Ottawa’s unpredictable winters force the Rideau Canal Skateway to acclimate
The Rideau Canal's trend of later openings and shorter seasons is changing how the NCC is operating the Skateway.
Panel discussion explores affordable housing, sustainability, social issues
In a housing panel discussion, the importance of addressing social inequality and the need for more sustainable and affordable housing were explored.
IN THE NEWS: Tuesday, Jan. 21
Here are the top headlines for Ottawa on Tuesday Jan. 21.
Public input helps shape design of Ottawa’s new central library
A detailed description of the Ottawa Public Library-Library and Archives Canada joint facility that is projected to open to the public in 2024. This month concludes the pre-design and development stages of the initiative that has been ongoing throughout the duration of 2019.
Twelve year old creates a bubbling bath bomb business called ‘Izzy’s Fizzies’
At just 12 years old, Ottawa resident Isabella Bakie is learning what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur through her bath bomb company.
Victor Tedondo youngest coach ever to win Ottawa’s Brian Kilrea Award
History was made for one of Ottawa's most prestigious awards. Learn about the man behind it
Centretown neighbours buy less, share more for planet and community
Buy Nothing groups are attempting to change our society in a bid to lower the impact of consumption on the environment.
Tim Hortons drive-through riles neighbourhood
There is no more Canadian issues than one caused by Tim Hortons.
Ottawa-Gatineau leads Canadian cities in tree cover
Ottawa-Gatineau is one of the most treed urban areas in Canada.
Ottawa’s anti-racism secretariat to push for more minority representation
The City of Ottawa has a new formalized and funded anti racism secretariat led by Councillor Rawlson King. What are the aims of this unit and what will it accomplish in the city of Ottawa?
Soccer fans push for new pro club after Fury FC’s demise
Fans are banding together to bring professional soccer back to Ottawa.
Kilmorie House: City View residents lament loss of historic ‘green space’
A beloved historic property in a west-end Ottawa neighbourhood appears headed for a major development despite efforts by local residents to preserve the site as a community arts centre and green space. At a planning committee meeting on Nov. 14, residents in the City View neighbourhood lost a key vote to developer Joey Theberge, president of Theberge Homes, on the...