Toronto Zoo’s tallest new addition, a three-week-old Masai giraffe, needs a name — she is also available for visits starting today. via @thestar.com: www.thestar.com/news/gta/tor...

This week, three Toronto-area synagogues were hit with gunfire. Local politicans and the Jewish community are calling for “tangible action” following escalating “threats of violence.” via @thestar.com: www.thestar.com/news/gta/pol...

When Collinda Joseph won bronze as an alternate at the Beijing Games, she knew she wanted to be on the ice while her curling team clinches a podium. At the 2026 Paralympic Games, she now has that opportunity with Team Canada. via @ottawacitizen.com: ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...

Both presidential candidates for Carleton University Students’ Association faced disqualification for multiple alleged electoral code violations. Most of these decisions were just overturned. Election results are Friday. Full story w/ Douaa Qadadia via the Charlatan: tinyurl.com/7e5ze9ps

In Some Like it Hot, currently in Toronto, star Tavis Kordell says he sees himself in Jerry/Daphne — a character created 60+ years ago. But creatives had to navigate gender, race and timeline changes to adapt the musical for modern audiences. For @thestar.com: www.thestar.com/entertainmen...

Lunar New Year is a complicated time for the thousands of early 2000s Chinese adoptees brought to Canada. It took years for me to accept the “whitewashed” Asian identity I tried to suppress. This piece was 22 years in the making. For @theglobeandmail.com: www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

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Canadian theatre legend Louise Pitre is 69-years-old. But in 'Kimberly Akimbo,' she gets to play a teenager. Decades into her career, the role and the show have taught her valuable life lessons. One of my favourite interviews for @thestar.com: www.thestar.com/entertainmen...

Lindsey Keene, who didn’t land the first Sock ’n’ Buskin role she auditioned for, now joins the many notable alumni who forged professional and personal legacies with Carleton University’s student theatre company 🎭 For The Charlatan’s 80th anniversary magazine: charlatan.ca/sock-n-buski...

For some 1991 vocal naysayers, Opera Atelier’s “The Magic Flute” was too modern for a period company. Three decades later, Mozart’s last opera is a staple in the 40-year-old company’s repertoire. For @thestar.com: www.thestar.com/entertainmen...

For “rookie” Alan Doyle, co-writer and star of Canadian musical “Tell Tale Harbour,” the story is somewhat familiar to his own. Growing up in rural Newfoundland, he understands the optimism of Atlantic communities rallying together. for @thestar.com: www.thestar.com/entertainmen...

Amid a conservation authority’s level three designation of low water conditions, Vicki Thomas’ private well has run dry — leaving her without running water. In Ottawa’s drought conditions, people and the environment are over-stressed. via @ottawacitizen.com: ottawacitizen.com/news/ottawa-...

Proposed 400-acre solar panel project in Dunrobin receiving mixed reviews ottawacitizen.com/news/solar-p...

Some residents are concerned for a proposed 400-acre solar panel project in Dunrobin — which would be the largest of its kind in the province. Some say rural Ottawa is the “dumping ground” for these kinds of projects. via @ottawacitizen.com: ottawacitizen.com/news/solar-p...

Highway 174 progress in a ‘nebulous state of nowhere’: MPP ottawacitizen.com/news/highway...

East-end retrofits see affordable housing obtain air conditioning, energy-efficient upgrades ottawacitizen.com/news/afforda...

A federal order for arbitration didn’t stop Air Canada flight attendants’ picketing outside the Ottawa airport. Inside the terminal, disrupted passengers were left scrambling with what to do. via @ottawacitizen.com: ottawacitizen.com/news/picket-...

Amid a summer of many cyclist-vehicle collisions #OttBike, advocates, cyclists and experts call for safer roads. But what’s needed for a city that’s safe for cyclists? And what complications exist for the streets’ “vulnerable users”? via @ottawacitizen.com: ottawacitizen.com/news/ottawa-...

Some Ottawa well-system users asked to reduce water consumption ottawacitizen.com/news/ottawa-...

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Capital Pride quietly removes controversial 2024 Palestine solidarity statement ottawacitizen.com/news/capital...

After widespread boycotts of Ottawa #Pride2024, organizing group Capital Pride quietly removed their controversial pro-Palestine statement. Some groups are rejoining #Pride2025, while others are calling for the statement to return. via @ottawacitizen.com: ottawacitizen.com/news/capital...

Hidden on an unused road off of Bronson Ave. is Ottawa’s DIY Skatepark: built by members of the community, and unsanctioned by the city. Skateboarders want the DIY, a month’s long process, to stick around. via @ottawacitizen.com: ottawacitizen.com/news/diy-sec...

Great profile on #conefest by @alexaamackie.bsky.social on how how a #bike lane becomes so easily expendable (yes, I’m biased). #ottbike #ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social ottawacitizen.com/news/conefes...

Hey @alexaamackie.bsky.social thanks for raising the profile on this #biking safety issue! ottawacitizen.com/news/conefes... #OttawaCitizen #news #bike #bicycle #cycling #cycle #ottbike #conefest

Construction pylons have taken over a stretch of bike lanes along Hunt Club Road, forcing cyclists into oncoming traffic or pedestrians. Some cyclists aren’t surprised, others feel unprioritized. via @ottawacitizen.com: ottawacitizen.com/news/conefes...

