Closure of Parliament’s Centre Block changing tourism in Ottawa
With the Centre Block of Parliament being closed for the next decade, Ottawa's tourism industry is changing the way people visit Parliament and Ottawa.
Skaters hopeful early opening means longer season for Rideau Canal Skateway
The weather outside may be frightful, but it's might be making for good skating conditions on the Rideau Canal.
Process asking Canadians to inspire Ottawa’s new library design
The process begins to ask Canadians about the new central library.
Affordable housing sees a $15 million surprise in Ottawa budget plan
The draft budget contains a $15 million investment in affordable housing.
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.
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.
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.
Christmas tree buyers in the Byward Market keep it real
It's the first day of the season to buy a tree in the Byward Market, and it’s cool enough that chunks of snow and ice still hang off the branches of the Balsam and Fraser fir trees lined up along York Street.
Architecture students hope to bring a “spark of energy” to Château Laurier addition
Third-year architecture students at Carleton University will be sharing their visions for the Château Laurier addition at an exhibition on Dec. 8 and 9.
Boko Bakery’s closing leaves hole in heart of Elgin Street
Boko Bakery closed on Nov. 25, ending 36 years of unique cookies and leaving the lasting legacy of Yoko Sakiyama and her family.