Accommodating autism: Can ‘inclusive education’ withstand government cuts to autism programs?
Autism groups remain concerned about changes to autism program funding.
Ottawa victims of Ethiopian Airlines crash remembered for their “presence” and “selflessness”
Four people with ties to Ottawa died in the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines plane.
Ottawa skaters found the silver lining this winter giving Rideau Canal Skateway a record year
This year's cold winter was good for one thing at least — the Rideau Canal Skateway has a record-setting season.
Province commits $1.2B to LRT Stage 2
The province commits to funding Stage 2 of light rail.
Build new or renovate old: Ottawa housing advocates debate how to spend extra $15M from city
Affordable housing advocates discuss a pleasant problem: What to do with some extra funding for housing in Ottawa.
Ottawa lags in reducing single-use plastic, councillor says
Capital Ward Counc. Shawn Menard says city hall needs to do more about single-use plastics.
Ottawa transit users concerned about reliability of OC Transpo’s new travel app
A new app has been launched by OC Transpo to indicate travel routes with the new LRT line, but it is being met with skepticism by transit users.
Indigenous leaders are developing strategies to protect traditional knowledge in the digital age
Indigenous leaders are developing strategies to prevent the appropriation of traditional knowledge and culture.
Gift from the heart: Maximizing the blood supply in Ottawa
Rain or shine, there are different challenges to maintaining a national blood supply throughout the year. Organizations like Canadian Blood Services and blood distribution organizations are central to ensuring its availability to those in need.
Winter conditions hinder accessibility in Ottawa
This is Ottawa's worst winter in years for accessibility, advocate says.
City to seek public input on gender equity strategy
The city of Ottawa is moving forward on a strategy to better address issues affecting women and gender equity.
Privacy concerns at the Ottawa Hospital prompt questions from the federal Privacy Commissioner
The Ottawa Hospital has taken down a camera that was filming people in a radiology waiting room in the General campus. The placement of the camera has come to the attention of the federal Privacy Commissioner.
Five not so easy pieces: NCC reveals new plan to develop LeBreton Flats
The NCC detailed its new timeline for the Lebreton Flats development in a news release Thursday.
Backstreet’s back for Bluesfest 2019
A sure sign of spring is the announcement of the lineup for the 25th anniversary RBC Ottawa Bluesfest.
There’s an app for that: Ottawa author is encouraging kids to be kinder through tech
An Ottawa author is trying to turn the kids of today into leaders of tomorrow with an app that encourages kindness.
Ottawa woman raises awareness about autoimmune conditions one sock at a time
An Ottawa woman has started an initiative to give out socks to raise awareness of autoimmune diseases.
Ottawa’s first legal cannabis shop hitting the ByWard Market this spring
Ottawa's first legal brick-and-mortar cannabis shop will replace the SmoqueShack on York Street.
Experts remain concerned despite small drop in opioid related emergency visits in Ottawa
Recent data shows no increase in emergency department visits for suspected overdoses for 2018, but experts warn the opioid crisis continues.
Public servants ask Trudeau government to take more actions to fix Phoenix disaster
Public servants are protesting three years of Phoenix.
At a loss for words: Digital content strains weighing on libraries
Libraries across Canada are struggling to keep up with steep prices of digital content set by multinational publishers. As a result, authors and patrons are impacted.
Ottawa council hears from public about Phase Two of light rail and its $4.7B pricetag
City council is braced to hear from public of Light Rail Phase Two.
Number of police-reported sexual assaults soared in 2017, Statistics Canada says
Ontario ranks fourth among provinces and territories to experience an increase of sexual assault reports following the #MeToo era.
Fillings or finances: Changes to OSAP are worrying students in Ontario
Will the Ontario government's changes to OSAP make university more affordable? This story breaks down what these changes will mean for students.
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.
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.
Distracted driving still a concern despite new penalties, Ottawa Police say
One hundred and twenty tickets were issues as of Jan. 20, and police say they are doubtful they will see a decline over the rest of the year.
Affordable housing sees a $15 million surprise in Ottawa budget plan
The draft budget contains a $15 million investment in affordable housing.
Transit challenge launches amid Ottawa-wide anger over unreliable bus service
OC Transpo data shows that Ottawa’s suburbs are served by some of the bus routes most likely to be late.
Winter road watch in Ottawa: Five wards lead the way in number of collisions
An analysis of Ottawa collision data shows the city's most hazardous winter driving spots. The data shows trips through some wards in winter are riskier than others.
Teeming with teens: Ottawa parents petition for new high school in Riverside South
The community of Riverside South is advocating for a new high school in the area, as a lack of school space is forcing students into long commutes.
Ottawa’s first winter cycling map shows many bike lanes face difficult conditions
Ottawa's winter cycling community says Bike Ottawa's new interactive map highlights gaps in the City's winter bike path maintenance.
Carleton University to hire 10 new Indigenous faculty members
Carleton University plans to hire 10 new Indigenous instructors over the next two years, to strengthen its relationship with First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities.
Alta Vista leads record-breaking year for coyote sightings
Coyote sightings for 2018 hit a record-breaking number with Alta Vista alone almost quadrupling its 2017 count.
NCC starts study into impact of global warming on world’s longest skating rink
Ottawa's Rideau Canal Skateway is the focus of a new research study on how climate change is affecting it.
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.
Get ready for a long goodbye to Ottawa’s iconic Centre Block
Parliament Hill's Centre Block to be closed soon.
Price of pot spiking after legalization: Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada used an app to determine the price of pot following legalization.
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.