Young Man Dies in Tragic Highway 17 Crash Near Ottawa
Katheryne Soucy
A 19-year-old man from Ottawa has died following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 in Horton Township. The Highway 17 crash near Ottawa happened early Friday morning and led to…
Ebola Health Alert Triggers Temporary Border Measures Across Canada
Canada Ebola Border Measures Announced After Outbreak Warning Canada Ebola border measures have been introduced after federal health officials announced temporary action in response to the Ebola disease outbreak in…
Queen’s Park Approves Tough Penalties for Councillors Who Break Conduct Rules
Ontario councillor conduct rules are set for a major change after Queen’s Park approved Bill 9, the Municipal Accountability Act, with tough new penalties for municipal politicians who seriously violate…
Booze and Hookahs Seized as Ottawa Police Target Unlicensed Centretown Bar
Ottawa Unlicensed Bar Seizure Raises Fresh Safety Concerns An Ottawa unlicensed bar seizure in Centretown is drawing attention after police targeted an alleged unlicensed establishment where booze and hookahs were…
103-Year-Old Ottawa Woman Shares Simple Secret to a Long Life
A 103-year-old Ottawa woman is drawing attention after sharing a simple rule she credits with helping her reach more than a century of life. Her story, reported in Ottawa-area news…
Quebec’s Override Move Raises Alarm as Ottawa Faces Calls for Disallowance
Quebec Override Move Triggers Fresh Constitutional Debate The Quebec override move has renewed a heated national debate over the notwithstanding clause, Charter rights, provincial powers, and whether Ottawa should step…
Canada Summer Jobs Changes Threaten Support for Ottawa Autism Camp
Canada Summer Jobs changes are creating serious concern for an Ottawa summer camp that supports children with autism, as organizers warn that reduced staffing support could affect how many families…
Ottawa MPP’s Heat Safety Bill Raises Pressure Over Hot Ontario Classrooms
Ontario School Heat Safety Bill Targets Hot Classrooms An Ontario school heat safety bill introduced by Ottawa West–Nepean MPP Chandra Pasma is putting renewed pressure on the province to address…
Homeless Family in Ottawa Finds Temporary Shelter Deep in the Forest
Homeless Ottawa Family Story Raises Serious Housing Concerns A homeless Ottawa family has drawn public attention after reportedly finding refuge in a forest, living in a tent because they had…
No Injuries Reported After Serious Barn Fire in Rural Ottawa
Rural Ottawa Barn Fire Raises Concern Near Franktown Road A rural Ottawa barn fire sparked concern after emergency crews responded to a working fire near Franktown Road and Dwyer Hill…
Tim Hortons Faces Pressure as It Reduces Reliance on Temporary Foreign Workers
Tim Hortons is facing renewed attention after announcing plans to hire more local workers while reducing its reliance on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. The company says its national hiring…