ACORN Ottawa pushes NCC for more affordable housing at LeBreton Flats
Members of ACORN-Ottawa, a group that advocates for affordable housing and social justice, protested outside the Elgin Street headquarters....
Re-inventing sex in the age of COVID
People are adjusting their sexual practices as the pandemic imposes social distancing rules and limits intimate contact.
Nova Scotia to ban police memorabilia one year after 22 died in mass shooting
Eleven months after the deadly mass shooting in Nova Scotia, legislation has been created to strengthen laws on impersonating police.
On the frontlines: Under-represented women among hardest hit by COVID-19 restrictions
COVID-19 has impacted many Canadians, women are among the hardest hit considering their representation in frontline work and being at home.
Viral video of Queen’s student defying COVID-19 public health travel restrictions sparks online controversy
Queen's University student posts viral anti-COVID-19 travel restrictions video on Instagram sparking outrage and support.
OC Transpo’s bus route ‘adjustments’ spark backlash from transit advocates
Some bus riders can expect to wait longer, or even change their route, once the recommendations in a new transit commission report come into effect.
In The News: Friday, April 16
Capital Current offers some morning news highlights.
Garden centres geared up for another pandemic planting surge
Garden centres saw a surge this time last year because of the pandemic. Since the Ontario government has declared garden centres will remain open during the stay-at-home order, they are seeing an increase in demand, again.
Ontario government OKs new multi-service healthcare hub at CHEO
CHEO is set to build new hub, combining services from seven different clinics and offices across Ottawa.