A rare solar eclipse is taking place on Monday, April 8th. Schools will be closed because it’s deemed unsafe for students to be outside without proper eye protection. But some parents and school trustees question whether that’s the right move - and if it will actually lead to the opposite outcome.

A rare solar eclipse is taking place on Monday, April 8th. Schools will be closed because it’s deemed unsafe for students to be outside without proper eye protection. But some parents and school trustees question whether that’s the right move - and if it will actually lead to the opposite outcome.

Is it necessary to close Ottawa schools for the solar eclipse?

How are high rents impacting Ottawa businesses? What happens during an all-nighter at the Elgin Street Diner? Every week, host Robyn Bresnahan does a deep dive into a story you're curious about and the issues you want to understand in the city we call home. New episodes every Monday. Have an idea for an episode? Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thisisottawa@cbc.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thisisottawa@cbc.ca</a>

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How are high rents impacting Ottawa businesses? What happens during an all-nighter at the Elgin Street Diner? Every week, host Robyn Bresnahan does a deep dive into a story you're curious about and the issues you want to understand in the city we call home. New episodes every Monday. Have an idea for an episode? Email: thisisottawa@cbc.ca

How are high rents impacting Ottawa businesses? What happens during an all-nighter at the Elgin Street Diner? Every week, host Robyn Bresnahan does a deep dive into a story you're curious about and the issues you want to understand in the city we call home. New episodes every Monday. Have an idea for an episode? Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thisisottawa@cbc.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer">thisisottawa@cbc.ca</a>

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