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Author: Ryan Clark

Heritage

Veterans lead ceremony marking 25 years of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Canadian veterans led a May 28 ceremony at the National War Memorial to mark the 25th anniversary of the dedication of the country’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. On the day of the anniversary, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, Canadian military officials, veterans representing the Royal Canadian Legion and hundreds of local residents gathered for a solemn ceremony honouring the unknown...
Transit

Groups call for 24-hour bus lanes along Bank to ease congestion, improve safety

When Ottawa Council recently approved plans to include surrounding streets in a major study of transportation options along Bank Street, advocates for public transit, cyclists and pedestrians dismissed the move as a waste of time. Instead, they argued, an obvious solution to the congestion and safety issues — 24-hour bus lanes — should be implemented urgently. The Bank Street Active...
Housing

Report by uOttawa Student Union urges city to address off-campus housing crisis

The University of Ottawa Student Union has released its 2024-2025 Student Housing Report, which highlights the challenges facing students who live in off-campus housing and urges the City of Ottawa to do more to address the crisis. The UOSO gathered survey data from 420 students to learn more about the costs of housing and their living conditions. The results paint...
News

No matter the weather, the City of Ottawa urges vigilance behind the wheel to limit collisions

With Ottawa’s weather constantly fluctuating and the new daylight hours in effect, city officials are urging commuters to be careful on the roads. On March 7, Ottawa Police responded to 36 vehicle collisions over four hours following a thaw-freeze weather event. Heidi Cousineau, the Manager of Traffic and Mobility at the City of Ottawa, says many factors contribute to the cause of...
Bearded young man holds hail stone as big as a golf ball
Climate Change

‘Amazing sight to see’: Amid climate upheaval, Ottawa storm chaser shares passion for observing tornadoes up close

Extreme storms have fascinated Ottawa’s Andrew Macklin his entire life. Whether it’s a brewing thunderstorm or a full-fledged tornado, Macklin always wants to get a front row seat to the action.  “My grandparents lived on a big hill overlooking Lake Ontario,” Macklin said. “I would sit in my grandfather’s lap and watch lightning every summer night. That really sparked my...
Inside of boutique, shelves with clothes, displaying island.
Community

Rising theft in Ottawa raises safety concerns for businesses

“He wasn’t our usual clientele,” Ça Va De Soi sales associate Laly Delaoune said. “But I don’t judge people by appearance, so I’m going to give the same service to everybody.”  “He was actually polite, and he was apparently looking for a gift for his mother,” she said.  Delaoune offered suggestions to her customer for a suitable present. Within seconds,...