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Covering Ottawa communities since 2018. Published by Carleton University's School of Journalism and Communication. 📍Ottawa, ON capitalcurrent.ca

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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Capital Current’s Amber Gray reports on how Re-Read Used Books is turning a new page with its second location. Read more: capitalcurrent.ca/ottawa-secon... #Ottawa #OttNews
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Ottawa secondhand bookstore starts a second chapter - Capital Current
Re-Read Used Books is expanding with a second location in Riverside South. The owners share the story about what their small business has become.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Capital Current’s Dexter Nyuurnibe reports on how lower tax rates for older apartment buildings may give some tenants a reduction in rent. Read more: capitalcurrent.ca/lower-tax-ra... #Ottawa #OttNews
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Lower tax rates on apartment buildings may mean lower rents for tenants - Capital Current
A four-year tax adjustment could see some tenants in Ottawa receive a break on rent.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
An Auditor General investigation finds OC Tranpso hired several underqualified candidates to fill key management roles. Capital Current's Aidan Kallioinen has more.
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OC Transpo hiring underqualified candidates, Ottawa's Auditor General says - Capital Current
The City of Ottawa's Auditor General listed several concerns about the way OC Transpo hires employees.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
City Councillors like Rawlson King want new tracking of on-time reliability for OC Transpo services. Capital Current's Isabel Malseed and Emily Renae Kapralik have the scoop 🚌
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Councillors push for more transparent real-time tracking of transit reliability - Capital Current
OC Transpo riders are coping with hundreds of daily cancellations of scheduled bus trip and the city is finally acting to improve communication.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Ottawa's Young at Art exhibition, featuring artists aged 12-19. [Photo Credit Sarah Forrest]
Photo of the front of the Shenkman Arts Centre building
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Ottawa councillors are set to vote on a pilot project on April 8 to install bus lanes along a portion of Bank Street in the Glebe. If approved, the bus lanes will run along a 1.6-kilometre stretch of Bank St. during peak hours for an initial 15-month period. [Photo courtesy City of Ottawa]
Map of Ottawa with Bank Street highlighted.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Capital Current’s Justine Castillo reports on the progress of the Ottawa Police Service’s body camera pilot project that uses AI for transcription and translation. #Ottawa #AI Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/ottawa-polic...
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Ottawa police say translation system in body-worn cameras already helping in the community - Capital Current
The Ottawa police say they are finding that the artificial intelligence software accompanying body-worn cameras is helping them with language translation in the community, report writing, among other ...
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Capital Current's Will Brady reports on the benefits Ottawa police say they are seeing from the artificial intelligence system built into body-worn cameras, something the force plans to expand in coming years. #Ottawa #OttNews Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/ai-in-body-w...
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AI in body-worn cameras major time saver, Ottawa police tell board - Capital Current
The Ottawa Police Service says the AI part of body-worn camera pilot helping speed up report writing for officers.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Does the data on LGBTQ2+ hate crimes tell the full story? Despite a decline in the number of reported hate crimes against the LGBTQ2+ community, some groups say that's at odds with their experiences. Check out the story by Will Brady and Dexter Nyuurnibe here: capitalcurrent.ca/lgbtq2-activ...
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LGBTQ2+ activists, police say drop in hate crimes not accounting for large number of unreported incidents  - Capital Current
Hate crimes directed towards members of Ottawa's LGBTQ2+ community are under-reported.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Warmer weather? Better get out the sunscreen. ☀️ Check out our new story by reporters Ava Thomas and Maria Michaux, who interviewed experts to get the latest on what sun exposure means for your health: capitalcurrent.ca/skin-cancer-...
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Skin cancer in Canada: Experts urge sunscreen use as warmer weather approaches - Capital Current
Health experts warn skin cancer remains common in Canada as warm weather approaches, urging Canadians to use sunscreen and practice sun safety.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Roberto’s Corner has settled into a new location. The popular Ottawa deli’s second shop in Old Ottawa South is now open for business. Located at 1134 Bank Street, the Italian deli now includes a café with plenty of seating for dine-in customers. [Photos by Maria Michaux]
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Capital Current’s Aidan Kallioinen reports that Ottawa’s homeless shelters are struggling with capacity as the number of people depending on shelter services increases. #Ottawa #Ottnews #Affordability Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/ottawa-tackl...
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When temperatures drop, Ottawa rises to tackle winter homelessness
With homelessness shelters routinely at capacity, homelessness during the winter becomes a matter of survival.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Capital Current’s Melissa Moore reports on the Indigenous Prosperity Foundation’s Launchpad initiative, designed to support Indigenous entrepreneurs. #Ottawa #Business Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/indigenous-g...
