Byward Market plaque honours ‘remarkable life’ of Mother Marie
Plaque in Byward market honours life of a remarkable francophone woman, Jeanne Lydia Branda, known as Mother Marie who founded the Joan of Arc Institute, a Catholic order with a focus on providing social support and quality education for young women.
Groups challenge federal import ban on rescue dogs as anti-rabies measure
The Canadian Food Inspection Agenc declared a ban on commercial dog imports into Canada on Sept. 28 2022 to prevent the spread of rabies. Animal rescue groups are challenging the ban.
Exploring The Rooftop Garden: Ottawa book launch showcases author’s debut novel
Journalist and author Menaka Raman-Wilms released her debut novel, The Rooftop Garden, last month. She shares the inspiration behind her novel and how she wrote it at a coffee shop in Ottawa.
Warm weather, veterans’ tribute mark Army Run’s in-person return
For the first time in two years, the 15th Canada Army Run returned in person this past month to Ottawa’s downtown. Participants enjoyed a new route that spanned the centre of the city, starting on Laurier Avenue near Ottawa City Hall and ending at the National War Memorial. Thousands of competitors ran, walked or rolled past some of Ottawa’s most…
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Council docks Rick Chiarelli’s pay — then snubs disgraced councillor on way out
The final session of Ottawa city council’s term came to an abrupt end on Wednesday when College Ward’s disgraced Coun. Rick Chiarelli took his turn addressing constituents, shortly after colleagues had unanimously voted in favour of suspending his pay for 90-days.
Panda, parties and police: New study links unruly student behaviour to ‘fear of missing out’
FoMO is a common sentiment experienced by many young people who engage in maladaptive behaviour, which could be explained by a new U.S. study.