Capital Current

Covering Ottawa communities since Oct. 2, 2018. Published by @JSchool_CU. Facebook:

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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: https://t.co/ShmCZjb6xQ #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: https://t.co/dMGWBMfP7b #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
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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
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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

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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
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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
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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

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Have you ever wondered what happens with all of the damage from springtime potholes?

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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.

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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: https://t.co/VOiFs8InQE
#ottawa #ottcity #ottnews #urbanfarming

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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: https://t.co/yKrchsQ7sM
#ottnews #ontario #youthemployment

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The Ottawa Police are calling for increased staffing in response to rising crime. Read more here: https://t.co/mEoM4eEPLa
#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: https://t.co/qGI6FSf6lM
#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: https://t.co/8VnJj7m2er
#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: https://t.co/uSBbBUOYz2
#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 https://t.co/AYNv5U7Xn0

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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 https://t.co/JgVZDC3GeC

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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 https://t.co/xdiwpIZD7L

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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 https://t.co/FYHnk6zoog