- ‘Budget direction’ goes with 2.9 per cent tax increase — and potentially hefty jump in transit fares
The city’s finance and corporate services committee has approved “budget direction” that includes a 2.9 per cent municipal tax increase. Read More
- ‘I can’t even breathe’: Mother of shooting victim left in disbelief at her loss
At times, the words came slowly and softly through deep sobs. Read More
- ‘Open NCC’ offers sneak peek of Westboro Beach, other key projects
After decades of complaints about secrecy and foot-dragging, in recent years the National Capital Commission has been racking up the wins. Read More
‘Difficult to say with a straight face’: Tapper reacts to Fox News’ statement on settlement
A settlement has been reached in Dominion Voting Systems’ defamation case against Fox News, the judge for the case announced. The network will pay more than $787 million to Dominion, a lawyer for the company said.
Biden targets Shein, Temu with new rules to curb alleged ‘abuse’ of U.S. trade loophole
Under a new White House rule proposal, Chinese exports subject to U.S. tariffs would no longer be eligible for the de minimis shipping loophole.
Billionaire investor John Paulson says the Fed can ‘move aggressively’ on rate cuts
The hedge fund veteran discussed his outlook for the Federal Reserve and his bullish view on gold.
China raising its retirement age may be unpopular but it’s much needed, analysts say
Economists have long called for an overhaul of the nation’s retirement age laws, currently among the world’s lowest, that was set in an era with lower life expectancies.
David O’Meara: Manx bartender, Gord Downie inspirer and Ottawa’s new poet laureate
David O’Meara suspects anyone who finds Ottawa boring either hasn’t been in the city long enough or may be a bit of a dullard who doesn’t know how to have fun. Read More
Kurl: Canadians don’t want their politicians to be this extreme
If the story of the last three months was Charlie XCX and Brat Summer, then surely one of many important sub-narratives was watching the Democrats south of the border, rejuvenated under presidential nominee Kamala Harris, make a play for independent and disaffected Republicans. Read More
Moo Shu Ice Cream is moving to Stella Luna’s old digs in Hintonburg
For Liz Mok, moving her popular Centretown business Moo Shu Ice Cream & Kitchen to a larger location has been many years coming. Read More
Oracle’s Larry Ellison briefly tops Jeff Bezos to become world’s second-richest person
Oracle is on pace for its best week since 2021, and the rally lifted founder Larry Ellison’s net worth past Jeff Bezos for a brief period on Friday.
Regina Pats’ Braxton Whitehead becomes first CHL player to commit to NCAA program
Braxton Whitehead is hoping to be a trailblazer. Read More
SwitchArcade Review Round-Up: ‘Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection’, ‘Yars Rising’, & ‘Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland’
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics ($49.99) As a fan of Marvel, Capcom, and fighting games back in the 1990s, Capcom’s line of fighters based on Marvel’s characters were like a dream come true. Starting off with the excellent X-Men: Children of the Atom, these games just kept getting bigger and better. Moving on…
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Treasury Board will study public service productivity as ‘bumps in the road’ snag new remote work roll out
As the federal government is set to embark on a study of the public service’s productivity, Treasury Board President Anita Anand is refusing to say why such a study wasn’t done before the decision was made to send many public servants back to the office for more than three days a week. Read More
- Abdulla: An apology to Indigenous Peoples from Canada’s doctors
I am an Indo-Pak Muslim family doctor in south Ottawa. I have a few Indigenous people in my family medicine practice and have interacted with many in my 32 years as a family doctor. I try my best to treat everyone with dignity and respect, but I accept that I have unconscious biases. Read More
- Abma: Ottawa LRT might be a mess now, but it’s the city’s future
Perusing some letters to the editor in recent weeks, I’ve noticed a theme coming up occasionally that appears ludicrous, yet also alarming: the idea that we give up on light rail in Ottawa. Read More
- About 20 forced to evacuate in Sandy Hill apartment building fire
More than a dozen residents of a Sandy Hill apartment building were forced to evacuate due to a fire early Tuesday morning. Read More
- Activists Convicted of Conspiring to Act as Russian Agents
The four defendants were acquitted of a more serious charge of failing to register as Russian agents. The case in Florida offered a window into Russian influence operations.
