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Covering Ottawa communities since Oct. 2, 2018. Published by Carleton University's School of Journalism and Communication
Ottawa, ON
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Ottawa-based food reviewer , Revello Williamson has more than 20,000 followers on Instagram and 11,000 on TikTok. Click here to learn more about what makes him a notable figure in Ottawa’s food scene.
Sharing plates and conversation: Revello Williamson fuels connection through food reviews  - Capital Current
Revello Williamson is an Ottawa-based food reviewer who shares local eats across his social media to unite people through food.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Ottawa DJ Princia Cirondeye is pioneering a Pan-African cultural space in the local club scene, paving the way for Black artists and culture. Click here to read more.
New Ottawa event series creates safe space for Black rave culture and artists - Capital Current
Plantains&Caviar is Ottawa's newest event that focuses on spotlighting newer DJs and Black Rave Culture.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Capital City Condors coach Courtney Rego is helping people with cognitive or physical disabilities play hockey. Click here to learn more about how she is helping her community.
Courtney Rego champions accessibility for Ottawa hockey players - Capital Current
Meet Courtney Rego, the director of coaching with Capital City Condors, a hockey program for players of all ages with disabilities.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Will AI help or hurt productivity in the public sector?

Capital Current’s Zachary Landry explores this question with union president Sean O’Reilly, who stresses the importance of data privacy and labour concerns over rushing into AI. Click the link to read more.
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Federal government should pay more attention to public service concerns on AI, says union president - Capital Current
Union president Sean O’Reilly says labour concerns on artificial intelligence are not being adequately considered.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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Capital Current’s Ella Corbin shares the inspiring story of Thomas Kyte, a university athlete who has excelled in sports while navigating life with a genetic hearing condition. Click the link to read more about Kyte’s remarkable journey and triumphs. #ottawa #hockey
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Thomas Kyte has excelled as a deaf hockey player
Thomas Kyte, a deaf hockey player from Ottawa, created his own legacy as a two-time silver medalist at Deaflympics and World Championships.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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The Lansdowne Park redevelopment plan has seen a lot of debate on its implementation. As the final vote nears, the Glebe Community Association says the project’s financial plan is unrealistic.

By Ali Adwan 

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As final Lansdowne 2.0 decision looms, Glebe association insists the plan is a bad one   - Capital Current
Lansdowne 2.0 has become the centre of Ottawa conversations will receive a final vote on Friday.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Ottawa's Planning and Housing Committee declined the expansion of an urban boundary in Barrhaven. City staff says the extra space meant for housing development is unnecessary because there is enough available land within the boundary.

By Grace Horton

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Ottawa councillors reject expansion of urban boundary for Barrhaven housing development - Capital Current
Ottawa city councillors have refused to expand the urban boundary in the Cedarview area of Barrhaven to make way for a housing development.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Suzanne Obiorah helped launch Ottawa’s first anti-racism strategy. Now, as CEO of Somerset West Community Health Centre, she’s focused on making health care accessible for all.

By Sophia Laporte

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Suzanne Obiorah offers leadership in improving access for all to public health in Ottawa - Capital Current
Suzanne Obiorah, CEO of the Somerset West Community Health Centre, has worked to minimize racial and social disparities in Ottawa.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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K-pop and K-dramas have made Korean culture a global phenomenon. In Canada, that spotlight is helping young Korean-Canadians reclaim pride in their identity and challenge stereotypes.

By Thuy Anh Nguyen

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Rising popularity of K-pop and K-dramas sparking a shift in perceptions of Korean identity and culture - Capital Current
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. H...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Fifty years after becoming a national symbol, the beaver still faces traps and neglect. Conservationists say Canada’s emblem of hard work and resilience needs real protection, not just celebration.

By Sarah Forrest

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Giving a dam for 50 years: Canada's relationship with its national animal - Capital Current
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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November 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Every Tuesday night, Ottawa’s Elgin Beer Project turns into a global gathering spot. BlaBla brings people of all backgrounds together to practise languages, make friends, and find community.

By Iya Mendoza and Justin Campbell

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BlaBla language exchange fosters community amongst Ottawa's multicultural melting pot
BlaBla language exchange brings together Ottawa's diverse community through conversation about language and culture.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Ottawa scientist Emilio Alarcón is breaking barriers in biomedicine while challenging how society defines disability. Named one of Canada’s top 25 most inspiring immigrants, he’s championing diversity in science and beyond.

By Sarah Yule

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Ottawa scientist Emilio Alarcón champions diversity in his research - Capital Current
University of Ottawa Scientist Emilio Alarcón has been named on of Canada's top most inspiring immigrants.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Guide dog users in Ottawa say discrimination persists, with taxis and restaurants still refusing entry. The CNIB is pushing new campaigns to raise awareness of accessibility rights under Ontario law.

