Former Ottawa YMCA-YWCA director pleads guilty to fraud
Police say all money has been repaid after a former director of the National Capital Region YMCA-YW
Survey details Ottawa’s homeless population
The results of a survey of Ottawa's homeless will help city staff to address housing issues with better services and programs.
Female performers in Ottawa get their own series
A newly-launched workshop and concert series looks to help develop Ottawa's female musical talent.
Ottawa elects more women to council, falls short on diversity
On Oct. 22, Ottawa residents elected four more women to join three incumbents at City Hall. Meanwhile two minority councillors were defeated cutting in half the number on council.
Ottawa voter turnout up from 2014
The 2018 election turnout was 42.55 per cent, topping 2014's 39.93 per cent.
Sex-ed curriculum inspired campaign of first transgender school board trustee
Lyra Evans believes that good sex-education saves lives, and vowed to fight for a modernized sex-ed curriculum throughout a winning campaign in Zone 9 of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.
Peace Tower carillon star of commemorative CD
The Peace Tower carillon is celebrating 90 years of beautiful music with a CD.
Early voter turnout for 2018 Ottawa election hits new high
Ottawa voter turnout at early polls hits a new high in the 2018 municipal vote, a Capital Current analysis of Elections Ottawa data shows.
Police lay more than 50 charges in commercial vehicle inspection blitz
Ten drivers face charges after failing to complete a daily pre-trip vehicle inspection.
New report: Byward Market crime rates highest in Ottawa
A new study says that crime in Lowertown is three times worse that crime in neighbouring communities.
City Council approves more growth for Manotick
Ottawa's City Council approved a zoning amendment for Manotick's Mahogany subdivision, which will bring another 897 homes to the area south of Manotick Estates.
Algonquin College campuses now smoke-free zones; Saint Paul University to follow suit
Algonquin College campuses will be smoke-free zones until Jan 1, 2019 following a new interim policy put in place by the school.
City exempts Hintonburg bulldog mural from bylaw
Ottawa's City Council has voted to protect a two-story mural of a bulldog on a Hintonburg home.
Pierre Théberge, former director of NGC, dies at 76
By Megan Harrison Pierre Théberge, a former director of the National Gallery of Canada, is being remembered as an important figure in the history of visual arts in Canada. Théberge is perhaps best known as the man responsible for the acquisition of the iconic Louise Bourgeois sculpture Maman. He was 76 when he died Oct. 5, after a lengthy battle...
More OC Transpo route adjustments coming Monday
OC Transpo is adjusting bus route changes that were made in early September before the LRT delay was announced.
Take comfort Ottawa, there’s a massive mac and cheese festival this weekend
City hall will have the largest macaroni and cheese festival in Ottawa this weekend.
Hart Massey Home of ‘national significance,’ Parks Canada says
This home designed by the architect Hart Massey has been designated by Parks Canada as a site of national signifigance.
Gas leaks in Ottawa causing authorities to remind people what to do in emergencies
Two gas leaks in the Ottawa area this morning raises concern over gas levels.
Missing 11-year-old found safe
11-year-old Nakayla Baskin, who had been missing since Sept. 24., has been found safe on Oct. 10.
Thousands of voters cast early ballots in 2018 Ottawa election
There was a higher voter turnout in the 2018 special advance vote than the first time it ran in 2014.
City schedule changes for Thanksgiving in Ottawa
Ottawa is gearing up for Thanksgiving weekend — here are some of the city’s schedule changes to keep in mind.
Ottawa Fire Services launches pedestrian and cyclist safety campaign
Ottawa Fire Services' fourth annual Be Safe, Be Seen pedestrian and cyclist safety campaign is underway. The initiative runs to Oct. 31.
Special advance voting for Ottawa election runs Oct. 4-7
Ottawans will have their first chance to vote in the municipal election during the special advance voting days from Oct. 4 to Oct. 7.
House of Commons recruiting for 2019-2020 page program
The House of Commons launches a recruitment campaign for the page program that gives students the opportunity to work on Parliament Hill for a year.
West Quebec no longer a Liberal bastion as CAQ takes 3 seats
For the first time in 50 years, a party other than the PQ or the Liberals will govern Quebec.