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Designer Leonhard Vogt 'brings homes to life.'
Leonhard Vogt is a stellar storyteller, setting moods and weaving tales with a rich palette of colours and textures. The slim man with a hearty laugh that lights up his eyes and fills a room is the hot...
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Downsizing almost killed me: One person's journey to acceptance (with video)
Downsizing almost killed me. On the stress scale of draining and thoroughly disquieting life events, it’s right near the top. If you’re about to embark on the same journey, here’s a glimpse of what you...
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Crowley: Treason will always be with us
How could a Canadian do this? That is a question on many minds in the wake of the two terror attacks in Ottawa and St-Jean-sur-Richelieu this past week. But far from being inexplicable, such attacks...
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Deciding to downsize: From riverfront home to downtown condo
Shirley and John Westeinde are smart sizing, selling their riverfront home for a luxe two-bedroom condo perched on the 20th floor of the city’s greenest tower, Cathedral Hill. They are trading their...
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Volunteer Roundup
Start Something! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa has volunteer opportunities for everyone. “Bigs” (male and female) are always needed, as well as in-school mentors (18 yrs+) available from 9 a.m.- 3...
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Hayden Trenholm: I can't forget what I saw at the War Memorial
On a normal Wednesday morning, I would have been in my office in East Block where I work for Senator Nick Sibbeston. But I knew he would be in late — committee the night before and no need to attend...
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Collisions: Emergency crews extricate victims in March Road crash
Emergency personnel are at the scene of a crash at March Road near Burnt Lands Road involving extrication of victims from a crash vehicle. At least two people have been cut from the vehicle and a third...
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Aisha Sherazi: A letter to Canada's military personnel
Dear Personnel of the Canadian Military, I write to you following the tragic events that have unfolded in the last week, on Canadian soil, no less. As our nation grieves, I feel compelled to write to...
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Live: Ottawa honours Cpl. Nathan Cirillo
Ottawa police, and then OPP, accompanied slain Cpl. Nathan Cirillo on the first leg of his trip home in Hamilton Thursday afternoon. Update: The skirl of bagpipes signalled the start of slain Cpl....
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Front Page: I Know That Land
The Citizen’s front page on Saturday was a dramatic photo by Bruno Schlumberger of the National War Memorial at dusk on Friday, with a poem by Canadian author Alan Cumyn. I Know That Land I know that...
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Ottawa mansion sells for near-record $7.68 million (with photos)
A spectacular stone manor with views of the Ottawa River and Gatineau Hills has commanded what’s reportedly the second highest price ever paid for an Ottawa home: $7.675 million. It is also the highest...
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Fire damages Bronson Avenue restaurant
A Bronson Avenue restaurant was damaged after a fire broke out late Friday night. Shortly before midnight, Ottawa Fire received a 911 call from a pedestrian reporting smoke visible inside the...
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Gormley: Pushing through the fear
First, a flash of red. Then, the barrel of a gun. The figure is darting too quickly between cars to make out his face, demeanour, intentions. I am in one of those cars, and there’s nowhere to drive but...
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Ottawa Votes: Everything you need to know about voting
Polls are open on Monday between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. There are more than 325 polling stations across the city, all of which will be accessible to electors with disabilities and offer services in English...
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Franktown Road log home damaged by fire
A log home on Franktown Road, which was under renovation, was damaged after a fire broke out Saturday evening. Just before 6 p.m., Ottawa Fire received a 911 call reporting smoke coming out of the roof...
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Adam: A mayoral campaign that played it safe
An election campaign is usually the time to debate ideas about the future. It is the time those who want a mandate to govern are required to explain their plans and vision, and hopefully, inspire. But...
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Government exploits attacks on military to push security agenda, Greenwald says
The federal government is “shamelessly” exploiting last week’s extremist attacks to dismantle liberties and core principles of justice, says journalist Glenn Greenwald. The Pulitzer-Prize winning U.S....
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Concert review: Fleetwood Mac, Christine McVie concert a triumph
Fleetwood Mac Canadian Tire Centre Reviewed Sunday, Oct. 26 With Christine McVie back in the lineup, a revitalized Fleetwood Mac gave a triumphant concert at Canadian Tire Centre on Sunday, delighting...
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Gordon: Bring more accountability to infrastructure projects
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson had two good reasons to complain about the Highway 417 lane closures that contributed to traffic chaos when Tanger Outlets stores opened their doors in Kanata recently. The...
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Redblacks drop receiver Mitchell
Wide receiver Carlton Mitchell has been released by the Ottawa Redblacks, the Canadian Football League team announced Monday. The 26-year-old played in seven of the first 16 games of the season, making...
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