Council’s ‘Belonging Playbook’ aims to diversify Ottawa sports scene
New Playbook offered by Ottawa Sports Council aims to promote diversity and break down barriers to participation in local sports.
Rural outreach: City wants to hear residents’ suggestions on how to improve services
The City of Ottawa is about to begin a consultation with rural residents to get input on improvements to services to rural wards.
Ottawa beats Brantford to take first round OHL series
The Ottawa 67's win their first round playoff series 4-1 over the Brantford Bulldogs. Next up: Oshawa Generals.
Mission’s meals provide sustenance, lift spirits of thousands on Easter weekend
The Ottawa Mission served a record number of Easter meals recently, a reflection of the growing need in the Ottawa community.
Skywatchers in Ottawa, across Ontario prepare to (safely) watch total eclipse
People across southern Ontario are gearing up for Monday's solar eclipse.
Fatal flight path: Safe Wings displays terrible bird carnage from glass collisions
Safe Wings brings out a display of birds killed in collisions with the windows of Ottawa.
Ottawa knocks off Brantford in OT to take 3-1 lead in playoff series
Ottawa 67's win at home again and now are poised to take their first round playoff series. The team holds a 3-1 lead over Brantford.
Ottawa wins Game 3 at home to lead Brantford 2-1 in first round of OHL playoffs
The Ottawa 67's lead their first round playoff series against the Brantford Bulldogs 2-1 after a 5-2 victory Tuesday at home.
Ottawa police investigating fire that gutted landmark Glebe Apothecary
A fire that badly damaged one of the Glebe’s landmark retail outlets — The Glebe Apothecary on Bank Street — is under investigation by Ottawa police as a possible arson. The neighbouring McKeen Metro Grocery was also closed in the aftermath of the March 24 fire that charred the interior of the drug store and caused an estimated $700,000. The...
Early open-air fire ban shows climate change effect in Ottawa, say observers
A series of brush fires across the region that forced firefighters to douse burning vegetation in recent weeks led the Ottawa Fire Services to impose an open-air fire ban on March 24.
Data shows how rare incidents like Barrhaven murders are in Ottawa
The community's reaction to the Barrhaven killings shows how rare and shocking incidents like these are in Ottawa. Data on murder rates in Ottawa backs this up.
Warm weather, little snow made for a tough ski season in Ottawa, but skiers found a way to enjoy it
Ottawa-Gatineau ski industry adapts to unpredictable weather, challenges sales, but enthusiasts persevere on slopes.