- Adam: Is Sutcliffe’s 2.9% tax hike right for Ottawa?
Ahead of budget 2025 deliberations, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe has warned about property tax increases, massive transit fare hikes and service cuts the likes of which the city hasn’t seen in decades. Read More
- Air Canada strike: As intervention calls grow, ‘we’re not going to do that,’ Trudeau says
Air Canada’s CEO said in a statement that around 80 per cent of the airline’s passengers could be affected by the looming work stoppages.
- Almonte General Hospital emergency department to close Sunday night
A shortage of staff has forced the Almonte General Hospital to close its emergency department overnight Sunday. Read More
- Anita Anand to take on Transport Canada in imminent cabinet shuffle
Treasury Board President Anita Anand is expected to take on the responsibilities of transport minister in a cabinet shuffle today, according to a source who spoke to the Ottawa Citizen on the condition of anonymity. Read More
- Antiques: Tea sipped in buried wartime find
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- Arnprior Hospital ‘surprised and disappointed’ land was sold to developer instead
Arnprior Regional Health said it was in promising discussions to buy a six-hectare parcel it needed to build a new hospital, but was “disappointed and surprised’ when that land was sold to a developer instead. Read More
- Auditor general considering probe into Indigenous procurement program
Three prominent Indigenous groups have called on the federal auditor to investigate ‘non-Indigenous scammers’ accessing government contracts.
- BACK TO BROWN: Pulled last week, Redblacks QB Dru Brown will look for redemption against Als
Dru Brown will be playing in front of the largest crowd at TD Place since 2019 when he attempts to redeem himself from a “disappointing” performance in Hamilton last weekend. Read More
- Better late than never: Perfect weekend weather in the Capital in photos
Better late than never. Read More
- Beyond the Pale Brewing moving into former Courtyard Restaurant space in ByWard Market
The George Street heritage limestone building that for more than 40 years was home to the Courtyard Restaurant is getting a new tenant: Beyond the Pale Brewing Company. Read More
- Bid to restore sub-10-minute LRT service narrowly voted down by Ottawa council
A motion to reverse service cuts on the Confederation Line LRT was narrowly defeated by city council Wednesday, with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe casting the deciding vote. Read More
- Biden Administration Is Likely to Delay Decision Over U.S. Steel
The White House has faced backlash for politicizing its review of Nippon Steel’s takeover of the company.
- Biden Poised to Approve Ukraine’s Use of Long-Range Western Weapons in Russia
The topic will be on the agenda Friday as Britain’s new prime minister, Keir Starmer, visits the White House.
- Big crowd expected as Ottawa Redblacks can clinch playoff spot with win over Montreal Alouettes
There are plenty of beefy storylines as the banged-up Ottawa Redblacks take on the Montreal Alouettes Saturday afternoon at TD Place. Read More
- Big crowd sees Ottawa Redblacks stumble in loss to Montreal Alouettes
In front of the biggest crowd of the season at TD Place, the Ottawa Redblacks hit another significant speed bump Saturday afternoon. Read More
- Bluesfest-style rock shows overtake folk at CityFolk
Main-stage shows by rock acts Greta Van Fleet and The Beaches at CityFolk this week — plus a stretch of fine summer weather — have made this year’s edition of the September festival feel more like Bluesfest Lite than a direct descent of the Ottawa Folk Festival. Read More
- Body located in Ottawa River near spot that kayak capsized
A body has been found in the Ottawa River near the location that a 30-year-old woman was last seen while kayaking. Read More
- BOOK EXCERPT: To succeed, the public service must win Canadians’ trust, says Donald J. Savoie
Donald J. Savoie holds the Canada Research Chair in Public Administration and Governance at the Université de Moncton. An award-winning author, he has published numerous books on public policy, public administration and federalism. Savoie has served as an adviser to several federal, provincial and territorial government departments and agencies, the private sector, independent associations, OECD,…
