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Mountie had priest perform exorcism on 'possessed' son
The Mountie on trial for torturing and starving his 11-year-old son enlisted his brother — a priest — to perform an exorcism on the “possessed” boy. “I thought the devil’s inside him. I saw his eyes...
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Dawson: Patio anarchy and why it's good for Ottawa
The great Ottawa outdoor experiment continues, with a plan in place for micro patios that’ll add some pizzazz to various streets around the city for the summertime season. It will happen at the expense...
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Mountie in child-torture trial told 911: 'I did bad things to him. I regret it'
On the day the 11-year-old boy finally broke loose from his chains and escaped his Kanata basement, his abusive father called 911 to report him missing. It was a call for help, but it sounded more like...
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NCC board receives updates on Gatineau Park ecosystem, 2017 celebrations
The National Capital Commission wants to improve the shoreline of Meech Lake and restore Des Fées Lake in Gatineau Park. The NCC board received an update on the ecosystems in the park. Staff reported...
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Review: James Ehnes celebrates 40th with goody bag of treats
James Ehnes 40th birthday recital At Dominion Chalmers United Church Reviewed Thursday evening Some guys turn 40 with a trip to Vegas or a new motorcycle. Violinist James Ehnes is celebrating his 40th...
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Migrating birds pining for a warming trend
Spring migration continues at a snail’s pace because of lingering cold temperatures. How cool has it been? Well on April 26 parts of Eastern Ontario reported a light snow fall. On a recent trip to...
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It's percolating: Coffee culture hits Ottawa full-steam
On a grey Wednesday in late March, on an evening when snow and freezing rain were predicted, a new kind of event for Ottawa was planned for Art-Is-In bakery in the City Centre building off Scott...
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Gardening events for this week
Wild Garden plant walk, discover edible and healing plants growing wild in Ottawa, April 30, 1 to 3 p.m., 2389 Pepin Crt. Cost: $20, with sliding scale. Trees and Shrubs in the Urban Garden with...
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'You will weep blood': Ottawa Mountie terrorizes son in video
The defining images of Ottawa’s child-torture case — the most horrific police officers say they’ve seen — were revisited Friday, showing the interrogation a former RCMP counter-terrorism investigator...
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South-end waterpark finally moving ahead, developer says
For the past eight years, the much-anticipated Alottawata Ottawa waterpark in the city’s south end has been nothing more than a faded sign in an empty field, but that’s about to change, according to...
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Algonquin program puts indigenous cooking on the menu
Katie Bousca had high hopes when she moved to Ottawa from Baker Lake, Nunavut, two years ago to take part in the culinary program at Algonquin College. But after just two semesters — struggling...
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Mountie accused of torturing son has unsupervised visits with children
The Mountie on trial for torturing and starving his shackled, naked 11-year-old son in a darkened Kanata basement is free on bail and has unsupervised weekend visits with his two other sons, who are...
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Family of five displaced after fire on Orient Park Drive
A family of five has been displaced after a fire at 2085 Orient Park Dr. on Friday night. Ottawa firefighters responded after a 911 call came in at 9:07 reporting a bedroom fire. Upon arrival, crews...
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Missing girl, 15, found safe and sound
A 15-year-old girl who had been reported missing in the Ritchie Street area has been found safe, police reported Saturday.
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Amanda Rheaume cuts the fringe off her new songs
Ottawa singer-songwriter Amanda Rheaume describes Holding Patterns, her third full-length album, as the most honest and personal of her career, thanks in large part to the input of another Ottawa...
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Around Town: Loft Gala brings out the best in fashion and style
There was plenty of gown-gawking to be had, both on and off the fashion runway, at the Loft Gala, held Saturday at the Hilton Lac Leamy. Models from AMTI showed off the latest by Israeli designer Eyal...
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Previous medalists, talented newcomers among 2016's Gold Medal Plates chefs
This year’s field of chefs competing at Gold Medal Plates Ottawa will include four previous Ottawa medalists and five newcomers to the annual competition that raises funds for Canada’s Olympic...
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Ottawa Children's Festival to feature plenty of music
Not that you should think of it as Bluesfest Junior, but this year’s Ottawa Children’s Festival sure features a lot of music. That, and a healthy dose of dance distinguish the event running May 10-15...
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'People are surprised when you’re in a suit and find out you were dumpster...
Darcy Whyte’s life took a turn when his friend brought home an air compressor. It was pulled from a dumpster. Compressors can go for hundreds, even thousands of dollars, and the only thing this one...
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Volunteer Roundup
Looking for volunteer work? Check out these and other Ottawa-area opportunities at www.volunteerottawa.ca or call 613-736-5270 to find out more. The South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre needs...
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