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  Kemptville, Ont. school closed for second day after alleged threat, board says

  St. Michael Catholic High School in Kemptville, Ont. is closed for a second consecutive day, as Ontario Provincial Police investigate an alleged threat targeting the school.

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  Late for hockey practice is no reason to use Hwy. 417 HOV lane improperly, OPP says

  Being late for hockey practice is not a reason to use the High Occupancy Vehicle lanes on Highway 417 in Ottawa's west end as a solo driver, according to police.

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  A new distillery opens in eastern Ontario, and this is what they make

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  Airlines' challenge of Canada's passenger protection rules rejected by Supreme Court

  Canada's airlines have failed in their challenge of air passenger protection rules that the federal government implemented in 2019.

• What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: Oct. 4-6

  Fair season continues in the Ottawa area, the Ottawa 67's and Senators play on home ice, Carleton University and the University of Ottawa meet in the Panda Game and a former Backstreet Boy is in town.

• Police charge Ottawa business, restaurant owner with sexual assault

  A 37-year-old Ottawa business owner is facing charges after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted while applying for a job, according to police.

• Will this be the last 20 C day in Ottawa this year?

  Environment Canada's forecast calls for a high of 21 C today, which would be the ninth day this fall with the temperature above 20 C.

• Trial running of Trillium Line LRT to begin Oct. 7

  Transit Services General Manager Renée Amilcar says the 21-day trial running period for the north-south Trillium Line LRT will begin Oct. 7, meaning the line could open to the public as soon as mid-November.

• Ottawa police seeking Blair Station assault suspect

  Ottawa police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in an assault over the summer at an O-Train station.

• Ottawa police, Bylaw, universities preparing for Sunday's Panda Game

  Ottawa police are urging students and fans to celebrate the 2024 Panda Game responsibly, stressing that street parties, open alcohol, and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.

• Salvation Army Ottawa Booth Centre finds permanent housing for over 100 people so far this year

  The Salvation Army Ottawa Booth Centre’s Outreach and Housing Services Program has successfully provided housing for more than 100 individuals over the past eight months.

• Most Canadians want employers to be flexible on hybrid work arrangements in the future, survey finds

  Most Canadians want employers to be flexible on hybrid work policies in the future, saying work-from-home arrangements enhance employee productivity and well-being, according to a new survey.

• 'Everything was upside down': former Ottawa resident surveys Hurricane Helene damage in Florida

  Days after Hurricane Helene caused widespread destruction across multiple U.S. states, former Ottawa television host Cyndi Edwards was finally able to survey the damage at one of her Florida rental units.

• 38 impaired driving-related charges on Ottawa roads over last 2 weeks

  Ottawa police officers have laid 38 impaired driving-related charges over the last two weeks, as the capital sees a rise in impaired driving charges.