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ByWard Market fires executive director after seven months

Victoria Williston is out as head of the ByWard Market District Authority just months after being hired. The board cited a need for "new...

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Sharing and Caring backpack drive seeing record demand ahead of back-to-school season

Rising costs of living, inflation, and housing expenses are driving families to seek help filling school supply bags for their children.

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Hair Republic consolidating Ottawa operations after Hudson's Bay closures, pivots to partnership model

ByWard Market salon closing this month; all staff relocating to Bank Street flagship. Company expanding beyond Ottawa through...

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Ottawa police seek public help identifying three in connection with ByWard Market assault

Assault occurred July 24 near George and Cumberland streets; police have identified one suspect and are seeking two others who may have...

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Man in his 60s struck by vehicle near Bronson and Renfrew in serious condition

Collision occurred just after 5:30 p.m. Friday near Highway 417 overpass; road temporarily closed while emergency crews responded.

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Telesat expands satellite constellation to 225 following $2.7B Arctic military contract

The Ottawa-based company is adding 69 satellites to its Lightspeed network, funded by a federal defense deal that CEO Dan Goldberg calls...

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Woman in her 80s pulled from Rockcliffe Park pond in critical condition

Bystanders rescued the woman from The Pond near McKay Lake on Friday afternoon after paramedics received an emergency call.

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Nomination deadline for Ottawa's 2026 municipal election is Friday at 2 pm

Candidates for mayor, city council, or school board have until August 21 to file forms and pay filing fees at the Elections Office.

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City transitions to personalized recovery model for residents hit by three extreme weather events

Ottawa is shifting support for residents impacted by July 1, August 10, and August 12 storms, offering permits, grants, and cleanup...

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History Ottawa opens August 20 with Wallflowers' first Ottawa show in 25 years

Live Nation's new 2,000-seat venue on Rideau Street and Sussex Drive debuts with Jakob Dylan's band performing material from their 1996...

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Ontario unveils data centre framework with no municipal veto power

Premier Doug Ford announced a playbook Thursday that prioritizes projects paying full electricity costs, with no financial incentives...

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Ontario ends social assistance eligibility for people without legal immigration status

The province amended regulations for Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program, effective immediately, to exclude...