Ottawa’s Pulse: Protests, Barrels, and Dance | Ottawa News

Queensway Carleton Hospital workers are staging protests over recent job cuts, warning that staff shortages are endangering patient care and stretching emergency department resources thin. Meanwhile, a retired doctor’s woodworking hobby has blossomed into a Canadian whisky barrel business, giving local distillers a competitive edge with authentic, homegrown casks. In Orléans, a massive 1,500-unit housing development is on hold after parking concerns sparked backlash from residents and businesses. The city is now eyeing creative fixes — including letting churches and recreation centers lease their parking spots — to ease downtown congestion. And in a hometown return, acclaimed dancer Artin Avaznia is bringing his solo show back to Ottawa this Friday, marking a long-awaited homecoming for the Toronto-based artist.

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