Process asking Canadians to inspire Ottawa’s new library design
The process begins to ask Canadians about the new central library.
Distracted driving still a concern despite new penalties, Ottawa Police say
One hundred and twenty tickets were issues as of Jan. 20, and police say they are doubtful they will see a decline over the rest of the year.
Budget 2019 includes proposal for three per cent tax increase
The 2019 draft budget features more money for infrastructure, transit, and community safety.
Affordable housing sees a $15 million surprise in Ottawa budget plan
The draft budget contains a $15 million investment in affordable housing.
Transit challenge launches amid Ottawa-wide anger over unreliable bus service
OC Transpo data shows that Ottawa’s suburbs are served by some of the bus routes most likely to be late.
Winter road watch in Ottawa: Five wards lead the way in number of collisions
An analysis of Ottawa collision data shows the city's most hazardous winter driving spots. The data shows trips through some wards in winter are riskier than others.
Teeming with teens: Ottawa parents petition for new high school in Riverside South
The community of Riverside South is advocating for a new high school in the area, as a lack of school space is forcing students into long commutes.
Winterlude 2019 promoting Indigenous culture
Showcasing Indigenous cultural traditions will be the focus of opening weekend at Winterlude this year.
Ottawa’s first winter cycling map shows many bike lanes face difficult conditions
Ottawa's winter cycling community says Bike Ottawa's new interactive map highlights gaps in the City's winter bike path maintenance.
Top court clears way for convicted murderer to try for early release
The Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal of a decision that allows convicted poisoner Cherylle Dell to try for early release.
Alta Vista leads record-breaking year for coyote sightings
Coyote sightings for 2018 hit a record-breaking number with Alta Vista alone almost quadrupling its 2017 count.
Brunt of flu season about to hit Ottawa, says public health
It is not too late to get your flu shot this season, public health officials say. Ottawa Public Health is warning that the flu in the city has not yet peaked and the brunt of the illness is about to hit Ottawa.
NCC starts study into impact of global warming on world’s longest skating rink
Ottawa's Rideau Canal Skateway is the focus of a new research study on how climate change is affecting it.
Clean energy in the dirty business of mushroom farming
Carleton Mushroom Farms, the last mushroom farm in Ottawa, made the switch to cleaner energy about five years ago. A move the owners has helped save their business.
Get ready for a long goodbye to Ottawa’s iconic Centre Block
Parliament Hill's Centre Block to be closed soon.
Price of pot spiking after legalization: Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada used an app to determine the price of pot following legalization.
Centretown residents critical of proposed 21-storey high-rise
Some Centretown residents took issue with a proposed 21-storey apartment building on Argyle Avenue during an open house Wednesday evening.
Anniversary celebrations causing divide in Ottawa’s LGBTQ+ community
Members of the LGBTQ+ community in Ottawa are divided over how to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalization of homosexuality in Canada. Some are celebrating, others are protesting.
Ottawa students protest Ford government changes to post-secondary tuition
Students protested Doug Ford's tuition changes in Ottawa on Tuesday evening.
Canada’s new guide takes food groups off the table
Canada's Food Guide now emphasizes plant-based proteins and healthy behaviours instead of food groups and serving sizes.
Kemptville animal sanctuary on a mission to mend human-animal relationships
A photographic journey through Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary.
Women accused of committing quarter of crimes in Canada, Statistics Canada reports
Statistics Canada report reveals information about crimes committed by women.
Richard Robinson keeps high fashion in Ottawa alive
Ottawa designer Richard Robinson owns the only fashion school in the country that still teaches haute couture.
City of Ottawa remembers the victims of Friday’s bus crash; Transportation Safety Board called in
The city of Ottawa is in mourning for the victims of the bush crash as the investigation continues.
Carleton students using technology to bring centuries-old manuscripts into the digital age
Medieval papers are being digitized by modern-day students in a brand new course at Carleton University.
Westboro bus crash victims all federal public servants
The Ottawa Police have released the names of those killed in Friday's OC Transpo bus crash.
Ottawa businesses have a disconnect when it comes to hiring immigrants, report shows
While businesses say foreign labour is important for Ottawa's economy, immigrants still face barriers finding a job in the city.
The cold doesn’t put the brakes on this sprinter
Winter does not exist in the dome. It is always track season here.
Ottawa supporters of anti-pipeline camps in Wet’suwet’en block Trudeau’s speech
Anti-pipeline sentiment is being expressed across the country.
Pole dancing in Ottawa: A sport, a community and an art form
Over the last decade pole dancing and fitness in general has begun to be recognized as a legitimate sport and those who practice it as athletes.
Life on the ice: Behind the scenes with a Zamboni driver
A day in the life of the maintenance crew at the Howard Darwin Centennial Arena in Nepean.
Ottawa 2019: Historians to explore how the First World War shaped Canada
The conference will explore the return of Indigenous veterans, the contribution of nurses and the perils of moving from war to peace.
Ottawa bookmobile program rolls along with new vehicle on the way
A new bookmobile will hit the streets of Ottawa neighbourhoods in 2019, after the Ottawa Public Library Board renewed investment in the now 65-year-old service.
Unemployment rate held steady in December, Statistics Canada reports
The latest Statistics Canada labour survey shows employment numbers going up last year.
City to receive keys to LRT by March 31
The Rideau Transit Group says March 31 is the date when the city will have the keys to the train system.
Report by Ontario judge says carding doesn’t deter crime
Ontario Justice Michael Tulloch reports that carding is ineffective.
Strings attached: Making dulcimers a labour of love
At half the size of the classic six-string guitar, the dulcimer is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
Elgin closes to traffic in 2019 as the city completes second phase of street’s renewal
Elgin Street will be getting a facelift in 2019.
Stamp of approval: Chris Green’s passion has become his career
Chris Green started collecting stamps as a child. But he never lost the passion and today he runs his own business buying and selling stamps.
The Gift of Life: Pets and the holiday season
Inside the Ottawa Humane Society during the holiday season.
CHEO scientist one of 103 named to Order of Canada
The Governor General appointed two Companions, 15 Officers and 86 Members.
Canadians are wasting food and losing money, study says
The National Zero Waste Council says consumers account for nearly half of all food wasted in Canada, an issue that costs the Canadain economy as much as $100 billion a year.
Installing child car seats correctly saves lives, experts say
The Ottawa Safety Council offers weekly car seat installations to teach proper techniques to the 70 per cent of caregivers who don't know how to install their child's seat properly.
Survival of the Sedate: Being slow in the animal kingdom has benefits
This new exhibition at the Canadian Museum of Nature is showing people that living slow in the animal kingdom can be the best form of survival.
Public offered a chance to comment on Health Canada regulations for cannabis products
The federal government has laid out its plans to regulate cannabis edibles and other products.
Stiffer distracted driving laws go into effect on Jan. 1
The province is toughening the penalties for distracted driving.
‘It gets overwhelming’: Accessible parking abused most at Ottawa’s shopping centres
Capital Current tracks the abuse of accessible parking spaces by people are not disabled.
Chasing unicorns: Clive Doucet’s latest book offers view of life from grandfather’s perspective
Clive Doucet has published a new book about being a grandfather.
Ottawa post-secondary schools preparing free speech policies as provincial deadline nears
Ottawa's post-secondary schools are working to implement provincially mandated free speech policies for the start of the new year.