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Capital Coun. Shawn Menard celebrates park victory, confirms re-election bid
Capital Coun. Shawn Menard led members of the Ottawa East community in celebration Saturday after a beloved patch of parkland was recently saved when a 50-year-old plan to build a freeway through the green space was scrapped. Menard also said the neighbourhood’s victory in the battle to preserve the “People’s Park” has helped convince him to run for re-election as...
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Justin Campbell ,
May 9, 2026
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‘An indescribable feeling’: How the PWHL’s Ottawa Charge built a unique, inclusive fan experience amid rink row
The sun shone and the wind howled as a bustling crowd approached the west-side doors of the Canadian Tire Centre in early April. Thousands surged into the building that’s adorned in red, white and black flags, and decorated with banners of Ottawa Senators players. But the fans weren’t there to see the likes of Sens stars Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stützle...
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Marissa Meilleur ,
May 9, 2026
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Canada’s next GG has been a Supreme Court judge, war-crimes prosecutor, inquiry leader — and film subject
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s pick for Canada’s next governor general, former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour, has a very accomplished backstory — including one phase of her life that was even dramatized in film. Arbour was appointed chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and for Rwanda at The Hague, Netherlands, in 1996, and she set...
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Justin Campbell ,
May 7, 2026
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Closed work permits in Canada akin to modern slavery, advocates say
“Your housing is dependent on that person, your access to health care, your status, everything is tied to that person. Is that an employer? Is that a farmer? Or is that your master? ” Alladua said, echoing sentiments from his book.
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Melissa Moore ,
April 24, 2026
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Collaboration and improv key to Ottawa’s only hip hop jam sessions
The booming sound of live music fills Red Bird on Bank Street where Ottawa’s only hip-hop jam session takes place.
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Capri Derenchuk-Ganaden ,
April 24, 2026
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Living the dream: Ottawa songwriter keeps a promise to himself with release of new track and video
Ottawa-based musician Victor Gabriel-Hanson, also known as Victa, has kept a promise he made to himself, releasing a new track early in the new year, followed by a music video. The track, “Promises,” was released Jan. 6, while the video came out on March 13. “The vision behind it was just to create a fun dance song,” Gabriel-Hanson said. He...
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Kendall Knowlton ,
April 21, 2026
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Ottawa cricket players welcome plan to build six new pitches across the city
The city of Ottawa is planning to build up to six new cricket pitches to meet demand. Players and clubs are excited to see the continued growth of cricket on Ottawa.
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Maria Michaux ,
April 20, 2026
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Ottawa’s first Brazilian bakery seeks to be a cultural hub
Ottawa has just gained its first Brazilian bakery. "That's Bananas" seeks to be a cultural hub serving authentic Brazilian food for Ottawa's Brazilian community.
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Matteo Bertinato ,
April 20, 2026
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Just Food is sprouting food sovereignty in Ottawa
Urban agriculture in Ottawa is building skills, strengthening communities, and reshaping local food systems beyond the grocery store.
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Ava Thomas ,
April 17, 2026
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Local food businesses build community and profits with the help of social media
The Great Canadian Poutinerie sits in the heart of a kilometre-long commercial stretch of Bank Street in Ottawa’s Centretown. Mustard-yellow crossing signs along its bustling sidewalks match the restaurant’s retro storefront. A small black sign outside the entrance frames a cartoon of Patrick Morin, who recently went viral online for his General Tso -flavoured poutine — a testament to the...
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Iya Mendoza ,
April 16, 2026
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Changing the landscape: Algonquin’s program suspensions underscore importance to community
30 of Algonquin's programs have been suspended, highlighting the community impact the college brings.
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Justine Castillo ,
April 15, 2026
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Ottawa entrepreneurs test demand for New York-style bagels with pop-ups
Small business Baci's Bagels is bringing New-York inspired bagels into the capital city. The couple behind it talks about their plans and popular bagel pop-ups.
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Sophia Lall ,
April 14, 2026
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Bearing damage means full LRT Line 1 service won’t return until at least late May, says OC Transpo
OC Transpo says it will take at least six weeks to fully restore O-Train Line 1 service, but that there is no longer a risk of a long-term shutdown.
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Alex Scott ,
April 14, 2026
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OC Transpo finds more damage on LRT cars, delaying a return to full service on Line 1
OC Transpo says full service on the LRT may not resume until late May or early June, after additional damage was discovered in the cartridge bearing assemblies of the cars.
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Amber Gray ,
April 13, 2026
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As coffee prices climb, Ottawa roaster works to keep cups affordable
Gord Fitzpatrick has had seen the spike in coffee prices first hand. “This is the highest the prices have been,” said the owner of Kafia International Coffee and master roaster. “It peaked around September or October and has dipped slightly, but still high.” Fitzpatrick imports “green bean” coffee, the unroasted crop bought from wholesalers that finds its way to local...
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Aidan Kallioinen and Dylan Krain ,
April 13, 2026
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Data shows hard-hit Ottawa topped Toronto in per capita rate of flu cases
Like many who had the flu last winter, Piper Long was fighting off feverish hot flashes and shivers that left her bedridden for a week in November. At first, Long said she thought it was a cold. But when her fever topped 100 F, she said she knew she had taken a turn for the worse. “It was just awful,...
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Simon McKeown and Jacqueline Mackay ,
April 11, 2026
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Discovery of new damage delays return to full train service until late May, says OC Transpo
OC Transpo says it has found “unexpected” and “additional” damage on LRT cars that is delaying plans to fully restore service. At transit committee on April 9, OC Transpo said full train service is expected to resume by end of May. Line 1 has been operating with single-car service since January after damage was found in the cartridge bearing assembly...
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Cassandra Bellefeuille ,
April 10, 2026
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Annual Ottawa music event bans AI-assisted songwriting
Organizers of a music event that’s been held in Ottawa for more than 30 years have issued a statement to local songwriters prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence in composing their tunes. The Great Canadian Song-Along, taking place until April 12 at Moose McGuire’s pub in Ottawa’s Hunt Club neighbourhood, is a songwriting challenge for new compositions that incorporate one...
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Emily Renae Kapralik ,
April 9, 2026
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Right-on-red inquiry: Councillor finds more questions than answers on pedestrian safety priorities
A downtown councillor is questioning Ottawa’s policy on red light right-hand turns after what she describes as a very dangerous summer for cyclists and pedestrians.
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Will Brady ,
April 9, 2026
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While progress has been made, Ottawa sees a hard road ahead tackling homelessness
Ottawa says it has made progress on its housing and homeless plan, but the city sees many challenges ahead as it continues to try and ensure everybody is housed.
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Melissa Moore ,
April 9, 2026
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