Top contenders spar as housing affordability emerges as top issue in city mayoral race
Housing for all: Housing affordability and availability has been a top priority for mayoral candidates this election. [Photo © Emily Putnam]
Ottawa’s Black and Indigenous communities hope mourning of Queen’s death will spark new era of apologies and social change
On a dreary Monday in downtown Ottawa, mourners recently gathered to mark the death and commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II. Members of the RCMP marched down Elgin Street to the steady beat of drums and the piercing timbre of bagpipes. While many are saddened by the Queen’s passing, Ottawa’s Black and Indigenous communities are grappling with complicated emotions...
Frustration over LRT expansion, transit issues stoke debate in Orléans East-Cumberland
Orléans East-Cumberland faces more transit troubles with LRT expansion.
Carleton’s butterfly show is my worst nightmare — here’s why
The Carleton butterfly show is back in town, but for students with lepidopterophobia this event is not a happy one.
Demonstrators outside Philippines embassy protest Marcos family rule
The air filled with chants outside the Philippines Embassy in the Byward Market on Sept. 20 as protesters gathered to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1972 imposition of martial law in the island nation and to condemn the country’s new president — Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., son of the former dictator. Marcos Jr. was elected on June 30, 36...
Tierney seeks fourth term, faces two challengers in Beacon Hill-Cyrville
Tim Tierney seeks a fourth term on Ottawa council.
Successful summer for festivals, hotel visits signals tourism comeback after lockdown losses
Summer surge in tourism welcome news for businesses and visitors alike.
Fields of Dreams: Ottawa’s baseball community makes a pitch to municipal candidates
The Ottawa Baseball Infrastructure Improvement Group makes a wishful pitch to mayoral candidates in hopes to improve baseball in Ottawa
Kanata South: Community safety a top priority for all five candidates
Ward boundaries: Ward 23 is located in Ottawa’s west end and includes the communities of Katimavik-Hazeldean, Glen Cairn, Bridlewood, and Trailwest. In 2006, the Kanata Ward was split in two, with Kanata South encompassing areas south of Highway 417 and Kanata North for areas north of the Queensway. Who’s running: There are five candidates running for the Kanata South council...
Kitchissippi Ward: Housing affordability is key issue facing three candidates for council seat
Oonagh Fitzgerald, Daniel Stringer and incumbent Jeff Leiper compete for Kitchissippi Ward leadership in Ottawa's 2022 municipal election.
‘Lace Up’ funds diabetes research 100 years after Canadians discovered insulin
Canadians from BC and across to the Atlantic provinces have been working together to raise money for diabetes by getting ready to Lace-Up.
Two new healing forests aim to promote reconciliation in Ottawa
Navan and Blackburn Hamlet will be home to two new healing forests after successfully receiving grants from the David Suzuki Foundation and the National Healing Forests Initiative.