67 m. ago Alberta, Ottawa putting $203M to building over 2,300 new affordable housing units

The province said the funding will go to 25 projects and see more than 2,300 units built, ranging from student housing in Edmonton to units in Calgary for the homeless.

Economics

69 m. ago Ottawa providing $16 million for Maritimes electricity distribution, solar projects

The funds will go toward improvements to the electricity grid, carbon capture technologies and the expansion of wind and solar power projects.

Economics

2 h. ago What different looks will the sagging Ottawa Redblacks have for soaring Hamilton Tiger

Two players who were declared their team’s Most Outstanding Rookie in 2024 will have important starting roles for the Ottawa Redblacks (1-4) when they visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-2) for a critical division clash Saturday night. The more familiar to most CFL fans will be Kalil (The Thrill) Pimpleton, who, along with his responsibilities as […]

Other

2 h. ago Dealerships on hook for unpaid EV rebates have a month to get their claims in

Dealerships will only be allowed to file a maximum of 25 claims per day

Other

3 h. ago Carney convoquera son cabinet mardi pour une réunion d’urgence

Le premier ministre veut discuter des nouvelles menaces tarifaires annoncées jeudi soir par le président américain.

Transport

6 h. ago Carney says Ottawa will defend workers and businesses after latest U.S. trade threats

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Canadian government will “steadfastly” defend workers and businesses following the latest trade threats by U.S. President Donald Trump. In a post on social media, Carney said Canada will continue to work to secure a trade deal with the U.S. by a revised deadline of Aug. 1. In […]

Economics

7 h. ago Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for June, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent in June. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, however, that the figures may fluctuate widely because they are based on small statistical samples. Here are the jobless rates last month by city (numbers from the […]

Other

8 h. ago Ottawa to reimburse auto dealers on hook for $11 million in unpaid EV rebates

OTTAWA — The federal government will explain today how it plans to reimburse auto dealers who were left hanging when Ottawa suspended its electric vehicle rebate program earlier this year. In January, Transport Canada paused its popular Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles program — iZEV — after its funding ran out. Ottawa spent nearly $3 billion […]

Economics

8 h. ago Canada adds surprise 83,000 jobs in June, driving unemployment rate down to 6.9%

OTTAWA — Canada’s labour market topped expectations in June amid a surprise surge in hiring. Statistics Canada said Friday that the unemployment rate dropped a tenth of a percentage point to 6.9 per cent in June as the economy added some 83,000 jobs. The vast majority of those jobs were part-time, the agency said, with […]

Other

8 h. ago CCC signs MoU to bring Canadian space tech and expertise to Cyprus

OTTAWA, Ontario, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CCC is very pleased to announce it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence (“ECoE”), a leading Cypriot space innovation and research organization affiliated with the Cyprus University of Technology. This MoU marks a strategic bilateral partnership that will promote collaboration between Canada […]

Other

9 h. ago Rogers Announces Cash Tender Offers for Six Series of Debt Securities

TORONTO, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rogers Communications Inc. (“Rogers” or the “Company”) (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B; NYSE: RCI) today announced the commencement of separate offers (the “Offers”) to purchase for cash up to C$400,000,000 (the “Maximum Purchase Amount”) in aggregate purchase price, excluding accrued and unpaid interest, of its outstanding senior notes of […]

Economics

9 h. ago Feds to reimburse auto dealers impacted by EV rebate suspension

In January, Transport Canada paused its popular Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles program — iZEV — after its funding ran out.

Other

12 h. ago Dreessen: Can the city spend smarter on its 'social' infrastructure?

Whether it's parks, arenas or libraries, Ottawa should follow guidelines that promote innovation — while saving money in the long run.

Economics

12 h. 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

20 h. ago Ottawa police seeking suspect in distribution of hate material in Osgoode

The Ottawa Police Service has released the photo of a suspect wanted in connection with the distribution of “hate materials” in Osgoode Village. In a release issued Thursday, police said the incidents occurred at about 7 p.m. on the evening of June 2, with hate messages distributed to multiple driveways in the area. Thursday’s media […]

Events

20 h. ago NDP leadership to begin in September, new leader chosen no later than March 29

OTTAWA — The NDP’s leadership race to replace Jagmeet Singh will formally begin in September, with a six-month race to follow according to a rules framework adopted by the party’s national council. A new leader will be chosen no later than March 29, when the party holds its 2026 convention in Winnipeg. An entry fee […]

Politics

22 h. ago Members of CUPE 5102 Hold Ice Cream Social to Celebrate the Workers at Red Oak Retirement Community in Kanata

OTTAWA, Ontario — The members of CUPE local 5102 are proud to invite the wider community to join them in celebrating the hard work their members provide to the residents of Red Oak retirement community in Kanata. The members will be hosting a community ice cream social at 3501 Campeau Dr. from 1PM to 5PM. […]

Society

22 h. ago Motorcycle rider killed in collision in Ottawa's rural west end

The collision occurred at about 4 p.m. on Huntley Road.

Events

23 h. ago Ottawa will extend temporary trade war employment insurance measures

The federal government says it will extend the deadline for temporary employment insurance measures from July 12 to October 11 as the trade war continues.

Economics

23 h. ago Ottawa part of research initiative aiming to transform bipolar disorder care

Bipolar disorder affects an estimated 40 million people around the world, including about 800,000 in Canada.

Culture