Capital Current's Joy Keke reports on the concerns that civil liberties experts are expressing about the use of AI technologies by Ottawa police. Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/surveillance...

Meet Tracey Clark, the former CEO of Bridgehead Coffee who has now sliced into another venture with Linden Pizza. You can read more about her from Capital Current's Addison Fallis as part of our ongoing profile series. #Ottawa #Entrepreneur #FoodIndustry capitalcurrent.ca/tracey-clark...

Meet Dan Plouffe, founder of Ottawa Sports Pages and creator of the CAMPS initiative. You can learn more about him from Capital Current's Fionn McGuire as part of our ongoing profile series. #Ottawa #Sports #Community capitalcurrent.ca/dan-plouffe-...

Capital Current's @audreypridham.bsky.social recaps the latest Public Works and Infrastructure Committee meeting where councillors expressed their frustration with Bill 60's impacts on cycling projects. #Ottawa #CityCouncil #Bill60 #Cycling Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/ottawa-counc...

Capital Current's Brian Cox reports on the approved public works portion of Ottawa’s proposed budget, where councillors highlighted the need for improvements to how the city maintains pavement markings. #Ottawa #CityCouncil #Roads Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/between-the-...

Capital Current’s Elina Ellis and Nyla McEwan look into the growing push for dedicated bus lanes on Bank Street as Lansdowne 2.0 moves ahead. #Ottawa #Lansdowne2.0 #OCTranspo Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/calls-grow-f...

Capital Current's Myles Bodie spoke with OC Transpo riders who question proposed fare hikes. #Ottawa #OCTranspo #Bussing #PublicTransportation Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/oc-transpo-u...

Capital Current's Lynn Robchinsky and Niko Athanasopoulos covered the federal government's AI translation push, and its impact on public service jobs. #Ottawa #Government #PublicService #AI Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/federal-push...

Capital Current's Raquel Medina reported on OC Transpo's new crime reporting app. #Ottawa #OCTranspo #Crime Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/theres-an-ap...

Capital Current's Capri Derenchuk-Ganaden and Fionn McGuire spoke with Ottawa musicians on the possibility of Canadian Eurovision participation. #Ottawa #Eurovision #Canada Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/ottawa-music...

Capital Current's Lauren Gibson and Giancarlo Marques reported on the growing church attendance among Gen Z. #Ottawa #Church #GenZ Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/churches-ott...

Capital Current's Kyla Silva and Lazourd Al Nashed covered current holiday spending trends. #Ottawa #Business #Community Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/holiday-shop...

Capital Current's Jake Steele and Chidimma Aliozor write about the negative feedback the 82 route is getting from its riders. #Ottawa #OCTranspo #Bussing #Community Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/exponentiall...

Capital Current's Gabby Rodrigues and Daniel Arnold write about the fear of school-zone speeding as automated cameras are officially removed. #Ottawa #Speeding #Community Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/ottawa-resid...

Capital Current's Ella Corbin and Mariam Punjani broke down the Ottawa Charge's situation in Lansdowne as the 2.0 project is now official. #Ottawa #Athletics #Sports #Lansdowne Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/ottawa-charg...

Capital Current's Giancarlo Marques profiled Diane Guignard, an athlete-academic combo in Ottawa. #Ottawa #Athletics #Academia #Ontario Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/diane-guigna...

Capital Current's Marissa Guido and Cassidy Hartmann wrote about Ottawa's changing literary scene with one part being influenced by booktok. Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/booktok-otta... #Ottawa #Booktok #Reading #Leadership

Capital Current's Marissa Guido profiles Madeleine Beauregard, a 17 year old Ottawa local who is making a name as one of Canada's top canoe athletes. #Ottawa #Athletics #Community #Canada #Leadership Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/madeleine-be...

Capital Current’s Niko Athanasopoulos profiles Christine Crump, the driving force behind Ottawa’s new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa. #Ottawa #Leadership #Entertainment #Business #Community Click to read. capitalcurrent.ca/christine-cr...

Capital Current’s Hannah Polenz introduces us to Cara Vaccarino — a social worker turned CEO who’s reinventing mental-health care in Ottawa at The Royal. #Ottawa #MentalHealth Click to read. capitalcurrent.ca/this-is-what...

