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Ottawa a cheaters' haven? Not according to hacked Ashley Madison records
It was the stat that no one really believed. For months now, the online infidelity service Ashley Madison has claimed it has more than 189,000 active accounts in Ottawa — or one-fifth of the city’s...
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Racial profiling not addressed in public consultation over street checks
A public consultation about the police method of street checks Friday afternoon left some attendees disappointed over its structured format that left no time to discuss issues such as racial profiling....
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What to do this weekend and beyond
Saturday, Aug. 22 The Lanark Highland Games are on Saturday. Celebrate Scotland at the North Lanark Highland Games with food, games — some for kids, music, dancing and pipe band competitions,...
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Strong First Nations voice key to redevelopment of Chaudière Falls area,...
The success of the redevelopment of Chaudière and Albert islands is a complex issue that hinges on a strong First Nations voice, a panel heard Saturday afternoon. It was one of the few areas of...
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Phil Jenkins: Ottawa's first federal election left traces on the city
In a couple of years, Ottawa will be party central (in both the political and celebrative sense) when we mark 150 years since we began assembling the provinces into a federation. The year 1867 was also...
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And just like that, the NCC's a problem again
The Conservatives nearly saved the National Capital Commission from being this city’s bogeyman. It took years of hard work. And then they messed it up. The next federal government, of whichever party,...
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A user's guide to the the islands, the falls, Zibi and the Windmill development
For decades, the islands in the Ottawa River surrounding Chaudière Falls have been all but invisible to area residents. Ground zero for Ottawa’s lumber trade, Chaudière and Albert islands, and nearby...
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Thousands participate in 30th Capital Pride Parade
Thousands celebrated on the streets of downtown Ottawa as the 30th Capital Pride week concluded with an extravagant parade. Paraders started out loud and proud from the corner of Bank Street and...
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Movie screening under the stars lights up Cumberland
A blast from the past turned an otherwise quiet Saturday evening in Cumberland into a retro drive-in movie theatre night with vintage concessions and fun for kids and adults alike. The turnout was huge...
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No tears as Mötley Crüe says farewell with a side of Alice
Mötley Crüe brought an arsenal of pyro and lasers to Canadian Tire Centre on Sunday to make their final show in Ottawa an explosive blowout. No tears were shed over this classic rock act retiring from...
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Liberals target veterans vote with promise to return pensions for life
BELLEVILLE, Ont. — Justin Trudeau’s Liberals are promising to restore a system of lifetime pensions for injured veterans, if elected on Oct. 19. The pledge is part of a comprehensive pitch to woo...
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A dream come true as Ugandan kayak team arrives in capital
The Ugandan freestyle kayak team arrived in Ottawa Monday, all smiles and, after three sleepless days and nights, living the dream. The four — Sadat Kawawa, David Egesa, Yusuf Basalirwa and the lone...
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Police seek suspect in Manotick sexual assault
Ottawa police are asking for help in identifying a suspect in a sexual assault that occurred in Manotick on Monday morning. An adult woman woke up at 4 a.m. to find a man in her home near Rideau...
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Letter: Angelo Filoso is a community leader
In response to the article by Ottawa Citizen columnist Joanne Chianello on October 26, 2014, Angelo Filoso is a leader in the Italian-Canadian community. He is known throughout Ottawa as a tireless...
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Real estate: 5 one-bedroom condos on the market
Small space living can be beautiful, no doubt. And with energy bills and living costs quickly rising, living small also means living more affordably. These one-bedroom condos are energy efficient, with...
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Police nab 91 'distracted' drivers in Tuesday blitz
Police handed out 91 tickets Tuesday in a one-day blitz that targeted drivers caught texting or talking on cellphones. The combined Ottawa Police, OPP and RCMP “distracted driver” operation also...
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Tory candidate apologizes for likening Mulcair to Nazi
A Conservative candidate in Quebec has apologized for a Facebook post comparing the words of the NDP’s Tom Mulcair to those of Joseph Goebbels, Hitler’s infamous propaganda minister. In a now-deleted...
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Demolition crews begin process of cleaning up Glebe fire site
Demolition crews have begun work at the scene of a massive fire in April at Bank Street and Fifth Avenue in the Glebe as a first step to restore business and pedestrian traffic at the popular corner....
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Election Explainer: Why a coalition government?
Q. Why is there talk about a coalition government? The party that wins the most seats in the House of Commons forms the government, whether it has a majority or a minority. A. That’s been the tradition...
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Marlene Rivier the NDP choice for Ottawa West-Nepean
Veteran community activist Marlene Rivier was nominated as the NDP candidate in Ottawa West-Nepean Tuesday, beating three challengers including former Ottawa city councillor Alex Cullen. Cullen was...
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