Looking for ways to help this holiday season? Here are some ideas in Ottawa
The holidays tend to bring social concerns to the fore. Here are some organizations that help those in need at this time and year-round.
City builder: Stuart MacKay advocates for a better Ottawa
Stuart MacKay is one of the co-founders of Ottawa Transit Riders.
Ottawa’s 10-Year Housing and Homelessness goals seem further out of reach than ever
Ottawa's 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan is facing some serious headwinds and is a reminder of the limits of what a municipality can do on its own to deal with a deepening crisis.
Many Canadians forced to make cuts to holiday gift budget
Although inflation has eased, many Ottawans are tightening their belts as they do their Christmas shopping this year.
On the eve of a road trip, Ottawa loses third straight clash against Peterborough
The Ottawa 67's drop another game to rival Peterborough just before leaving on a five-game road trip.
Tents on the agenda: City of Ottawa eyeing temporary ways to shelter those in need this winter
As rents rise and homelessness grows, the City of Ottawa is looking for ways to provide temporary shelter for those in need.
Barrhaven is Ottawa’s car-theft hotspot, and residents aim to do something about it
Facing a high rate of car theft, many Barrhaven residents are adding additional security measures to protect their vehicles.
Battery energy storage facility in rural Ottawa gets council blessing
Ottawa city council is backing a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility in Rideau-Jock Ward.
Step by Step: The challenging life of Miss Danielle
Danielle Hamilton is passionate about Highland Dancing but an accident in her youth put an end to high-level performance. Today she has turned to teaching at her own home studio.
Feeling unsafe: Sandy Hill residents concerned with lack of policing, drug-related crimes around safe injection sites and other services
Residents of Ottawa’s Sandy Hill neighbourhood voiced some strong concerns with under-policing in the area, especially around safe injection sites and other community services.
Hate on the rise: Ontario sees increase in police-reported crimes
Toronto and Ottawa police hate-crimes statistics show rise of uttered threats and hate crimes as a whole in Ontario.
Budget 2024: Ottawa Fire Services requests more funding to address mental-health needs
The Ottawa Fire Services department is seeking a budget increase to allow the hiring of a mental-health specialist to help firefighters cope with increased workload and the impacts of traumatic incidents they confront.