Many Ottawa Valley residents unhappy about glyphosate spraying
A recent aerial-spraying campaign using the herbicide glyphosate prompted the emergence of a citizen-based action to oppose such spraying campaigns in the Ottawa Valley and Ontario.
‘We let this happen’: Ottawa seniors fight for climate action
Ottawa seniors are turning up the heat on climate action by demanding change for the future.
Is the LRT east extension on track to open before 2026? Commuters sure hope so
Ottawa's east end residents cautiously hopeful OC Transpo's LRT east extension is heading for opening by year-end.
Ottawa police to start wearing body cameras in the fall but longer-term costs uncertain
Ottawa police will press ahead with a body camera trial this fall, though questions remain about the overall costs of a larger roll-out of the devices.
Doug Ford’s push to ban speed cameras sparks public backlash over safety concerns around schools
Doug Ford's ban on speed enforcement cameras is rising safety concerns among parents and others in Ottawa.
Pro and con: Hockey fans have mixed reaction to Alex Formenton not returning to the Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators' decision not to re-sign forward Alex Formenton after his acquittal on sex assault charges is drawing a reaction from fans and the broader community.
Denied at the door: Guide dog users in Ottawa say they still face discrimination
Guide dog users say discrimination remains a daily reality despite laws meant to protect them.
StopGap Ottawa building bridges to business for people with disabilities
When Maheeshan Sivanesan arrived at a convenience store on Sunnyside Avenue recently, he realized one step was all it took to shut him out. Sivanesan relies on a motorized wheelchair to get around Ottawa and often runs into barriers. He said many businesses, particularly in the Glebe, are not accessible for people with physical disabilities. “Bank Street overall, the majority...
‘Life is about doing everything together:’ Language exchange creates a sense of community out of diversity
Facilitating conversation around language and cultures, BlaBla unites likeminded Ottawans interested in connecting with new people.
Perley Health turns to children to help improve dementia care
Ottawa’s Perley Health is building a dementia-friendly daycare to explore how children may improve quality of life for seniors with dementia.
Ottawa councillors welcome plan to build Quebec City-Toronto high-speed rail link
Fast train service has been a dream for decades in Canada, the only G7 country without high-speed rail, and Ottawa city councillors are supportive of the latest plan that could get commuters from Ottawa to Toronto in just over two hours.
Ottawa ends hybrid work for city workers … sort of
A watered-down mandate for Ottawa city staff to return to in-person work was passed by City Council Sept. 24, but some councillors wonder whether the new order really changes much.