Federal government aiming to dispose of half of its office buildings with hybrid work here to stay
The federal government is planning to offload up to half of its office buildings across the country, citing the rise in remote and hybrid work.

The federal government is planning to offload up to half of its office buildings across the country, citing the rise in remote and hybrid work.
A class-action lawsuit alleges Shopify Inc. reneged on a deal it offered some employees who were laid off in a recent round of cuts.
Despite efforts from the city of Ottawa to make repairs, Carling Avenue reigns supreme as the worst road in Ottawa, and one of the worst in Ontario.
As spring shifts into summer, seasonal spending habits can take a toll on your savings. But one personal finance expert offers advice on how to avoid overspending this year.
An all-white giant panda was recently spotted on surveillance video at the Wolong National Nature Reserve, in China's Sichuan province.
Dashcam footage shows the extent of the Tantallon wildfire as it raged in Hammonds Plains, N.S.
Ontario referees will be outfitted with body cameras this summer in an effort to stop aggressive abuse at soccer games across the province.
Who knew – asparagus pesto! Such a fresh base for a springtime pizza. Speed-up dinner and start with store-bought pizza dough.
Serve this fruity pancake warm or at room temperature with Ontario Maple Syrup for brunch or dessert.
Za'atar spice blend is a signature of Middle Eastern cuisine, featuring fragrant herbs and sesame seeds and accents asparagus and potatoes wonderfully. You can buy za'atar in the specialty food aisle or spice aisle.
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Ottawa police have laid hate-motivated charges against a 54-year-old man following an incident on Preston Street earlier this month.
Ottawa police are asking for the public's help in identifying two people accused of robbing a business in Sandy Hill.
Ottawa police are investigating after someone was apparently injured in a shooting in the ByWard Market late Thursday night.
The victims of a double homicide in Pembroke, Ont. last weekend have been identified as 16-year-olds from the Greater Toronto Area, police said Friday.
Ottawa police are investigating after shots rang out in the city's south end late Thursday night.
The Pembroke Regional Hospital says it is lifting its mandatory mask policy for non-clinical areas.
The wait time to see a doctor in Ottawa hospital emergency departments increased at most hospitals in March, with the Ottawa Hospital General Campus having the longest wait times in the province.
The personal and health information of about 100,000 Queensway Carleton Hospital patients could be affected by a major data breach, the hospital said Friday.
The annual report by the Office of the City Clerk finds the 2022 election cost the city $8.1 million, down from the $9.2 million budget.
Ottawa Public Health spent $60 million responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022, as the health unit faced the Omicron wave and administered tens of thousands of vaccines.
Conservative MP Erin O'Toole says Canada's spy agency has told him he was the target of Chinese interference intended to to discredit him and promote false narratives about his policies while party leader.
Traffic is back up and running through the border crossing between Woodstock, N.B., and Houlton, Maine, after a security scare Monday.
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Anthony Bass said he is 'truly sorry' for sharing a controversial anti-LGBTQ2S+ video on Instagram.
A young couple shot and killed after a dispute with their landlord near Hamilton have been identified by police.
Manitoba RCMP have arrested a priest from a First Nation community who is accused of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl, and believe there may be more victims.
A B.C. high school teacher is facing a five-day suspension and course requirement after making multiple students feel uncomfortable or embarrassed about their bodies—and it’s not the first time he’s been disciplined in the past decade.
The federal government is planning to offload up to half of its office buildings across the country, citing the rise in remote and hybrid work.
Whether travelling by plane, train or automobile, francophone travellers are struggling to access services in their language, Canada's official languages commissioner said Tuesday.
Federal Liberals say they continue to have confidence in David Johnston's work as foreign interference special rapporteur, despite opposition MPs calling for him to step down after recommending against a public inquiry. During debate, opposition MPs spoke about being targeted by China, while at committee former federal security officials voiced support for an inquiry.
Blue Jays' relief pitcher Anthony Bass apologizes for sharing a controversial anti-LGBTQ2S+ video and says the 'ballpark is for everybody.'