The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission adopted 988 as the new mental health crisis and suicide prevention hotline as of Nov. 30, 2023. Those who call or text 988 will be redirected to one of several mental health crisis services based on the caller's area code and availability of services."Right now, unless you are suicidal and they know that, you...

During the Second World War, the Canadian government detained approximately 22,000 Japanese-Canadians for security concerns. These individuals were forcibly relocated, suffering a loss of property and civil rights."Because of the nature of Japanese culture, people have not talked about this history a lot," said Catherine Sinclair, one of three curators of Shapes In Between, an exhibit at the Ottawa Art...

A home is many things. A place of belonging where friends or family welcome you in and ask, "how was your day?" A place where you can walk through the door and not notice its unique scent. A place that brings instant safety and security. But where do you go, when there is no home to come home to?In October...

For some homeowners, the accessibility of clean energy retrofits for homes is a source of frustration and confusion."I heard about (grants)," said Sun Jie, an Ottawa homeowner. "But if they really want people to be interested in it, they have to simplify the application process, as well as the compliance requirements." Jie is not alone. Pratigga Chowdhury, the communications and...

During their weekly food production classes, Algonquin College culinary management students learn to handle, prepare and serve dishes in bulk. Half of all dishes produced go to the college's fine dining restaurant, Restaurant International, and the other half are served to people in need at Shepherds of Good Hope. The portions bound for the shelter made by just one class...

Tracy Webb used to teach science classes in Wolfville, N. S. Most of the time those classes were very similar to what millions of schoolkids in thousands of Canadian classrooms usually experienced. But once a year, her students had a very special class. A class that many of them would later call "the best class" in their end-of-year feedback. They...

Imagine the feeling of smooth plastic wheels gliding against a polished wood floor while listening to live music with your friends. This is what roller-skating venue 4Wheelies in the old Ottawa Citizen building has to offer. If you already enjoy roller skating or would like to give it a try, here are five things you need to know about the...

The warm scent of cinnamon and mulled wine wafted through the grand hall in the Canadian Museum of History on Nov. 23 evoking memories of childhood festivities. Twinkling lights adorned every stand, weaving a magical glow that reflected in the eyes of eager attendees. This was no ordinary night at the museum. A delightful hint of maple and cider fanned...

Many have dealt with the rise of inflation one way or the other over the last couple of years, but for students in universities and colleges, the increase in the cost of living has really hit home. This is because groceries, fresh produce in particular, have been hit the hardest during this economically volatile time. According to data posted by...

With winter weather just around the corner, the college is changing the way they handle ice and snow around campus by changing the salt they use. James Hopkins, the associate director of facilities operations at Algonquin College, says the new type of salt is both better for the environment and for snow removal. How is the college changing the way...