Ottawa firefighters, police bring down protesters from Hwy. 417 signs, causing delays
A group of protesters forced the closure of a Highway 417 ramp in Ottawa on Tuesday morning.
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Man dies after being rescued from Ottawa River
Emergency crews responded to a call just after 10 a.m. for a person “appearing to be in distress” at the Deschenes Rapids.
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Environment Canada senior climatologist David Phillips says Ottawa has seen an increase in frequency when it comes to tornadoes and violent wind events over the last six years.
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Rain returns to Ottawa Tuesday after record-breaking rainfall
Showers and a risk of a thunderstorm will return Tuesday after Ottawa saw a record-breaking amount of rain on Monday.
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OC TRANSPOOC TRANSPO Debit card payments now available on OC Transpo
You can now tap and board OC Transpo buses and trains with your debit card.
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Carling Avenue ranked worst road in Ottawa, again
Carling Avenue has been ranked the worst road in Ottawa, according to the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA).
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Province nixes Ottawa paramedic plan to use taxis for some calls
Ottawa paramedics will not be calling on taxis to help transport some non-urgent patients, as the service had initially planned.
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CityFolk Jason Isbell, Greta Van Fleet, Rise Against to headline 2024 CityFolk lineup
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Man lying on road near Cornwall, Ont. killed after struck by commercial vehicle
A man lying on a road northwest of Cornwall died after being struck by a vehicle on Monday evening.
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21 and 22-year-old drivers caught racing in parents, rental vehicles in south Ottawa
Two young drivers are facing charges after being caught racing in Ottawa's south end on Monday afternoon.
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Tornado touches down west of the Island of Montreal
Emergency services in the town of Rigaud, Que. are investigating after a tornado touched down shortly after 5:30 p.m. Monday.
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4 suspects face over 500 charges following firearms, drug bust north of Belleville, Ont.
Four people face over 500 charges related to a major drugs and firearms bust in Tyendinaga Township in eastern Ontario.
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This ByWard Market program is empowering immigrant entrepreneurs in Ottawa
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'Supply chain issues' delaying opening of Rideau Centre police hub: Chief
Ottawa Police Chief Eric Stubbs says the opening of the new Rideau Centre police hub has been delayed because some items needed for the office have not yet arrived.
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LRT Alstom hits the brakes on redesigning axles on Ottawa's LRT vehicles
Alstom is hitting the brakes on redesigning the wheel hub assembly on Ottawa's LRT vehicles, which was once billed as a "final fix" to a problem that has caused at least three shutdowns on the Confederation Line over the past three years.
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Gatineau residents displaced after lightning damages townhome
Gatineau firefighters say about a dozen residents were evacuated after lightning caused a fire at a residential building in Gatineau on Monday morning.
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Barrhaven mass killing survivor thanks city, mayor for support
The sole survivor of the Barrhaven mass killing is thanking the city of Ottawa for their support, only two months after losing his wife, four children and a family friend.
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At least 60 reports of Lyme disease so far as Ontario enters tick season
Peak tick season is only just beginning but reports of bites – and tick-borne illnesses – are already higher than normal in Ontario.
Tornado touches down west of the Island of Montreal
Emergency services in the town of Rigaud, Que. are investigating after a tornado touched down shortly after 5:30 p.m. Monday.
Recalled NÜTRL-branded tumblers have made at least 43 people sick: Health Canada
At least 43 people across Canada have reported feeling sick after using branded tumblers handed out by B.C.-based vodka soda company NÜTRL, which have been recalled after they were found to leak a chemical solution.
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LISTEN How bad will mosquitos get in Ottawa this year?
David Beresford, an associate professor at Trent University's department of biology, tells Newstalk 580 CFRA's Ottawa at Work with Patricia Boal conditions are ripe for mosquitos to have a summer feast.
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WATCH Video shows head-on collision avoided on Highway 17 in northern Ont.
