Rise in Discarded Drug Paraphernalia Sparks Concern in Ottawa
Reports of discarded needles and pipes are increasing across Ottawa, raising alarms among residents and community advocates. Hintonburg resident Cheryl Parrott has created a 'show-and-tell' bag of drug paraphernalia to help neighbours recognize and safely navigate the risks. The closure of supervised consumption sites has some fearing the situation will worsen.
Ottawa Chef Briana Kim Lauded as One of Canada's Best
Chef Briana Kim, owner of the 12-seat Chinatown restaurant Antheia, has been recognized on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list. The prestigious national accolade came just weeks after Antheia opened. Two other Ottawa restaurants also made the cut, highlighting the city's vibrant culinary scene.
Columnist Calls for Better Maintenance of Parks Named After Residents
In a recent column, Bruce Deachman argues that if Ottawa names parks and infrastructure after notable residents, the city has a responsibility to maintain them. He cites the example of Linda Thom Park, where a monument dedicated to the Olympic gold medalist has suffered damage, urging the city to uphold its commitment to these honours.
Other Top Stories
- $400 Fine for Backyard Bird Feeder? Columnist Brigitte Pellerin criticizes unexplained regulations that penalize residents without offering guidance on best practices for human-animal interactions.
- Non-Teaching Positions Cut at Ottawa-Carleton District School Board At least 97 positions are being eliminated as the board faces budget troubles and declining enrolment.
