Before European settlers came to Turtle Island, Indigenous groups in the Americas had their own ways of geographical knowledge keeping that included their relationship with the stars …
Looking to the stars for stories of Indigenous ancestors Read More
It’s a Saturday morning in early February. Temperatures in Ottawa are a frigid -20C, with a wind chill that makes it feel even chillier. And yet, outside …
Winter’s chill prompts some Ottawa businesses to heat up Read More
When elected officials and community advocates gathered Monday at Ottawa City Hall to call attention to violence against women, the purple scarves and ribbons many wore contrasted …
‘Prevention is necessary’ to address gender-based violence, advocates say Read More
Para Transpo is designed for Ottawa residents who cannot take conventional transit due to varying disabilities. Many riders often feel frustrated over its lack of punctuality and inflexibility.
Para Transpo riders fear for winter ahead Read More
Tucked away inside a 131-page economic statement, is a short section that lists the federal government’s guidelines and expectations for financial institutions that could help Canadians at …
Canadian Mortgage Charter: Solution or Stunt? Read More
When Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe announced a new Emergency Shelter Crisis task force last month to respond to the “unprecedented demand” for homeless shelters this winter, advocates …
Out in the cold: New initiative neglects needs of Ottawa’s homeless youth Read More
Two devastating earthquakes struck Turkey earlier this year, resulting in the deaths of at least 50,000 people in what the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation called the …
Making Ottawa home: How Turkish immigrants are settling in a new land Read More
They loom in downtown areas, veering on obsolete. Once bustling, entire storeys now sit quietly vacant, abandoned by workers and employers who favour hybrid and home offices. …
Refurbishing the empties: Office conversion role in Ottawa’s housing crisis Read More
Glenn O’ Keefe is a self-proclaimed lover of the holidays, but he is aware that not everyone feels the same way as him. O’Keefe, a member of …
Making the yuletide gay: LGBTQ choir concerts create safe spaces during the holidays Read More
As winter draws near, you’d be hard pressed to find someone in Ottawa who hasn’t had to hop over a snowbank or two on their daily commutes. …
Snowed in: Navigating the winter through disabled and aging perspectives Read More