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• Which road is the worst in Ottawa? Voting underway for the worst roads

  The CAA launched its annual Worst Roads campaign on Tuesday, the 20th year of the campaign putting a spotlight on the state of the roads in Ontario

  

• Smashing Pumpkins coming to Ottawa in September

  The Smashing Pumpkins are coming to Ottawa Labour Day weekend.

  

• Committee approves $1 million sponsorship plan to rename Kanata Recreation Complex

  The Community Services Committee unanimously approved a sponsorship plan with Tony Graham Automotive Group, which will rename the complex the "Tony Graham Automotive Group Recreation Complex – Kanata."

  

• Quebec police officer stabbed and killed during arrest, second wounded

  A Quebec provincial police officer was fatally stabbed Monday night while performing an arrest in Louiseville, west of Trois-Rivieres, Que. The Surete du Quebec (SQ) has confirmed the identity of the officer, Sgt. Maureen Breau, who had been on the force for over 20 years. She was assigned to the post of the MRC de Maskinonge. Another officer was injured during the incident, but their life is not in danger.

  

• Person shows up at Gatineau hospital with gunshot wound

  Gatineau police are releasing few details about an individual who showed up at a local hospital with a gunshot wound.

• 'Nobody is looking for a handout' for new Senators arena: Bettman

  NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says it will be up to the new owners of the Senators to decide whether to build a new arena at LeBreton Flats or at another location in Ottawa.

• Bettman: NHL to evaluate Pride nights in offseason after some players refuse to wear jerseys

  NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says the league will evaluate its Pride nights in the offseason after several players have refused to wear Pride-themed jerseys this season.

• Porter now offering direct flights from Ottawa to these three destinations

  Travellers can now fly direct from Ottawa to three new destinations on Porter Airlines.

• Man accused of exposing himself at Ottawa high school

  Ottawa police are releasing photos of a man who is accused of exposing himself in public because investigators believe the suspect may have been involved in other incidents.

• Gatineau MP calls for changes to traffic flow on Champlain Bridge during construction

  A Gatineau MP has launched a petition to call on the National Capital Commission to open both lanes of the Champlain Bridge to Ottawa-bound traffic during the morning commute.

• Plenty of sunshine in Ottawa on Tuesday

  Environment Canada’s weather forecast calls for sunny skies and a high of 4 C today.

• The fight of his life: A former soldier’s battle with COVID

  Former Canadian soldier Kyle Keffer shares the story of his battle with COVID-19 and his recovery.

• 'Rigorous' cost management needed as $5B Centre Block renovation proceeds: AG report

  Despite delayed decision-making by parliamentarians, Canada's massive renovation of Parliament Hill's Centre Block is being effectively managed so far, according to a new audit. However, 'rigorous' cost management will be needed as the work proceeds, cautions auditor general Karen Hogan.

• New armed forces housing benefit won't help Petawawa troops, realtor warns

  The Canadian Armed Forces is introducing a new housing benefit to help troops find affordable accommodations. A realtor says the benefit won't help military members in Petawawa, Ont.