Articles for author: jatin

December 30, 2025

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Snow Squall Warning: Ottawa Faces Dangerous Winter Storm Conditions

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 hit with severe freezing rain since Monday, with Environment Canada warning that up to 15 millimetres of ice accretion is expected by Tuesday evening. This significant ice buildup is creating hazardous conditions on roads, sidewalks, and power infrastructure throughout Ottawa and surrounding areas. Strong southwesterly winds reaching up to 70

December 23, 2025

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

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. As 2025 unfolds, Ottawa stands at a critical juncture. Lines 2 and 4 have finally launched after years of delays, the East Extension nears completion, and the massive West Extension

December 23, 2025

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

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 officials, developers, and housing advocates are working together on ambitious plans to address this crisis. The State of Ottawa’s Housing Crisis The numbers paint a stark picture of Ottawa’s housing

December 23, 2025

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Why Ottawa Families Are Switching to Dollarama as Cost of Living Soars

As inflation continues to squeeze household budgets across Canada, Ottawa residents are increasingly turning to an unlikely grocery ally: Dollarama. What was once considered a place for party supplies and craft materials has become a strategic shopping destination for families trying to make ends meet. The Numbers Tell the Story Dollarama’s sales and profits surged in 2024 as more Canadians shopped for affordable groceries and essentials. The discount retailer reported remarkable growth, with comparable store sales increasing 8.7% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, reflecting a fundamental shift in Canadian shopping habits. For Ottawa families, this trend isn’t surprising.

December 4, 2025

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Ottawa Invests $1M in Private Security for ByWard Market: Will It Work?

As the city pushes for National Historic Site status by 2027, the controversial plan sparks debate about safety, tourism, and who’s responsible for Canada’s capital December 4, 2025 Mayor Mark Sutcliffe stood before cameras today flanked by police brass and emergency service chiefs to announce a solution Ottawa businesses have been demanding for years: private security guards patrolling the ByWard Market. The price tag? One million dollars over two years from the city’s new Public Safety Action Plan. The timing? Strategic. Ottawa is racing to secure National Historic Site designation for the Market by its 200th birthday in 2027, and

December 4, 2025

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Ottawa’s $2.14 Billion Problem: How the Federal Government Is Reshaping Downtown

The capital’s office market faces unprecedented uncertainty as the feds plan to shed millions of square feet—and nobody knows which buildings will survive December 4, 2025 Walk through downtown Ottawa on a Wednesday afternoon and you’ll see something unsettling: empty streets, darkened storefronts, and gleaming office towers filled with vacant floors. It’s not just a post-pandemic hangover. This is the new reality of a capital city wrestling with an identity crisis, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. The federal government, Ottawa’s economic anchor and largest employer with 154,000 workers in the National Capital Region, is planning to slash its office

December 4, 2025

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

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 founded by Kyle Braatz in 2011, has achieved what many consider the ultimate validation: $1 billion USD in annual revenue. Even more impressive? They did it the Ottawa way—methodically, profitably, and without sacrificing control. The Billion-Dollar Milestone That Almost Didn’t Happen Braatz’s approach paid off after years of consistent growth,

December 4, 2025

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Ottawa Parents Alert: CHEO Reports Alarming 800% Surge in Child Flu Cases

Breaking health crisis affects thousands of Ottawa families as flu season peaks early If you’re an Ottawa parent, you need to read this right now. CHEO (Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario) has just issued an urgent warning about a dramatic spike in pediatric flu cases that’s overwhelming the emergency department—and we’re not even at peak flu season yet. The Numbers Are Staggering CHEO revealed on December 3rd that eight times more children tested positive for influenza in November 2025 compared to the same month last year. Even more concerning: hospitalizations have doubled during the same period. Here’s what makes this

December 3, 2025

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Ottawa Police Seek Four Suspects in Kirkwood Avenue Break-In

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, the investigation took a notable turn when suspects were observed using payment cards stolen during the burglary to make purchases at various businesses throughout downtown Ottawa. Suspect Descriptions Authorities are searching for three men and one woman, all described as White: First Male Suspect: Estimated to be between 20 and

December 3, 2025

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RBC Reports Record Earnings and Raises Profitability Targets

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 $3.76 per share, for the three months ending October 31. On an adjusted basis, earnings reached $3.85 per share, comfortably beating analyst expectations of $3.55 per share. This strong performance prompted RBC to increase its return on equity target from 16% to 17% or higher, signaling confidence in its ability