NCC considering land use in latest phase of Gatineau Park Master Plan review
In a public consultation on Feb. 20, the National Capital Commission unveiled Phase 3 of the Gatineau Park Master Plan.
Fridays for their future: Ottawa sisters call for federal climate action
Two Ottawa sisters are making their voices known by protesting against the lack of environmental action by the federal government.
Many Canadians turning to cheaper, illegal cannabis, study finds
A new study from Statistics Canada says that it is more expensive to buy cannabis from the government compared to the black market.
Century-old Parliament Hill elm tree awaits the axe
A “heritage” white elm tree on Parliament Hill is coming down, to the dismay of a local environmental group.
Chainsaws and cheer: A day with an outdoor wood carver at Winterlude
Josh Dagg turns a wooden log into a work of art, in front of audiences in Jacques Cartier Park in Gatineau.
Ottawa councillor Jeff Leiper suffers a heart attack while shovelling snow
Ottawa Paramedic Services warns of risks and signs of heart attacks after large snowfall Wednesday.
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.
Ottawa plows through snow removal budget six years in a row
City of Ottawa exceeds snow removal budget year after year; 2019 has already seen record snowfall, will the draft budget address these problems?
City staff, councillors remain skeptical keys to LRT will be handed over March 31
There is a lot of skepticism about RTG’s ability to meet a March 31 deadline for handing over the keys to Light Rail to the City of Ottawa.
Breaking barriers: New Ottawa study aims to empower those battling addictions and homelessness
People experiencing homelessness are facing barriers entering the workforce. A new study aims to find solutions from within the community.
An Amber Alert for dementia sufferers needed, say caregivers
Six in 10 people diagnosed with Dementia will wander at least once.