2 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

2 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

7 h. ago A timeline of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada

For over a year before the November 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump had been signalling plans to impose across-the-board tariffs if he won the United States presidency. Trump was elected on Nov. 5, and it’s been a roller-coaster ever since for Canadian leaders and businesses. He has threatened, enacted, modified and delayed multiple rounds of […]

Economics

7 h. ago Maple Leafs acquire depth defenceman Henry Thrun, send Ryan Reaves to Sharks

Chalk it up as another tidy piece of off-season work on the part of Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving. This one came on Thursday night, as the Leafs acquired defenceman Henry Thrun in a trade with the San Jose Sharks, sending winger Ryan Reaves to San Jose. Reaves no longer was in the Leafs’ […]

Events

9 h. ago Stock Futures Fall, Dollar Rises on Trump Tariffs: Markets Wrap

Stocks lost momentum and the dollar strengthened after President Donald Trump ratcheted up trade tensions yet again by suggesting higher tariff rates on most trading partners.

Economics

9 h. ago Stock Futures Fall, Dollar Gains on Tariff Jitters: Markets Wrap

US stock futures retreated and the dollar strengthened after President Donald Trump ratcheted up trade tensions yet again by suggesting higher tariff rates on most trading partners.

Economics

9 h. ago Richmond Row business employee critically injured in stabbing: Police

A 33-year-old is facing charges after an employee at a Richmond Row business was stabbed and critically injured on Monday afternoon.

Events

10 h. ago Edmonton father and son charged with human trafficking of workers at rural businesses

RCMP say a year-long investigation revealed four victims were employees at rural businesses owned by a father and son, who own a motel in Fox Creek and a gas station in Calmar.

Society

10 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

10 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

10 h. ago European allies urge investment in rebuilding Ukraine at meeting attended by U.S. special envoy

'We will only welcome true partners, those who are not helping Russia continue this war,' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, without naming specific nations

Economics

11 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

11 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

12 h. ago $3.7 million in fines laid for breach of migrant labour regulations in first half of 2025

Breach of migrant labour regulations are on pace to hit record fines against Canadian employers this year, according to Blacklock’s Reporter. Figures show federal inspectors in 2025’s first half laid $3,738,000 in fines for various violations, from a few hundred dollars to several thousand. That figure compared to a total of $4.1 million for all […]

Economics

12 h. ago Aritzia results suggest Americans not souring on retailer despite trade tensions

North American trade relations don’t appear to be diminishing the growing affinity Americans have for one of Canada’s most fashionable brands. Aritzia Inc. revealed Thursday that its U.S. customer base increased by 40 per cent from a year ago and its net revenue coming from the country spiked 45 per cent to $413 million over […]

Economics

12 h. ago All Eyes on Bolsonaro With Lula, Trump Locked in Trade Fight

As Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Donald Trump trade blows, the person they are fighting over has sent mixed signals to investors trying to divine who will blink first.

Economics

12 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

13 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

13 h. ago Federal science advisor launched Sky Canada Project 2 years ago without budget, oversight

E.T., phone home. Or at least Cabinet’s science advisor Dr. Mona Nemer. The federal employee, who makes $393,000 a year, proposed in a draft memo to examine the feasibility of contacting alien civilizations, according to Blacklock’s Reporter through Access To Information. Nemer assigned seven people to her Sky Canada Project two years ago at an […]

Other

13 h. ago Government extends temporary trade war relief measures for employment insurance

OTTAWA — The federal government is extending changes it made in March to the employment insurance program in response to the trade war with the U.S. The changes were meant to help businesses retain workers by reducing their hours and compensating them through employment insurance for lost wages. The changes to EI came into effect […]

Economics