Capital Current

The 40th Vanier Sugar Festival celebrates French-Canadian culture with maple syrup, live music and a lumberjack competition. Read more here: tinyurl.com/3sb4fpj4 #ottawa #vanier #sugarshack #lumberjack

The Ottawa Trans Library has acquired more than 1,000 books since opening its doors in 2021. The library preserves trans books amid rising book bans of 2SLGBTQ+ books. Read more here: tinyurl.com/43446cxw #ottawa #library #2slgbtq

Local mineralogist wins a prestigious award for blending "art and science to preserve and showcase the beauty of minerals." #mineralogy #photography #ottnews Find out more here: capitalcurrent.ca/museum-of-natu…

The NCC has a new vision for Tunney's Pasture federal campus... up to 9,000 new housing units. #Ottnews #affordablehousing #Ottawa Learn more here: capitalcurrent.ca/ncc-envisions-…

Morgan Mercury guides those curious about Ottawa's 2SLGBTQ+ history on 'Fairy Cowboy Tours', a walking tour through Centretown. #Ottawa #Centretown #walkingtour #queerhistory Learn more here: capitalcurrent.ca/fairy-cowboy-t…

Street markets are a tool to bolster local businesses amidst the trade war. Learn more at the link below: #tradewar #Ottnews #buylocal capitalcurrent.ca/amid-u-s-spark…

Nearly 100 years ago french architect Jacques Gréber, was hired to transform Ottawa into 'modern capital'. He called for the removal of the street car network, a decision Ottawa is slowly reversing with its O-train expansions. #urbanplanning #ottawalife shorturl.at/VajGC

The U.S.-Canada trade war may be a chance to re-evaluate our relationship with recycling and promote a circular economy. #ottnews #ottawa #TradeWar Find out more here: capitalcurrent.ca/repair-cafe-sh…

Have you ever wondered what happens with all of the damage from springtime potholes? Read more here: capitalcurrent.ca/pothole-loopho…

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board wants to eliminate the city’s five alternative schools, and some members of the public — particularly parents of the children who attend the schools — are not happy. Read more here: capitalcurrent.ca/parents-studen…

New policies may soon allow more city properties to be used for growing fresh, local produce, boosting community access to healthy food.🌱 Read more here: capitalcurrent.ca/growing-food-m… #ottawa #ottcity #ottnews #urbanfarming

Students find the job search process 'anxiety-inducing' as Ontario's youth unemployment rate remains one of the highest in Canada. Read more here: capitalcurrent.ca/ontario-youth-… #ottnews #ontario #youthemployment

The Ottawa Police are calling for increased staffing in response to rising crime. Read more here: shorturl.at/iA8Ct #ottawa #ottcity #ottnews

The Ottawa Police Service is warning residents about a surge of counterfeit $100 bills that have been circulating since December 2024. Read more here: shorturl.at/bqTto #ottawa #ottcity #ottnews

Capital Music Week is coming to Ottawa from May 20-25. The festival is hoping to transform the city into ‘Nashville North. Read more here: shorturl.at/B6GAc #ottawa #ottcity #ottnews #ottarts

The Ottawa Public Library is replacing one of its aging bookmobiles—a purchase that comes with a hefty price tag following Trump’s tariffs. Read more here: shorturl.at/QJXDV #ottawa #ottcity #ottnews #library

With winter hazards and unpredictable road conditions, Ottawa officials are urging drivers to stay alert and adjust their driving habits to changing weather conditions in an effort to reduce collisions. #ottnews bit.ly/4hxkoDw

As Canada marks 50 years of the beaver as a national symbol, experts stress the need for better appreciation and protection of the species due to ongoing habitat threats. #ottnews #canada50 #beaver bit.ly/4iN4c20

Rising water levels have prompted flood alerts due to heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Officials are warning residents to stay cautious in flood-prone areas. #ottnews #floodalers bit.ly/4itApf4

With one in four Canadians struggling to afford food, Ottawa’s Parkdale Food Centre is seeing surging demand. Staff say the need has never been greater. #ott #ottnews bit.ly/4kEpH6N