Ottawa-Gatineau pressed to notify public of sewer spills in real time
The cities of Ottawa and Gatineau are facing increasing pressure to let residents know in realtime when untreated sewage is leaked into the Ottawa River.
On Big Rideau Lake, the clock ticks
Residents worry that expanded development and use of fertilizers are increasing phosphorus levels in the lake, adversely affecting water quality.
Life as an immigrant on the Ottawa police frontline
Gustavo Lima is living his dream as a police constable in Ottawa.
How safe is the Ottawa River from nuclear waste?
Concerns about water quality and safety remain amid the decommissioning of the Chalk River Nuclear site and the building of a proposed new nuclear waste storage facility.
Unaffordable Designs: Why Ottawa transit planning is bad news for affordable housing
Activists and experts warn that housing will become less affordable in Ottawa as Light Rail Stage 2 unfolds unless the city acts.
Cold weather can present unique challenges for electric vehicle drivers
Cold weather can affect the performance of electric vehicles.
Ottawa march on Parliament reminded public of need for national autism strategy
Three days before world autism day, people from across Ontario marched from Barrhaven to parliament hill to request a national autism strategy.
Ottawa Jr. Senators’ Kyle Jackson shooting for NHL future
Ottawa native Kyle Jackson has won the CCHL's Rookie of the Year award, he's top in league rookie scoring and is on track to be a top hockey prospect in the NHL.
Ottawa Public Health calling for stricter regulations on cannabis edibles to protect children
Ottawa's Medical Officer of Health has concerns that Health Canada's proposed edible cannabis regulations aren't enough to protect children.
Open for business: Inside Fire & Flower one of three cannabis stores in Ottawa
One of three legal cannabis vendors, Fire and Flower, opened its doors to the public on April 1st.
Ottawa’s top food safety violations: What’s behind the numbers
A Capital Current analysis of food safety data revealed food contamination, food temperatures and poorly equipped premises are the most common violations in the city.