Ottawa: Local News, Weather & Traffic Updates

Canada Day storm a 1 in 200-year weather event with 167 mm of rain in some areas: City of Ottawa

The Canada Day storm that flooded hundreds of basements and streets in Ottawa’s west end was a one in 200-year rainfall event, with some areas receiving more than 140 millimetres of rain, according to the City of Ottawa.

Driver in rental car stopped speeding 178 km/h on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa

Hot and humid weather to return to Ottawa on Sunday

Do not bring grenades to police stations, OPP advise, after resident brings one to Ottawa detachment

City of Ottawa eyes new aquatic sports centre at Carleton University

Applications for federal public service jobs drop by almost 30 per cent

Cord blood donations: What are they and how do they work?

Help for Ottawa floods coming ‘sooner rather than later’: Flack

City of Ottawa did not inform public about fireworks display for ‘public safety’ reasons

Things to do in Ottawa this weekend: July 10-12

More than $460,000 donated to restore 24 Sussex Drive

One Tank Trip: Upla trampoline park offers families a chance to bounce through the treetops

OPP investigating death at eastern Ontario residence

Ottawa police investigating after taxi driver assaulted, robbed in west end

Children’s sections of 2 Ottawa Public Library branches damaged by Canada Day floods

Ottawa-Gatineau has a new place to cool off with another NCC swimming dock

What’s playing this weekend: July 10-13

Ottawa's Dabrowski, Brazil's Stefani advance to Wimbledon women's doubles final

City of Ottawa opening hazardous waste collection sites for flood victims

Ottawa public school board recommends students not participate in Pride parade for ‘safety’

City of Ottawa looking to spend millions to keep people moving this fall

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2026 Calgary Stampede parade in photos

The 2026 Calgary Stampede parade on July 3, 2026, was welcomed by thousands of people lined up and down the route, all eager to watch the marching bands, horses, performers and floats roll on by in the hot summer sun.

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Things to do in Ottawa this weekend: July 10-12

The opening weekend of Ottawa Bluesfest, Titans and BlackJacks play at home and premier equestrian show jumping at Wesley Clover Parks. CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa this weekend.

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One Tank Trip: Upla trampoline park offers families a chance to bounce through the treetops

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‘It’s a shame’: Neighbour’s complaint might shut down popular Ottawa Halloween house

90-year-old Ottawa man says insurance now covering flooded basement

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What happens to your health and dental benefits when you leave your job?Opens in new window

Whether you're retiring after years in the workforce, stepping away from a job, or starting a business of your own, one thing these transitions have in common is that your workplace health and dental benefits won't follow you.