News — Page 60
Ottawa paramedics miss target for life-threatening calls
Response times to highest-priority emergencies fell short of the city's 75% goal in 2025, though progress continues on other fronts.
Michael Blaustein brings viral comedy tour final leg to NAC
The fastest-rising stand-up comedian wraps his "Taste Me Tour" at Southam Hall on Saturday, June 20, with tickets starting at $45.50.
Ottawa housing starts drop 10% as Gatineau surges ahead
Only 3,728 new units began construction in the first five months of 2026, while Gatineau saw 41% growth in the same period.
Ottawa Jazz Festival kicks off Thursday with Wyclef Jean
The nine-day festival opens June 18 at Confederation Park with a lineup spanning hip-hop, jazz fusion, and experimental sounds.
Three arrested in counterfeit cash marketplace scam
Ottawa police seized thousands in fake bills after tracking months of fraud targeting online buy-and-sell platforms.
Woman Fighting City Hall Over Tree-Root Foundation Damage
Nicole Robert's Copeland Park home is cracking from city trees, but a 2021 tree protection bylaw makes removal difficult despite...
Mayor Sutcliffe Seeks Re-election With New Vision for City Hall
As the 2026 municipal election ramps up, the mayor outlines his priorities for four more years leading Ottawa.
Inuit community pushed out of 60-year gathering spot
Recent police crackdowns on downtown have forced members of Ottawa's Inuit community to abandon the Circle, their historic meeting place...
Highway 417 at Pinecrest reopens early, June 22
All lanes reopen five weeks ahead of schedule after overnight construction this weekend on the Woodroffe-Pinecrest stretch.
Lalande Conservation Park closes over coyote concerns
The east-end park will remain shut while the city works with wildlife experts and provincial authorities to manage the animals.
Tim Tierney becomes Ottawa's first FCM president in 87 years
The Beacon Hill-Cyrville councillor will leverage his proximity to Parliament Hill to advocate for municipal infrastructure needs across Canada.
West Side Pride hosts pancake breakfast with local police Wednesday
A free community event at the Stittsville-Ottawa Police Station on June 17 aims to build dialogue and mutual understanding between law...
