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Ottawa Senators fans, organization embracing 'mullet man' mascot

Gatineau-based Ottawa Senators Jay Trepanier has been dubbed the "mullet man" after his flowing haircut caught the attention of the television cameras during a game in October.

What's open and closed in Ottawa over the holidays

CTVNewsOttawa.ca takes a look at what's open and closed over the Christmas and New Year's holidays this year.

Ottawa MP Mona Fortier appointed chief government whip

Ottawa-Vanier MP Mona Fortier has been appointed as chief government whip, the latest addition in a major reshuffle of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet.

Deep freeze hits Ottawa on first day of winter

Saturday is the first day of winter and the nation’s capital has hit a deep freeze, with temperatures feeling like minus 24 with the windchill.

Ottawa Humane Society advising against 'surprise' pet-giving this Christmas

It's one of the busiest times of the year for the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS), with dozens of people stopping in to look for a furry friend to bring home.

What's happening in Ottawa over the Christmas holidays

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa over the holiday season.

OPP find wanted man, seize $50K worth of drugs in Bancroft, Ont.

A wanted eastern Ontario man was found with $50,000 worth of drugs and cash on him in a home in Bancroft, Ont. on Friday morning, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

Cold snap not keeping Ottawa residents away from Christmas markets

The final weekend before Christmas means it's a busy time at Ottawa's Christmas Market in Lansdowne.

OPP nab 18 impaired drivers during the fourth week of the RIDE campaign

Eighteen more drivers have been added to Santa's blacklist during the fourth week of the Festive RIDE campaign (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) in eastern Ontario, according to the Ontario Provincial police.