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Capital Current @CapitalCurrent

Covering Ottawa communities since Oct. 2, 2018. Published by @JSchool_CU. Facebook: fb.me/CUCapitalCurrent instagram.com/capitalcurrent…

Joined April 2018
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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
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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
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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-…

Museum of Nature mineralogist wins major prize for photographic gems - Capital Current

Museum of Nature mineralogist has been awarded one of the field’s most prestigious prizes for his photographs of geological specimens.

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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-envisi…

NCC envisions 9,000 homes as Tunney's Pasture aims to cut federal office space - Capital Current

The NCC is eyeing Tunney's Pasture as a future site for a mix of affordable housing and federal office space

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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-cowb…

Fairy Cowboy Tours aims to preserve and celebrate Ottawa’s 2SLGBTQ history - Capital Current

A tour takes in the history of Ottawa's 2SLGBTQ community.

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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-s…

Trade war tactics: Outdoor markets highlight value of buying local - Capital Current

Ottawa Street Markets serves as a place for locals to buy Canadian-made products during the trade war between the U.S. and Canada.

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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

Return to rail: The 'Gréber Plan' ended streetcar transit in Ottawa nearly 100 years ago - Capital...

Many decades after Ottawa's old streetcar network was removed, the city is returning to trains. Capital Current examines the long curious road to today's LRT.

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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-caf…

Repair Café showcases circular economy's role in fighting U.S. trade war - Capital Current

One of the ways citizens can confront the tariff threat from the U.S. is by participating in the circular economy. In Ottawa, one way to do that is by attending Repair Cafe's hosted by the Ottawa...

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

Pothole loophole: Why the city almost never pays for car damage from craters - Capital Current

If your car is damaged by a pothole the chance of the City of Ottawa granting compensation is very low, Capital Current discovers.

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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-st…

Parents, students urge OCDSB to rethink planned closure of alternative schools - Capital Current

Parents and students are raising their voices against the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board plan to eliminate alternative schools.

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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-fo… #ottawa #ottcity #ottnews #urbanfarming

Growing food may soon be allowed alongside Ottawa roads if council approves - Capital Current

City council is about to consider a motion to allow residents to plant edibles on city-owned property near roadways.

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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-yo… #ottnews #ontario #youthemployment

‘It’s been anxiety-inducing:’ Ontario youth unemployment rate among the highest in Canada - Capital...

Ontario youth experienced Canada's third-highest unemployment rate in February 2025. Experts say youth are vulnerable to economic shocks.

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