Sophia Laporte

I'm a journalist and third-year student at Carleton University pursuing a Combined Honours degree in journalism & humanities.

I seek out stories based in arts, culture, community, intersectionality, politics, and aim to platform as many perspectives and voices as possible in my writing.

Currently, I write for the Charlatan and Capital Current, am on internship with the Ottawa Citizen and I have previously written for The Hill Times and Her Campus Carleton.

Thank you for your interest in my work!

[Background image taken by me in Sintra, Portgual]

ottawacitizen • 25th April 2026

Felled by LRT construction, part of this elm tree is getting new life at the Ottawa library

Tom Marcantonio loves his trees. Tom managed to save pieces of a cut elm tree to be converted into a coffee table for the Carlingwood library.

ottawacitizen • 23rd April 2026

Meet the Ottawa Senators fan and musician who was banished to Taiwan

Kyle Ivan, a musician, was knocked online for 'cursing the team' in the NHL playoffs through parody videos.

ottawacitizen • 21st April 2026

Willola Beach residents hope for more volunteers and calmer waters in face of flood warning

David McKay has dealt with flooding on his property since 2017, with subsequent floods in 2019 and 2023. Now he's dealing with it again.

ottawacitizen • 20th April 2026

Flooding worsens in Gatineau, levels out on Carp River, Ottawa and Rideau rivers still under close watch

Flood risks have been brought on by recent downpours and melting snow as Ottawa and Gatineau enjoy warmer weather, with districts along the Ottawa River especially at risk

ottawacitizen • 17th April 2026

Residents along the Ottawa River brace for possible flooding

Sandbag depots equip users with bags and a looming pile of sand, plus instructions on how to avoid floodwater property damage.

ottawacitizen • 10th April 2026

Update: Suspect charged following security lockdown at University of Ottawa

Ottawa police said an investigation and search led to the arrest of one individual on nearby Waller Street.

ottawacitizen • 10th April 2026

New Ottawa pilot targets local, diverse hiring at Lansdowne 2.0 construction

A showcase at TD Place brought together the construction company behind Lansdowne 2.0 and local providers for a new pilot project

ottawacitizen • 9th April 2026

Dow's Lake swimming: New Carleton research survey probes Ottawa's opinions

Once thought of as too dirty to swim in, Dow's Lake became the latest urban swimming hole after an NCC pilot project.

The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper • 22nd March 2026

Review: Humour, heartbreak and adolescence are compelling in Sock ‘n’ Buskin’s ‘Little Women’

It’s no use, Jo — Sock ‘n’ Buskin had to have it out!

The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper • 25th January 2026

Review: From facepaint to fourth wall breaks, Sock ‘n’ Buskin’s ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern’ is a hilarious commentary on Shakespeare

Sock ‘n’ Buskin’s website describes it as “Hamlet from a worm’s eye view...”

The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper • 20th January 2026

How Frostfire 2026 brought video gamers to tournament at Carleton

More than 300 people attended an annual video game tournament known as Frostfire at Carleton University over the weekend.

The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper • 18th January 2026

Carleton community remembers Haven Café one year after closing

A year later, Carleton students are still missing Haven Café after it was closed by the Carleton University Students' Association due to financial deficits.

The Hill Times • 21st December 2025

Solution to substance abuse in Ottawa will come from collaboration, say area politicians

The federal government will invest $1.2-million in a city project to deter people from harmful drug use, and towards care and health services.

The Hill Times • 18th December 2025

‘The funniest speech I’ve ever seen a leader give’: how Don Davies’ gallery dinner speech struck the perfect chord

Speechwriters and NDP strategists weigh in on how Don Davies' Parliamentary Press Gallery Dinner speech was so perfectly crafted together.

The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper • 3rd December 2025

The colourful stories and legacies of Carleton’s tunnel art

Vibrant murals advertising clubs and commemorating residents have existed for decades. But what exactly goes into the creation of one?

The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper • 22nd May 2025

‘We can make good things happen’: Three years into the war, Ukrainians find community and resilience in Ottawa

Advocates for Ukraine share how they're supporting the country and its people from Canada's capital.

Capital Current • 9th December 2025

As coffee prices climb, cafés and consumers have a decision to make

New coffee prices are brewing up trouble for consumers and cafés in Canada.

The Hill Times • 5th January 2026

From Stronach to Ma: a pocket guide to the House's floor crossers

What happens after an MP crosses the floor? Is it a set-in-stone result, or can subsequent byelections change the narrative?

The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper • 17th November 2025

Turtles and trees and birds, oh my! How Carleton community is doubling down on conservation efforts

It’s not everyday that you find yourself scouring the sand of a volleyball field for turtle eggs.
But it was just another day for Charlotte Galloway...

Capital Current • 14th October 2025

‘I can’t keep doing this’: Commuters from West Ottawa share frustration about unreliable buses

Commuters from Kanata and Stittsville share plights they've dealt with since New Ways To Bus was implemented in April as they head back to work and school.

Capital Current • 1st October 2025

Pro and con: Hockey fans have mixed reaction to Alex Formenton not returning to the Ottawa Senators

When he was younger, Wadane Sougoufara wanted to replicate everything his Ottawa Senators idols did, right down to choosing jersey numbers as his own...

The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper • 26th February 2025

The Ontario election: What to know and what students are saying

University students who are eligible to vote in Ontario will have the chance to cast their ballots in the upcoming provincial election on Feb. 27...

The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper • 10th March 2025

VR exhibition shows Ukrainian cities after Russian invasion

A unique exhibition visits Carleton University to show students the destruction Ukraine has faced since Russia's invasion began in 2022 through the lens of virtual reality.

The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper • 27th September 2025

‘Living with Drones’ brings audiences inside stories from Gaza

stitched! brings Carleton University an interactive presentation combining documentary-style footage and personal narratives to tell stories about the traumatic impacts of Israel’s use of drones in Gaza.

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