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- Bowles: An old Ottawa house explains why heritage matters
I am an old downtown house from the 1800s, and I am issuing this invitation to today’s citizens of Ottawa: come back to me, restore me, fill my empty neighbouring storefronts and vacant lots. Invest in me and I will keep our character, norms and values alive across the generations. Read More
- Canadian military Second World War pistols slated for destruction will instead be sent to Ukraine
Second World War-era handguns that had been earmarked for destruction by the Canadian Armed Forces will instead be sent to Ukraine starting in December. Read More
- Carter Yakemchuk scores OT winner as Senators open pre-season with a win over Maple Leafs
No better stage than the Battle of Ontario to kick off the pre-season. Read More
- Cattroll: Return to office — don’t believe what you see on social media
Downtown Ottawa felt a little more normal recently, as thousands of public servants returned to their offices pursuant to the Treasury Board’s mandate to work in the office at least three days a week. Read More
- City to consider stricter anti-idling bylaw
City councillors are considering tougher anti-idling bylaws as a way of improving air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Ottawa. Read More
- Construction of new buildings underway at Ottawa special forces base
Construction of new buildings has started at the Canadian military’s special forces base at Dwyer Hill as part of a $1.4 billion modernization project. Read More
- Davis: Canadian Football Hall of Fame inductees share some Saskatchewan Roughriders roots
Defensive end Vince Goldsmith and slotback Weston Dressler.started their Canadian Football Hall of Fame careers with the Saskatchewan Roughriders a generation apart, while somewhere in the middle Ray Jauch ended his legendary CFL coaching career with the same franchise. Read More
- Deachman: Demise of the Belltown Dome — Is this what awaits Ottawa’s other urban rinks?
I stepped onto the ice at the Belltown Dome arena for the first time years ago and marvelled, in ways both good and bad, at the novelty of the facility. Read More
- Deachman: How Ottawa Liberal MPs are ducking Mayor Sutcliffe’s ‘fairness’ appeal
It’s been more than six weeks since Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe launched his “Fairness for Ottawa” campaign, in which he presses the provincial and federal governments for a larger slice of their fiscal pies. Read More
- Deachman: Is Ottawa’s anti-idling bylaw just blowing smoke?
On Thursday, a city committee approved a stricter anti-idling bylaw for Ottawa, replacing the one council enacted back in May 2007. Full council will likely pass it Oct. 2. Read More
- Deachman: Ottawa Senators’ LeBreton deal is a small, but positive step toward a downtown NHL arena
I’m sure some people will be upset to learn that the Ottawa Senators are going to pack up their tent in Kanata and move to LeBreton Flats. Read More
- Denley: PSAC is being petty, but the Trudeau government has been inept
The dispute between Canada’s incompetent federal government and its petulant public service unions would be darkly amusing if we weren’t paying billions of dollars on the premise that collectively they can run an effective government. Read More
- Design trends: Add some fall flair to home décor
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- DICTATING THEIR OWN FATE: Second-place Redblacks win East Division by running the table
After four seasons of complete ugliness, the Ottawa Redblacks are currently sitting quite pretty. Read More
- Diplomacy Over Ukraine War Is About Bolstering Forces
For both Ukraine and Russia, battlefield gains now might provide an upper hand in any negotiations later. That’s reflected in their discussions over arms with allies.
- Dominion still has pending lawsuits against election deniers such as Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell
- DOUBLE WHAMMY: Masoli-orchestrated rally falls short as Redblacks lose Pickett and game
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- Dow jumps more than 250 points as Wall Street looks to wrap a strong week on a high note: Live updates
The major averages are on pace for weekly gains as traders aim to overcome a sluggish September.
- Election compliance committee votes against legal action for ex-councillor’s campaign spending
Ottawa’s election compliance committee has voted not to commence legal proceedings against former Osgoode councillor Doug Thompson over election finances, including undervaluing used election signs from a previous election. Read More
- Embrun Dairy Queen fined $40,000 for workplace Blizzard accident
A Dairy Queen in Embrun has been fined $40,000 in connection with a workplace accident suffered by a 16-year-old employee whose hair was ensnarled by the spindle of the store’s Blizzard machine. Read More
- Extreme weather in Ottawa is on the rise. You might not like the solutions
A tornado. A derecho. Floods, both of the spring-thaw variety and the heavy rainfall type. A pall of smoke from fires half a continent away. Heat waves. An ice storm or two. Read More
- Fire fighters quickly halt spread of smoky fire in River Ward
Ottawa firefighters worked quickly Friday afternoon to extinguish a smoky fire at a low-rise residential unit in the 1100 block of Shillington Avenue in the city’s River ward. Read More
- Firefighters douse early morning bedroom fire
Ottawa firefighters doused an early morning bedroom fire in Beacon Hill South home before it could spread to the rest of the home. Read More
- First submarine in new Canadian fleet won’t be operational until 2037, navy confirms
Canada’s proposed new submarines will be required to launch and recover underwater drones and patrol covertly for a minimum of 21 days, defence industry representatives have been told. Read More
- Fitness fans crowd into sunny Lansdowne for fundraiser
The warm September sunshine brightened up Sunday morning’s JUMP IN’s Halftime Show at TD Place field. Read More
- Former Ottawa Senators first-rounder Tyler Boucher hoping struggles finally behind him
Injury after injury, the hockey journey for Tyler Boucher has, so far, been unreal. Almost unbelievable, at times. Read More
- Four months on the line: Best Theratronics workers are still on strike with no end in sight
Manufacturing workers at Kanata’s Best Theratronics Ltd. first hit the picket lines on May 1 after their employer offered them a two-year contract with no pay increases, plus an additional $25 for safety glasses. Read More
- Frustrated commuters air grievances to Ottawa transit commission
Councillors on Ottawa’s transit commission got an earful Thursday from riders alarmed by potential cuts to service and soaring fares needed to dig OC Transpo out of its deep financial hole. Read More
- GARRIOCH: Carter Yakemchuk makes a strong first impression for Ottawa Senators
Talk about making a good first impression. Read More
- GARRIOCH: Linus Ullmark settles into his new home with the Ottawa Senators
Linus Ullmark is making himself at home in his new home. Read More
- GARRIOCH: Michael Andlauer celebrates first year as Senators’ owner in style
Michael Andlauer wore a wide smile as he entered the press room at the Slush Puppie Centre in Gatineau on Saturday morning. Read More
- GARRIOCH: One small step in the right direction for Senators, NCC at LeBreton Flats
A step in the right direction. Read More
- GARRIOCH: Senators and NCC moving closer to taking the ‘next step’ at LeBreton Flats
The Ottawa Senators and the National Capital Commission are making significant progress on what could be a historic agreement for the future of a downtown arena located at LeBreton Flats. Read More
- GARRIOCH: Senators prospects go winless, but gain experience with main camp set to open
It was a long way home for the Ottawa Senators rookies from Buffalo on Monday night. Read More
- GARRIOCH: Senators, National Capital Commission continue to hammer away at deal for LeBreton Flats
Neither the Ottawa Senators nor the National Capital Commission have any desire to go into overtime to reach a lease agreement for LeBreton Flats. Read More
- Gatineau police warn public after arrests made following ‘online sale gone wrong’
Gatineau police warned the public to be cautious in private sales after three people were arrested following what police described as an “online sale gone wrong”. Read More
- Gay Cook (1930-2024) championed Ottawa’s culinary community through her columns
When Gay Cook was well into her 80s, she jumped at the chance to harvest grapes in a Prince Edward County vineyard. Read More
- Glebe Collegiate under brief lockdown for nearby police operation
Ottawa police said a police operation in the 200 block of Glebe Avenue put a nearby high school on lockdown midday Tuesday. Read More
- Grover: Four ways to fund — and improve — Ottawa public transit
Last month, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe proclaimed a “transit crisis” in Ottawa. It’s an apt description. Ridership remains at 70 per cent of pre-pandemic levels; OC Transpo is facing a $25.6-million budget shortfall this year ($120 million next year); and service remains terrible for riders. Sutcliffe claims that unless the federal or provincial governments bail us…
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- Gunman convicted in death of Jane Creba sentenced to 11 years for Vanier shooting
One of the gunmen convicted in the infamous 2005 crossfire killing of 15-year-old Jane Creba in Toronto has been sentenced to another 11 years in prison for a shooting in Vanier in 2022. Read More
- HAPPY CAMPERS: The Senators prepare to open camp after off-season changes
It’s been 152 days since the Ottawa Senators left the ice after a 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins at the TD Bank Garden to wrap up last season. Read More
- Harris or Trump? Once Again, Election Results Could Take Awhile.
More Americans are using mail-in ballots, which take longer to count than those cast in person. In several battleground states, a winner may not be apparent on Nov. 5.
