COVID-19 pandemic hits new Ottawa restaurants at worst possible timeThe COVID-19 crisis has forced many businesses to close their doors amid government concerns about public health and safety. Restaurants are struggling, but for a handful of local dining spots that just opened or were preparing to launch, the… Apr 03 20April 03, 2020Article at Capital Current
IN THE NEWS: Thursday, March 19Get ready for a high of 9 and a low of 7 today under cloudy skies during the day and the potential for a thunderstorm tonight. Environment Canada has more. Ottawa Food Banks call for online donations Food banks in Ottawa are handing out extra food to… Mar 19 20March 19, 2020Article at Capital Current
Ottawa’s used book stores find ways to survive in digital marketThe age of huge retailers has not been kind to independent booksellers. Nevertheless, in pockets of Ottawa, bookstore owners are finding ways to survive in the digital age. Some stores are diversifying by serving drinks and hosting events along with… Mar 10 20March 10, 2020Article at Capital Current
Green advocates welcome focus on sustainability in newest LeBreton Flats planSustainability and a reduced carbon footprint are at the forefront of the newest plan for the LeBreton Flats redevelopment. The plan priorizes sustainability and the National Capital Commission states that “by setting a bold carbon-neutral standard,”… Feb 20 20February 20, 2020Article at Capital Current
Hundreds march through downtown Ottawa in solidarity with Wet’suwet’enAfter the RCMP raided three camps and arrested six people on Wet’suwet’en territory on Thursday, hundreds gathered in Ottawa to march, drum and chant in solidarity. Protesters could be heard through Ottawa’s downtown core on Friday chanting Hey hey,… Feb 07 20February 07, 2020Article at Capital Current
‘Fixer-upper’ sells for $76K over asking: Welcome to Ottawa’s new normal, say real estate agentsA house in Orleans described as a “fixer-upper” in a Remax listing sold for $76,000 over the asking price in January. With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, the house was listed at $399,000 and received 22 offers before selling for $475,000.… Feb 06 20February 06, 2020Article at Capital Current
Ottawa march on Parliament reminded public of need for national autism strategyOn March 30, three days before World Autism Awareness Day, people from across Ontario marched from Barrhaven to Parliament Hill to request a national autism strategy. The march was prompted by recent changes by the Ford government to the Ontario… Apr 05 19April 05, 2019Article at Capital Current
Changes to Ontario Autism funding to put bigger burden on parentsChanges to the Ontario Autism Program have parents worried about losing therapy funding, increased wait times and a lot of debt. Some were forced to sell their homes and cars to afford therapy for their children with Autism Spectrum Disorder… Mar 06 19March 06, 2019Article at Capital Current
