Construction of new sewer and storm-water tunnel underway
By Devon Litster Construction has begun on a huge downtown sewer and storm-water tunnel — considered critical to cleaning up the Ottawa River — that will run the full north-south…
Counterfeit gold bar sold to Centretown jeweller
By Carlos Verde The discovery of a counterfeit gold bar sold to an Ottawa jeweller by the Royal Bank of Canada has left the city’s gold community shaken — including…
NCC adds park spur to winter trail route
By Pricilla Khan The current path goes from Westboro Beach in the west to the Canadian War Museum in the east, where trail users have ready access to the heritage…
Savill’s cancer comeback capped with Award
By Alana Thoman The Ottawa Curling Club’s Craig Savill, along with fellow elite curlers Glenn Howard and Pat Simmons, have been named the recipients of the World Fair Play Diploma…
Lisgar, Glebe x-country runners win laurels at OFSAA
By Spencer Douglas After successful cross-country regionals for both the Glebe Gryphons and Lisgar Lords, competitors from Ottawa’s two downtown high schools kept the success running during the provincial championships…
Viewpoint: Ottawa-curling community entering golden era with Roar of the Rings
By Michael Sun With Team Homan’s unprecedented year of success, Craig Savill’s recent international recognition and the upcoming Roar of the Rings in Ottawa, the question should be asked: has…
Acquittal of man accused of rape prompts protest
By Laura Atherton A group of anti-sexual violence advocates recently held a protest outside the Ottawa courthouse to push for the Canadian justice system to better train judges in regards…
Planned ‘zombie’ law targets distracted pedestrians
By Kunqin Wang The feasibility of a so-called “Zombie Law” — a proposed Ontario government bill targeting distracted walking — is being seen as the key obstacle to implementing the…
Memorials leading up to Remembrance Day aim to remind Canadians of sacrifices
By Taylor Retter For the second year, in advance of Remembrance Day, 117,000 virtual poppies were projected nightly onto the facade of Centre Block, falling softly one after another from…
Safer Ontario Act strives to redefine and improve policing in Ontario
By Haneen Al-Hassoun The Ontario government is proposing major changes to its policing practices by redefining officers’ duties and strengthening oversight bodies. The changes are being widely viewed as a…