‘We have to show our patriotism,’ says seamstress behind anti-Tesla flag protest
In March, when the Canada-U.S. trade war erupted, Graziana Marcantonio decided to use her sewing skills to make a statement to the powerful. The Ottawa seamstress took it upon herself to ask her fellow residents of the Sidney Towers Housing Co-operative to hang Canadian flags on their balconies, situated beside the Tesla auto showroom on Carling Avenue in Little Italy....
Saskatchewan Huskies defeat Carleton Ravens in women’s basketball championship
The Carleton women's basketball team lost their USports National Championship final to the University of Saskatchewan 85-66.
Carleton Ravens get revenge on uOttawa in women’s basketball championship semi-finals
The Carleton women's basketball team defeated their rivals the University of Ottawa Gee Gees 84-60 at the U Sports National Championship semi-finals March 16 in a redemption match for the Ravens, who lost to the Gee Gee's in the OUA Critelli Cup Final 70-61.
Ottawa Community Housing CEO emphasizes need to work together
Ottawa Community Housing presented its 2023 report to city council on Wednesday and how it's planning to create more affordable housing.
New study finds women and transgender artists underrepresented in Canadian radio
A new study shows that women, trans and BIPOC artists get less airtime on Canadian radio that white men.
Antiwar demonstrators attempt to shut down military trade show in Ottawa and condemn Gaza conflict and Canada’s role
Antiwar demonstrations were held today to protest CANSEC, Canada's main military trade show.
Council approves monument to Irish Famine victims in Lowertown park
Ottawa city council voted to create a monument honouring Irish refugees of the Great Irish Famine.
Health-care advocates rally on Parliament Hill as pharmacare deal deadline looms
Healthcare advocates rally on Parliament Hill, urging faster action on Canada's pharmacare plan.
City approves relaxed guidelines for outdoor commercial patios
Ottawa’s planning and housing committee has approved new outdoor patio guidelines ahead of this summer’s patio season.
Kindness, for free: Ottawa buy-nothing group rallies to change ailing man’s life
Local Ottawa man receives support from FaceBook giving group.
Use public facilities to cool down during heat warning, city says
The City of Ottawa is not opening any emergency cooling centres, but people can access public city facilities for relief from the heat warning.
NCC unveils new partnership with the Ottawa Senators to build arena in LeBreton Flats
The dream of a downtown hockey arena is back as the NCC and the Ottawa Senators reach a memorandum of understanding.
Racial profiling in Canada can encompass your name, too
Netflix dropped a limited series about Colin Kapernick's lifer and the NFL player starred in it. He took us on a journey back to his high school days as a quarterback and a baseball pitcher. But what many people may have not known is that he was adopted and raised by two white parents who knew nothing about Black culture.
Faces of change: Rev. Anthony Bailey hard at work for social justice
Parkdale United Church Reverend Anthony Bailey has been awarded the Order of Ottawa for his exceptional contributions to the Ottawa community.
In the News: Friday, Aug. 28
Baseline Walmart Pharmacy exposed to COVID-19. Kingston will start charging fines of $1,130 for unauthorized parties. And OCDSB reconsiders defunding the police at two high schools. That and more on today's news round up.
In the News: Thursday, Aug. 27
Masks mandatory in apartment and condo common spaces. City council redirecting Chiarelli's pay to community organizations. All that and more in today's roundup!
In the News: Wednesday, Aug. 26
Drive-thru COVID-19 test site is coming to Ottawa. Watson demands for the criminalization of conversion therapy. All that and more in today's roundup!
In the News: Tuesday, Aug. 25
OC Transpo has two new COVID cases. Yellow School Buses are delayed for the school year. and Toronto Sunnybrook hospital is on outbreak. This and more on today's news roundup.
In the News: Monday, Aug. 24
Outdoor masks to be mandated. Credit Card tap will be available on OC Transpo. And Ottawa beaches are expected to close next week. This and more on today's news round up.
In the News: Friday, Aug. 21
Environment Canada forecasts a mainly cloudy Friday with a 70 per cent chance of showers and risk of thunderstorms. With a high of 23°C during the day, the evening will hit a low of 13°C. The evening will also be cloudy with a 70 per cent of showers and possible thunderstorms. There will be fog patches overnight. CERB gets another...
In the News: Thursday, Aug. 20
OCDSB to stagger back to school. A formal complaint was lodged regarding councillor's comments against the Black Lives Matter movement. All that and more in today's roundup!
In the News: Wednesday, Aug. 19
Chystia Freeland appointed as new Minister of Finance. Ottawa Teachers are requesting accommodations. And about 40 per cent of Ontario parents will not have their children return to school this year. That and more on today's news round up.
In the News: Tuesday, Aug. 18
Bill Morneau resigns following COVID-19 policies and tension with Prime Minister Trudeau. Two weeks left until the one time child funding application due date. And more Canadian homes are bought in the month of July than any other month in the past 40 years. That and more on Today's news round up.
In the News: Monday, Aug. 17
A hacker hijacks thousands of CRA accounts. The City of Ottawa is already shopping for a Christmas tree. And Highschool back to school plans are changing again in Ottawa. That and more on today's news round up.
