Police to spend $90K for two night-vision drones
By Sissi De Flaviis Vivas The Ottawa Police will be adding drones to their investigative arsenal later this spring. The high-flying technology is intended to reduce the force’s reliance on the Ontario Provincial Police’s fleet, Ottawa…
‘Bubble zone’ law leads to man’s arrest
By Cora Hansen An anti-abortion activist who swapped his graphic sandwich boards for a sign defending freedom of expression and religion — “God Save Canada’s Charter Rights” — is facing…
Ottawa Curling Club celebrates historic Olympic gold for Morris and Lawes
By Jamie Pashagumskum Team Canada made Olympic history on Tuesday when Kaitlyn Lawes of Winnipeg and Ottawa’s John Morris — a product of the Ottawa Curling Club — won gold…
Watson’s ‘state of the city’ speech highlights success of Canada 150
By Micaal Ahmed Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson delivered his seventh “state of the city” address ahead of the Jan. 31 city council meeting. “It was truly a great year for…
LRT deadline reset for November
By Isaac Würmann Ottawa’s new light rail transit line is expected to start shuttling beneath the streets of Centretown by the end of November, Mayor Jim Watson announced at a…
Second arrest made inside downtown abortion clinic “bubble zone”
By Cora Hansen For the second time this week, a man has been arrested outside the Morgentaler clinic on Bank Street and charged with violating a new law that…
Delays still ahead for construction of Senators’ new arena at LeBreton Flats
By Sissi De Flaviis Vivas The Ottawa Senators will move to LeBreton Flats after all, but there could still be some delays in the construction of their new arena. The…
Ottawa activist groups offer life-saving naloxone training sessions
By Justin Dubois Sitting among other curious participants, Brigitte Lord raised her hand eagerly. She asked several questions, ensuring that she understood clearly how to properly administer naloxone. The 49-year-old…
Have a Heart Day reminds students of education inequalities faced by Indigenous children
By Cora Hansen In addition to writing love notes this Valentine’s Day, students in Ottawa teacher Danielle Fontaine’s Grade 3-4 class are writing letters and poems addressed to government officials…
Sonicity app launches–experience your city commute through the ears of local musicians
By Meaghan Richens A new app is putting more local music on the map – literally. Sonicity is a free mobile app that provides users with a tailored soundtrack to…