A privately-registered small aircraft with three people onboard crashed into trees near the Ottawa airport this evening. On the scene w/ @sadeenmohsen.bsky.social via @ottawacitizen.com: ottawacitizen.com/news/small-p...

Ghost Padron, a cyclist hit by a vehicle in Stittsville, has been unconscious with brain and bone injuries since the collision. With surgery on the way, Padron’s mother awaits the “little light through the clouds.” via @ottawacitizen.com: ottawacitizen.com/news/cyclist...

Following Carleton University’s decision to limit parking permits to students outside of OC Transpo’s service area, students and unions are advocating against the limitations. One CUSA petition has 1,000+ signatures. via @ottawacitizen.com: ottawacitizen.com/news/carleto...

For residents of a new Stittsville neighbourhood, the Derreen Ave. stop signs promise a safe place to cross the street. With the planned removal of the four-way stop, residents are concerned for their neighbours and children’s safety. via @ottawacitizen.com: ottawacitizen.com/news/four-wa...

Benches at OC Transpo stops are sometimes removed and “promptly” reinstalled for maintenance. A delay has caused about 30 benches to remain missing from stops. This is an issue for people with mobility issues looking for a place to sit. via @ottawacitizen.com: ottawacitizen.com/news/oc-tran...

Massive crowd and most enthusiastic #OttawaBluesfest show I’ve seen. Beautiful to see kids and adults alike jam to music that’s aged like fine wine. Only for @GreenDay. 21 Guns was an ethereal experience. w/ @cassandrabell.bsky.social via the Charlatan: charlatan.ca/green-day-bl...

If passed, Bill 9 would allow city councillors to remove members from office for misconduct, provided the vote is unanimous. It's not the greatest solution, according to some councillors and a former Rick Chiarelli employee. via @ottawacitizen.com: ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...

Some Orléans residents are calling for traffic lights at two mis-aligned roads along Jeanne d’Arc blvd., an area that’s seen 11 incidents between 2015-2024. The city councillor says it’s up to private properties to foot the bill. via @ottawacitizen.com: ottawacitizen.com/news/safety-...

Fresh out of Toronto Fringe, head first into #OttawaBluesfest reviews! My first of the year, tackling #Hozier’s night 2 headlining performance 🎶🎵 Yes, I levitated off of the ground during “Francesca.” 🤭 via The Charlatan, more to come: charlatan.ca/hozier-blues...

So @thestar.com’s Fringe review hub has been updated, with more capsule reviews by @joshuachong.bsky.social @alexaamackie.bsky.social and me. Festival ends this weekend, so read this and choose wisely. www.thestar.com/entertainmen...

Only students outside of Ottawa's transit bounds will be eligible for a student parking permit next year. Carleton says the demolition of P9 means they're no longer able to meet "historic levels" of student permit demands. via The Charlatan: charlatan.ca/carleton-stu...

New batch of #FringeTO reviews are now up @thestar.com, from @glennsumi.bsky.social, @alexaamackie.bsky.social and me. We still have a few more coming later this week. #theaTO

More Toronto Fringe reviews are up, including plenty of critic’s picks from myself, @glennsumi.bsky.social and @joshuachong.bsky.social! It’s been a beautiful festival so far — I’m feeling very grateful. Only a few more reviews and shows to go! 🎭 via @thestar.com: www.thestar.com/entertainmen...

Nine new #FringeTO reviews are now up @thestar.com. #theaTO From @alexaamackie.bsky.social, @glennsumi.bsky.social and me:

It’s #FringeTO season! @joshuachong.bsky.social, @glennsumi.bsky.social and I will have 50+ reviews across 2025’s Toronto Fringe festival. From musicals to one-person shows, there’s forever so much to see✍️🎭 #TheaTO Thrilled to have my first @thestar.com bylines: www.thestar.com/entertainmen...

“It gives more vibrancy.” Some of Ottawa’s Centretown streets are taken over by colourful flower pots and setups, as part of a program to revitalize the area. Businesses are mostly excited to see how the their street will change. via @ottawacitizen.com: ottawacitizen.com/news/new-str...

Ottawa parents scrambling after abrupt closure of Orléans summer camp ottawacitizen.com/news/ottawa-...

“We’re scrambling.” Parents signed their kids up for an Orléans summer camp months in advance. This week, they had a couple days’ notice that the camp program is closing. The search is on for some to find alternative summer plans. via @ottawacitizen.com: ottawacitizen.com/news/ottawa-...

“We’re working to lay a foundation for a space that’s vibrant, inclusive and thriving.” 15 “Hipster Animals” line a downtown construction barrier. Hopefully, they brighten up the area until work is done by the early 2030s. via @ottawacitizen.com: ottawacitizen.com/life/sparks-...

“I worry I’m not getting the most comprehensive, promised education that I could be getting from this school.” Students and contract instructors are feeling the pinch with fewer classes due to Carleton’s CI cuts. w/ Michael McBean via The Charlatan: charlatan.ca/carleton-ci-...

The annual Ottawa Jazz Festival opened Friday night with Grammy-winner Allison Russell, for an intimate display of resilience and universality. The Charlatan will have Jazzfest coverage across a handful of performances. Opening night review from yours truly: charlatan.ca/allison-russ...

This week marks my first as a breaking news reporter with the @ottawacitizen.com! I’m very excited to hit the ground running in a journalism-filled summer, covering Ottawa’s communities with such a supportive newsroom 🗞️📰 First articles and more to come: ottawacitizen.com/author/alexa...