Ottawa parents want expanded library hours ahead of election
Ottawa mother Natalie Cox says she takes her children to the Ottawa Public Library’s Nepean Centrepointe branch because…
Ottawans ask why Ontario is still changing the clocks twice a year
Some Ottawa residents would like Ontario to follow western provinces and do away with the twice-yearly changing of…
Ottawa Police stretched too thin for city-wide traffic enforcement, says chief
Ottawa police say they don’t have the resources to enforce traffic safety across the city despite concerns by…
Election Ottawa 2026: The debate over Lansdowne 2.0 is still echoing in the mayoral race
Lansdowne 2.0’s $419-million redevelopment broke ground near TD Place in January, but the project still divides voters ahead…
Citing popularity of River House, Dow’s Lake, NCC opens two more swim sites
Two new swimming docks opened in July on both shores of the Ottawa River, giving visitors additional places…
Closed work permits in Canada akin to modern slavery, advocates say
As the Canadian government expands access to temporary foreign workers in some parts of the country, and as…
Ottawa’s first Brazilian bakery seeks to be a cultural hub
A brand-new bakery in Nepean is attempting to do more than just serve coffee and pastries — it’s…
Just Food is sprouting food sovereignty in Ottawa
At a community farm in Ottawa’s Greenbelt, residents are learning how to grow their own food, share knowledge…
OC Transpo hiring underqualified candidates, Ottawa’s Auditor General says
Ottawa’s Auditor General has found that OC Transpo engaged in hiring practices which prioritized underqualified candidates. “Some of…
Ottawa police say translation system in body-worn cameras already helping in the community
Ottawa police say the technology included in the body-worn camera pilot project is helping them respond more quickly…
When temperatures drop, Ottawa rises to tackle winter homelessness
The long, bitter winter of 2026 has taken a toll on Ottawa’s shelters where capacity has become a…
More than murals: Paint It Up! builds youth skills and neighbourhood pride in Ottawa
Tucked away on Wellington Street West, a vibrant peafowl fans its feathers across the side of a barbershop,…