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Fire destroys Rockcliffe Park home under renovation (with video)
Ottawa firefighters made quick work of a Rockcliffe Park house fire Monday evening. Shortly after 5:30 p.m., fire crews responded to a report of house fire on Howick Street, where they found a...
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Ten great beers to give this Christmas
Very few things go together like Christmas and beer. Monks and priests have long celebrated the occasion with specially brewed beers. They even used beer to try and entice other cultures to celebrate...
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Denley: Criminals prey on vulnerable communities
It’s such a familiar story. People are shot or killed in Ottawa’s social housing neighbourhoods. Police step up enforcement. People are arrested, and guns and drugs seized. Community meetings are held....
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Mohammed Adam asks Jim Watson to explain his vision for the city
Mohammed Adam spoke to Mayor Jim Watson on a wide range of issues ranging from the message of the election to the city’s role in capital building and his vision for the next four years. Here are the...
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Lori Gadzala: Ottawa overwhelmingly names things after men
What’s in a name? In naming places or buildings after someone, we honour the significant contributions certain people make to our community. Here in the City of Ottawa, in our streets, parks, and...
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Letters: National Gallery's dwindling attendance
Gallery needs the wow factor Re: Attendance at shows plummeting, Dec. 13. The National Gallery claims it doesn’t know why attendance has been falling for 15 years. The answer is painfully clear, at...
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Carp farmer in critical condition after losing arms in tractor mishap
A farmer is in hospital in critical condition after losing both arms in an accident Wednesday morning. According to paramedics, the accident occurred on a property on William Mooney Road in Carp when a...
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Ottawa Food Bank offers a good return on the dollar
Looking to stretch your dollar this holiday season? The Ottawa Food Bank offers a generous return. While the food bank, as always, welcomes ketchup and baby formula, pasta and peanut butter, it’s...
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University of Ottawa's edgy tower wins 3 awards
Two years after it opened, the University of Ottawa’s prow-shaped Faculty of Social Sciences building is riding a crest of design and engineering approval. The highly visible tower was named top...
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Bankrupt Golden Oaks founder JC Lacasse says he never gambled clients' money
The bankrupt founder of investment firm Golden Oaks Enterprises told a bankruptcy hearing Wednesday that he never gambled with his clients’ money. Casino records showed that J.C. Lacasse bought...
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Condolences pour in to Pakistani High Commission after massacre of...
They came one by one in the freezing rain: Members of the international diplomatic community determined to show their support in the wake of a massacre that has shocked the world. The flag hung heavy...
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Capital Pride members vote to declare bankruptcy
With more than $100,000 in debt on the books, Capital Pride members decided Wednesday to declare bankruptcy. In a meeting Wednesday night attended by about 70 members, a recommendation by an interim...
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Christine Smith: Female engineers still face barriers in Canada
Shelley Page’s recent article in the Citizen about the Montreal Massacre contained the most profound and meaningful observation that I have read about that horrendous event: “They weren’t killed for...
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Choosing a fireplace? Here's what you need to know
Getting cosy by the fire is a welcoming thought during a long, cold winter. If you’re thinking of installing a fireplace, will it be wood burning, gas or electric? Andy Cotnam of The Fireplace Center...
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Marketplace: Countdown to midnight
While the Christmas season has been upon us for weeks now, perhaps you haven’t yet given much thought to the new year, just one week later. New Year’s Eve signals the start of something new and whether...
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Second seniors' home proposed for historic Manotick Village
A plan to build a second retirement home in the historic heart of Manotick Village might not quite transform the area into the cultural hub some were hoping for, but it will bring permanent residents...
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This Ottawa couple created comfy pillows for travel
At 68, Garry Logue admits his days of backpacking through Europe and sleeping with a balled-up sweater under his head are long gone. As frequent flyers, comfort has always been a top priority for Logue...
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Franklin exhibit will tour Canada
Parks Canada and the Royal Ontario Museum have announced a partnership to tell the story and show the artifacts of explorer Sir John Franklin across the country. “The Franklin Outreach Project will...
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Ottawa Public Health tests public servants for TB after workers fall ill
Ottawa Public Health is testing more than 500 people from two federal departments for exposure to tuberculosis after two workers fell ill with unrelated cases of the infectious disease. The testing and...
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A home to angels and Santas
Bill and Gayle Bruce are big on the magic of Christmas. “This home believes,” declares a silver glittering sign that’s part of a Christmas display just inside the front door of their roomy bungalow on...
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