Tubman Funeral Homes
A therapy dog named Beau at Ottawa's Tubman Funeral Homes on Richmond Road is helping those who are grieving cope with loss.
Where there’s smoke: Debate over safe drug inhalation sites on a slow burn while overdose deaths rise in Ottawa
The debate over the efficacy of safe drug inhalation sites is raging in Ottawa.
Living under the Taliban: Afghan women call for more international support to fight gender-based violence
Carleton University invited Afghan activists to Richcraft Hall’s resource centre to share their experiences of resistance and resilience as women living under the Taliban. This event marked the 16th day of a global movement to tackle gender-based violence.
As grocery prices continue to rise, this Ottawa Reddit user is helping people find deals
Nearly two-thirds of Canadians have substantially changed their grocery habits, according to a recent survey.
Public health data shows food service inspection failures are rising in Ottawa
Ottawa Public Health food inspection data has been showing an increase in food safety infractions throughout the city.
The Christmas tree debate: It’s just evergreen
The debate continues: real Christmas trees or artificial ones.
Ottawa’s 10-Year Housing and Homelessness goals seem further out of reach than ever
Ottawa's 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan is facing some serious headwinds and is a reminder of the limits of what a municipality can do on its own to deal with a deepening crisis.
Many Canadians forced to make cuts to holiday gift budget
Although inflation has eased, many Ottawans are tightening their belts as they do their Christmas shopping this year.
Tents on the agenda: City of Ottawa eyeing temporary ways to shelter those in need this winter
As rents rise and homelessness grows, the City of Ottawa is looking for ways to provide temporary shelter for those in need.