Ottawa Swordplay slashes open a new home
Eager students learn the medieval, European craft of sword fighting at Ottawa Swordplay's grand opening.
IN THE NEWS: Monday, Sept. 30.
Good morning, Ottawa. Fall is really in the air today as Environment Canada says we should expect temperatures to drop to 6ºC and not exceed 16ºC, with a risk of thunderstorm overnight. In the meantime, here is what you need to know to stay on top of the news. Support staff work to rule at Ottawa Catholic, French boards Support...
Neighbours help neighbours at the HighJinx antique store
A small brick antique shop located on Kent St. seems to be a magnet for artifacts and oddities from across the city and around the world. It has also attracted something else...
‘We want change!’ Thousands demand action in Ottawa’s climate strike
"We thought we were turning the world around. Now, I'm almost 70 and we haven't," Leslie Baird said.
IN THE NEWS: Tuesday, Sept. 24
Don’t put away your rain boots just yet. Environment Canada is calling for cloudy skies and showers Tuesday, with a high of 18°C and a low of 6°C. Here’s what you need to know to get up to speed this morning: Councillor announces cancer diagnosis Gloucester-Southgate councillor Diane Deans announced Monday that she has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She...
IN THE NEWS: Friday, Sept. 20
Happy Friday! Environment Canada says that it will be partly cloudy, with a high of 25ºC and a low of 10ºC. Here is what you need to know to get your day and weekend started. Ottawa discusses who gets the pool Ottawa city councillors were examining the standards for new recreational facilities across the city Thursday with most of the...
IN THE NEWS: Thursday Sept. 19
It is Thursday and Environment Canada expects a mainly sunny day with a high of 25ºC and a low of 10ºC in the capital. Here is what you need to get you started as the fog patches dissipate this morning. Château Laurier expansion On Wednesday, the public had one last chance to comment on the Château Laurier addition. Owner Larco...
IN THE NEWS: Wednesday, Sept. 18
Here’s what you need to know for this final summer Wednesday in the capital. The show must go on? After months of public consultation, the National Capital Commission (NCC) provided an update Tuesday on the state of the ongoing project to revitalize Lebreton Flats, CTV News Ottawa reported. While NCC CEO Tobi Nussbaum said the idea of including an arena...
Housing activists condemn Ontario bill
Housing activists staged a protest in Vanier on Aug. 8 to condemn a new provincial bill that they say will lead to more luxury condo developments and fewer affordable homes in many parts of the city.