Marty Carr wins her second term in Alta Vista
Carr, a community activist and former president of the Alta Vista Community Association, won by 67 per cent of the vote, an improvement over her 2022 win with 47 per cent of the vote.
Discovering the World (Cup) of Sports
“Do you watch soccer?”
That was one of the first questions I was asked when I landed in Accra, Ghana, for my summer internship with Farm Radio International. My supervisor, Alex, asked me intently after getting our Ghana cards.
When the other interns responded with an enthusiastic yes, I was left with a simple “No.”
That was one of the first questions I was asked when I landed in Accra, Ghana, for my summer internship with Farm Radio International. My supervisor, Alex, asked me intently after getting our Ghana cards.
When the other interns responded with an enthusiastic yes, I was left with a simple “No.”
‘One of the best around’ or unreliable? How Carleton’s volunteer notetaker service works to accommodate student needs
In George Andreopolous’s first week at Carleton University, he wanted to match the accommodations he received from his Individualized Education Program in high school.
He reached out to the Paul Menton Centre, the campus disability services department, and chose extended exam time and a smaller exam room, plus access to the volunteer notetaker peer-based support program.
He reached out to the Paul Menton Centre, the campus disability services department, and chose extended exam time and a smaller exam room, plus access to the volunteer notetaker peer-based support program.
How new Tagalog lessons are keeping the Carleton Filipino community connected to their roots
Vanessa Gomez’s Filipino parents spoke English to her growing up. Born and raised in Ottawa, she picked up a few Tagalog words and phrases but had no idea how to speak the language.
When Gomez heard about the Carleton University Filipino Students’ Association’s Tagalog language lessons, she was excited to attend.
Now with three sessions under her belt, Gomez said the lessons have offered a new way to connect to her identity.
When Gomez heard about the Carleton University Filipino Students’ Association’s Tagalog language lessons, she was excited to attend.
Now with three sessions under her belt, Gomez said the lessons have offered a new way to connect to her identity.
Here’s how Carleton’s new nursing program is shaping up
Launched in September in partnership with Ottawa’s Queensway Carleton Hospital, Carleton University’s new nursing program is looking to address a nursing shortage in the province.
The program brings many firsts — it’s the first nursing program at Carleton, and Ontario’s first new nursing program in more than 20 years. It’s also a compressed program that spans three years, compared to the typical four-year-long Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs in the province.
The program brings many firsts — it’s the first nursing program at Carleton, and Ontario’s first new nursing program in more than 20 years. It’s also a compressed program that spans three years, compared to the typical four-year-long Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs in the province.
A Carleton advocate's guide to ethical true crime storytelling
When Serial was released in 2014, Bailey Reid was joined the millions of other listeners obsessed with the trailblazing true crime podcast.
But as an anti-gender-based violence advocate and support worker, she noticed harmful narratives taki...
But as an anti-gender-based violence advocate and support worker, she noticed harmful narratives taki...
As coffee prices climb, cafés and consumers have a decision to make
Lawry Trevor-Deutsch, the CFO of Stella Luna Gelato, a family-owned and operated café in Old Ottawa South, says the price of coffee from the business’s wholesaler has increased by almost 20 per cent since last March.
'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.”
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.
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.
Local seniors help create mosiac artwork for Beaches Sandbox on Queen Street East
When Mary Eckhardt first spotted the community mosaic she helped to design and create mounted on the wall in Beaches Sandbox on Queen Street East, she was stunned.
“I wasn’t expecting it to be on the wall already,” she said. “When I walked in and came out of the elevator, [I said] ‘Oh my god, it’s there!’”
“I wasn’t expecting it to be on the wall already,” she said. “When I walked in and came out of the elevator, [I said] ‘Oh my god, it’s there!’”
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.
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.
Alongside bands Pretty Good and Sven, the trio headlined the Bank Block Tenants fundraiser concert on March 12, organized by the Neighbourhood Organizing Centre.
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.
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!
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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