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Local artist explores Chinese-Canadian immigration as LAC's new creator in residence
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) has hired Eric Chan, an Ottawa artist who blends art and technology, as its first creator in residence. Chan's work will dive into the history of Chinese immigration to Canada, he said, using the millions of records of Chinese-Canadians stored in the archives.
U of O offering free tuition to students from some Algonquin First Nations
The University of Ottawa is offering free tuition to students from the Algonquin Anishinàbeg Nation starting in the fall semester, the school announced Thursday.
What do you call a person from Chelsea? Municipality taking names
A Chelsean? A Chelski? A Chelsite? What should a resident of Chelsea, Que., be called? After 150 years with no recognized demonym, the municipality is hoping to choose one.
Indian community mourns student death in Ottawa
The family of an Indian international student who died in Ottawa late last month is mourning her loss, with some among them questioning how police kept them informed when she went missing.
Carleton to cut back on contract instructors amid $32-million budget hole
A growing deficit is part of Carleton University's newly approved budget, as the anticipated $26-million shortfall in 2024-25 grew to $32 million in 2025-26.
Gatineau's street names should reflect city's Black history, researcher argues
So few of the western Quebec city's streets are named after Black people that you could count them on one hand, according to one researcher who'll be presenting his work at its city hall.
Ministry of Education launches investigation into OCDSB finances
The province is launching a financial investigation into the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB), which may lead to the ministry taking control of its budget.
Robotic patient transfer device launches at Ottawa hospital
Bruyère Health Saint-Vincent Hospital was one of five hospitals where a robotic platform designed to transfer patients in and out of hospital beds launched last week.
Catholic Ottawa communities mourn loss of Pope Francis
Pope Francis, who served in the position for 12 years, passed away Monday morning at the age of 88. As some Ottawans arrived at church for Easter mass, they still hadn't heard the news.
Opioid use among kids in grades 7-12 doubled in 2 years: OPH
Ten per cent of grade 7-12 students reported using the highly addictive drugs in 2021, according to recent data presented by Ottawa Public Health. By 2023, that number had jumped to 20 per cent.