By Adrianna Teal, Farrah Philpot and Massimo Manini-Paquette

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Denied at the door: Guide dog users in Ottawa say they still face discrimination - Capital Current
Despite legal protections, Ottawa guide dog users still face access denials. Advocates call for awareness, enforcement, and cultural change.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Ottawa’s east-end commuters are eager for the LRT Line 1 extension to open by year’s end. OC Transpo says testing is nearly complete, but some riders doubt the project will stay on track.

By Jewel Wheeler and Grace Bestard

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Is the LRT east extension on track to open before 2026? Commuters sure hope so - Capital Current
Residents in Ottawa's east end are both hopeful and cautious about the opening of the LRT east extension by 2026.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Ottawa’s Seniors for Climate say it’s time for older generations to take responsibility for the planet’s future. As heat waves grow more dangerous, members are demanding stronger climate policies to protect young people.

By Ana Maria Cadena and Maggie Solomon

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‘We let this happen’: Ottawa seniors fight for climate action - Capital Current
Ottawa seniors join climate action groups to fight for emergency climate action, to better younger generations' futures.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Ottawa councillors have voted against designating Hintonburg as a heritage district, opting instead to protect key buildings individually. City staff say the move will balance heritage conservation with the neighbourhood’s continued growth.

By Grace Knapp

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Ottawa councillors say 'no' to declaring Hintonburg a heritage district - Capital Current
Ottawa city councillors have rejected the idea of declaring the historically rich neighbourhood of Hintonburg as one of the heritage conservation districts.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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New release for mystery lovers: A Capital Mystery features 21 Ottawa crime stories inspired by the city’s hidden corners. Local writers say it’s time the capital showed its dark side.

By Sinchan Bhatt and Justin Campbell

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Ottawa crime writers gather grim tales in new anthology set in the capital - Capital Current
New Ottawa-based crime story anthology showcases strong community of crime fiction writers in the capital
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November 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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New in the Glebe: “Chinese Aces Skate the Canal” mural tells the story of Ottawa’s first all-Chinese hockey team and celebrates diversity, nostalgia, and community.

By Iya Mendoza and Michael McBean

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Glebe mural showcases Ottawa's first all-Chinese hockey team
Glebe's newest mural, "Chinese Aces Skate the Canal," celebrates the Chinese Aces, Ottawa's first all-Chinese hockey team.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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Ottawa’s three-item garbage limit is cutting landfill volumes, but councillors are keeping an eye on rising reports of illegal dumping. City officials say most households are complying, and reductions show real progress in waste management.

By Mia Parker

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Ottawa landfill volumes are down thanks to garbage limits, councillors hear - Capital Current
City councillors welcomed the news that Ottawa’s garbage limits are reducing the amount of waste going to the city’s landfills but some raised concerns about rising reports of illegal dumping.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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To tackle Ottawa’s housing crunch, the city is temporarily slashing developer fees. Streamlined approvals and targeted growth near transit aim to get more homes built, faster.

By Thuy Anh Nguyen

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Ottawa temporarily cuts developer fees as part of the city's housing accelerator plan - Capital Current
Ottawa is temporarily cutting Community Benefit Charges (CBCs) for developers, lowering fees from four per cent to two per cent of land value in a move to stimulate housing construction.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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For some Ottawa veterans, healing comes one model at a time. A local program is helping former soldiers rebuild memories, and peace of mind through miniature machines and shared stories.

By Raquel Medina

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Crafting combat: How veterans turn memories into models and help ease mental concerns - Capital Current
After facing challenges on and off the battlefield, veterans are using model building as a way to find community support.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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Ottawa councillors are backing a high-speed rail plan that could connect the capital to Toronto in just over two hours. Supporters call it a game-changer for the region’s economy and commuters alike.

By Samantha Carrillo Brito

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Ottawa councillors welcome plan to build Quebec City-Toronto high-speed rail link - Capital Current
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 Otta...
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November 3, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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When Parks Canada lowers the Rideau Canal's water level to prepare for the skating season, it reshapes a habitat. Some fish head for deeper water, while others become bird food.

By Farrah Philpot and Maggie Solomon.

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Fish out of water: What happens when the Rideau Canal is drained for the winter? - Capital Current
When Parks Canada lowers the water level of the Rideau Canal for winter, some fish move to deeper water, while others become bird food.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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A packed barbershop on Bronson Avenue became the stage for Ottawa’s rising hip-hop talent. Organizers say events like this are helping build a growing rap community in the capital.

By Paula Acevedo.

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Building a bass line: Hip-hop showcase introduces emerging talent to a hungry Ottawa audience - Capital Current
The music collective 808s Creative State held a showcase in an Ottawa barbershop recently to introduce performers to a local audience.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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As shelters overflow, advocates are racing to end youth homelessness in Ottawa. They say prevention and community action are key to turning the mayor’s 2030 pledge into reality.

By Madeleine Woodburn and Sarah Yule.

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'Riding a wave of urgency': Ottawans rally behind the fight to end youth homelessness - Capital Current
Following Mayor Mark Sutcliffe's pledge to end youth homelessness by 2030, Ottawans gather to raise money and awareness for the cause.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM