Capital Current • 13 October 2025

'Overdue' Ontario minimum wage increase keeping workers treading water, employees, experts say

Tina Allan, a bartender, cook and runner at the Orleans Bowling Centre, got a raise on Oct. 1. But it wasn’t because her employer gave her one — it was because the minimum wage went up in Ontario. Now earning $17.60 an hour instead of $17.20, she says the increase was “well overdue.”

Capital Current • 30 September 2025

StopGap Ottawa building bridges to business for people with disabilities

When Maheeshan Sivanesan arrived at a convenience store on Sunnyside Avenue recently, he realized one step was all it took to shut him out.

Capital Current • 12 September 2025

Joel Kowalski brings whitewater adventure and a new beachside café to Ottawa's waterfront

In a series of short profiles, Capital Current introduces key persons of influence in the city to the community.

Beach Metro Community News • 16 May 2025

Kids’ Marketplace at the Beaches Recreation Centre will help raise funds for Red Door Family Shelter

Eight-year-old Aahana Khazanchi-Wayne is confident in her two businesses: Into the ToysVerse, where she sells old toys; and Cheers for Chai, her line of herbal teas that she proudly taste-tested herself.

The Pulse • 19 April 2025

Are men really abandoning university? Exploring ‘male flight’ in post-secondary institutions

“Male flight” has recently become another buzzword on social media. Circulating on Instagram and TikTok, it’s used to describe why more women attend university than men. Graphs and charts often appear on the screen as influencers repeat the statistics, suggesting the phenomenon is well-researched and based on reputable sources.

The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper • 2 April 2025

Concert raises funds for Ottawa tenants battling their landlords

In the dimly lit Rainbow Bistro, the Ottawa-based band Ruby Doom performed with fury and energy as the crowd head-banged to their punk rock sound.

Alongside bands Pretty Good and Sven, the trio headlined the Bank Block Tenants fundraiser concert on March 12, organized by the Neighbourhood Organizing Centre.

The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper • 1 April 2025

OUTLaw clubs prepare 2SLGBTQ+ students for advocacy

When Collin Fletcher joined the University of Ottawa’s law program in the early 2010s, the world looked very different for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Following the legalization of same-sex marriage across Canada in 2005, Fletcher said his generation was looking to conquer new frontiers in the fight for equality.

Her Campus • 28 March 2025

12 of My Favourite K-Pop Music Videos

Music videos are the backbone of K-Pop and my favourite part of the genre! I’ve been watching K-pop music videos since I was 8 years old, and there’s something captivating about them, such as the endless possibilities for costumes, set designs, graphics, and storytelling. For a long time, my dream job as a child was a K-pop music video director. In celebration, let me share some of my absolute favourite K-Pop music videos!

The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper • 27 March 2025

Indigenous scholars discuss redefining social work at book launch

In Ottawa’s cozy Octopus Books bookshop, a small crowd gathered on March 6 to hear Catherine Richardson speak about the release of her newest edited book, Stitching Our Stories Together: Journeys into Indigenous Social Work.

The Pulse • 17 March 2025

‘Sorely lacking’: Students lose trust in CUSA as referendum fails

After a year of controversial decisions made by the Carleton University Students’ Association (CUSA), students made their distrust clear with a majority vote against increased fees on March 13.

Her Campus • 10 March 2025

6 Reasons Why Sabrina Carpenter Has My Whole Heart

Sabrina Carpenter has been everywhere lately. She’s been making waves in the entertainment scene, from her ‘Short N Sweet’ tour to her stellar looks on the red carpet. I’ve known her since her Disney Channel days (Girl Meets World shoutout!) and her early music such as ‘Wild Side’ and ‘Thumbs’ were THE songs when I was 8. As I grew up, she grew up with me with her ‘Sue Me’ era, her ‘Fast Times’ debut, and then ‘because i liked a boy’ – but for some reason, it was her ‘Nonsense’ and ‘Espresso’ eras that really got me. I’m hooked. Everything she does, I love. I haven’t been able to connect with many other artists in my life in the way that I connect with her – her brand, personality and aesthetic resonate with me deeply. I’m quite literally in love with her, and let me tell you why!

The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper • 5 March 2025

Pride Art Exhibit showcases first-time queer artists

One of Ottawa’s old courtrooms came to life through the diverse and colourful Pride Art Exhibit that showcased the work of more than 50 LGBTQIA+ artists.

With more than 120 pieces on display, the exhibit was a collaboration between the Ottawa Trans Library, Capital Pride and Ottawa Fringe and ran from Feb. 6 to 15.

The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper • 26 February 2025

'Stronger together': How Ottawa drag artists find identity and community

Slushy has a specific order she follows each time she gets ready.

First, she starts with makeup and glues down her eyebrows, applying contour, foundation and concealer. Eyeshadow and lashes come next, with lipstick and gloss as the final cosmetic touches.

The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper • 14 February 2025

Kosmic’s ‘Life in Section’ promotes sustainability and creativity

Glowing lights, textured designs and live music greeted attendees at this year’s Kosmic event, hosted in the Architecture Building at Carleton University on Jan. 31.

Her Campus • 29 January 2025

7 Steps to Discover Your Personal Style

Old money! Coquette! Y2K! Specific aesthetics and fashion styles are a big part of internet culture today, with millions of videos urging people to tailor their style to fit a certain aesthetic. While those videos are sometimes helpful, they often fail to consider how unrealistic it is for a person’s whole lifestyle to reflect one trend. I also fell victim to these videos and would cycle through different aesthetics that ultimately did not last.

Her Campus • 15 December 2024

10 Ways to Up Your Gift Giving Game this Christmas

With the Christmas season around the corner, I know many people are starting to look for gifts for their friends, family, and partners. Avoid the last-minute scramble with these 10 tips to be a better gift giver!
Half the secret to being an amazing gift giver is starting early. This helps both you and the person you’re giving the gift to; it allows you to search for deals, save money, and brainstorm better, all while the gift recipient gets a better, more high-quality gift. And don’t assume...

The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper • 7 December 2024

SAW Centre unveils new exhibit addressing homelessness, housing insecurity

In Ottawa’s SAW centre sits a tiny, old TV. The film Mattress City sparks to life on the screen, depicting a man lying on top of a sea of mattresses.
For artists Kika Thorne and Adrian Blackwell, the mattresses are a symbolic statement of protest against the Ontario Conservative government’s decision to cut 200 units of social housing in Toronto in the 90s. The choice directly impacted those experiencing housing insecurity. 
Mattress City is the first artistic work in the Give Me Shelter exhibit...

The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper • 1 December 2024

Journalist Carol Off promotes new book that challenges distortions in language

On a chilly evening in Old Ottawa South, an eager crowd gathered to hear award-winning Canadian journalist Carol Off speak about her latest bestseller on Nov. 13. 
Off released her book titled, At A Loss For Words: Conversation in the Age of Rage, on Sept. 3. 
The book addresses six words recently distorted in common language, including “freedom” and “democracy,” and examines whether they can reclaim their original meanings and values. 
More than two months after the book’s release, Adrian Harew...

The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper • 22 November 2024

CUSA launches student discount card supporting local businesses

Carleton University Students’ Association (CUSA) launched a new student discount card on Oct. 1 that gives students up to 20 per cent off at 37 participating businesses across Ottawa.
The association’s focus was to support students and local businesses with the project, according to CUSA vice-president of finance Samuel Easby. Businesses include restaurants, cafés, gyms, hair and nail salons including Reflections Hair Salon, For God Shakes and Stella Luna Gelato Café.
Easby said he allowed busin...

Her Campus • 22 November 2024

How to Kick Your Seasonal Depression Out the Window!

With the darkness at our door at 4:30 pm now in Ottawa and the endless amounts of homework, assignments, quizzes and exams during the winter months, it’s difficult not to get buried under it all. Seasonal depression is real, and unfortunately, tis the season. Here are some tips that I picked up last year (and my first year in Ottawa…coincidence? I think not) that will kick that seasonal depression out the window.

Her Campus • 3 November 2024

5 Myths to Bust about Periods!

Many people believe that women can sync up on their periods if they are living in close quarters or are close friends, but this is actually false! A 2006 study documented Chinese women living in dorms together for over a year and found that even if they did happen to get their period at the same time, it was purely due to chance. Every woman’s cycle is different and unfortunately, we aren’t Bluetooth. False! The chances are slim, but they’re still there. While the likelihood of getting pregnant...

The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper • 2 November 2024

New mentorship program aims to expand Ottawa’s arts scene

If Project Warp has anything to say about Ottawa’s boring reputation, it’s that it’s about to change. At least, that’s what it hopes to achieve by uplifting the city’s motivated and artistic minds through its creative mentorship program.
Project Warp is a three-week paid program organized by four art collectives in Ottawa: Debaser, The Framework, Produced By Youth and the Moving Art Gallery. Located at the Arts Court from Oct. 15 until the end of November, the project aims to teach mentees how t...

The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper • 30 October 2024

Student-organized social run club takes off at Carleton

As the air gets colder and most students retreat inside, the dedicated members of Carleton’s newest running club lace up their shoes and do the opposite. 
The CU Run Club meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Hartwell Locks by the Rideau Canal. It runs run beginner-friendly, five-kilometre routes that alternate each week. 
With the growing popularity of social run clubs around Ottawa, the absence of a formal l running club at Carleton shocked Alex Porter, the club’s president and fourth-year Ca...

Her Campus • 12 October 2024

9 Classic Spots for Carleton Freshmen

There are certain places in Ottawa that you just can’t escape as a freshman. Carleton student-certified classics, such as the Billings Bridge Walmart or the canal, are places that every first-year Carleton student will go. Here’s an introduction to some of these classic spots, from a second-year Carleton student. 
Byward Market is the most classic tourist spot in Ottawa. It boasts just about everything, from international dishes to handmade goods. If you are going to Byward, you must conside...