New cases of COVID-19 showed an increase in the week ending Jan. 22, with 264 new cases reported by Ottawa Public Health. The figures compare with 216 new cases reported in last week’s statistics. Five new deaths were reported as of Tuesday night, the same number as a week ago. However, hospitalization numbers showed some […]
Last summer, the city applied for about $150 million, much of which it hoped to use to speed construction of affordable units by Ottawa Community Housing and other non-profits.
Ottawa police are seeking public assistance to identify a man allegedly involved in a number of robberies and thefts in the west end of the city. In a release, police said the suspect, in “several incidents,” posed as a potential buyer for an item listed online for sale. “The suspect meets the seller, and then […]
Ottawa Fire Services were called to the 0-100 block of William Street at about 3 a.m. Monday after flames were seen coming from two dumpsters.
Goodbye, white cabinets. Hello, green and natural wood grain finishes. Dedicated beverage stations, larger pantries, noise-eliminating features and layered lighting are also on trend. Also, according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s (NKBA) 2024 Kitchen Trends Report, the focus over the next three years will remain on multi-function designs, easy-to-clean kitchens with ample storage […]
Environment Canada has issued a warning that a blast of freezing rain expected to hit Ottawa and the capital region this afternoon and last until Thursday. “Freezing rain is expected to last for many hours before tapering off Thursday morning,” Environment Canada in a warning Wednesday morning. The agency predicts “significant ice build-up due to […]
Wednesday, Jan. 24: We shouldn't expect the younger generation to fix our environmental mistakes for us, a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com
"I didn't think I was going to be a victim of the Phoenix system, but, in the end, unfortunately, I am."
Liberal government has invoked a shroud of secrecy around a controversial warship project estimated now to cost around $80 billion.
It's a sure sign that music festival season is just around the corner.
