IN THE NEWS: Thursday, Nov. 21
Happy Thursday Ottawa! Get ready for the cloudy day and rainy night we have ahead of us. Expect a high of 4ºC. and low of -2ºC. Here’s what you should know before you head out the door this morning. Police investigate targeted shooting An Ottawa businessman with connections to organized crime is in critical condition in hospital after being shot...
Trudeau puts two Ottawa MPs, Mona Fortier and Catherine McKenna, in cabinet
This afternoon at Rideau Hall, Prime Minister Trudeau revealed the new cabinet, including two local female MPs.
IN THE NEWS: Wednesday, Nov. 20
Good morning Ottawa! You can expect a mix of sun and cloud today, with a high of 3ºC and a low tonight of -3ºC. November cooler than normal If you think this November has been unusually chilly, you are right. The capital has been stuck in a cold spell for most of the month — but the end could be in...
Golf Wars: Kanata’s green-space feud with ClubLink hits the rough
ClubLink's proposal to redevelop the Kanata golf and country club is causing controversy in the community.
The future of the Prince of Wales Bridge will feature pedestrians, not rail
There is debate amongst Ottawa locals following Jim Watson’s announcement that the Prince of Wales Bridge will not be used as a rail link.
Where there is smoke: The pros and cons of vaping
First some history For the past decade, e-cigarettes have grown in popularity since they were first introduced in the mid-2000s. As an example of their popularity, the BBC has reported that the number of vapers worldwide rose from seven million in 2011 to 41 million in 2018. The invention of the first e-cigarette dates back to the 1960s. It was...
Ottawa skaters found the silver lining this winter giving Rideau Canal Skateway a record year
This year's cold winter was good for one thing at least — the Rideau Canal Skateway has a record-setting season.