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Indigenous group aims to help small businesses thrive in the digital economy - Capital Current
Ashley-Rose Machendagoos, who sells beaded earrings and beaded kits, says she struggles with all the technology required to have an online store. The Indigenous Prosperity Foundation aims to ease thos...
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Capital Current’s Ava Parkhill reports on a new Ontario law that aims to protect job seekers by requiring employers to respond to candidates after interviews. Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/tired-of-get...
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Tired of getting ghosted by employers? New Ontario law supports job seekers - Capital Current
Amended Ontario legislation is aimed at making the job application process faster for those looking for work.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Capital Current’s Abigail Noble reports that the City of Ottawa has delayed plans to turn William Street in the ByWard Market into a permanent pedestrian-only street after concerns from local businesses. #Ottawa Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/byward-marke...
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ByWard Market William Street pedestrian project delayed over fears of impacts on businesses - Capital Current
A project to pedestrianize William Street in the ByWard Market has been stalled over concerns about the impact on local businesses.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Capital Current’s Sarah Forrest reports on OC Transpo’s struggle with bus reliability due to numerous delays in e-bus deliveries that are meant to replace the current aging fleet. #Ottawa #OCTranspo #OttawaTransit Read more here: capitalcurrent.ca/oc-transpos-...
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OC Transpo's efforts to improve bus reliability hampered by delays in e-bus deliveries - Capital Current
Bus reliability continues to be a problem for OC Transpo as the fleet ages and the arrival of replacements is delayed.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Capital Current’s Sophia Lall and Sarah Forrest report on how craft breweries across Canada are adapting to declining beer consumption by diversifying products and finding new ways to attract customers. #Business #CraftBeer #Canada Read more here: capitalcurrent.ca/craft-brewer...
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Craft breweries must find ways to adapt to declining beer consumption in Canada - Capital Current
Craft beer breweries are working towards reshaping the industry amidst a decline in beer sales and alcohol consumption.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Capital Current's Wadane Sougoufara reports on the Senators' new partnership with Hockey Outaouais to connect elite youth hockey players with professional stars. #Hockey #OttawaSenators Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/ottawa-senat...
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Ottawa Senators partnership to support Gatineau's elite young players - Capital Current
A partnership between the Ottawa Senators and Outaouais youth hockey will bring many benefits to young elite players.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Capital Current's Aatish Karthik reports on Ottawa sports journalist Julian McKenzie's new book "Black Aces," which highlights Black hockey stars throughout history. #Hockey #Bookrelease Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/new-book-pro...
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New book profiles Black stars of hockey, aims to fill gap in history of game - Capital Current
New book profiles the Black players who made their mark in hockey in Canada and beyond.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Capital Current's Brendan Melnic reports on the growing trend of fitness influencers promoting injectable peptides as quick fixes for recovery despite warnings from health experts about serious potential health risks. #Health #Fitness Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/fitness-infl...
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Fitness influencers promote risky, unproven fitness products called peptides online — and health experts are ringing alarm bells - Capital Current
Social media influencers are promoting the use of unauthorized fitness supplements called peptides.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Capital Current's Ava Thomas reports on Ottawa dancer creating pop-up dance workshops for adults in Ottawa in the hopes of making the art more accessible. #Ottawa #Dance Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/creating-spa...
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Creating space to move: A dancer's mission to make dance accessible in Ottawa - Capital Current
Give Dance a Chance, co-founded by Carleton University student Manhattan MacLennan, offers pay-what-you-can dance workshops in Ottawa.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Capital Current's Sarah Forrest reports on Rough Draft Events creating more 'third places' for young adults in Ottawa. #Ottawa #OttawaEvents Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/as-welcoming...
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As welcoming 'third places' decline, Rough Draft Events is building a community for young adults in Ottawa - Capital Current
Founded by Cara Loop, Ottawa’s Rough Draft Events hosts low-cost craft workshops, trivia nights and themed events at local cafes and breweries, creating accessible “third places” for young adults.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Capital Current’s Will Brady reports on a proposal by the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board to sell the former Grant Alternative School site in Nepean. #Ottawa Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/proposed-sal...
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Proposed sale of Nepean public school site a sign of more privatization, critics say  - Capital Current
Ottawa city officials and advocacy groups are concerned about the planned private sale of the Grant Alternative School and land in Nepean.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Capital Current’s Dexter Nyuurnibe reports on concerns from advocates who say the City of Ottawa is moving too slowly to collect race-based data under its anti-racism strategy. #Ottawa Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/advocates-qu...
