Skip to content
HighOnCity Ottawa
→ LATEST

News — Page 2

1D AGO

Ottawa police conduct one-day enforcement at George and Cumberland, lay dozens of charges

Police conducted 'Project Intersect' in the ByWard Market on August 11 following community complaints of violence and drug use. Over two...

1D AGO

Hospital workers demand reversal of 101 job cuts at Queensway Carleton

About 70 employees and unions rallied at QCH on Tuesday, saying cuts to 87 nurses and other staff are severely impacting patient care...

2D AGO

Inquest jury recommends body cameras for all Ottawa police front-line officers

After nine years, an inquest into the 2017 shooting death of Raymond Alliman concluded. The jury wants faster inquests and wider camera use.

2D AGO

Ottawa approves design changes for new Riverside South community centre and library

Committee cleared design revisions for the facility near Limebank Station, allowing for a shorter, pedestrian-friendly building set to...

2D AGO

Labour board rulings on remote work and vaccine exemptions signal trouble for federal government's blanket policies

Two recent decisions found the government failed to accommodate employees individually, awarding $28,000 and $5,000 in damages. Lawyers...

2D AGO

Third missing man's remains found on Smiths Falls property as investigation continues

Lawrence Bertrim, missing since 2022, is the third person located on a rural Kelly Jordan Road property. Police have not determined his...

2D AGO

Ottawa slides to 14th in North American tech talent rankings as job growth stalls

The city dropped three spots from last year as the tech sector added just 800 jobs over three years, while other Canadian cities gain ground.

3D AGO

Ottawa police detective demoted two years for accessing confidential records

Det. Helen Grus found guilty of discreditable conduct after accessing nine child death cases without investigative role.

3D AGO

More Ottawa kids seeking mental health help, with overnight texting surging

Data shows demand for youth mental health support up 69% in three years, with under-sixes doubling in a single year.

3D AGO

New Ontario bike-lane law forces design changes to 27 Ottawa transportation projects

Bill 60 prevents municipalities from removing traffic lanes for bike lanes. City staff say 20 of 27 affected projects can proceed with...

3D AGO

Ontario municipal election deadline Friday: candidates have 48 hours to register

All 444 Ontario municipalities hold elections Oct. 26. Nomination papers must be filed by 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, with a $100–$200 filing fee.

3D AGO

Man charged after bagpiper stabbed without provocation near CF Rideau Centre

The musician suffered stab wounds to his hand Saturday around 4 p.m. Police say Jean Dorestant, 25, attacked him unprovoked and is...