Renée Amilcar leaving OC Transpo in July: Memo
Renée Amilcar, the City of Ottawa’s general manager of Transit Services, will be leaving her role next month, City Manager Wendy Stephanson says.
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Ottawa homeowners facing 5% increase in water bills a year over 10 years to fund infrastructure upgrades
Ottawa residents will be paying $5 more a month on their water bill over the next 10 years, as the city turns on the financial taps to fix up and expand the city’s water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.
Heron Road closure causing headaches for drivers and businesses in Alta Vista
A major road closure in Ottawa’s Alta Vista neighbourhood is already causing headaches for drivers and small business owners. As of Sunday, Heron Road is closed between Bank Street and Alta Vista Drive as part of the Bank Street Renewal Project.
Police seeking suspect in Tanger Outlets jewelry store theft
The Ottawa Police Service is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a jewelry store theft at Tanger Outlets last month.
Ottawa jewelry store robbery latest in trend of ‘concerning’ incidents, experts say
A brazen daytime robbery at an Ottawa jewelry store is just the latest in series of similar concerning incidents in recent months.
Wildfire smoke to cause hazy conditions in Ottawa today
Smoke from wildfires burning in northern Ontario and on the Prairies will cause hazy skies in Ottawa today.
Ottawa Charge to protect Clark, Philips, Savolainen in expansion draft
The Ottawa Charge has selected the three players the team will protect in the upcoming Professional Women’s Hockey League expansion draft.
Ottawa police investigating death of 54-year-old woman as femicide
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a 54-year-old woman found inside her home Monday morning on Carousel Cr. as a femicide.
OPP charge 15-year-old after sexually explicit video of minor circulates in Bancroft, Ont.
Ontario Provincial Police say a young person is facing a serious charge in connection with the sharing of a sexually explicit video of another young person in Bancroft.
Tall Ships Festival returns to Brockville this month
Nine ships will be docked along the city’s waterfront for people to tour, providing an interactive experience on boats that sail all over the world.
Tips for keeping your pets safe in the heat
With summer approaching and high temperatures in the forecast, the Ottawa Humane Society is reminding pet owners about the importance of keeping pets safe from the heat.
Driver charged with careless driving after crash on Hwy. 401 in Kingston
A 33-year-old Brampton, Ont. man is facing a charge of careless driving after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 401 in the Kingston area.
Moose found dead on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa’s east end
Ontario Provincial Police are urging motorists to be on the lookout for moose and other wildlife along highways, after a moose was found dead on Highway 417 in Ottawa’s east end.
Ottawa’s public-school board to discuss relationship with police
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board will discuss the current and future relationship between the city’s largest school board and police this evening, as the Ontario government proposes legislation to require officers in schools.
The Trailer Park Boys to visit Ottawa Comiccon
Ottawa Comiccon announced the Trailer Park Boys (John Paul Tremblay, Mike Smitt and Robb Wells) will be at the event Sept. 5 to 7 at the EY Centre.