Ottawa
A young driver is likely facing the music this long weekend after Ottawa police caught him stunt driving. “We’re pretty sure there’ll be a ‘responsible driving’ conversation between father and son…
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A new report shows that many good elementary schools are located in Ottawa, but the city also has some lower-ranking ones. The Fraser Institute, a research organization, released a Report Card on Ontario’s…
17h ago
A new high school in Ottawa’s west end is not opening for the first day of school, a message from the board reads. According to the Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB), Maplewood Secondary…
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An early morning fire in Nepean has left multiple people without a place to live. Ottawa fire Services (OFS) responded to a townhouse complex on Chesterton Drive, between Mulvagh Avenue and Southview…
Ottawa police have identified a suspect they say is responsible for an assault of a 14-year-old girl. It happened on Aug. 27 at around 10:30 a.m. The teen was walking in the area of Princess Louise…
Despite summer coming to a close, festival and events in Ottawa continue to fill up the calendar. It’s a jam-packed weekend of events in the National Capital Region, including Capital Pride, the Capital…
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With just day 66 days left until the Presidential election, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are trying to clarify their positions on some key issues. Michael Yoshida is looking at how both campaigns are trying to appeal to as many voters as possible.
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The hockey community reacts to the death of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother Matthew. CityNews’ Sports Reporter Lindsay Dunn has the story.
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With the lighting of Vancouver’s Olympic cauldron Wednesday marking the start of the Paralympics in Paris, Team Canada already tallied two bronze medals on Day 1. Joe Sadowski has the details.
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The federal Conservative leader is calling on the NDP to pull out of the supply-and-confidence deal with the Liberals, and trigger a general election. The Liberals say the Tories are worried the economy is recovering without them.
Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz will sit with CNN for their first joint interview today. Julia Benbrook looks at the pressure Harris will be under during the highly-anticipated conversation.
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Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be out patrolling roads, trails and waterways over the Labour Day long weekend. During this four-day traffic initiative, officers will conduct province-wide…
Provincial police from the Leeds detachment were called to an ON Route along Highway 401 in Ontario’s east region on Aug. 28. Officers were told at about 1:45 p.m. by employees that they noticed a potential…
Some school bus routes will be cancelled this September with the start of school less than a week away. The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (OSTA) said it has been in constant communication…
Ontario students are heading back to school, but this year, the provincial government says there will be fewer distractions.
The final long weekend of summer is upon us. For those looking to get out and enjoy the Labour Day long weekend, keep in mind some businesses will be closed or operating at reduced hours. Here’s…
Columbus Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother Matthew were fatally struck by a suspected drunk driver as they rode their bicycles in New Jersey on Thursday night. Johnny Gaudreau…
When August rolled around, April Hicke realized the $100 she typically gives her 13-year-old son to update his wardrobe in time for school to start was no longer enough. “Even on the sale racks, a pair…
Provincial police announced a substantial reward for information in connection with a hit-and-run case near Smiths Falls. The body of Steven Tate, 34, of Montague Township, was found on Nov. 8, 2023,…
A multi-use pathway (MUP) over the Ottawa River, connecting Gatineau and the nation’s capital, is set to complete rehabilitation work this year. Construction on the Chief William Commanda Bridge multi-use…
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It was a normal day for a 17-year-old babysitter before she got a knock at the door yesterday afternoon. Carys, from North Grenville, opened the door to an elderly driver, who started making statements…
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) have charged a man with arson among other offences following an apartment fire last week. Around 8:11 a.m. on Aug. 22, Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) responded to a fire…
Two people face drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop in Renfrew. Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Street Crime Unit and Renfrew OPP stopped a vehicle on O’Brien Road just…
It’s time to get out there and fill up your gas tanks for the Labour Day long weekend, as prices in Ottawa and the surrounding a will drop to their lowest price since the winter. Roger McKnight, Chief…
The federal government is noting there are over a dozen properties it owns in Ottawa that can be used for housing. It is a part of a new tool announced by the government Aug. 25, called the Canada Public…
Doug Ford’s government appears to be holding strong as early election speculation heats up across Ontario.
It’s expensive to follow complex disposal protocols for construction waste that often contains toxins. It’s much less expensive to find someone willing or desperate enough to simply allow waste to be dumped…
Ottawa fire’s structural collapse team responded after a vehicle was driven through the wall of a single-family home on Wednesday afternoon. It happened just after 12 p.m. in the 100 block of Locheland…
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid multiple charges after a dangerous traffic incident ended in arrest in Madoc, Ont. this past Sunday. The driver — a Belleville resident — is facing numerous…
A warning from provincial police to be on guard against a fraudster in Carleton Place. According to the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), a male has been going to homes…