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Rachlis: Canoeing was a challenge, but that aside, adult summer camp rocked

Rachlis: Canoeing was a challenge, but that aside, adult summer camp rocked

I flunked at paddling and my archery was off-target, but in the end, sitting outside my cabin on a camp chair, listening to the birds chirping,...

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Louise Rachlis

Lau: The government's massive childcare plan has only made waitlists longer

Lau: The government's massive childcare plan has only made waitlists longer

With huge government funding came huge government control — followed by a widespread shortage of childcare spaces in Ontario.

27.06.2025 10

Ottawa Citizen

Matthew Lau

Adam: Why is Doug Ford demanding American-style justice here?

Adam: Why is Doug Ford demanding American-style justice here?

The Ontario premier rants about judges whenever they deliver a verdict he disagrees with. Instead, he should respect the rule of law.

26.06.2025 6

Ottawa Citizen

Mohammed Adam

Westover: Remember the ice-bucket challenge? It's got an added cause

Westover: Remember the ice-bucket challenge? It's got an added cause

This successful fundraiser used to be just about ALS, which still needs our support. But youth mental health is now also drawing on the cold-water...

26.06.2025 10

Ottawa Citizen

Suzanne Westover

Pellerin: How to be a joyful Canadian — Diane Sims leads the way

Pellerin: How to be a joyful Canadian — Diane Sims leads the way

Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis as a teenager, and later with cancer, this fierce advocate for accessibility reminds us that Canadians can be...

26.06.2025 10

Ottawa Citizen

Brigitte Pellerin

Grover: Along with a new GM, OC Transpo needs more democracy

Grover: Along with a new GM, OC Transpo needs more democracy

The pending departure of Renée Amilcar presents a fresh opportunity to restructure the transit agency's governance and really listen to its users.

25.06.2025 2

Ottawa Citizen

Nick Grover

Plante: Night-time childcare essential to shift workers — and a great ByWard Market goal

Plante: Night-time childcare essential to shift workers — and a great ByWard Market goal

Think about it: the city, and especially downtown, has a lot of employees who contribute to the night-time economy. It's difficult for them to both...

25.06.2025 1

Ottawa Citizen

Stéphanie Plante

Kitts: East-end Ottawa is finally getting the transportation network it needs

Kitts: East-end Ottawa is finally getting the transportation network it needs

This isn’t about building more roads to encourage driving. It’s about giving people options. They've already paid for this infrastructure, after...

24.06.2025 10

Ottawa Citizen

Catherine Kitts

Denley: Ottawa's $10.8-billion infrastructure spending gap? Nothing to see here, folks

Denley: Ottawa's $10.8-billion infrastructure spending gap? Nothing to see here, folks

Apparently, a 'measured backlog is expected in a large and established municipal portfolio,' according to the city. Tell that to Ottawans trying to...

24.06.2025 1

Ottawa Citizen

Randall Denley