Reservists to be included in free transit program
A motion from MPP McCrimmon, passed unanimously, will include reservists in plans to offer free transit to veterans and ...
Understanding cannabis impairs driving on the rise; Canadians still driving high
One in four cannabis users say they have operated a vehicle while under the influence, according to research conducted by Public Safety Canada in 2022. While the number has not increased – it is on ...
Ottawa Public Library to increase hours at rural branches
Ottawa Public Library is adding a total of 39 service hours across eight of its 10 rural locations, increasing accessibility.
2024 Trees of Hope fundraiser for CHEO begins
The Fairmont Chateau Laurier is hosting the 27th annual Trees of Hope campaign raising money in support of the CHEO Foundation.
City of Ottawa proposes 2 newcomer reception centres to better support new migrants
As Ottawa grapples with a cost of living crisis and a growing number of newcomers, the city is looking for ways to support immigrants and asylum seekers.
‘Once in a lifetime’: The story behind the Ottawa firefighter’s calendar
Power to the Ottawa General Hospital was out and what transcended was hours of intense moments for families, firefighters and ...
Supreme Court website to include only translated judgments following controversy
The registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada says from now on only judgments prepared in both English and French will appear ...
Rise in break and enters possibly the work of organized crime, Ottawa police warn
Police in the nation’s capital are warning an increase in residential break-ins could be the work of organized crime groups.
FBI, Justice Department investigating racist mass texts sent following the election
Several federal and state agencies are investigating how racist mass texts were sent to Black people across the country in ...
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 13, officials say, as first aid in weeks reaches the north
Two separate Israeli strikes killed at least 13 people, including women and children, in Gaza on Saturday, Palestinian medical officials said, as Israel announced the first delivery of aid in weeks to ...
A powerful suicide bombing at a rail station in southwestern Pakistan kills at least 26
A suicide bomber blew himself up at a train station in restive southwestern Pakistan on Saturday, killing at least 26 people, including soldiers and railway staff, and wounding about 62 others, some ...
Cameras on cop cars helping police catch culprits
A few days ago, a provincial police officer got a notification from the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) software in the cruiser while on Highway 417. The notification comes up only when the ...