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Police declare suspicious package at west-end school not dangerous
The Ottawa police and RCMP joint bomb disposal team responded to a west-end school Wednesday morning after a man driving a “low-risk” package to a police station was told to pull over. Police were...
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5 fall studio tours that aren't far from home
Just as nature offers up a canvas of colour in the turning leaves each fall, the season is also prime time for exploring the colour and creativity of area artists and artisans. Several studio tours and...
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Big jump in food costs hurts poor, those on fixed income
The cost of a nutritious diet in Ottawa jumped by a stunning 10 per cent over the past year — about five times the rate of inflation and the largest increase in at least a decade. According to Ottawa...
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Funeral for Kal Ghadban set for Thursday
A funeral was to be held Thursday at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre for Staff Sgt. Kal Ghadban, the 22-year Ottawa Police Service veteran who took his own life on Sunday. Ghadban, 43, was found...
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Judge denies bail for gay activist facing sex assault, extortion charges...
A gay activist arrested again on charges he did not disclose his HIV-positive status to a 16-year-old sexual partner was denied bail on Wednesday. Elliott Youden, 33, appeared in court charged with...
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'Vimy Memorial Bridge' gets committee's nod of approval
More than a dozen members of the Royal Canadian Legion gave Ottawa’s transportation committee a standing ovation Wednesday after councillors approved a plan to rename the Strandherd-Armstrong bridge...
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Ottawa judge doubts one officer, lauds second in drug conviction
Ottawa police Const. Craig Fairbairn has only been on the job for five years, but in that time has earned a reputation as a rising star whose instincts make him a solid backup on the street, and on...
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City: UberX ride-sharing app isn't following rules
Ride-sharing company Uber started operating in Ottawa on Wednesday, defying the city’s warning that it’s only “welcome” here if it follows taxi regulations. Hours after Uber started up in the capital,...
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Ottawa voter information 'worst list we've had,' elections manager says
When Donna Robillard picked up her mail on Monday, she was happy to find her voter notification letter, telling her when and where she can vote in this month’s municipal election. She was less pleased...
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Sutcliffe: Democracy's beautiful fringe
It’s an honour to have a role in our democracy. But there are moments when it feels more like I’m presiding over the American Idol auditions than moderating a series of municipal election debates....
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Gordon: Karlsson breathes life into stodgy Ottawa
Ottawa knew right away what it was getting into with Erik Karlsson. In his first chat with the media after the Senators made him the 15th overall pick at the 2008 NHL Draft — which just happened to...
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What a difference a year makes for CIBC Run for the Cure volunteer
For years, Susan Enns cheered from the sidelines at the Ottawa-Gatineau CIBC Run for the Cure. In less than 12 months, she has learned firsthand what it means to be both a cancer patient and survivor....
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American Girl comes to Chapters Ottawa
It was nine years ago, but Kim Pilon still remembers the rush of excitement that came over her while standing outside American Girl Place in New York City. “It was so exciting,” recalls the Ottawa mom...
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Letter: Transit monopoly? Time to re-examine
Re: Maguire’s transit platform won’t carry him to office, Oct. 1. Although I agree with columnist Joanne Chianello’s criticism of mayoral candidate Mike Maguire’s transit plan, it does raise questions...
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Volunteer Roundup
Boo! In partnership with Haunted Walks Ottawa, the Diefenbunker will host five days of family-friendly zombie mayhem. Zombie shifts take place Oct. 11, 18, 25, 26, and Nov. 1. You’ll learn How to Get...
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Uber rides begin in Ottawa, and city to investigate
A technology enthusiast, a retiree with cardiovascular problems and a federal government worker looking to make some extra money. The three men are among the Ottawans who started working this week with...
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Teen pimp's lifelong trail of terror revealed for first time in court
Ottawa’s teen pimp ringleader has blazed a lifelong trail of violence, from bullying a grade-school classmate until they were suicidal, to sexually assaulting a five-year-old boy when she was eight,...
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Ottawa Votes: Innes candidates square off
How to address ever-increasing volumes of traffic was a hot topic at Thursday’s all-candidates’ debate in Innes ward. Jody Mitic kicked things off early by using part of his opening statement to...
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From North Korea to Ottawa: Dennis Rodman is coming to party
He’s won five NBA rings, headed a lingerie football league, and befriended a totalitarian dictator. Now, The Worm is bringing his lesser-known deejay skills to the city fun reportedly forgot. Dennis...
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Contemporary is the new tradition
It will be a crowded affair at Saturday’s 31st annual housing design fête at the Ottawa Convention Centre, with a rush of fresh faces and tested veterans vying for top honours. The number of entries...
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