In the News: Friday, Aug. 14
Ontario Education Minister addresses back to school plans criticism. Ottawa can look forward to a new expansion plan for the Chateau Laurier. And marijuana edibles are hospitalizing children in Canada. That and more on today's news round up.
In the News: Thursday, Aug. 13
MPP MacLeod in police protection after "threatening emails." Carleton criminology department to end co-op placement with police and prisons. All that and more in today's roundup!
In the News: Wednesday, Aug. 12
OPH preparing teachers and parents for back to school. Proposed bylaw would set a minimum standard for Ottawa rentals. All that and more in today's roundup!
In the News: Tuesday, Aug. 11
MP Catherine McKenna verbally assaulted. Ontario's new COVID case count rises back to the 100s. And the Ottawa school boards announces back to school plans. That and more on today's news round up.
In the News: Monday, August 10
A chickenpox outbreak in CHEO. Canadian Army Veterans walk 175 km to raise money for wounded warriors. And thousands protest against masks in Quebec. That and more on today's news round up.
In the News: Friday, Aug. 7
Elementary school moms and teachers demand smaller classes during the pandemic. The Toronto Maple Leafs face defeat in Thursday's playoff game. And Ontario and Quebec experienced a network outage Thursday afternoon. That and more on today's news round up.
In the News: Thursday, Aug. 6
The last Parliament Hill cat lives to see another day on the hill. Scientists hypothesize what may have caused the explosion in Beirut. And scientists around the world are rushing to get a vaccine out for COVID-19. That and more on today's news round up!
In the News: Wednesday, Aug. 5
People take a photo project public on Instagram to shift the perception of Black men in west-end Ottawa. Alberta mandates masks for students from grades 4-12 when school reopens. To read more, check out today's "In The News."
In the News: Monday, Aug. 3
Environment Canada is forecasting a mostly cloudy Monday with a high of 20.7°C. There is a 40 per cent chance of showers early in the morning but the day will be a mix of sun and clouds. The evening will be mainly cloudy with a 70 per cent chance of showers overnight. Ottawa inmate in isolation after testing positive for...
In the News: Friday, July 31
Elementary students are going back full-time while some secondary students will return part-time in September. Canada cracking down on "Alaska loophole" with new restrictions. All that and more in today's round-up!
In the News: Thursday, July 30
Ottawa Tourism giving out Visa gift cards for local hotel bookings. Ethics Commissioner's We Charity inquiry expanding to include Morneau's travel gifts. All that and more in today's roundup!
In the News: Wednesday, July 29
WE Charity co-founders deny Liberal connection led to grant contract. Ontario teenager pleads guilty to multiple terrorism offences. All that and more in today's roundup!
In the News: Monday, July 27
Ottawa child-care centres able to increase group sizes starting today. NHL teams to play in restarted season move into secure zones in Edmonton and Toronto. All that and more in today's roundup!
In the News: Friday, July 24
Provincial government announces plan to build three new schools in Ottawa. Privy Council Office launches independent review of allegations of workplace harassment against the Governor General's office. All that and more in today's roundup!
In the News: Thursday, July 23
Coun. Rick Chiarelli intends to keep working despite council voting to dock 270 days of pay. Singh calls for Trudeau government to invesitgate allegations of harassment in Governor General's office. All that and more in today's roundup!
In the News: Wednesday, July 22
Closing arguments in Montsion's manslaughter and assault trial scheduled to finish today. Governor General's office denies allegations of making work environment toxic. All that and more in today's roundup!
In the News: Tuesday, July 21
Montsion's use of force reasonable during fatal arrest, defence argues. Body of Martin Carpentier found after almost two week manhunt, police report. All that and more in today's roundup!
In the News: Monday, July 20
Protest against mandatory masks in Ottawa yesterday. New Brunswick universities planning early move-in dates to allow for self-isolation period. All that and more in today's roundup!
In the News: Friday, July 17
School board upholds sanctions against trustee for an act of anti-black racism. Canadian military unveils new policy on hateful conduct. All that and more in today's roundup!
In the News: Thursday, July 16
City council unanimously votes to penalize councillor Chiarelli. New liquor laws come into effect in Ontario. All that and more in today's roundup!
In the News: Wednesday, July 15
Watchdog warns Canadians about fraudulent mask exemption cards. Poll finds three-quarters of Ontarians say universities should provide a tuition break. All that and more in today's roundup!
In the News: Tuesday, July 14
Ottawa restaurant owners eager to reopen indoor dining. Proposed class-action lawsuit alleges systemic racism within the RCMP. All that and more in today's roundup!
In the News: Monday, July 13
Photo radar to catch speeders near schools starts today. Premier Doug Ford to announce plan for next stage of reopening today. All that and more in today's roundup!
In the News: Friday, July 10
Ottawa medical officer of health join calls for five-day shcool week this fall. Trudeau's family members were paid almost $300,000 to speak at WE Charity events. All that and more in today's roundup!
In the News: Thursday, July 9
Ottawa Police officer convicted of assault against ex-girlfriend. Federal deficit expected to reach $343 billion this year. All that and more in today's roundup!