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Sutcliffe: From Netflix to Uber, regulatory resistance is futile
According to author Douglas Coupland, future advancements in technology are predetermined and inevitable. Speaking at an event in Ottawa Wednesday, Coupland suggested we can no more control the course...
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Letter: Free Chaudière, develop on LeBreton
Re: Fulfill Commanda’s vision at Chaudière, Oct. 6. In his opinion piece, Peter Raaymakers makes a compelling case for a different kind of development around Chaudière Falls. I was recently at an event...
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One-stop shopping with 75 stores
Located in a former farmer’s field, Tanger Outlets Ottawa, which sits across from Canadian Tire Centre, will open with a bang Oct. 17 with a Disney musical show and capped off by fireworks. The opening...
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Tanger Outlets Ottawa: By The Numbers
Tanger Outlets BY THE NUMBERS 75 Designer stores 293,000 Square footage of outlet mall 1,000 Full and part-time employees in retail management and sales positions 4 Restaurant and snack areas,...
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CHEO confirms eight new cases of enterovirus D68
An additional eight cases of enterovirus D68 have been confirmed among children who were treated and released from the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario in September, a hospital spokesman said...
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OPP seeks public's assistance in tracking sex-assault suspect
Ontario Provincial Police were appealing to the public on Thursday for assistance in locating a wanted man near Perth in relation to an alleged sexual assault on the weekend. Sought is Aaron Gilpin,...
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Watson pledges more trees if re-elected
Jim Watson pledged $345,000 toward a special sesquicentennial project he’s calling Canada 150 Groves that would see 150 Canadian native maples planted in each of the city’s 23 wards. Making his weekly...
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Candidates clash over transit, garbage in lively Stittsville debate
Garbage and transit issues dominated a lively debate Thursday night between the two candidates for Stittsville ward. But the fate of animals also claimed part of the agenda. Incumbent Shad Qadri,...
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Crowley: If carpooling is safe and virtuous, so is Uber
Can you blame Uber for being a little confused? Uber is a smartphone ride-sharing app that allows people looking for a ride to connect instantly with available drivers. This technology is being rolled...
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Volunteer Roundup
Something special from Volunteer Ottawa! Connect with organizations in a digital world. Register and apply for a challenging volunteer opportunity online at the Virtual Volunteer Fair. Running Scared:...
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Police seek driver who dropped off injured sex trade worker in east end
Ottawa police are seeking public assistance to identify a “person of interest” who dropped off a sex trade worker who had been seriously injured in an assault on Wednesday. Police say the victim, who...
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Letters: Taxi innovation
Re: ‘Hailo’ eyes capital as Uber, city clash, Oct. 7. I am surprised that the recent taxi cab vs. the Uber app private vehicle debate has not discussed the alternative to taxicabs which London, England...
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Letter: Make Ottawa more welcoming for immigrants
I am an immigrant and I wish Ottawa was more welcoming to newcomers. Like me, many Ottawa residents believe that employment, especially for immigrants, is one of four top priorities that our incoming...
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New bike-sharing network VeloGo launches this weekend
After months of delays, the national capital’s dormant bike-sharing network is re-launching with a catchy new name and shiny new bicycles. The program formerly known as Capital BIXI will now be called...
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Andrew King: For Our Eyes Only, tracking Bond in Ottawa
In 1960, author Ian Fleming published his eighth novel featuring the fictional British Secret Service agent James Bond. The novel was called For Your Eyes Only and it was a collection of five short...
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Ten prominent Ottawans tell us their reasons to be thankful
The Citizen asked a number of prominent Ottawans to share what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving. Whether it’s family and friends, clean water, or just the colours of autumn, their responses give...
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UpBeat: Race Day makes inroads to brain cancer research
Shannon Bain Denis Raymond may not be in a position to run in the South Ottawa Race Day fundraiser, but he’ll be cheering on the participants from the sidelines. On Oct. 26, hundreds of local residents...
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Speeding three times the limit in Gatineau nets Ontario driver large fine
A young man was fined and lost his driver’s licence for several months after speeding past a Gatineau police officer at more than three times the posted limit. Police said the officer registered the...
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Missing woman found safe
A woman who was reported missing to police on Tuesday has been found safe, police said Sunday. Laura Way, 36, had last been seen at home in Ottawa Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m. Police asked for the...
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Lola Street building damaged by fire
A residential building on Lola Street was damaged after a fire broke out late Sunday night. Just before midnight, Ottawa Fire received a 911 call reporting smoke showing from the building at 1023 Lola...
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