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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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
Mayor Sutcliffe pledges 30 percent cut to OC Transpo monthly pass — from $138.50 to $95
The plan would cost the city $8–10 million annually with expected ridership boost, or $15–17 million without. It's Sutcliffe's first...
Ontario's new cash bail law takes effect, civil rights groups file urgent constitutional challenge
Anyone released on bail must now deposit the full amount within two business days. Legal advocates say the law creates a two-tier justice system.
Federal labour board awards $5,000 to CRA worker denied religious vaccine exemption
Steven Porter successfully argued the Canada Revenue Agency discriminated against him by refusing his COVID-19 vaccine exemption request...
School board trustees still running for election despite having their power stripped
Ottawa voters will elect school board trustees in October even though a provincial supervisor now handles governance and financial...
Bagpiper injured in unprovoked downtown altercation Saturday afternoon
Ottawa police arrested one person after a musician was hurt near the War Memorial. Police say the attack appeared unprovoked but are...
O-Train East condition monitoring system 80% ready for trial operation
Out-of-service trains are now running between Blair and Trim to test the system. OC Transpo expects enough vehicles by the end of August...
