# ottawa sun (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover ottawa sun. Page: Feed: --- ## [How a provincial bill could threaten student-run groups across Ottawa](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/bill-33-student-run-groups-carleton-university-uottawa-algonquin) _2026-08-23 · Olivia Belovich · Ottawa Citizen_ Bill 33 could mean the end of some campus resources across Ontario’s post-secondary institutions. ## [Pills found scattered around Orléans park](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/pills-found-orleans-park) _2026-08-22 · Gord Holder, Postmedia · Ottawa Citizen_ An area resident reported finding pills scattered in a suspicious manner at Blue Willow Park. ## [Woman in critical condition after motorcycle-vehicle collision on Highway 174](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/woman-critical-motorcycle-collision-highway-174) _2026-08-22 · Gord Holder, Postmedia · Ottawa Citizen_ The two-vehicle crash temporarily closed the highway in the Cumberland area. ## [Why Mathieu Fleury is running for a trustee position with a French public school board](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/mathieu-fleury-running-trustee-french-public-board) _2026-08-22 · Abyssinia Abebe · Ottawa Citizen_ He served as an Ottawa city councillor for over a decade and another year as CAO for the City of Cornwall. Now he wants to serve with Conseil des Écoles Publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario. ## [Update: Ottawa police, SQ investigating 'suspicious' deaths](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/ottawa-suspicious-death-lowertown) _2026-08-22 · Gord Holder, Postmedia · Ottawa Citizen_ A vehicle crash near Papineauville early Saturday led to the discovery of a deceased woman in Lowertown later in the morning. ## [A summer of change means high stakes for Ottawa Senators in season ahead](https://ottawacitizen.com/ottawa-senators/summer-of-change-ottawa-senators) _2026-08-22 · Bruce Garrioch · Ottawa Citizen_ Brady Tkachuk is gone, and so is Alfie, but the expectations for continued progress remain. ## [One woman dead, another seriously hurt in three-vehicle collision](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/one-woman-dead-another-seriously-hurt-in-three-vehicle-collision) _2026-08-22 · Abyssinia Abebe · Ottawa Citizen_ The crash happened at the intersection of March Road at Diamondview Road in Ottawa's west end late Friday afternoon. ## [Ottawa's new music venue will bring life and vibrancy to the ByWard Market | Letters to the Editor](https://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/ottawa-history-club-byward-market) _2026-08-22 · Doug Menary · Ottawa Citizen_ Ottawa Citizen letters to the editor for Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. ## [Why Smiths Falls' popular Bike Night is facing an uncertain future](https://ottawacitizen.com/life/smiths-falls-bike-night) _2026-08-22 · Lynn Saxberg · Ottawa Citizen_ Despite the economic boost that comes with hosting thousands of motorcycles, the monthly meet-up may not happen in 2027 without its founder. ## [Tim Stutzle confident Ottawa Senators can still thrive without former captain Brady Tkachuk](https://ottawacitizen.com/ottawa-senators/tim-stutzle-confident-ottawa-senators-can-still-thrive-without-former-captain-brady-tkachuk) _2026-08-21 · Bruce Garrioch · Ottawa Citizen_ The team's No. 1 centre speaks publicly for the first time since his long-time teammate was dealt to the Florida Panthers. ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wsxjbE4CUIKD) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [What it's like seeing a show at History Ottawa](https://ottawacitizen.com/life/seeing-a-show-history-ottawa) _2026-08-21 · Lynn Saxberg · Ottawa Citizen_ 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?](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/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) _2026-08-21 · Robert Cross · Ottawa Citizen_ 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](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/sexual-offender-living-in-ottawa) _2026-08-21 · Abyssinia Abebe · Ottawa Citizen_ 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](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national-lgbtq-monument-ottawa) _2026-08-21 · Michael McBean · Ottawa Citizen_ 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](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/2027-canadian-culinary-championship-new-format) _2026-08-21 · Peter Hum · Ottawa Citizen_ 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](https://ottawacitizen.com/public-service/buses-public-servants-ridership-return-to-office) _2026-08-21 · Ben Andrews · Ottawa Citizen_ 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](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/ottaw-municipal-election-candidates) _2026-08-21 · Aedan Helmer · Ottawa Citizen_ 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](https://ottawacitizen.com/life/back-to-school-a-cheerful-place-to-call-their-own) _2026-08-21 · Paul Welch · Ottawa Citizen_ 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](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/speed-limits-changing-ottawa-highways) _2026-08-21 · Michael McBean · Ottawa Citizen_ 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](https://ottawacitizen.com/public-service/federal-government-sustainable-procurement) _2026-08-21 · Matteo Cimellaro · Ottawa Citizen_ Lithuania, Netherlands and Mexico have also signed the declaration. ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9BToH8i3Cbq9) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## [Should Ottawa place a moratorium on new AI data centres?](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/ottawa-moratorium-new-ai-data-centres) _2026-08-21 · Michael McBean · Ottawa Citizen_ Local politicians are divided over how to handle the growing industry. ## [Judge dismisses challenge of suspensions by ousted public service union leaders](https://ottawacitizen.com/public-service/suspensions-union-leaders) _2026-08-20 · Matteo Cimellaro · Ottawa Citizen_ 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](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/news-of-the-day-hospital-workers-protest-job-cuts-dangerous-working-conditions-the-unlikely-secret-to-crafting-authentic-canadian-whisky-orleans-development-proposal-sent-back-fo) _2026-08-20 · Robert Cross · Ottawa Citizen_ 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](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/gatineau-police-arrest-trio-drug-trafficking) _2026-08-20 · Olivia Belovich · Ottawa Citizen_ 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](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/highway-401-fatal-collision) _2026-08-20 · Doug Menary · Ottawa Citizen_ 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](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/ottawa-police-arrests-shoplifting-rideau-street) _2026-08-20 · Michael McBean · Ottawa Citizen_ One warrant was executed and seven Provincial Offence Notices were issued, according to police. ## [Para Transpo extending late-night hours on weekends](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/para-transpo-extending-late-night-hours-on-weekends) _2026-08-20 · Aedan Helmer · Ottawa Citizen_ The changes will take effect Sept. 4. ## [Artin Avaznia's Underground Pride and his own queer homecoming](https://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/local-arts/artin-avaznia-underground-pride) _2026-08-20 · Nicholas Kohler · Ottawa Citizen_ 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](https://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/sutcliffe-promises-to-spend-money-the-city-doesnt-have) _2026-08-20 · Aaron Hutchins · Ottawa Citizen_ 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](https://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/letters/ottawas-greenbelt-is-one-of-our-most-important-natural-assets) _2026-08-20 · Doug Menary · Ottawa Citizen_ The Ottawa Citizen's letters to the editor for Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LIyweycTBN16) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [Ottawa committee OK's plan to use places of worship to solve downtown parking crunch](https://ottawacitizen.com/public-service/ottawa-places-of-worship-parking) _2026-08-20 · Ben Andrews · Ottawa Citizen_ 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](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/orleans-development-proposal-sent-back-for-review-over-parking-concerns) _2026-08-19 · Abyssinia Abebe · Ottawa Citizen_ 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](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/ottawa-police-missing-teen-5) _2026-08-19 · Doug Menary · Ottawa Citizen_ 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](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/inquest-jury-body-cameras-ottawa-police) _2026-08-19 · Michael McBean · Ottawa Citizen_ 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](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/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) _2026-08-19 · Robert Cross · Ottawa Citizen_ 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](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/queensway-carleton-hospital-workers-protest-job-cuts-conditions) _2026-08-19 · Olivia Belovich · Ottawa Citizen_ 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](https://ottawacitizen.com/life/kozhi-chicken-ottawa) _2026-08-19 · Peter Hum · Ottawa Citizen_ 