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‘Like a canary in a coal mine:’ Ottawa’s butterfly population is saying about biodiversity
The number of butterflies counted in the area has been going down, but there is hope for this important species, experts say. The post ‘Like a canary in a coal mine:’ Ottawa’s butterfly population is saying about biodiversity appeared first on Capital Current .
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From hand-me-downs to hockey grants, Ottawa families find ways to play
House League is cheaper than competitive, but even its costs prompt parents and coaches to find ways to save money. The post From hand-me-downs to hockey grants, Ottawa families find ways to play appeared first on Capital Current .
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Midweek for Oct. 21, 2026
One final show before our reporters go on their fall reading week break, and they brought the ENERGY! With our hosts Madison Eldridge and Marissa Guido, this week’s broadcast contained a multitude of stories featuring great interviews and reporting done by our team, who continue…
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New pilot program aims to help Ottawa communities prepare for extreme weather
After numerous incidents of extreme weather in the capital, Ottawa will be testing out a new program that may be able to better prepare for an uncertain future. The post New pilot program aims to help Ottawa communities prepare for extreme weather appeared first on Capital…
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Canadensis facing challenges with plan to build a botanical garden in Ottawa’s Experimental Farm
A project to establish a botanical garden in Ottawa featuring native species has drawn mixed reactions from organizations and experts. The post Canadensis facing challenges with plan to build a botanical garden in Ottawa’s Experimental Farm appeared first on Capital Current .
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Cookie cutter: A mouth-watering campaign helps Orléans bakery avoid increasing prices — for now
An Orléans bakery is turning to a 60-day social media campaign to attract more customers rather than raise prices. The post Cookie cutter: A mouth-watering campaign helps Orléans bakery avoid increasing prices — for now appeared first on Capital Current .
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Midweek for Oct. 14, 2026
With our third show in the books, our Midweek team is starting to get into the full swing of things! Wade Sougoufara and Madeleine Woodburn were our hosts for the day, ready to showcase a variety of well-crafted stories from our class. Students arrived bright and early and got a…
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What’s the beef: Carnivorous consumers switching to chicken in the face of rising prices
Rising beef prices are prompting some Ontario shoppers to choose cheaper proteins, but people following strict athletic meal plans say they have less room to adjust. At the Wellington Butchery, owner Joel Orlik has noticed customers choosing chicken over steak to stretch their…
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Election Ottawa 2026: Chelsea Walton wins in Stittsville, a community with growing pains
The race for city council in Stittsville has nine candidates seeking to replace former councillor Glen Gower, who opted not to run again. The post Election Ottawa 2026: Chelsea Walton wins in Stittsville, a community with growing pains appeared first on Capital Current .
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Election Ottawa 2026: Sutcliffe holds off challenge from Leiper to win second term as mayor
Mark Sutcliffe jumped out to a strong lead in the count of votes Monday night, putting the lie to predictions of a tight race with former Kitchissippi councillor Jeff Leiper and that momentum carried him back to the Mayor's chair. The post Election Ottawa 2026: Sutcliffe holds…
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Election Ottawa 2026: Kitchissippi voters sending former journalist Joanne Chianello to City Hall
Former journalist Joanne Chianello is headed to Ottawa city council as the representative of Kitchissippi Ward with a strong victory Monday night. The post Election Ottawa 2026: Kitchissippi voters sending former journalist Joanne Chianello to City Hall appeared first on Capital…
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Old Ottawa East apartment proposal leaves residents uneasy about the future
Redevelopment plans for Echo Drive have caused uncertainty for the community. The post Old Ottawa East apartment proposal leaves residents uneasy about the future appeared first on Capital Current .