Great Ottawa Christmas markets to check out this holiday season
Christmas markets are a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit. With handmade crafts showcased by local artists, delicious baked goods, and unique ornaments, there’s sure to be something to satisfy any Christmas shopping list. One of our reporters, Marina Wang, went to the Glebe Community Centre Christmas market a couple of weeks ago. Check out her photos to get a sneak peek of what might be in store at the rest of this...
“Highly effective” HIV prevention drug still hard to access for Canadians at risk
When Dane Stewart visited a walk-in clinic in Montreal to get a prescription for a new drug proven to be over 90 per cent effective at preventing HIV, he came to a shocking realization.
Ottawa activists turn the city purple to end violence against women
A long purple ribbon hangs in the front window of an Elgin Street coffee shop – a simple, yet powerful symbol of support for the cause to end violence against women. Today is “wear purple day”, a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about gender-based violence. It’s the cornerstone of the month-long Shine the Light initiative: a cause taken up by various women’s rights groups around the country, to educate people on the complex...