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25D AGO

Treasury Board president says he was unaware of pest problems in federal buildings

Rats, bed bugs and bats have been reported for years in 48 Ottawa-area federal buildings. The Treasury Board president said Wednesday...

25D AGO

RCMP investigating hateful emails targeting Ottawa's Muslim schools and centres

Ottawa police increased presence around affected locations as investigators seek information from the public on threats sent between...

26D AGO

CHEO launches Beacon AI tool to sort emergency cases and cut wait times

New digital screening asks questions on arrival and routes low-acuity patients to on-site urgent care, part of a 19-tool AI suite at the...

26D AGO

Senators return to Canadian Tire Centre for home opener against Philadelphia Flyers

The team takes on the Flyers on Thursday, October 8, after three games in four days to start the season. New fan spaces won't be ready...

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Ottawa police seek public help identifying vehicles in fatal motorcycle hit-and-run

A 21-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a dark Ford Escape that fled the scene at West Hunt Club and Merivale roads on...

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Thefts from vehicles surge 35% in Ottawa's west and south end over the summer

Police report 1,140 vehicle thefts from July to September 2026, up from 844 the previous year. Most involve suspects checking door...

26D AGO

Ottawa planning committee approves 30-storey tower on St. Laurent Boulevard despite resident pushback

The residential tower will demolish three buildings and add 401 units to the Overbrook neighbourhood, though some residents worry about...

26D AGO

Kitchissippi candidate Subhir Uppal's campaign signs defaced with swastikas

Police received a report October 5 of hate symbols drawn on election signs near Churchill and Scott. Uppal said his family has...

26D AGO

Ottawa Catholic school teacher charged with sexual assault of student

Nancy Lescarbeau, 52, arrested Wednesday; police concerned there may be additional victims. Anyone with information should contact Ottawa Police.

27D AGO

Ottawa researchers reverse autism symptoms in mice by fixing blood vessel defects

A six-year study at The Ottawa Hospital and University of Ottawa found that restoring blood flow to the brain reversed behavioural...

27D AGO

Warrant issued for Ottawa woman in 2025 Clarence-Rockland homicide

Cathy Percey, 53, charged with first-degree murder in death of Robert Prévost, whose body was found in Ottawa River in May.

27D AGO

Linebox Studio pitches '13 Voices, One Home' design for 24 Sussex restoration

The Ottawa architecture firm submitted a proposal representing all 13 Canadian provinces and territories for the federal government's...