Tuesday · Jul 21, 2026
Mohammed Al-Lami killed two sons on June 29, then set fire and died by suicide
Ottawa police detailed how a dentist killed his two young sons in southeast Ottawa, then set fire to his dental practice in Iroquois and died by suicide near Kemptville.
Lansdowne Park reviewing event centre spaces after Ottawa Charge moves to CTC
The city will work with Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group to repurpose areas originally designed for the women's hockey team, which relocated to the Canadian Tire Centre.
Ottawa River pathway officially open again
the pathway behind parliament hill just reopened after four years. great spot for walking or biking along the river now.
Two homes engulfed in flames near Mooney's Bay early Tuesday morning
Ottawa firefighters battled a two-alarm fire on Flannery Drive that spread from one single-storey home to a neighbouring house, with one structure partially collapsing.
Tornado warning swept through southeast Ottawa on Tuesday evening
Environment Canada issued a tornado warning for parts of rural Eastern Ontario, including southeast Ottawa near Vars, with damaging winds and large hail possible.
Kinaxis hires veteran finance executive Herb Yeh as CFO and chief strategy officer
The Kanata-based supply-chain software maker brought in Yeh from New York investment banking firm Evercore following record first-quarter profit.
Man clocked driving 172 km/h in 60-zone on Riverside Drive caught by unmarked police cruiser
Ottawa police charged a 56-year-old with stunt driving on July 18 after he sped past both unmarked and marked cruisers on the south end.
Carleton University researchers secure $7.5 million in federal partnership grants for cybersecurity and governance
Three Carleton-led initiatives received SSHRC funding—the highest number of grants the university has ever received in a single competition.
Ottawa police release details of June murder-suicide investigation in Leitrim
Police say father Mohammed Al-Lami killed his two sons, ages 7 and 12, then set fires and died by suicide 65 kilometres away.
Two-alarm fire spreads from one home to neighbouring house near Mooney's Bay early Tuesday
Crews responded within four minutes to a fire on Flannery Drive around 4:19 a.m. and brought the blaze under control by 5:11 a.m. with no injuries.
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Nintendo 3DS meetup happening August 22 at Major's Hill Park
First-time organizer setting up a Nintendo 3DS and DS community hangout Saturday, August 22 at 1pm at Major's Hill Park. If it rains, rescheduled for August 29 at the same...
Justice Marlyse Dumel appointed regional senior judge for Ontario Court of Justice East Region
Dumel, who has served as a judge in Ottawa since 2017, was the local administrative judge from 2022 to 2026 and takes the new role September 25.
Centre 454 relocating after January 2027
Centre 454 will relocate after January 2027 as part of long-term planning by Belong Ottawa and the City. Recent closures of nearby consumption and treatment service sites have...
Five new restaurants bring fresh dining to Ottawa this summer, from Ruby's to Junior & The Kid BBQ
Openings range from a Canadian-European spot in the historic Clarendon Courtyard to a new Bangkok-style barbecue location on Beechwood Avenue.
Natalie Spooner named Ottawa Food Bank CEO after 15 years with organization
The new leader was promoted from director of programs and planning, where she managed relationships with 67 member agencies across the city.
Stitch, Hook, & Knit Social tonight at Old Town Hall
Hand-crafting night at Old Town Hall (61 Main Street) is live tonight 6–9pm — bring your sewing, knitting, crochet, or fibre projects and stitch with other locals. Sewing...
Someone left a chair at the Rideau and Charlotte bus stop
Community fix at Rideau and Charlotte: no benches, so someone dragged a chair out there for people waiting for the bus. Solid Ottawa move.
Turning Point is not closing, according to their Instagram
Turns out Turning Point wasn't actually shutting down — the restaurant clarified on Instagram after some confusion earlier.