- Here are the 20 specific Fox broadcasts and tweets Dominion says were defamatory
• Fox-Dominion trial delay ‘is not unusual,’ judge says • Fox News’ defamation battle isn’t stopping Trump’s election lies
- Houseworks: Choosing a generator-friendly water well pump
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- How Hamas Uses Brutality to Maintain Power
The group has abused hostages and Palestinians in its efforts to maintain control of Gaza and wage an insurgent war.
- Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Lee Curtis spent the Covid-19 lockdown together
It’s sourdough bread and handstands for Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Lee Curtis.
- Jennifer Carr is PIPSC union president—again—after months of feuding, a lawsuit and having police called on her
One of the largest federal unions in Canada has been in disarray for several months with internal disputes surrounding its elected president leading to investigations, a lawsuit and, on one occasion, calling the police. Read More
- Jury to deliberate if accused killer was aggressor or defender in St. Laurent Shopping Centre fight
A jury is now tasked with deliberating whether or not Mohamed Osman is guilty of second degree murder, manslaughter or aggravated assault, in a Sept. 16, 2022 melee inside the St. Laurent Shopping Centre that left one man dead and two wounded. Read More
- Kingston man, 47, charged with two counts of murder, attempted murder
A 47-year-old Kingston man has been charged with second-degree murder and attempted murder after three people were attacked Thursday morning near the Montreal Street encampment. Read More
- Laura Loomer Is Back at Trump’s Side at a Key Moment for His Campaign
The former president’s decision to elevate Laura Loomer, a far-right activist known for racist and homophobic posts online, has stunned even some Trump allies.
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- LeBreton Flats: How the Ottawa Senators’ new home got to this stage
LeBreton Flats is soon expected to be the site of a new arena to house the National Hockey League’s Ottawa Senators. Read More
- Lich, Barber convoy trial nears verdict: A side-by-side of the crown vs. defence cases
Prosecutors and defence teams presented two widely divergent views of the 2022 convoy protest as they made their closing arguments in the long-running trial of Tamara Lich and Chris Barber in the last week of August. Read More
- Linus Ullmark will be ‘fine’ and back soon says Senators coach Travis Green
Linus Ullmark was noticeable by his absence again Tuesday, but he’s on the road to recovery. Read More
- MacDougall: Even the city of Ottawa may not be safe for the Liberals
When former Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff took his party to the polls in 2011, it didn’t end well. Or rather, it ended a bit too well, with more than half of the Liberal caucus finding themselves in the unemployment line, returning a caucus of only 34 MPs. Ignatieff soon found himself another line of work.…
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- Man dies while swimming in Lake Clear
A 27-year-old man was found dead after failing to surface while swimming in Lake Clear in Bonnechere Valley Township on Sunday morning. Read More
- Man in critical condition after Friday morning stabbing on Baseline Road
An early morning stabbing on Baseline Rd. has left a man in critical condition. Read More
- Man shot to death in Centretown
An 18-year-old man is dead after a shooting in Centretown on Sunday night, according to the Ottawa Police Service. Read More
- Mandryk: Treaty 4 anniversary a good time to finally learn our history
We are immensely proud of our history on the Canadian Prairies … or at least, the comparatively short version we were taught. Read More
- Maplewood Secondary School still not ready for students
Maplewood Secondary School will not be ready to open for classes Tuesday after “outstanding deficiencies” were found in a final occupancy inspection Monday. Read More
- Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Review – Switch, Steam Deck, and PS5 Covered
For a lot of folks who have been following Capcom’s fighting games over the years, the Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics announcement was unbelievable given recent events and the reception of the last Marvel vs Capcom game. As someone who has only played Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 and Marvel vs Capcom Infinite,…
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- Millions in the US could face massive consequences unless McCarthy can navigate out of a debt trap he set for Biden
• DeSantis goes to Washington, a place he once despised, looking for support to take on Trump • Opinion: For the GOP to win, it must ditch Trump • Chris Christie mulling 2024 White House bid • Analysis: The fire next time has begun burning in Tennessee
- Missing Ottawa man last seen on Sept. 10
The Ottawa Police Service on Thursday issued a request for public assistance in locating a 27-year-old man last seen by his family on Sept. 10. Read More