Capital Current’s Brian Cox looks at a hum that’s been driving Glebe residents crazy — a buzzing from the rooftop A/C unit of the new Clemow rental tower. The building owner says fixes are finally coming #Ottawa #Glebe #Noise #CityLiving #Housing Click to read. capitalcurrent.ca/noisy-neighb...

Capital Current’s Madeleine Gordon explores the career of Caroline Phillips, an Ottawa journalist carving her own path and defining success on her own terms. #Ottawa #Journalism #Media #Career #Community Click to read. capitalcurrent.ca/ottawa-repor...

Capital Current’s Lazourd Al Nashed highlights the inspiring work of youth leader Sammita Chowdhury, who has logged more than 900 hours of volunteering and is advocating for equity in health care and education. #Ottawa #Youth #Community Click to read capitalcurrent.ca/ottawa-volun...

Capital Current’s Capri Derenchuk-Ganaden explores the journey of Jason Burggraaf, Executive Director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association. From his Newfoundland roots to earning awards for his work in homebuilding, click to read more. #Ottawa #housing capitalcurrent.ca/housing-help...

Capital Current’s Gabby Rodrigues explores the life and journey of Elliott Hartell, a teenager who coaches athletes with disabilities, drawing on his lived experience. From competing in Special Olympics to playing at Bluesfest, click to read more. #ottawa #sports capitalcurrent.ca/elliott-hart...

Capital Current’s Cassidy Hartman explores the life and journey of guitar-star Brock Tinsley of Ottawa nerd-rock band Double Experience. From playing in the Diefenbunker with Cold War gear to running workshops, click to read more. #music #rocknroll #ottawa #arts capitalcurrent.ca/double-exper...

Capital Current’s Kyla Silva explores the life and career of Peter Hum, a popular Ottawa Citizen food blogger and critic in the last decade. Click here to learn about his love for diverse cuisines—and writing about them. #ottawa #restaurants #food #blog #critic capitalcurrent.ca/peter-hum-br...

Capital Current’s Natasha Sacheski-Tries reports on a proposed 3.75% tax increase to fund and improve Ottawa’s infrastructure and police, with the goal of making Ottawa a more safer, reliable and affordable city. Click below to read more. #ottawa #budget #taxes capitalcurrent.ca/ottawa-propo...

Capital Currents Grace Horton covers how Kemptville, Ont. is investing into the nightlife and entertainment sectors in the small, but rapidly, growing town. Click here to read more about Kemptville's development. #kemptville #smalltown #nightlife #business #ottawa capitalcurrent.ca/kemptville-n...

Meet Rosey Edeh, a former Olympian and current co-anchor of CTV Your Morning Ottawa. Read her inspiring story below. By Nyla McEwan

Meet Jennifer San, the Indigenous Women's Safety Table coordinator with the the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition. San understands the effects of intergenerational trauma firsthand, and so she's working to create an equitable and safer Ottawa for the Indigenous community. By Leolla Del Villano

With nine Starbucks locations recently closing in Ottawa, coffee drinkers are turning to local cafés to get their coffee fill. The café owners are emphasizing what they bring to the table — human connection, passion and craft. By Thuy Anh Nguyen

What is Red Bird Live? Its founder says it's a place to bring everyone together for the love of music. Click here to learn more.

Dr. Alykhan Abdulla cares for more than 5,000 patients in his family practice. Click here to read how he is advocating for strengthening Canada’s health-care system.

A City of Ottawa food insecurity strategy aims to engage the provincial and federal governments to advocate for better funding for assistance programs. Click here to read more.

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.

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.

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.

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. capitalcurrent.ca/federal-gove...

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 capitalcurrent.ca/on-ice-prese...

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  capitalcurrent.ca/as-final-lan...

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 capitalcurrent.ca/ottawa-counc...

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 capitalcurrent.ca/suzanne-obio...

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 capitalcurrent.ca/rising-popul...

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 capitalcurrent.ca/giving-a-dam...

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 capitalcurrent.ca/life-is-abou...

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 capitalcurrent.ca/ottawa-scien...

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 capitalcurrent.ca/denied-at-th...

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 capitalcurrent.ca/lrt-east-ext...

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 capitalcurrent.ca/we-let-this-...