December 30, 2025

December 30, 2025 — Ottawa residents are facing treacherous winter conditions as a powerful storm system continues to impact the region through Tuesday evening, bringing a dangerous mix of freezing rain, high winds, and the threat of snow squalls. Current Conditions in the Capital The National Capital Region has been … Read more

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December 24, 2025

Ottawa Hospitals Overwhelmed as Flu Season Hits Harder, Earlier This Holiday Week

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Children under five face second-highest hospitalization rates as flu cases surge to 28% positivity nationwide OTTAWA — With Christmas just two days away, Ottawa hospitals are buckling under an unusually severe flu season that has arrived earlier and struck harder than any post-pandemic year, leaving families scrambling and emergency departments overflowing. The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario is treating more than 200 patients daily in its emergency department, with numbers

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December 24, 2025

Why Are Ottawa Recycling Bins Changing Hands This New Year’s Day?

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Coffee cups, grocery bags, and toothpaste tubes can finally go in your blue and black bins as Miller Waste takes over collection OTTAWA — Starting New Year’s Day, Ottawa residents will notice a significant change in who picks up their recycling bins, even as the familiar blue and black containers remain on their curbs. Who’s Taking Over and Why? Miller Waste Services will assume responsibility for collecting recyclables from Ottawa

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December 23, 2025

Ottawa’s LRT Expansion and Public Transit Updates: Progress, Delays, and What’s Next in 2025-2027

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Ottawa’s light rail transit system is undergoing its largest transformation since the Confederation Line opened in 2019. The ambitious Stage 2 expansion project promises to extend rail service to 77 percent of Ottawa residents within five kilometers of a station, fundamentally changing how the city moves. But the journey has been anything but smooth, with delays, cost overruns, and ongoing service challenges testing the patience of commuters and taxpayers alike.

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December 23, 2025

Ottawa’s Housing Crisis and Affordability Solutions: A Comprehensive Look at 2024-2025

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Ottawa is facing one of the most significant housing crises in its history. Between 2014 and 2024, median monthly rent surged by over 60 percent, climbing from $992 to $1,600, while household incomes rose by only 46 percent over a 15-year span. As the city’s population continues to grow and housing supply struggles to keep pace, thousands of Ottawa residents are finding themselves priced out of the market. However, city

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December 4, 2025

From Guest Bedroom to $1 Billion: How Ottawa’s Fullscript Built a Health-Tech Empire

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Local entrepreneur Kyle Braatz turned a simple idea into one of Canada’s most valuable tech companies—without the typical Silicon Valley playbook December 3, 2025 While Silicon Valley startups burn through venture capital chasing unicorn status, an Ottawa entrepreneur quietly built something extraordinary from his guest bedroom. Fullscript, the health-tech platform … Read more

December 3, 2025

Ottawa Police Seek Four Suspects in Kirkwood Avenue Break-In

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Ottawa police are requesting public assistance in identifying four individuals believed to be connected to a break-and-enter incident that occurred this past summer in the city’s west end. The Incident The break-in took place overnight between August 25 and 26 in the 500 block of Kirkwood Avenue. According to police, … Read more

December 3, 2025

RBC Reports Record Earnings and Raises Profitability Targets

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Royal Bank of Canada has capped off an exceptional fiscal year with a remarkable fourth-quarter performance, posting a 29% year-over-year increase in profits and becoming the first Canadian bank to surpass $20 billion in annual earnings. Strong Q4 Performance The country’s largest bank reported fourth-quarter profits of $5.4 billion, or … Read more