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  What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: Dec. 13-15

  Christmas market season continues, holiday lights light up several attractions and the Senators, 67's and Black Bears are home. CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this weekend.

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  More than 1,500 vehicles reported stolen in Ottawa in 2024: Here are the hotspots for thefts

  Statistics on the Ottawa Police Service's Crime Map show 1,559 vehicles have been reported stolen in Ottawa between Jan. 1 and Dec. 12. Vehicle thefts include joy rides, opportunistic thefts, and "single-use crimes," according to police.

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  Eight people injured after horse-drawn wagon went out of control in eastern Ont.

  Eight people were injured after horses became out of control while a man was offering a horse-drawn wagon ride Thursday in eastern Ontario, according to the Brockville Police Service.

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  No O-Train service on Saturday as preparations continue for east extension in 2025

  The O-Train will be out of service on Saturday while preparations continue for the launch of the eastern extension of Line 1 from Blair Station to Trim Station next year.

• Here's how to elevate the bow trend this holiday season

  Bows and ribbons are the trend this holiday season, whether on Christmas trees or clothing items, an Ottawa expert says.

• Vacant unit tax declarations now open with new exemptions

  The City of Ottawa has opened the portal to allow residents to declare the occupancy status of their properties under the vacant unit tax (VUT).

• Ontario Premier standing firm on retaliatory measures to Trump tariffs

  Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he will use every tool at his disposal to manage the threat of tariffs from incoming U.S. President Donald Trump.

• 67's Pinelli makes the roster for Team Canada at the World Juniors

  Ottawa 67's captain Luca Pinelli is officially on the team representing Canada on the world stage at this year's IIHF World Junior Championship.

• Labour minister unveils steps to end Canada Post strike

  Canada Post workers began their strike four weeks ago, halting mail and package deliveries across the country. Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon said he hopes work will resume as early as next week.

• Here's what will cost more in the 2025 City of Ottawa budget

  Ottawa residents will be paying more to board the O-Train and buses, have the garbage picked up, turn on the taps, park on city streets and use recreation facilities in 2025. CTV News Ottawa looks at things that will cost more in Ottawa next year.

• Ottawa police RIDE checks lead to higher number of impaired driving charges compared to last year

  Ottawa police say the number of impaired driving charges officers have laid in the last two weeks is higher than it was at the same time last year.

• CTV Morning Live Holiday Helpers Food Drive raises record $387,000 for Ottawa Food Bank

  The CTV Morning Live Holiday Helpers Food Drive raised a record $387,485 on Friday to help support the Ottawa Food Bank through the holiday season and into 2025.

• Families at Ottawa's Ronald McDonald House get special delivery of Toys for Tots

  It's a tradition that brings Christmas to families in need. The U.S. Embassy hosted its 18th annual Toys for Tots campaign with a donation of gifts to the Ronald McDonald House near CHEO.

• 1 person killed in single-vehicle crash near Arnprior, Ont.

  A 31-year-old Ottawa man is dead following a single-vehicle crash on Highway 417 near Arnprior.