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Advocates question the lack of data collection so far as part of Ottawa's anti-racism strategy   - Capital Current
Now at the halfway point of its implementation, the strategy was initially launched in part as a response to a racist incident that occurred in 2019.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Capital Current's Capri Derenchuk-Ganaden reports from Ottawa's I Heart Beer festival on how local brews have fared in the year following the Ontario ban on U.S. alcohol products. #Ottawa #IHeartBeerFestival Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/beer-festiva...
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Beer festival a reminder of the quality of local suds as U.S. booze ban hits one year - Capital Current
One year since the LCBO pulled American-made alcohol from its shelves, an Ontario based beer festival builds community by showcasing local brews.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Capital Current's Jacksen Friske reports on Kanata residents' worries of possible mercury contamination at a new housing development site. #Ottawa Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/residents-fe...
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Residents fear mercury contamination as Kanata golf club redevelopment begins - Capital Current
Redevelopment of the Kanata golf course to build housing is raising concerns about to the possibility of mercury contamination.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Capital Current's Brayden Murray reports on iconic fossil landing a new exhibit at Ottawa's Museum of Nature. #Ottawa Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/famed-fossil...
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Famed fossil marking ocean-land shift grabs spotlight in new Museum of Nature exhibit - Capital Current
The Canadian Museum of Nature is displaying a fossil that shows how animal emerged from the water to walk on the land.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Capital Current's Simon McKeown reports that Carleton students are split on the possible compensation plan to refund riders for unsatisfactory service from OC Transpo. #Ottawa #OCTranspo Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/carleton-stu...
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Carleton students split on proposed compensation for transit failures - Capital Current
Carleton students debate changes that would improve the reliability of OC Transpo service.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Capital Current's Isabel Malseed reports that an early Franco-Ontarian farmhouse has been granted heritage status despite the property's owner's intention to demolish the 1920s-built home. #Ottawa #Ottawaheritage Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/city-rebuffs...
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City rebuffs owner, grants heritage status to ‘rare’ Orléans farmhouse - Capital Current
The City of Ottawa has designated an Orleans farmhouse as a heritage property over the objections of the current owner.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Capital Current's Aatish Karthik reports on how Ottawa's former poet laureate Albert Dumont is urging Indigenous recognition throughout the city's 200th anniversary plans. #Ottawa Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/tell-the-tru...
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‘Tell the truth’: Algonquin poet urges ‘Ottawa 200’ to fully acknowledge Indigenous history before colonization - Capital Current
The history of the Algonquin people needs to be recognized during the Ottawa 200th anniversary.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Capital Current's Sarah Forrest reports on how the City of Ottawa's Paint it Up initiative is connecting youth to art. #Ottawa #OttawaArt Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/more-than-mu...
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More than murals: Paint It Up! builds youth skills and neighbourhood pride in Ottawa - Capital Current
As Paint It Up! applications open, a Kitchissippi mural shows how Ottawa’s youth mural program supports community identity and public space.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Capital Current's Matteo Bertinato reports on how an Ottawa transit advocacy group is helping hold OC Transpo's bus reliability reporting to account. #Ottawa #OttawaTransit Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/transit-grou...
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Transit group shows why official OC Transpo numbers don't match reality for most - Capital Current
OC Transpo's struggles with bus reliability and availability are discussed at Transit committee.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Capital Current's Brendan Melnic reports on Ottawa's plan to open the city's first stand-alone public washroom in Centretown this fall. #Ottawa #OttCity #OttNews Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/gotta-go-sta...
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Gotta go? Stand-alone public washroom promises downtown relief — at long last - Capital Current
The City of Ottawa hopes to open a stand-alone public washroom this year in Somerset Ward.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Capital Current's Wadane Sougoufara reports on the Ottawa Sport Council's call for increased investment in the city's basketball infrastructure. #Ottawa #Sports #OttCity Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/ottawa-sport...
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Ottawa Sport Council urges city to invest more in basketball courts - Capital Current
This story includes voices from OSC and OBN board members and local youth basketball coaches on why Ottawa needs to invest into indoor basketball facilities.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Winterlude runs from Jan. 30 to Feb. 16 across the National Capital Region and hosts activities from skating, to live performances, art installations and other family-friendly events. [Photo by Capri Derenchuk-Ganaden] #Winterludeca #Baldeneige
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Canadian drag queen Karamilk captivated audiences with a high-energy routine, twirling and sashaying across the outdoor stage despite freezing temperatures. #Winterludeca #Baldeneigeca #lez_go_ottawa [Photos by Capri Derenchuk-Ganaden]
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Canadian drag king Cyril Cinder hosted the evening, introducing each act and keeping the growing crowd energized between performances.   From aerial hoop routines to DJs and drag artists, the lineup highlighted a wide range of talent. #Winterludeca #Baldeneigeca [Video by Capri Derenchuk-Ganaden]
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Glowing with Pride, hosted by Lez Go on Jan. 30, welcomed families from across the city for an evening of music, performance, and celebration.   The event transformed the plaza into a lively outdoor stage, filled with dancing, laughter, and cheering audiences.   [Photo by Melissa Moore]
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Wrapped in scarves and warm toques, crowds gathered as Winterlude 2026 kicked off its opening weekend with vibrant performances from Canadian drag artists and local talent. [Photos by Capri Derenchuk-Ganaden and Melissa Moore]
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Capital Current's Jacqueline Mackay reports on a Heritage Ottawa talk that highlights Indigenous influence at Kìwekì Point. #Ottawa #HeritageOttawa Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/heritage-ott...
