Geek spirit invades Ottawa
Nerding out has become a social norm in Ottawa, where geek spirit is cultivated and celebrated. Conventions, businesses, organizations, and clubs have formed and culminate the growing geekdom in the nations capital.
Food Banks Canada urges government to keep promises to low-income Canadians
John Kort moves between groups of people huddling together in front of the Salvation Army food bank on George Street in Ottawa’s ByWard Market. He’s braving the cold, sharing a cigarette, a laugh and a story with the many friends he has made. Kort has lived on the streets most of his life and still clings to the same idea that drives him everyday: hope. “They are attacking this head-on, and I think our government could get a...