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Man faces gun, drug charges after tussle with police
An Ottawa man faces several gun and drug offences after a handgun dropped from his pants as he struggled with police officers in the Mooney’s Bay area on Saturday night. Police said a 30-year-old man...
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The UpBeat: Dancers taking the stage for Youth Services Bureau
Grace Bryson Jessica Shaw, who has taught dance in Ottawa for 13 years and is now teaching at Leeming Danceworks in Orléans, wanted to give the youth of the community an opportunity to make a...
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The UpBeat: 100 Women Who Care helping three more charities on Feb. 8
Want to help out as many as three charities in just one hour? Come to the Feb. 8 meeting of 100 Women Who Care, and you’ll have fun with another 99 women while supporting one of these great groups:...
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Ottawa 67's pull out a victory in the shootout at Oshawa
67’s 5, Generals 4 (SO) Jeremiah Addison forced overtime with a late third-period goal and the Ottawa 67’s prevailed in the shootout on Sunday evening, making it a winning weekend for the Barberpoles....
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Tattoo tales: Politicians show off — and explain — their ink
Of the barrels of ink newspapers have consumed fixating on Justin Trudeau — the hair, the flair, the charm, the celebrity — plenty of precious blotches were also spilled fawning over some ink of his...
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Residents near homicide scene feel unsafe
As Ayoub Ahmadzai was in the thick of churning out Greek on Wheels orders Sunday night, a restaurant owner a few doors down at the west-end mini-mall ran through the back door screaming: “They’re...
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Here's what the next week of the LeBreton blitz will look like
The two LeBreton Flats bid teams have less than a week to win the hearts of Canadians before silence once again falls over the design competition. The DCDLS Group and the RendezVous LeBreton Group can...
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Parents in Old Ottawa South warned not to let kids walk to school alone
For the second time in the past two months, parents in Old Ottawa South are being warned not to let their children walk to or from school alone after a man apparently tried to lure a youth with the...
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Real estate: What they got in Carp
Location: 390 West Lake Circle Features: Custom home on two acres, with water views and no rear neighbours. Chef-inspired kitchen with granite counters, spa-like ensuite, three-car garage and a...
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Motive a mystery in apparent targeted shooting of cousins
A 22-year-old man who was ordered not to be in contact with an alleged terror recruiter and financier was shot in the chest inside a Somali restaurant Sunday evening. His cousin took a bullet to his...
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Brace for storm overnight, then freezing rain for Wednesday commute
Environment Canada has issued a warning about a storm that is pushing its way into the region and is expected to bring freezing rain and slick driving conditions just in time for Wednesday morning’s...
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Cabbies press for federal controls over ride-hailing services
The national union president representing Ottawa taxi drivers has set up meetings with Transport Minister Marc Garneau and the Prime Minister’s office this week to discuss industry regulation so cab...
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Police add fourth heist to suspected serial robber's tally
The Ottawa Police Service have added a fourth stickup to the tally being racked up by a suspected serial robber. In the latest robbery, a man entered a convenience store in the 1800 block of Baseline...
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Auditor slams delays, arduous, outdated paperwork process for disability appeals
Canadians with terminal illnesses are waiting too long for disability pension benefits from the federal government, and those with grave conditions are being snowed under with paperwork, Canada’s...
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On Site: Windmill launches phase two at Zibi's Kanaal condo building
The popularity of Windmill Development Group’s launch of the Ottawa portion of Zibi — the 37-acre project on the former Domtar lands straddling the Ottawa River — has prompted the builder to release a...
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Carlington health centre rezoning to be considered
The planning committee will vote next week on zoning changes to allow a community health centre in Carlington to build new housing units for seniors, but the proposed addition could come at the cost of...
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Arts best bets, Feb. 4 to 10
Jazz Peter Hum Two of the Ottawa Winter Jazz Festival’s acts this weekend show off striking ways to pair keyboards and percussion. Saturday’s 9 p.m. concert by the critically acclaimed young pianist...
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Ottawa woman finds bullet holes in front door
Police are investigating several reports of gunfire across Ottawa, including one at a home on Tremblay Road, east of the Ottawa train station, where a resident discovered apparent bullet holes in her...
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Ottawa lad's 'happy sun' drawing shines as contest winner
The creative mind of a young Ottawa boy will be showcased on retailer Ikea’s shelves around the world. A drawing of a happy sun by the Ottawa six-year-old, identified by Ikea only as “Leonard,” was...
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Most Canadians drink alcohol but may not know health risks: country's top doctor
TORONTO The country’s chief public health officer has tabled a report to Parliament on alcohol consumption by Canadians that warns of the potential health risks from even low levels of drinking. Dr....
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