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Heritage Ottawa talk highlights Indigenous influence at Kìwekì Point - Capital Current
The evolution of Kìwekì Point was built on a foundation of collaboration with members of the Algonquin nation.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Capital Current's Matteo Bertinato reports on some fans who say they bet on sports responsibly, but acknowledge it’s a dangerous game. #Sports #Ottawa Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/some-fans-sa...
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Some fans say they bet on sports responsibly, but acknowledge it's a dangerous game - Capital Current %
The growing popularity of sports gambling in Canada is affecting socialization and business.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Capital Current's Simon McKeown reports on the "ambitious" master plan to turn the Confederation Heights area into a bustling campus. #Ottawa #Ottnews #ConfederationHeights Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/confederatio...
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Confederation Heights master plan impresses River Ward residents - Capital Current
The master plan to turn Confederation Heights into high-density housing and a transit haven welcomed dozens at a public event.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Capital Current's Luke Martil reports on how restaurants find new customers through social media influencers. #Ottawa #Ottnews #Food #Localrestaurants Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/restaurants-...
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Eating local: Restaurants seek the perfect mix of social media presence and influencer content - Capital Current
From TikTok videos to Instagram posts, social media influences restaurant discovery in Ottawa and shapes dining choices.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Capital Current's Matthew Garwolinski reports on immigrants coming to Canada to seek better opportunities as the country's doors may start closing. #Ottawa #Ottnews #Immigration Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/coming-to-ca...
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Coming to Canada: Migrants seek opportunity for a better life as doors start closing - Capital Current
As Canada tightens up its borders, two newcomers talk about the immigrant experience.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
[A Thread] O-Train Line 1 service has been reduced due to mechanical issues, disrupting commutes and daily routines for riders across the city. With an increased fare at the start of the year, riders are just hoping for more reliable service. [Photo by Jewel Wheeler]
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Capital Current's Abigail Noble reports on initiatives and programs to grow more community gardens, and the gardens' potential role in food security. #Ottawa #OttNews #Gardening #CommunityGarden Read more here: capitalcurrent.ca/city-plants-...
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City plants seed for Ottawa community gardens to bloom - Capital Current
Ottawa gardeners are hopeful new community gardens will sprout up this growing season thanks to new initiative.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Capital Current's Sophia Lall reports on how natural wine is gaining traction among individuals seeking a healthier option. #Ottawa #OttNews #Health #Naturalwine Read more here: capitalcurrent.ca/natural-wine...
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Natural wine tempting drinkers looking for a healthier option - Capital Current
As alcohol consumption shifts, some consumers are turning to natural wines as a new option.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Capital Current's Amber Gray reports on how gym owners are approaching New Year's fitness resolutions and what they say helps people stay on track. #Ottawa #OttNews #Health #Fitness Read more here: capitalcurrent.ca/hows-your-ne...
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How's your New Year's resolution? Gym owners have ideas for keeping on track - Capital Current
Capital Current asks experts how people might keep their New Year's exercising resolutions, with some tips on how to stay on track.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Capital Current's Joy Keke reports on how Ottawa’s Iranian-Canadian community is protesting for stronger Canadian media coverage while CKCU’s long-running farsi radio show is helping the community stay informed and connected. #Ottawa #Ottnews Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/rights-resil...
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Rights, resilience and radio helping Ottawa’s Iranian-Canadian diaspora navigate Iran’s crisis - Capital Current
Amid Iran’s crackdown, the Iranian‑Canadian diaspora in Ottawa has turned to activism and community radio to stay informed, united and resilient while supporting loved ones back home.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Capital Current's Dylan Krain reports on midfielder Sadie Waite's excitement about joining Ottawa Rapid FC ahead of the upcoming season. Check it out here: capitalcurrent.ca/sadie-waite-... #Soccer #OttNews #OttawaRapidFC
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Sadie Waite is Ottawa Rapid FC’s first signing of the season
After signing with Ottawa Rapid FC of the Northern Super League, Sadie Waite can't wait to kick off her professional career.
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