Planned cuts to transit alarm Ottawa coalition warning of further erosion of public system
Cuts to OC Transpo's capital budget threatens to erode public transit further, critics say.
City Council set to consider 2023 OC Transpo budget with $39M provincial funding ‘hole’
Since the start of a new year with a new mayor and council, the City of Ottawa has been building its annual budget amid various controversies including OC Transpo’s controversial draft budget for 2023. The draft details plans to freeze bus fares, hire 360 new operators and launch O-Train Lines 2 and 4, among other things. It projects an overall...
Decriminalization, more funding key to saving lives, say drug reform advocates
Decriminalization is a good first step, but advocates and experts say bigger leaps must be taken to address the overdose crisis.
After season of stumbles, ‘youthful’ Ravens back to No. 1 as playoffs begin
The Carleton men's basketball team holds a dynasty that no other team in USports or NCAA has ever seen. With almost half of the roster being rookies, will the team still be able to prove their dominance in the sport?
Ottawa Turkish community grateful for donations to earthquake survivors
Ottawa's Turkish community is collecting essential items for earthquake survivors with hundreds of contributions from across the city.
With Wellington set to reopen to traffic, Ecology Ottawa touts car-free, cyclist-friendly vision
Several groups are pushing to have the section of Wellington Street in front of Parliament Hill remain closed to vehicle traffic.
After NAC protest and scuttled parade, Winter Pride celebrates 2SLGBTQI+ unity with Ice Party
Ottawa’s 2SLGBT+ community and their allies celebrated in solidarity at an Ice Party on the Rink of Dreams outside City Hall last Sunday. This outdoor dance party provided the community with a safe space to assemble and party amidst the recent backlash for Winter Pride’s Drag Storytime.
Kindness, for free: Ottawa buy-nothing group rallies to change ailing man’s life
Local Ottawa man receives support from FaceBook giving group.
High-tech vehicle theft challenges car owners, manufacturers, police
Car theft is soaring, statistics show. Capital Current offers some tips on how to protect your ride.
Intense frustration: Heron Park community concerned about growing garbage, pests and parking problems
Heron Park community concerned about growing densification and the concerns that it creates such as garbage, pests and parking.
Wellington Street to reopen for cars, but critics still push for vehicle-free zone
The future of Wellington Street will continue to be debated long after it reopens to vehicles in March.
Love hurts: Inflation drives up price of flowers ahead of Valentine’s Day
Floral price inflation may impact how you spend your money this Valentine's Day.