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Light rail already spurring economy, Jim Watson says
Light rail construction is paying off for the Ottawa economy, Mayor Jim Watson said Thursday. Watson said the value of contracts committed to Ottawa firms has topped $360 million, and the majority of...
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Ottawa man, 34, charged in wave of four bank robberies
An Ottawa man was to appear in court Thursday in connection with a wave of four bank robberies in the city’s west end. Dustin Jackson, 34, faces four counts of robbery after he was arrested Wednesday...
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Model home tour: Movin' on up in Half Moon Bay
With spa-inspired bathrooms, coffered ceilings and gourmet kitchens, Mattamy Homes is showcasing the design potential in its latest model home offerings at Half Moon Bay. The two single-family homes,...
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Dominion carillonneur to perform at global gathering
Andrea McCrady says she holds the highest office on Parliament Hill. Most mornings she gets on an elevator less than 100 steps from the rotunda and rides up to the seventh floor of the Peace Tower to...
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Ottawa not eager to provide policing cost estimates to neighbours
The chair of the Ottawa Police Services Board says the Ottawa force hasn’t been asked to deliver a costing estimate to police Lanark County and if it were, in the climate of a hiring freeze and limited...
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Horticulture Building closer to new heritage designation
The century-old Horticulture Building is on its way to having its heritage designation returned now it has been relocated as part of the Lansdowne Park redevelopment. The built heritage subcommittee...
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Assault charge dropped against soldier in Russian diplomat case
The Crown has dropped a criminal charge against an Ottawa soldier accused of assaulting a Russian diplomat last March. Pte. Kevin Martin had been charged with aggravated assault. The diplomat left the...
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Toronto developer joins Windmill group's Domtar project
A Toronto company that helped to develop the Distillery District there has joined forces with Ottawa’s Windmill Development Group to remake the Domtar lands. Dream Development brings its experience on...
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Alex Cullen, a familiar face, enters Bay ward race
Fresh from defeat in the June 12 provincial election, Alex Cullen is now campaigning for city council. Cullen wants to take his old job back from Coun. Mark Taylor, who currently represents the Bay...
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Former Scouts leader pleads guilty to molesting boys
A 30-year-old former Scouts Canada volunteer pleaded guilty Thursday to 16 sex-related offences involving four under-age boys. Scott Stanley, who was also a City of Ottawa lifeguard and swim...
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What's on Canada Day in the nation's capital
There’s no better place to celebrate Canada’s birthday than the capital and, once again, there’s a full slate of activities on offer for the Hill and beyond. There will also be lots of road closures...
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Canada Day: Roads closed
It’s the worst day of the year to be a driver in downtown Ottawa. Here’s a list of road closings for Canada Day: 6:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. St. Patrick Street, from Mackenzie Avenue to Alexandra Bridge Murray...
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More patios for Ottawa eateries
Three more Ottawa restaurants want a taste of patio season. The city’s transportation committee will consider the applications to grant eateries in Chinatown, the Glebe and on Rideau Street permission...
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Couple in alleged teen sex assaults released on bail
An Ottawa couple accused of sexually assaulting two teenage girls over the Victoria Day weekend was granted bail Friday. Caroline Budd, 20 and her boyfriend Anthony Comunale, 31, are each charged with...
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Allen: Donors are changing, so charities must do the same
As a society, we often struggle with change. While we are happy to see technology develop, markets grow and businesses that didn’t exist a decade ago flourish, letting go of the past can be hard. The...
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Book events from June 28
SATURDAY, JUNE 28 Ottawa photographer Jonathon Harrington has been working on a yoga-inspired project for the last five years, with 25 per cent of the profits being donated to the Canadian Breast...
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Editorial: The U of O moves forward
“We believe there is something wrong with the program,” said University of Ottawa President Allan Rock, explaining why the university has cancelled a season of men’s varsity hockey. The public knows...
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Reevely: Ottawa wants a traffic plan for E. Ontario sprawl
Uncontrolled development in Eastern Ontario is straining Ottawa’s roads and transit and we need a long-term regional plan to deal with it, city council says. “We’ve seen a tremendous amount of growth...
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Celebrating Canada Day in patriotic red
Whether you’re heading to Parliament Hill or hosting a backyard party, it’s time to paint the town red — literally — for Canada Day. In preparation for the national holiday on July 1, here’s how you...
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Big Beat: 12 years of The Flaps' instrumental madness ending
Ottawa veterans the Flaps are taking to the stage for one more show, and it’ll be Saturday, June 28 at the Glue Pot Pub (340 Queen St.) The “Last Flap” comes after 12 years of instrumental mayhem from...
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