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Many Ottawa Valley residents unhappy about glyphosate spraying
A recent aerial-spraying campaign using the herbicide glyphosate prompted the emergence of a citizen-based action to oppose such spraying campaigns in the Ottawa Valley and Ontario.
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RaelynForsey and Matheus Modesto-Nelson ,
October 3, 2025
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‘We let this happen’: Ottawa seniors fight for climate action
Ottawa seniors are turning up the heat on climate action by demanding change for the future.
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Ana Maria Cadena and Maggie Solomon ,
October 2, 2025
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Is the LRT east extension on track to open before 2026? Commuters sure hope so
Ottawa's east end residents cautiously hopeful OC Transpo's LRT east extension is heading for opening by year-end.
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Jewel Wheeler and Grace Bestard ,
October 2, 2025
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Ottawa police to start wearing body cameras in the fall but longer-term costs uncertain
Ottawa police will press ahead with a body camera trial this fall, though questions remain about the overall costs of a larger roll-out of the devices.
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Myles Bodie ,
October 1, 2025
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Doug Ford’s push to ban speed cameras sparks public backlash over safety concerns around schools
Doug Ford's ban on speed enforcement cameras is rising safety concerns among parents and others in Ottawa.
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Simon Mckague and Elayna Lee Young ,
October 1, 2025
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Pro and con: Hockey fans have mixed reaction to Alex Formenton not returning to the Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators' decision not to re-sign forward Alex Formenton after his acquittal on sex assault charges is drawing a reaction from fans and the broader community.
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Sophia Laporte and Marissa Meilleur ,
October 1, 2025
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Denied at the door: Guide dog users in Ottawa say they still face discrimination
Guide dog users say discrimination remains a daily reality despite laws meant to protect them.
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Adrianna Teal, Farrah Philpot and massimomaninipaquett ,
September 30, 2025
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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. Sivanesan relies on a motorized wheelchair to get around Ottawa and often runs into barriers. He said many businesses, particularly in the Glebe, are not accessible for people with physical disabilities. “Bank Street overall, the majority...
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Michael McBean, Georgia Looman and sinchanbhatt ,
September 30, 2025
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Truth and Reconciliation Day is marked in song at Expo 2025
OSAKA, Japan — It was a spontaneous moment, but one that brought extra meaning to the in-house commemoration of Truth and Reconciliation Day at the Canada Pavilion here at Expo 2025. In a back-of-house reception room used to greet visiting dignitaries in front of a row of flags, or host corporate receptions, some of the staff who have been working...
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Alyssa Johnston, Expo Reporter ,
September 30, 2025
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‘Life is about doing everything together:’ Language exchange creates a sense of community out of diversity
Facilitating conversation around language and cultures, BlaBla unites likeminded Ottawans interested in connecting with new people.
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Iya Mendoza and Justin Campbell ,
September 29, 2025
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Perley Health turns to children to help improve dementia care
Ottawa’s Perley Health is building a dementia-friendly daycare to explore how children may improve quality of life for seniors with dementia.
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Carolyne Bergeron and Madeleine Woodburn ,
September 29, 2025
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Ottawa councillors welcome plan to build Quebec City-Toronto high-speed rail link
Fast train service has been a dream for decades in Canada, the only G7 country without high-speed rail, and Ottawa city councillors are supportive of the latest plan that could get commuters from Ottawa to Toronto in just over two hours.
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Samantha Carrillo Brito ,
September 27, 2025
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Atlantic Canada provides food for thought at Expo
By Alyssa JohnstonExpo Reporter OSAKA, Japan — Atlantic Canada was the focus of attention for a few days at Canada’s Expo pavilion, with a strong emphasis on the region’s agricultural products and seafood. The events held Sept. 18-20 included a delegation from Atlantic Canada, including P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz. “We are here to strengthen investment and trading ties with Japan...
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Capital Current Staff ,
September 26, 2025
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Ottawa ends hybrid work for city workers … sort of
A watered-down mandate for Ottawa city staff to return to in-person work was passed by City Council Sept. 24, but some councillors wonder whether the new order really changes much.
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Zacharie Landry ,
September 25, 2025
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Crossing the line? Proposed protest bylaws threaten advocacy, climate activists say
Proposed bubble bylaws including in the City of Ottawa threaten the right to free speech, activists say.
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Justin Escoto ,
September 24, 2025
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Canada’s Expo pavilion nominated for excellence in two categories
By Alyssa JohnstonExpo Reporter OSAKA, Japan — Canada’s pavilion at Expo 2025 has been nominated as being one of the best large pavilions and also best at integrating technology into its public presentation. The nominations are for the so-called World Expolympics contest recognizing top pavilions in a number of categories. The Experiential Design Authority (TEDA) announced the finalists for its...
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Capital Current Staff ,
September 22, 2025
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New anime take on Anne of Green Gables classic a hit at Expo
By Sean CoombsExpo Reporter OSAKA, Japan —The Canadian classic Anne of Green Gables has long had a following in Japan. No surprise then that one of the hit attractions at the Canada Pavilion at the Osaka Expo has been showings of the new Japanese anime series Anne Shirley. Produced by Fuji Creative and the Anne Shirley Production Committee for the...
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Capital Current Staff ,
September 18, 2025
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Giving a dam for 50 years: Canada’s relationship with its national animal
The beaver has been an official symbol of Canada for 50 years, but we don't treat them with the respect that deserve, experts say.
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Sarah Forrest ,
September 17, 2025
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Chinatown BIA director wants his community to be safe
Yukang Li is executive director of the Chinatown BIA. In his four years in the job he has become more and more concerned about public safety in his community.
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Jewel Wheeler ,
September 17, 2025
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Rising popularity of K-pop and K-dramas sparking a shift in perceptions of Korean identity and culture
Nukes. Bombs. War. North Korea. These are words Jenny Kwak, a 22-year-old Korean-Canadian, often heard when people discussed her heritage. Growing up in Toronto, she always felt like she stood out. Her food was different. Her features didn’t fit in. When she met people who weren’t from her community, she learned to steel herself for the stereotyping. Then came 2012,...
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Thuy Anh Nguyen ,
September 16, 2025
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