8 h. ago Opinion: Ottawa is underfunding pharmacare and dental care, exacerbating current inequities

As presently implemented, these programs satisfy few Canadians’ expectations or needs

Transport

5 d. ago Today's letters: Clearly, we need that new, sixth bridge over the Ottawa River

Friday, July 11: Stop being short-sighted about this vital transportation link, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Other

6 d. ago Today's letters: American flag doesn't make our hearts flutter

Thursday, July 10: The July 4 ceremony at Ottawa city hall should have been skipped this year, readers say. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Culture

7 d. ago Czan and Christy: Better zoning is how we'll meet Ottawa's housing needs

Appropriate building heights, less red tape, modular homes — the city can create a zoning regime that welcomes innovative construction.

Culture

1 week ago Varcoe: Carney says it's 'highly likely' an oil pipeline will make Ottawa's major project list

'I am confident that my government will do everything we can so that those projects can be built,' Carney said

Politics

2 w. ago Nationalisme canadien et centralisation des pouvoirs à Ottawa

À lire parmi notre sélection quotidienne de lettres rédigées par nos lecteurs.

Society

2 w. ago FIRST READING: Internal report shows Ottawa doubtful that wildly overbudget gun ‘buy back’ will ever work

Severely behind schedule, program is projected to cost $500 million for this year alone

Events

3 w. ago FIRST READING: Ottawa sets target to keep Canada labour force 25 per cent immigrant

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada instructed to ensure one quarter of labour force "is made up of immigrants and refugees”

Other

3 w. ago Varcoe: On eve of new era for Canadian energy exports, Keyera CEO welcomes Ottawa's push to fast

'We have to think about the future of our country and what makes the most sense, and what benefits Canadians the most — and make it happen'

Economics

3 w. ago Today's letters: Ottawa City hall really doesn't need more security

Friday, June 20: The building was already designed with safety in mind, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Events

4 w. ago Denley: Getting rid of garbage — time for Ottawa Council to decide

Incinerate it or bury it? Either way, the private sector is better placed to handle waste disposal than city staff are.

Other

4 w. ago Hersh: Ottawa Council must take a risk and ban fossil fuel ads

More than a year ago, civil society groups campaigned to get the City of Ottawa to ban fossil fuel ads from city property such as community centres, sports arenas and buses.

Other

last month Dudas: Why Ottawa city hall needed to boost security measures

Sadly, threats and even attacks against politicians of all stripes are on the rise. As well, staff and visitors also deserve protection.

Events

last month Reinsborough: City of Ottawa should rethink its reduced beach

We are incredibly fortunate to live in a city with swimmable beaches and rivers that regularly meet water quality guidelines. Let’s not take that for granted.

Other