Designers unveil new Château Laurier plan
By David Monk Proponents of a major expansion of the landmark Château Laurier hotel in downtown Ottawa are hoping the third time’s the charm. For the third time, after much…
City aims to curb junk food marketing
By Lauren McIvor City officials have approved an Ottawa Public Health plan to curb the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages on municipal property, a policy aimed at encouraging better…
Design for new Civic campus unveiled
By Anita Brown The Ottawa Hospital’s preliminary plan for the new $2-billion Civic campus features underground parking, maximized green space and preservation of the site’s natural landscape. The hospital, slated…
City tests side guard to protect cyclists, pedestrians
By Liam McPherson Somerset Coun. Catherine McKenney’s campaign to have safety guards installed on City of Ottawa trucks and snowplows has led to the launch of a pilot project in…
Legalized pot stokes health fears
By Ebonie Walker If Ottawa Public Health has its way, marijuana will be sold in plain packages devoid of bright colours or brand names. The municipal health agency, arguing that…
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…
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…
Two more Naloxone training sessions attracting interest
By Liam McPherson MAX Ottawa is holding two additional naloxone training sessions in Centretown after its Jan. 23 session was met with overwhelming demand. The sessions, which will take place…
Man charged with vandalism at mosque, Islam Care Centre found not criminally responsible
By Meaghan Richens An Ottawa man has been found not criminally responsible for vandalism incidents at the Islam Care Centre on Somerset Street West and the Ottawa Mosque on Northwestern…