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Ontario colorectal cancer screening age drops to 45 as diagnoses rise in younger adults
Starting July 1, Ontarians aged 45–74 qualify for free at-home screening tests, a shift driven by rising cases in younger people.
Federal public servants face stricter four-day office requirement as food options remain scarce
After the federal government's four-day in-office mandate hit its one-week mark, Tunney's Pasture workers confront limited lunch choices...
Renovictions by-law approved by Planning Committee to protect Ottawa tenants from bad-faith evictions
Starting January 1, 2027, landlords seeking to evict tenants for renovations will need a city licence, building permit, and must provide...
New provincial reporting requirement for private property tows takes effect immediately
Tow operators must now report vehicle removals from private property through a provincial system. Ottawa Police Service reminds the...
Bluesfest Day 3 brought HARDY and Patrick Watson to LeBreton Saturday night
The festival's third evening featured a country-rock headliner and indie performances across stages, with more to come through next week.
Capital Ward councillor Shawn Menard wins Golden Plunger for expanding public washroom access
The GottaGo! Campaign honoured Menard on Sunday for his motion to fund extended hours at park washrooms and portable toilets across the city.
Bluesfest Day 4 closes Week 1 with The Lumineers headlining Sunday at LeBreton
The RBC Stage features summersets, Leif Vollebekk, and The Lumineers Sunday evening. The festival resumes Wednesday after a two-day pause.
Smoke from northern Quebec fires reduces air quality in Ottawa through Monday
Sunday's yellow smoke warning drops to low risk by Monday as forest fires in Quebec push poor visibility across the Gatineau River.
Council to vote July 15 on 48-measure transit plan ahead of September return to office
City staff identified mobility measures for transit, roads, and parking to manage congestion when federal workers and students return in...
Ottawa Senators coach Travis Green inducted into B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame
The Senators' head coach was recognized Saturday for his 970-game NHL career and success coaching the Portland Winterhawks to a 2013...
OPP warns residents against bringing unexploded ordnance to police stations
Provincial police say they will safely retrieve and dispose of explosive material — including a WWII-era hand grenade found in an Ottawa...
HARDY brought campfire-singalong heart to Ottawa Bluesfest Saturday night
The Mississippi musician drew a youthful crowd thick with cowboy hats and denim for a set that went beyond the beer-song template at the...
