1 hour ago London's General Dynamics looks north, pushes to build Arctic troop carrier

London’s armoured vehicle maker is in the hunt to help manufacture military vehicles to patrol Canada’s Arctic.

Transport

3 h. ago Canada’s innovation performance continues to decline at a time of unprecedented change

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada continues to fall further behind peers in key measures of science, technology, and innovation performance. A new report from the Council of Canadian Academies (CCA) details the daunting challenges facing Canada that could ultimately threaten the country’s economic prosperity and standard of living. A high-performing science, […]

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3 h. ago The Liberals' broken promise to cap, not cut the public service could hurt them in Ottawa

Lori Turnbull: There are around 150,000 public servants who live and work in the National Capital Region. And many of them vote.

Other

5 h. ago Ontario's new residency rule dashes hopes of internationally trained doctor

He was the cream of the crop of medical graduates in India. When he came to Ottawa, the geriatric specialist was left applying for jobs at Tim Hortons.

Society

9 h. ago Contrat de 100 millions $ pour l'armée: Ottawa se fait taper sur les doigts pour avoir voulu favoriser des fabricants américains

Le Tribunal canadien du commerce extérieur demande au gouvernement de revoir l’appel d’offres

Economics

11 h. ago Fury erupts in China over Japan PM’s ‘interference’ over Taiwan

‘if (Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi) spouts words, that's not a problem... but if they take real action, our country's military will definitely defeat them,’ a Beijing tech-worker said

Events

13 h. ago Eby calls on Ottawa to be ‘relentless and remorseless’ in pursuing economic growth

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby promises to fire up the provincial economy with a vision that would secure $200 billion in additional investments by 2035. Eby said the so-called Look West plan has “ambitious but achievable goals” for how the province will drive the national economy. “You miss 100 per cent of the […]

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14 h. ago Ottawa police ask for help to ID suspect in Rideau Street stabbing

At about 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 24, Ottawa police officers were called to the scene in the 0-100 block of Rideau Street

Events

15 h. ago City of Ottawa staff revise bubble bylaw scope in response to federal hate crimes bill

According to a memo sent on Monday afternoon, the bylaw will now complement and address issues not included in Combatting Hate Act.

Events

16 h. ago Ottawa se dit ouvert à un mégaprojet de gaz naturel liquéfié au Québec

«Nous n’allons pas imposer notre point de vue aux Québécois», soutient toutefois le ministre Tim Hodgson.

Transport

17 h. ago Ottawa Senators bring back defenceman Dennis Gilbert for depth

The Ottawa Senators have brought back a familiar face to give the club depth on defence. The Senators finally ended the contract stalemate with restricted free agent blueliner Maxence Guenette on Monday afternoon by sending him to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for veteran blueliner Dennis Gilbert, who finished last season with Ottawa. The Flyers […]

Events

18 h. ago John Ivison: Rising prices are hitting both Trump and Carney where it hurts

Trump has had to lower tariffs on groceries. The problem for Ottawa is that prices have risen even more quickly in Canada than in the U.S.

Economics

18 h. ago Les travaux commencent dans l’habitat du chevalier cuivré au Port de Contrecœur

Ottawa a autorisé un projet de « compensation » qui détruira des portions de l’habitat de cette espèce menacée.

Other

18 h. ago Les travaux commencent dans l’habitat du chevalier cuivré au futur port de Contrecœur

Ottawa a autorisé un projet de « compensation » qui détruira des portions de l’habitat de cette espèce menacée.

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18 h. ago Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk expected to return on Western trip

The Senators skate before heading to California to begin a seven-game trip and could get their captain back in action.

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20 h. ago Melançon: Quebec threat to cut welfare for asylum seekers is heartless

If the problem lies in Ottawa, then negotiate with Ottawa — don’t shift the burden onto thousands of vulnerable people.

Culture

27 h. ago Chris Selley: The NDP leadership race looks more like a death march

When the NDP succeeds provincially, it’s usually as the centre-left option in a de-facto two-party system. In Ottawa, that job is taken

Politics

33 h. ago Ottawa tarde à officialiser son règlement renforcé sur le méthane

Ce règlement vise à réduire de 75% les émissions de méthane du secteur pétrogazier en 2030.

Other

33 h. ago Où vont vos impôts: trois organismes et 730 000$ pour installer... deux panneaux de circulation

Québec devra payer 730 000$ pour installer deux panneaux de circulation sur une autoroute dans le Centre-du-Québec à la demande d’Ottawa.

Economics

33 h. ago Le suspense persiste à Ottawa concernant le vote sur le budget

Des élections semblent peu probables, mais pas impossibles.

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