Tim Stutzle confident Ottawa Senators can still thrive without former captain Brady Tkachuk
The team's No. 1 centre speaks publicly for the first time since his long-time teammate was dealt to the Florida Panthers.
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What it's like seeing a show at History Ottawa
The new downtown music venue opened to the public with an Aug. 20 performance by the Wallflowers.
News of the day: New speed limits on some highways; Judge dismisses challenge of union leaders' suspensions; Should Ottawa place a moratorium on new AI data centres?
It’s Friday, August 21. Here are today’s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom NEW SPEED LIMITS COME TO SOME OTTAWA HIGHWAYS The change is part of Ontario’s expansion of 110 km/h speed limits across the provincial highway network. Read the story JUDGE DISMISSES CHALLENGE OF SUSPENSIONS BY OUSTED PUBLIC SERVICE UNION LEADERS Justice Karen […]
High-risk sexual offender now living in Ottawa, police warn
Aaron Gilpin, 35, is now residing in the downtown area after relocating from Smiths Falls, a public advisory issued Friday says.
National LGBTQ+ monument unveiled in Ottawa
Thunderhead, located near the Portage Bridge and Wellington Street, commemorates victims of the decades-long LGBT Purge.
A new format is coming to the Canadian Culinary Championship
Marc Lepine of Atelier on Rochester Street, a two-time national champion, has already been named to cook representing Ottawa.
Bus routes see ridership bump as public servants return to office four days a week
The City of Ottawa is preparing for an expected surge in traffic this fall, driven largely by the latest federal return-to-office mandate.
Here's who's running in Ottawa's municipal election
There were 77 candidates registered to run for council across the city's 24 wards.
Back to school: A cheerful place to call their own
Decorating a dorm space need not be expensive, the key is to be organized and to have a plan
New speed limits come to some Ottawa highways. Here’s where
The change is part of Ontario’s expansion of 110 km/h speed limits across the provincial highway network.
Feds join international declaration on sustainable procurement
Lithuania, Netherlands and Mexico have also signed the declaration.
Should Ottawa place a moratorium on new AI data centres?
Local politicians are divided over how to handle the growing industry.
Judge dismisses challenge of suspensions by ousted public service union leaders
Justice Karen Perron rules that Ontario Superior Court of Justice has no jurisdiction over the case and that Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board is the proper forum.
News of the day: Hospital workers protest job cuts, ‘dangerous’ working conditions; The secret to crafting authentic Canadian whisky; Orléans development proposal sent back for review over parking concerns
It’s Thursday, August 20. Here are today’s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom QUEENSWAY CARLETON HOSPITAL WORKERS PROTEST JOB CUTS, ‘DANGEROUS’ WORKING CONDITIONS Those who remain are scrambling to manage prolonged emergency department wait times, the workers say. Read the story THE UNLIKELY SECRET TO CRAFTING AUTHENTIC CANADIAN WHISKY What began as a retired […]
Gatineau police arrest three in drug-trafficking investigation
The suspects aged 41, 42, and 48 were arrested at an address on Gamelin Street and two apartments on Thomas Kelly Street on Aug. 19.
One dead after head-on collision on Highway 401 in Gananoque
According to the OPP, an initial investigation indicated an eastbound truck had crossed over the grassy centre median and hit a westbound vehicle head-on
Ottawa police arrest 17 in shoplifting blitz at Rideau Street business
One warrant was executed and seven Provincial Offence Notices were issued, according to police.
Para Transpo extending late-night hours on weekends
The changes will take effect Sept. 4.
Artin Avaznia's Underground Pride and his own queer homecoming
The Toronto-based solo dance artist was born in Ottawa but hasn't performed here since 2019. That changes on Friday, when he brings his show to Club SAW.
Sutcliffe promises to spend money the city doesn't have | Opinion
Mohammed Adam: The mayor's new transit pledge banks on a projected $85M in monthly savings from not-yet-signed provincial LRT takeover plan.
Ottawa's Greenbelt is one of our most important natural assets | Letters to the Editor
The Ottawa Citizen's letters to the editor for Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026.
Ottawa committee OK's plan to use places of worship to solve downtown parking crunch
On Aug. 26, city council will consider a proposal that also allows six city-owned recreation centres to offer or lease parking spots.
Orléans development proposal sent back for review over parking concerns
Residents and local business owners say its proposed 1,505 residential units could overwhelm nearby streets and lots with overflow parking.
Ottawa police looking for teen last seen at Tunney's Pasture station
Nakita Morris-Copenace, 13, was last seen Sunday, Aug. 16, at about 11 p.m., the Ottawa Police Service said
Inquest jury recommends body cameras for all front-line Ottawa police
The jury made four recommendations overall after a six-day inquest into the 2017 death of Raymond Alliman in a ByWard Market parking garage.
News of the day: Ottawa police Det. Helen Grus demoted for two years; What new decisions on PTSD, vaccines mean for public servants; Fancy fried chicken is worth clucking about
It’s Wednesday, August 19. Here are today’s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom OTTAWA POLICE DET. HELEN GRUS DEMOTED TWO YEARS FOR ‘SERIOUS’ MISCONDUCT Det. Helen Grus vowed to continue serving the Ottawa community to the best of her ability after she was ordered to be demoted from first-class to second-class constable following a […]
Queensway Carleton Hospital workers protest job cuts, ‘dangerous’ working conditions
Those who remain are scrambling to manage prolonged emergency department wait times, the workers say.
Fancy fried chicken from this fine-dining Ottawa chef is worth clucking about
At Kozhi, his new Chinatown eatery, Chef Teegavarapu Sarath Mohan aspires to make the best fried chicken in the city.
Residents evacuated from homes in Greely after propane tanker truck crashes
A hazmat crew was called in to mitigate a leak.