Nail file: Ottawa salons failing inspections at high rates
As the numbers of health inspections fell, the numbers of failing inspections at nail salons in Ottawa have risen.
High-rise housing in limbo over concerns about casting shade on Experimental Farm
A proposed high-rise housing development at the corner of Baseline Road and Fisher Avenue will remain in limbo until city staff can determine the impact of the shadows the towers will cast on the nearby Experimental Farm.
Ottawa councillors divided on next steps after report found inappropriate support for West Barrhaven development
A controversial development in West Barrhaven is under scrutiny because city officials offered a letter of support for the project.
Ottawa’s new ‘nightlife economy’ plan needs more focus on safety, businesses say
Some businesses worry Ottawa's new "nightlife economy" plan doesn’t prioritize the problem of public safety after dark.
Ottawa police board approves $13.4M budget increase with plan to hire more officers
The Ottawa Police Service wants to hire 555 sworn and civilian positions over the next three years.
City to try out new sidewalk machines in a collective push to reduce road salt use
The city will pilot new sidewalk machine salt controllers this winter. Others are pushing to reduce salt usage, due to its ecological damage.
Ottawa-Gatineau property crime at an all-time high, most recent statistics show
The Ottawa-Gatineau area had the highest rate of reported incident-based offences in 2022.
Jewish students say they feel unsafe as reports of antisemitic hate rise in Ottawa
Jewish students say they have felt a shift in people’s attitudes toward them since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and Israel’s subsequent air strikes in Gaza.
Ottawa’s emergency shelter task force is only a “band-aid,” says shelter CEO
The task force's first move was to shut down the Heron Road Community Centre for five months and turn it into an emergency shelter.
City builder: Sledge hockey star Tyrone Henry inspires youth
Tyrone Henry is a four-time world champion para ice hockey player who received the Ottawa Sports Award for Male Athlete of the Year 2022.
High-rise complex at Bronson and Carling approved … without a fight
The City of Ottawa's Planning and Housing Committee approved a new apartment complex at its Nov. 15 meeting.
Ottawa Community Lands Development Corp. aims to rebrand, focus on affordable housing
The City of Ottawa’s Housing and Planning Committee has approved a report to allow Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation to change its name to Build Ottawa.