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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 · 07/04/2026
"We're seeing a lot of marginalized communities sharing stories, like more racialized youth, queer youth, houseless youth, and having more opportunities for people to share their stories through art, I think is really important," Sanassy says. [Photo Provided by Saivani Sanassy]
Photo of one of the Carleton University Art Gallery’s workshops. People sit at tables on the second floor of the gallery, working on the workshop activity.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
"And I think it's just as valuable as a mid-career artist or a professional artist, because there are different stories that are being shared," says Sanassy. [Photo Credit Sarah Forrest]
Saivani Sanassy smiles at the camera from inside the Carleton University Art Gallery.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
For the exhibition's 30th year, Young at Art has introduced a $500 bursary for the Senior category, which includes artists aged 16 to 19. Also starting this year, two runner-up artworks will be featured in the gallery for each category on top of the selected winners. [Photo Credit Sarah Forrest]
Photo of the Shenkman Arts Centre’s gallery space, a visitor is viewing one of the art pieces on display. This is the space that will be used for the exhibition.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
These young creatives submit their work through the City of Ottawa website. Their submissions are then reviewed by a committee of professional artists. Selected works are featured in the Young at Art exhibition at the Shenkman Arts Centre in Orléans. [Photo Credit Sarah Forrest]
Photo taken from the inside the arts centre building. The photo shows a promotional image for the exhibition displayed on a TV monitor inside the gallery.
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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
Additionally, Postma notes that it could make store deliveries even more challenging than they already are. “We rely on frequent afternoon deliveries,” said Postma. “Currently, couriers are able to park briefly in front of the store to drop off shipments." [Photo credit Dexter Nyuurnibe]
Photo of a delivery truck on Bank Street.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
“Implementing bus lanes, particularly during the 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM window, would further restrict access for our customers and may discourage them from visiting our shop.” [Photo credit Aidan Kallioinen]
Photo of parked cars on Bank street.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Lauyrn Postma, manager of Fairy Dreams Bridal and My Baby Shoppe, says the plan will compound existing parking issues. “Current restrictions already cause many clients to arrive late for their appointments,” said Postma. [Photo credit Aidan Kallioinen]
Photo of Fairy Dreams Bridal and My Baby Shoppe on Bank street.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Coun. Menard says he has experienced these bus cancellations himself. “The buses I take most are the six and the seven,” he said. “That afternoon peak period can be really difficult in getting back... so there was a point where I had to get off the bus and just walk.” [Photo credit Dexter Nyuurnibe]
Photo of the number 7 bus on bank street.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
“The cancellations and delays for buses are because they're sitting in traffic… dedicated bus lanes just means that they're able to be that much more reliable,” said Miljusevic. [Photo credit Aidan Kallioinen]
A photo of the number 6 double decker bus on bank street.
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
“ It's [about] the sheer number of buses that are on Bank Street,” said Shawn Menard, councillor for Ward 17. “To me, this is a really good start in that there are sections of 24-7 bus lanes we can test.” [Photo courtesy City of Ottawa]
Map of Bank Street in Ottawa with sections highlighted showing where bus lines may go.
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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 · 23/03/2026
While both shops attract sandwich lovers, the new location brings in a different crowd than the deli on Pleasant Park Road. “At the other location we get a lot of construction and government workers,” said Di Alessandro. “Here it’s a whole different group" [Photos by Maria Michaux]
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Roberto’s Corner originally started out of the back of an Urbandale Quickie in 2018. With limited space, the Di Alessandro family quickly realized they would eventually need room to grow. [Photos by Maria Michaux]
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
The Di Alessandro family says they are excited to bring their food to another part of the city. “It’s been really good,” said Angelina Di Alessandro, daughter of owner Roberto Di Alessandro. “It’s been crazy busy… the support’s been really good.” [Photos by Sophia Lall]
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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 · 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
Fresh from Canada’s Drag Race, Karamilk emphasized the importance of performing at local shows and connecting directly with community members. She said she’ll be “moving and grooving” to stay warm throughout her performance. [Video by Capri Derenchuk-Ganaden]
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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
Lez Go co-founders Jennifer Tennant and Kris Rochard helped bring Glowing with Pride to life. Rochard said the organization has run more than 80 events and “jumped at the opportunity” when Winterlude reached out. #lez_go_ottawa [Photos 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
Hosted at Marion Dewar Plaza, the festival blended winter celebration with community storytelling. Families and visitors braved the cold to experience a lineup that set the tone for an energetic and inclusive start to this year’s festivities. [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 · 11/02/2026
For now, there is no clear timeline for when all Line 1 cars will return to service. As disruptions continue, riders remain uncertain about when transit reliability will improve. Until a permanent solution is in place, that uncertainty is expected to continue. [Photo by Jewel Wheeler]
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
In a written statement, OC Transpo General Manager Troy Charter said OC Transpo “continue(s) to work through all streams of our action plan to restore Line 1 capacity for customers.” To alleviate congestion, OC Transpo is increasing trip frequency. [Graph by Will Brady]
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Councillor and Deputy Mayor Wilson Lo says OC Transpo currently does not have extra trains on the way, but they will continue to have extra frequency and service on the Line 1, “in a weird cruel way, we’re actually going to have a temporary period of increased service.”
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
OC Transpo has been forced to pull 70 per cent of Line 1 train cars out of service due to identified damage to Cartridge Bearing Assemblies. As a result, there are not enough vehicles available to support service demands, and the timeline for a solution remains unclear. [Graph by Will Brady]
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Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
The disruptions have caused students, like Frederique, taking Line 1 to be late for class. She says she needs to factor in an hour or more for her commute to be on time. Two recent motions from council propose compensation to affected commuters. Frederique she'd rather the LRT function as intended.
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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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