Phalen Tynes-MacDonald

ottawacitizen • 9th November 2021

'Going back to something better' — Roundtable urges COVID supports for women be sustained

The comments came at a roundtable Friday co-hosted by Bay Ward Coun. Theresa Kavanagh and Mayor Jim Watson on the impact of the pandemic on women in the city and what could be done to address these issues. It featured participants representing small...

Ottawa Sun • 5th November 2021

Ottawa seeks 'nightlife economic strategy'

The City of Ottawa is reviewing proposals to improve its ‘nightlife’ economy in hopes of better positioning Canada’s capital as the ideal place to both work and play.

Ottawa Sun • 27th October 2021

HOW TO WIN BACK CUSTOMERS? Gyms, personal care services react to axing of capacity limits

Some Ottawa businesses that are no longer bounded by capacity restrictions say they are not ready just yet to open to full capacity. Jessica Turanec, owner of Elevate Spin, says the spin studio is waiting before scrapping capacity limits because she...

Capital Current • 28th September 2021

IN THE NEWS: Tuesday, Sept. 28

A roundup of Capital Current's top stories this week.

The Charlatan • 9th June 2021

Western University changes proctoring software for online evaluations | The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper

Western University announced on May 14 that it will be changing its online proctoring tool from Proctortrack to Proctorio. The university said the “privacy and security needs” of students were a main reason for the switch.

Capital Current • 9th April 2021

City's environment committee pushes for more details, reassurance about Chalk River nuclear waste projects

The City of Ottawa’s environmental protection committee wants Canadian Nuclear Laboratories to do more to ensure the safety of the Ottawa River before it begins two planned nuclear waste projects near the main source of drinking water for the national...

Capital Current • 23rd March 2021

Group pushes for overhaul of Parks Canada's draft management plan for Rideau Canal

In the midst of public consultations about the Canal’s management plan, the Friends of the Rideau is expressing disappointment in the federal agency’s blueprint for the nearly 200-year-old, 200-kilometre-long route between Kingston and Ottawa.

Capital Current • 11th February 2021

Plan to scrap 'racist' streaming in Grade 9 hailed as major step for Black students in Ontario

Beginning in Grade 9, all the way through his high school career, Ethan Itwaru had a ritual of visiting the guidance counsellor once a year. His annual battle to secure the grades he needed to earn in some of his classes had him regularly questioning...

Capital Current • 14th November 2020

Remembrance, remotely

In the midst of a surge in second-wave COVID-19 cases, Canadians paused on Nov. 11 to remember the sacrifices of soldiers who died and veterans who survived the First and Second World War, conflicts in Korea, Afghanistan and peacekeeping missions...

The Charlatan • 4th October 2018

How Ottawa’s municipal election will affect students | The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper

Ottawa residents will take to the polls to elect a new municipal government on Oct. 22. Here’s a breakdown from the Charlatan about the promises mayoral candidates and Capital ward councillor candidates are making around the issues that affect students.