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New rTMS treatment for depression now covered by OHIP at The Royal
The Ottawa hospital launches Ontario's only publicly-funded program for treatment-resistant depression using magnetic stimulation.
181 municipal candidates certified for October election; 10 elected by acclamation
Ottawa's nomination period closed Aug. 21 with candidates set for mayor, councillor, and school board trustee races. Advanced voting...
Former city councillor Mathieu Fleury returns to politics as trustee candidate
After four years away, Fleury filed to run for Zone 10 trustee with Ottawa's French public school board, citing his role as a parent.
Bill 33 puts student organizations across Ontario at risk as fees could become optional
Provincial law allows government to make ancillary fees optional, threatening groups that fund newspapers, clubs, and campus services at...
One woman dead, another airlifted in three-vehicle crash west of Ottawa
A 31-year-old woman was pronounced dead Friday evening at March Road and Diamondview Road. Police are seeking dashcam footage and witnesses.
New speed limits raise Ontario highway limits to 110 km/h on select routes near Ottawa
Sections of Highway 417 and 416 around Ottawa now have speed limits increased by 10 km/h as Ontario continues rolling out faster limits...
Ottawa-based 1Valet lands $15M credit facility from Scotiabank
The prop-tech company received a revolving credit facility to accelerate North American expansion. The platform serves over 300...
Man arrested in ByWard Market early Friday with firearm, concerning statements
Police officers patrolling the downtown core arrested a man after spotting him holding a gun around 2 a.m. The firearm was recovered...
Four Ottawa councillors running unopposed as Aug. 21 nomination deadline passes
College, River, Rideau-Jock, and Osgoode ward incumbents are the only registered candidates. If no challengers file by Friday, all four...
OC Transpo ridership jumps 10 percent on key routes as feds return to office
Summer commuter traffic is already climbing on seven bus routes as the federal government's return-to-office mandate takes hold. The...
High-risk sexual offender Aaron Gilpin now living in downtown Ottawa
Ottawa police warn the public about a 35-year-old man with a history of violent and sexual offences involving children. He relocated...
National monument to LGBTQ+ purge victims opens west of Parliament Hill
Thunderhead sculpture honours thousands removed from Canadian military and public service during Cold War persecution. Opening ceremony...
