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Canada to host 2028 Francophonie summit in Ottawa region

OTTAWA — Canada will host the 2028 global summit of the Francophonie in the Ottawa area, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday. “We have decided to bring the world to Cana...

News of the day: Château Montebello bidders given 'final opportunity' to revise offers; Bank of Canada locks out securi...

It’s Wednesday, June 24. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom today. CHÂTEAU MONTEBELLO BIDDERS GIVEN ‘FINAL OPPORTUNITY’ TO REVISE OFFERS Prospective owners o...

Ottawa committee approves 12-storey affordable housing development in Little Italy

Ottawa committee approves 12-storey affordable housing development in Little Italy

Ottawa approves annual authorisation for all-night dance events in landmark nightlife win

Ottawa City Council has approved a new annual authorisation system for all-night dance events, replacing the old per-event licensing model. The reform, championed by the city's nig...

Bastille Day fireworks show planned for Tuesday night in Ottawa

The fireworks are scheduled for about 9:30 p.m. over the Ottawa River as part of the embassy's Bastille Day reception.

Ottawa to peg first national interest projects in territories: sources

OTTAWA — Ottawa is expected to announce Wednesday that it will begin the process of designating two key Arctic infrastructure projects as being in the national interest, say govern...

Air Transat launches new Ottawa-London Gatwick flights

Air Transat has launched its new non-stop service from Ottawa to London Gatwick, providing a new link between the Canadian and British capitals. Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Offi...

Ottawa renoviction bylaw passes at council

Council voted 20-5 on Wednesday to adopt the Rental Renovation Licence Bylaw

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Ottawa as tornado warning issued for Kingston

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Ottawa as a tornado warning was issued for Kingston.

You'd almost think we live in Toronto! Three eateries introduce new dishes to Ottawa

Arrivals on Merivale Road, Bank Street and Carling Avenue bring katsu, jokbal and khaman to the capital.

Quebec National Assembly wants fans in Gatineau to be able to watch the Canadiens at Centre Slush Puppie

The Battle in Quebec continues to rage. After the organizers of the watch party in Gatineau of the Eastern Conference final between the Montreal Canadiens and the Carolina Hurrican...

Wastewater testing for drugs forwarded to Ottawa Board of Health by council

The water services department and Ottawa Public Health are to examine the feasibility of identifying key geographic locations for sampling.

Ottawa 67's address all positions and grab two local players in OHL draft

The organization picked nine forwards, three defencemen and two goalies.

News of the day: DND sets up temporary parking lot at Connaught Range; ‘Buy Canadian’ policy extended to 450 government-...

It’s Wednesday, May 27. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. DND SETS UP TEMPORARY LOT AT CONNAUGHT RANGE TO EASE PARKING WOES The overflow park...

Porter Airlines adds new nonstop service between Ottawa and Hamilton

Porter Airlines has launched service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) today, offering travellers a new nonstop opti...

OC Transpo to offer two free weekends as service shows signs of improving

The transit authority says it is "well-positioned" to handle large-capacity crowds expected for Canada Day and the summer festival season.

Ottawa Compressor Services Inc. Recognized for Expertise and Full-Service Compressed Air Solutions with 2026 Consumer Ch...

News of the day: Police issue public safety notice about 'dangerous offender'; Ottawa's first hi-fi listening bar; What'...

It’s Thursday, June 4. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. OTTAWA POLICE ISSUE PUBLIC SAFETY NOTIFICATION ABOUT ‘DANGEROUS OFFENDER’ During his...

News of the day: Severe thunderstorm watch issued as wildfire smoke blankets Ottawa; Canadian company develops detect an...

It’s Tuesday, July 14. Here are today’s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH ISSUED AS WILDFIRE SMOKE BLANKETS OTTAWA A hazy smoke from recent fo...

Thunderstorm watch on for Ottawa area, with damaging wind gusts possible

Winds gusting from 90 km/h to 110 km/h were possible, with ping-pong-ball-sized hail and a tornado also possible, Environment Canada said

News of the day: 4,000+ public servants approved for early-retirement; Why is OC Transpo installing natural gas generato...

It’s Thursday, June 11. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. MORE THAN 4,000 PUBLIC SERVANTS SO FAR APPROVED FOR EARLY-RETIREMENT INCENTIVE; 12...

Feds working with City of Ottawa to ease public service transit woes: memo

OTTAWA — Officials managing the federal government’s return-to-office plans are concerned about the ability of Ottawa’s troubled municipal transit system to actually get public ser...

Ottawa mum on joining legal case against Trump’s sanctioning of Canadian ICC judge

OTTAWA — Ottawa won’t say whether it will intervene in support of a Winnipeg-born global judge who is asking a U.S. court to reverse sanctions ordered by U.S. President Donald Trum...

Ottawa police officer charged with assault after car crash in Oakville

Police in Halton Region have charged an Ottawa police officer in connection with an incident that took place in Oakville, Ont., last week. Police say just before 10:30 p.m. on June...