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](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/residents-evacuated-greely-propane-tanker-truck) _2026-08-19 · Alex Robinson · Ottawa Citizen_ A hazmat crew was called in to mitigate a leak. ## [The city gardener: How much rain is too much?](https://ottawacitizen.com/life/the-city-gardener-how-much-rain-is-too-much) _2026-08-19 · Paul Welch · Ottawa Citizen_ Usually in summer, the biggest problem is keeping our gardens from drying out in the hot sun. But what about when there’s too much rain? ## [How will the Ottawa Senators line up for the 2026-27 season opener?](https://ottawacitizen.com/ottawa-senators/ottawa-senators-lineup-for-opener) _2026-08-19 · Callum Fraser · Ottawa Citizen_ Which wingers will join Tim Stutzle on the top trio? Which forwards will be fighting for the last spot in the lineup? If Carter Yakemchuk makes the team, who should be his defence partner? ## [How to fix the ByWard Market's bureaucratic mess | Opinion](https://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/fix-byward-market-mess) _2026-08-19 · Aaron Hutchins · Ottawa Citizen_ Randall Denley: Do we need a special body like the BMDA manage the limited city activities in the market? ## [Sutcliffe's new OC Transpo pledge is pretty lame | Opinion](https://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/sutcliffe-new-oc-transpo-pledge) _2026-08-19 · Aaron Hutchins · Ottawa Citizen_ Brigitte Pellerin: It feels like every mayoral candidate has given up on transit and is throwing stupid ideas out there hoping we’ll believe them. ## [What do recent decisions on remote work, vaccines mean for public servants with similar grievances?](https://ottawacitizen.com/public-service/remote-work-vaccines-public-servants-grievances) _2026-08-19 · Ben Andrews · Ottawa Citizen_ Two recent labour board decisions found the government failed to accommodate employees when applying ‘blanket’ policies stemming from the pandemic. ## [Third set of human remains uncovered at Smiths Falls property](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/lawrence-bertrim-smiths-falls) _2026-08-18 · Nicholas Kohler · Ottawa Citizen_ Lawrence Bertrim was 42 years old when he was last seen in 2022. He was located on a property that’s at the centre of a sprawling homicide case. ## [News of the day: New club History Ottawa is no carbon copy of Toronto location; Tax union president ready to 'bring the fight' in contract negotiations; Data shows more kids are searching for mental health help](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/news-of-the-day-new-club-history-ottawa-is-no-carbon-copy-of-toronto-location-new-tax-union-president-says-hes-ready-to-bring-the-fight-in-contract-negotiations) _2026-08-18 · Robert Cross · Ottawa Citizen_ It’s Tuesday, August 18. Here are today’s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom NEW CLUB HISTORY OTTAWA IS NO CARBON COPY OF TORONTO LOCATION Ottawa’s new Live Nation venue features an uncommonly wide stage, lofty ceilings and a backdrop adorned with the biggest LED video wall in the city. Read the story NEW TAX \[…\] ## [Ottawa police Det. Helen Grus demoted two years for 'serious' misconduct](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/ottawa-police-helen-grus-demoted-two-years-misconduct) _2026-08-18 · Aedan Helmer · Ottawa Citizen_ The veteran officer was found guilty of one count of discreditable conduct in March 2025. Disciplinary headings had been held intermittently between Aug. 8, 2022, and Jan. 9, 2025. ## [Would the Ottawa Redblacks bring Jeff Hunt back? The price could be right](https://ottawacitizen.com/ottawa-redblacks/bring-jeff-hunt-back-price-could-be-right) _2026-08-18 · Don Brennan · Ottawa Citizen_ The 62-year-old transplanted Newfoundlander has been out of sports since leading Atletico Ottawa to the CPL playoff title last November. ## [Houseworks: Build a small house for hard-working bees](https://ottawacitizen.com/life/houseworks-build-a-small-house-for-hard-working-bees) _2026-08-18 · Paul Welch · Ottawa Citizen_ Without pollinators, gardens are less productive, wild plant communities are poorer and foods become harder and more expensive to grow ## [Gap remains between Batherson, Senators as Sept. 15 deadline looms large](https://ottawacitizen.com/ottawa-senators/ottawa-senators-drake-batherson-contract) _2026-08-17 · Bruce Garrioch · Ottawa Citizen_ If no extension is signed by Sept. 15, Batherson and the Senators would lose the ability to secure an eight-year contract. ## [What do PWHL fans think of the Charge's move to Kanata?](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/pwhl-charge-fans-kanata) _2026-08-17 · Bruce Deachman · Ottawa Citizen_ The move to the CTC — precipitated by Lansdowne 2.0 plans for a smaller arena — is part of the price the Charge is paying for its success. | Opinion