10 h. ago City of Ottawa seeking 'creative solutions' to tariff impact on purchases

The chief procurement officer told a council committee staff were "monitoring daily" the impacts that tariffs were having on individual vendors and scrutinizing existing contracts.

Economics

63 h. ago City employee, landlord face criminal charges in alleged 'kickback scheme'

The case involves allegations that a City of Ottawa case worker received kickbacks from landlords in exchange for favourable rental rates.

Events

63 h. ago Former city employee, landlord face criminal charges in alleged 'kickback scheme'

The case involves allegations that a City of Ottawa case worker received kickbacks from landlords in exchange for favourable rental rates.

Events

6 d. ago Play ball! This is opening weekend for Ottawa's public baseball diamonds

Outdoorsy Ottawans looking to hit a home run are now able to play ball. Public baseball diamonds across the city will start opening this weekend, says the City of Ottawa. The opening can be attributed to the cooperative weather this spring. Maintenance crews “are working hard to ensure that the fields are ready for use,” […]

Sport

7 d. ago Did you visit Food Basics or Costco last week? Ottawa health unit warns of possible measles exposure

Ottawa Public Health has confirmed the city’s first cases of measles since 2019 amid a province-wide outbreak that has now topped more than 1,200 cases.

Economics

1 week ago Federal election 2025: Liberal Jenna Sudds leading in Kanata

The former Ottawa city councillor was first elected in the riding in 2021.

Politics

1 week ago Ottawa fire calls are rising, city could face bigger dangers ahead, warns new report

High-rises saw a particular increase in fires last year. Population growth, new construction and extreme weather are part of the problem

Events

2 w. ago Ottawa's community garden program needs formal mandate, centralized operations: city staff

The city has 120 food-producing community gardens as of 2025, and there are community gardens in every ward.

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3 w. ago Kinaxis Launches Tariff Response Solution to Help Supply Chains Adapt to Disruption with Confidence

New solution simulates tariff impacts, aligns teams, and enables action in under three weeks OTTAWA, Ontario — As ongoing tariff pressures and trade uncertainty continue to reshape global supply chains, Kinaxis® (TSX:KXS), the leader in real-time supply chain orchestration, today launched Kinaxis Tariff Response – a new offering that helps companies simulate tariff exposure, run […]

Economics

3 w. ago Ottawa Senators, preparing for Battle of Ontario, raise their flag at city hall

Accompanied by owner Michael Andlauer, chief executive officer Cyril Leeder, legendary winger Chris Neil and Spartacat, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe raised a Senators flag at city hall to officially open Sens Mile.

Events

3 w. ago Today's letters: How does a police officer earn $400K+ in one year?

Friday, April 11: Ottawa City Hall needs to explain the anomalies on the Ontario 'Sunshine list,' readers say. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Events

4 w. ago Calgary teams bring home three medals from Canadian Ringette Championships

Calgary teams had a riot — and then some — at the 2025 Canadian Ringette Championships in Ottawa. All totalled, the nine squads competing at nationals from the city brought home a trio of medals, highlighted by the Under-16 AA Riot with a dramatic victory. “AA Ringette Calgary is incredibly proud of our nine outstanding […]

Sport

4 w. ago Number of homeless people in Ottawa has grown to 3,000, local charity says

An Ottawa charity says the number of homeless people in the city has grown to 3,000 this year, with one in five people being asylum seekers.

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