News/Canada/Ottawa (Page 27)

Ottawa A federal humanitarian program to bring migrants from the Caribbean and South America to Canada has reached capacity fewer than two months after its launch, prompting criticism.  Humanitarian program for migrants from Haiti, Colombian, Venezuela at capacity Nicole Williams · CBC News · Posted: Jan 23, 2024 4:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 6Continue Reading

Ottawa Spencer Kell, a self-described ex-convict and ex-addict, says the centre in Maberly would be critical to help people break out of the cycle of substance use and incarceration. Manie Daniels Centre will help people out on bail to access treatment Spencer Kell stands in a room that will soonContinue Reading

Ottawa Rideau Canal Skateway opening delayed to Sunday afternoonAfter last winter’s skating season was cancelled due to warm, wet weather, a stretch of the iconic Ottawa winter attraction will open Sunday at 9 a.m., the National Capital Commission says. Iconic Ottawa attraction will open for skating at 12:30 p.m. afterContinue Reading

Ottawa Dr. Yipeng Ge, 29, was sanctioned by the University of Ottawa last November after it got several complaints about a series of online posts that included references to ‘apartheid’ and ‘ settler colonialism.’ He says despite his reinstatement, he won’t return to the institution. Dr. Yipeng Ge says he felt ‘incredibly harmed’ by steps universityContinue Reading

Why are there so many neurodivergent DJs?Dance clubs can overwhelm some with ADHD and autism, while others crave the stimulation. Deanna Dee is a self-proclaimed weirdo. In fact, she even chose the DJ name Weeurd — a nod to the “weird” way her brain works. As a neurodivergent and queer DJContinue Reading

Ottawa Some 500 workers have walked off the job and are picketing outside six military bases in Ontario and Quebec, calling for equal pay for equivalent positions. Their employer says it’s open to further negotiations. Some 500 workers on strike in Ontario and Quebec Dan Taekema · CBC News ·Continue Reading

Ottawa A regulatory body determined the proposed disposal facility “is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects” and that CNL had adequately consulted and accommodated Indigenous groups. Various groups have expressed environmental concerns over proposed site near Ottawa River Kimberley Molina · CBC News · Posted: Jan 10, 2024Continue Reading

Ottawa A Russian antiwar activist living in Ottawa has been granted Canadian citizenship after all, despite a conviction in Russia that threatened to disqualify her. Blogger Maria Kartasheva was convicted of misinformation in Russia Matthew Kupfer · CBC News · Posted: Jan 09, 2024 1:27 PM EST | Last Updated: 10 hoursContinue Reading