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Grace Bestard

Driven journalism and communications student with a passion for entertainment, marketing and culture. Eager to begin working in the field of journalism or communications.

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Capital Current •

Is the LRT east extension on track to open before 2026? Commuters sure hope so - Capital Current

Alexandre Pouliotte’s commute from Navan to Gatineau takes about an hour and a half each way. In the morning, he catches the 28 bus to Blair Station, then spends another 45 minutes on the O-Train and a bus to Gatineau, before finally arriving at work.


So he’s hoping OC Transpo will meet its timeline for completing the LRT Line 1 extension to Trim Road by the end of 2025. The extension should shorten travel times and improve reliability for those who face demanding commutes. 


The extension...
The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper •

Beyond beauty: How Botox is used to treat migraines - The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper

Sophia Cross had her first migraine at 12 years old. 
First, she lost her vision, followed by severe head pain, fainting and an ambulance trip to the hospital. After several days at the hospital, she was ultimately diagnosed with chronic migraines.
“It was really scary. I had to take so many different types of medication. Every time I would get any kind of headache, I would have to medicate and then go right home,” said Cross, now a first-year commerce student at Dalhousie University. “It was re...
Her Campus •

Your fall guide to Ottawa’s must-visit markets

In Ottawa, we’re lucky to have a wide range of fall markets: from fresh produce, global cuisine, handmade art to vintage clothing. A seasonal staple, markets offer a fun and affordable way to support local businesses and shop sustainably. In an age of overconsumption, where fast fashion dominates and most of what we own is mass-produced, it can be refreshing to visit markets. Markets give us the opportunity to connect with artisan vendors, embrace their hard work and creativity and shop mindfull...
Capital Current •

Jessica Traina curates what Ottawa has to offer - Capital Current

In a series of short profiles, Capital Current introduces key persons of influence in the city to the community.


Jessica Traina is an Ottawa-based content creator and travel agent. Through her popular Instagram profile, Traina shares Ottawa city guides, food reviews and personal travel experiences. 


She graduated from Mohawk College’s tourism and travel program and began a career as a travel agent. Traina has more than nine years of industry experience, has lived in nine countries and has...
Her Campus Carleton •

Meet our execs' fall personalities

Familiar shades of green, brown and red, coat the sea of trees, reminding us of autumn’s arrival. Fall is a season of change, transition and starting anew. Yet we find traces of ourselves in everything around us — in the media we absorb, the apps we use and the people we meet. To give a proper and warm Her Campus welcome to the fall, our executive members are sharing which character from a book or TV show their fall personality most closely resembles. If my fall personality were a TV show charac...
Kitchissippi Times •

Kai Hussey: Teen artist creates extraordinary custom house portraits

By Grace Bestard



Young artist Kai Hussey has turned his remarkable talent into a unique small business.



The 16-year-old Kitchissippi resident creates meaningful and authentic sketches of local homes. He said home plays a key role in people’s lives. it’s where childhood memories are made, new chapters begin, and family traditions are established within its walls.
The charming artwork is the perfect gift or keepsake and makes an excellent conversation piece, said the Glebe High Schoo...

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