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Ottawa's busy music scene lacks infrastructure, report says
More than 180 made-in-Ottawa recordings were released last year and some 2,500 local songwriters collected royalties, but the city is falling behind compared to other Canadian cities of a similar size,...
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Letters: Readers respond to John Baird's resignation
John Baird will not be missed Re: John Baird resigns: Complete coverage, Feb. 4. John Baird has done little for his constituents at the local level or Canadians at the national level. As minister of...
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St-Albert Cheese Co-Op rises from the ashes two years later (with video)
The champagne was flowing in a small eastern Ontario town Monday where cheese is, in many ways, the centre of everything. It was the official opening of the St-Albert Cheese Co-operative, a monumental...
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Letter: Snow, you say? Time to call in the army!
Re: Snow blankets Toronto while Ottawa freezes, Feb. 2. Being in a family of Ottawa Senators fans, I usually enjoy a good excuse to poke fun at Toronto (“Why is the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto?...
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Inquest called into 2012 electrocution death
A coroner’s inquest will be held into the death of an Ottawa man killed in 2012 while installing utility poles on Moodie Drive. Barry Dale Robertson, 31, died in hospital on March 26, 2012, four days...
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RCMP to take lead on protecting Parliament Hill
The RCMP are going to take the helm in guiding security on Parliament Hill, with House and Senate security forces reporting to one Mountie. The shakeup redraws the security map on the Hill – one that...
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Architects urge relocating Victims of Communism memorial
An organization representing 4,800 Canadian architects has joined the growing chorus of opposition to the site selected by the federal government for the new Memorial to the Victims of Communism. In a...
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Pair jailed for life for Michael Swan drug slaying
Two men will serve at least seven more years in prison for their roles in the slaying of a Ottawa teenager over a small quantity of drugs, cash and some video games. Family and friends of Michael Swan,...
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Taxes, recreation fees climb in city's draft budget
New cash for combating gang activity and an increase in recreation fees are among the highlights of Ottawa’s proposed budget tabled Wednesday at city hall. Mayor Jim Watson said the city will spend...
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CSIS informant worked as paintball referee in Stittsville
A CSIS informant who helped to facilitate charges against an Islamic State recruiting network in Ottawa once worked at a paintball and go-kart centre in Stittsville. Abdullah Milton, a Muslim convert...
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OC Transpo fares to rise 2.5%
“Predictable and reasonable” was how the head of Ottawa’s transit commission characterized a proposed average increase of 2.5 per cent to OC Transpo fares. Stephen Blais said it costs more money every...
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Real Estate: The Ottawa family marking 75 years in the business (with video)
In 1940, red street cars rumbled down Sparks Street, families waved goodbye to sons heading off to war and Glenn Miller, the king of swing, was topping the music charts with his big band and Moonlight...
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Condo Scene: When hiring a designer makes sense
When it comes to designing a condo, the developer usually offers a range of decor choices with alternative upgrades. Of course, that’s just the start of your decision-making. After you’ve chosen...
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Adam: John Baird was a champion for Ottawa
If John Baird was ever going to leave politics, there was no better way to depart than as foreign minister – at the top of his game. Baird’s departure surprised Ottawa, but the surprise is not in the...
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City Hall Blog: The upcoming transportation projects that will shape Ottawa's...
Wednesday’s big story at city hall was, of course, the tabling of the draft budget. You can read all about that here, here and here. Also here. But later in the day, the transportation committee met...
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Sutcliffe: Ottawa's wish list for Baird's successor
If I may be so bold, Prime Minister Harper, I’d like to offer up a list of the qualities we’re looking for in the individual you chose to replace John Baird as the minister responsible for the National...
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Ottawa men wanted to work as butlers in the buff
B.C. firm recruits for showers, bachelorette and divorce parties Ottawa men willing to bare their bums, bulging biceps and six-pack abs while serving cocktails and canapés at private parties: Butlers...
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Adami: Indian boy still separated from parents in immigration case (with video)
Things were beginning to look up for Daksh Sood, a 3 1/2-year-old boy stuck in India while his parents, permanent residents in Canada since early 2013, keep trying to convince Immigration authorities...
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Train victim Sarah Stott makes first visit home to Limoges
Sarah Jo Stott made her first visit home Thursday since losing her legs and most of her fingers after being hit by a freight train in Montreal in December. Sarah and her mother, Shelley Stott, drove to...
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Parliamentarians stunned at move to put RCMP in charge of safety
A plan to give the RCMP control of an integrated security force on Parliament Hill was not even discussed among parliamentarians until last week, when the government abruptly thrust it upon them, the...
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