Canada 150 in Ottawa
Photos of the Canada Day 2017 celebrations.
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Women’s March Ottawa
Thousands of people filled the streets of downtown Ottawa on Saturday in support of the Women’s March on Washington, one of many held around the world. Over 30 similar marches were held in other Canadian city’s. This all comes one… Continue Reading
United We Stand protest in solidarity with Black Lives Matter
Roughly 200 protesters gathered at Major’s Hill Park before marching to Parliament Hill and down Elgin Street to the Human Rights Monument Sunday to show support for the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement in the U.S. and Canada. The group… Continue Reading
Ottawa Police cyclists show new device to educate on 1 metre law
The Ottawa Police showed off a new device Tuesday which uses sonar to detect if a vehicle is within 1 metre of their bicycle. Ottawa is the first Canadian city to test out the device and currently owns two at… Continue Reading
Vigil held for Pulse Nightclub shooting
A vigil for the victims of the recent Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, Fla. was hosted by the University of Ottawa’s Student Federation (SFUO) at the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights beginning at 6:30 p.m. on June 13, 2016. Over… Continue Reading
Sinkhole opens, shuts down Ottawa downtown core
A sinkhole formed on Rideau Street near Sussex Drive around 10:30 a.m. and quickly filled with water, expanding due to a broken water main. Water has now been shut off to the area. The Rideau Centre, Westin Hotel and other… Continue Reading
Annual March for Life and counter protest takes place in Ottawa
The annual March for Life took place on May 12, 2016 beginning on Parliament Hill. The march was organized by Campaign Life Coalition (CLC). The March for Life’s speakers included the Archbishop of Ottawa, Terrence Prendergast and CLC national president… Continue Reading
Vigil turns violent ahead of March for Life
A vigil turned violent between participants of the candlelight vigil for victims of abortions and the counter protest for vigil for victims of unsafe abortions on the evening of May 11, 2016 at the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights in… Continue Reading
Vigil in Ottawa for Brussels bombings
Around a dozen people gathered outside the Belgian embassy in Ottawa for a vigil marking the attacks on Brussels. Those in attendance lit candles and left messages on the flag of Belgium. March 23, 2016. Brendan Montgomery/Captis Photos
International Women’s Day
March 8, 2016 marks International Women’s Day. Events around the world are taking place to celebrate the achievements of women. The day celebrates the accomplishments of women across the globe, as well as bringing awareness to the inequality women continue… Continue Reading