Capital Current

Learning from the lessons of last summer, Prince Edward County is drafting a plan to reduce the influx of beachgoers amid the COVID-19 pandemic in preparation for peak season. #ontpoli http://ow.ly/RYLs50DRloR

Experts: over-policing of Black communities and obstacles not faced by white families has led a disproportionate number of Black children to foster care in a system "designed this way." #ottnews #ottcity http://ow.ly/79Wj50DRrDu

Black children are overrepresented in the Canadian foster care system, highlighting bias in the system, gaps in cultural understanding and a need for structural change. #ottnews #ottcity http://ow.ly/npZl50DRr7C

An increase in online activities has made room for the rapid growth and popularity of Esports, complete with its own fanbases and leagues. #ottnews http://ow.ly/7jIk50DRoTe

The Jennifer Ashleigh Children's Charity is one of many charities whose fundraising efforts have been challenged by the pandemic, resulting in an adjustment of funding strategies. #ottnews http://ow.ly/Hxpu50DRmxk

COVID-19 has dropped road collision rates in Canada according to a recent report by the International Transport Forum. However, reckless driving is on the rise. https://capitalcurrent.ca/as-covid-19-drags-on-traffic-col/

Jessica Ruano wears a lot of hats in the local art scene including culture journalist, writer, director, producer and more to continue to work with and promote artists in the Ottawa area. #ottawa https://capitalcurrent.ca/faces-of-change-jessica-ruano-ad/

Helping out one family of recent immigrants in Ottawa deliver furniture to their home 15 years ago brought Nathalie Maione to running Helping with Furniture - a charity that assists refugees, recent immigrants, people leaving abusive situations, and more. http://ow.ly/hPs850Cso8E

Theatre operators remain optimistic about eventual recovery after difficult year of losses due to COVID-19. http://ow.ly/ShbF50Cs9NT #ottnews

Rising COVID-19 numbers has forced Doug Ford to lock down in Toronto and Peel Region, closing most non-essential businesses. The new rules begin Monday. http://ow.ly/qpz150CqLQg