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Ottawa tech community builds AI tools through grassroots hackathons
AGI Ventures Canada connects over 2,000 people exploring artificial intelligence applications, with participants already launching...
O-Train Lines 2 and 4 shut down all weekend for maintenance
Replacement buses will run on the usual routes Saturday and Sunday as the transit authority conducts track inspections and tunnel work.
Woman charged with murder in 2025 death of Clarence-Rockland man
A 37-year-old Ottawa resident is the second person facing first-degree murder charges in connection with Robert Prévost's death.
Federal food strategy backs independent grocers with $1B infrastructure
Ottawa's $3 billion national food security plan aims to help small retailers compete with chains by funding food hubs and terminals.
OC Transpo launching major recruitment push to end staffing crisis
The transit agency is targeting 105% staffing levels to account for vacancies and attrition, addressing recent service disruptions.
Cornerstone Housing fundraiser raises $50,000 at Irish ambassador's residence
Garden party featured Irish-inspired cuisine by Thyme & Again, beer from Stray Dog Brewing, and a fashion show by Sukhoo Sukhoo Khooture.
OC Transpo flagging 10 bus routes for capacity boosts as feds return to office
Federal employees resume four-day in-person work July 6. Routes serving Parliament Hill and downtown corridors may need expanded service.
Ottawa Hospital Riverside briefly locked down after weapon report
Two people taken into custody Friday morning after police responded to a code silver at the Riverside campus. No injuries reported.
Tech and music communities unite at Rainbow Bistro for fundraiser
Tech Rocks 2026 brought local innovators together with performances by Westpark, Wayward Sons, and Disaster Recovery in support of the...
Ride for Dad raises $75,000 for prostate cancer research
Annual motorcycle fundraiser drew riders on a 201-kilometre route through communities south of Ottawa. Co-founder Byron Smith reflects...
Paddleboarder's death spotlights water safety risks this summer
After a 38-year-old died on the Ottawa River, experts warn newcomers to the sport about hypothermia, currents, and the need for proper gear.
Got Land? brings Indigenous comedy to National Arts Centre
Stand-up showcase featuring First Nation, Inuit and Métis comedians performing June 17 at the NAC Fourth Stage.