Alexa MacKie

1 week ago | ottawacitizen.com | Robert Hiltz |Alexa MacKie

Advertisement 1The OCDSB said speeches are for celebrating academic life and "designed to facilitate respectful, safe and supportive discussions."Article contentA part of Bell High School valedictorian Elizabeth Yao’s speech mentioning the war in Gaza initiated a call from her principal, asking Yao to stay home the following Monday.

Jan 29, 2025 | intermissionmagazine.ca | Alexa MacKie

int(111534) iPhoto caption: Photo by Randy deKleine-Stimpson. Life as a single mother is far from easy. A call from day camp asking you to pick up your child early interrupts your average day.

Jan 23, 2025 | ottawacitizen.com | Alexa MacKie

Advertisement 1When David Desbiens had nowhere to live, he found refuge inside a tiny homes community from land developer Devcore.  •   •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentDavid Desbiens shared a home with his family for a decade. He lived with his girlfriend, Phanie Carriere, and his 11-year-old daughter, Analucia. The three-person family shared a four-year-old dog, Koopa — affectionately named after the Mario Bros character.

Jan 23, 2025 | ottawasun.com | Alexa MacKie

When David Desbiens had nowhere to live, he found refuge inside a tiny homes community from land developer Devcore. Published Jan 23, 2025  •  Last updated 3 hours ago  •  5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. David Desbiens was sleeping in shelters until he recently moved into a Gatineau tiny homes community from land developer Devcore. He can stay there as long as he needs until he can find more permanent housing.

Jan 14, 2025 | ottawacitizen.com | Alexa MacKie

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1The Ottawa police say victims lose, on average, $2,000 per scam. So how can locals spot and avoid it from happening to them?  •   •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentOttawa police first alerted residents of illegitimate taxis and debit card-swapping scams back in 2022. But despite repeated warnings over the years, the con has persisted.