A commercial driver is facing a list of charges after video surfaces of a scary near miss involving an off-duty officer and a truck full of cattle in northern Ontario last month, police say.
Cattle rustling comes to Quebec as police investigate suspected theft of entire herd
Quebec provincial police are investigating after an entire herd of about 75 cattle were allegedly stolen in the Eastern Townships region last week.
Man on suspended licence drives himself to Ottawa OPP detachment, faces additional charges
An eastern Ontario man arrested for impaired driving on Friday night is facing additional charges for driving himself to an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment in Ottawa after he thought he forgot his cellphone.
Is the drive-in movie theatre at risk of going dark?
As another season of summer rounds the corner into view, drive-in movie theatres across Canada are coming back to life, but some are worried the tradition might go away altogether.
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There are many decisions to make before deciding to buy a house and one of those is whether to buy a new or a resale one.
Ontario investing over $9.5 million to build more than 100 supportive housing units
More homes will be built in Ottawa to support those experiencing or at risk of homelessness, as part of an over $9.5 million investment, says the Ontario government.
The eight most expensive homes for sale in Ottawa this spring
Ottawa's ultra luxury housing market is blooming like the tulips this spring, with a significant increase in the number of homes sold worth more than $2 million.
Ottawa to increase fees on new homes by up to $6,200
The City of Ottawa is hiking the fees on new home construction by 11 per cent, one month after the federal government introduced new funding tied to municipalities freezing development charges.
Tiny Home Show showcasing miniature spaces
In the midst of soaring living expenses and spiking interest rates, the dream of owning a traditional home seems to be slipping away for many residents in Ottawa.
CRIME & COURTS
21 and 22-year-old drivers caught racing in parents, rental vehicles in south Ottawa
Two young drivers are facing charges after being caught racing in Ottawa's south end on Monday afternoon.
Man seriously injured following assault on Downpatrick Road
The Ottawa Police Service says a 30-year-od man was seriously injured Sunday morning following what police call an assault on Downpatrick Road, in Ottawa's south-end.
Novice driver facing charges after collision on Hwy 7: Ottawa OPP
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) says a novice driver is facing charges following a collision on Highway 7 in Ottawa.
Two charged in Kanata Lakes drug bust
Ottawa police say two people have been arrested and charged following a drug bust in the Kanata Lakes area.
Ottawa woman, 39, facing child pornography charges
A 39-year-old Ottawa woman is facing charges related to child sexual exploitation following an online tip.
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Members of Parliament will be voting Tuesday on a Conservative-led motion to oust House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus, amid renewed concern over his 'alleged lack of impartiality.'
Richard Dreyfuss' comments about women, LGBTQ2S+ people and diversity lead venue to apologize
The actor Richard Dreyfuss showed up in a dress at a 'Jaws'-themed event in Massachusetts, where the blockbuster 1975 movie he starred in was shot, and then proceeded to make demeaning remarks about women, LGBTQ2S+ people and diversity.
Here's how new AI tech could change the iPhone
Generative AI, artificial intelligence that can provide thoughtful and thorough responses to questions and prompts, could potentially breathe new life into Apple’s iPhone lineup at a time when competitors are threatening to leave the company behind in the race to shape what could be a world-changing technology.
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An airline pilot got quite a show on May 11 while flying from San Francisco to Lisbon when a solar storm caused stunning auroras.
Severe thunderstorms, 15 cm of snow: Canadian weather forecast highlights
Well into spring, some parts of Canada could experience a wintry comeback, while other areas are bracing for severe thunderstorms, according to local forecasts.
Ont. university says professor fired over 'unethical' sexual relationships with students
An associate professor at McMaster University has been fired after its board of governors found that he engaged in 'unethical, inappropriate and in some instances exploitative' sexual relationships with students.
Why young people keep getting caught in debt traps and how to break the cycle
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Tornado touches down west of the Island of Montreal
Emergency services in the town of Rigaud, Que. are investigating after a tornado touched down shortly after 5:30 p.m. Monday.
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