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Children leading the charge to promote urban life

SANDY HILL - A group of young, imaginative minds would like to welcome other youthful urbanites to go for a walk around Sandy Hill this weekend.

Mural shows off school’s community spirit

OTTAWA - A new four-piece mural at Carson Grove Public School shows what staff and students have known all along - this school is filled with community spirit.

Asperger's, autism kids speak out

OTTAWA - A group of boys diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome or autism have written a letter to the public asking people to be open minded and to try and understand what it is like to have a disability...

Vanier hosts open forum with councillor

VANIER - Vanier residents will have a chance to ask their local councillor questions at the area community association’s annual open forum.

Inuit children’s centre expands to Overbrook

OVERBROOK - Inuit youth in Ottawa now have new digs to spend time learning about their culture, participate in after school programming or a positive place to hang out thanks to a recent donation.

Carleton launches new donation website

OTTAWA - Carleton University has launched a new website to take fundraising to the next level.

New plans for 560 Rideau St. revealed

SANDY HILL - Richcraft Homes showed off its latest plans for a condominium tower proposed for the corner of Rideau and Cobourg Streets at the monthly Action Sandy Hill meeting on March 25.

Beautification committee sets out to become awesome

VANIER - Members of one Vanier community group are getting ready to prove just how awesome they can be to help keep their neighbourhood a clean, attractive place to live.

Eco Equitable holds fabric fundraiser

OTTAWA - A local charity is challenging fellow sewing and craft fanatics to grab as much fabric as they can, all while raising much needed funds for the organization.

Vanier artist looking to create connections

VANIER - If you have a K1L postal code and you are creative, one Vanier resident is looking to reach out to you to help create the community’s first artists’ registry.

Next public consultation for Rockcliffe Air base announced

OTTAWA - The next public consultation concerning redevelopment on the former Rockcliffe air base is set to take place in May.

Vanier starts new project with Carleton students

VANIER - A new relationship sparked between Carleton University students and the Vanier community aims to create a dynamic approach to how the neighbourhood will respond to redevelopment projects.

Irish society hosts celebration for Rideau Canal workers

LOWERTOWN - It was an old-fashion good time as members of the Irish society, family and friends gathered to officially celebrate the designation of the contribution made by Irish workers to the...

Magician aims to play with minds at new show

OTTAWA - Local illusionist and hypnotist Jaymes White is looking forward to playing with his audiences’ minds at his next show at the Arts Court.

Wabano gets ready to open its doors

VANIER - As the final few tiles of an intricate star blanket design are installed on the floor of the cultural gathering space, work on the new wing of the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health draws to...

Years of hard work pay off for Irish society

OTTAWA - After years of work to get recognition for the sacrifices of Irish workers who helped build the Rideau Canal, a celebration to mark the official commemoration will feature fun, laughter and...

Carnaval is back and better than ever

VANIER - Food, friends and fun will all feature at this year’s edition of the Vanier Winter Carnival.

University students tackle gender violence

OTTAWA - Students at the University of Ottawa are preparing to host their very first charity conference aimed at ending gender-based violence.

Hockey tournament raises funds for cancer research

RIVERSIDE SOUTH - The inaugural Riverside South pond hockey tournament was a huge success, with 80 children and 10 teams hitting the ice to raise funds for brain cancer research.

Sister rallies school to Phoebe's fight

MANOR PARK - A few weeks ago, four-year-old Mae Doull Hoffman stood in front of all her fellow Manor Park Public School students and told them about her sister, Phoebe. Phoebe is very sick, she...

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