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] 100
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] 100
Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 07/04/2026For 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] 100
Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 07/04/2026These 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] 100
Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 07/04/20262026 marks the 30th anniversary of Ottawa's Young at Art exhibition, featuring artists aged 12-19. [Photo Credit Sarah Forrest] 100
Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Additionally, 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] 100
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] 100
Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Lauyrn 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] 100
Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Coun. 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] 100
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] 100
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] 100
Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Ottawa 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] 120
Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 23/03/2026While 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] 100
Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Roberto’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] 100
Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 23/03/2026The 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] 100
Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Roberto’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] 100
Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Winterlude 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 110
Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Fresh 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] 000
Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Canadian 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] 100
Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Canadian 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] 100
Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Lez 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] 100
Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Glowing 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] 100
Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Hosted 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] 000
Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Wrapped 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] 100
Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 11/02/2026For 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] 000
Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 11/02/2026In 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] 100
Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Councillor 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.” 100
Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 11/02/2026OC 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] 100
Capital Current @capitalcurrent.bsky.social · 11/02/2026The 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. 100
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] 111