8 h. ago Today's letters: Beach safety starts by teaching kids how to swim

Tuesday, July 8: There are always risks around beaches and open water, which we can't completely eliminate, says a reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Society

25 h. ago Canada not affected by Trump’s looming deadline for trade deals

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says he will be sending letters to countries around the world today as he seeks trade deals — but Canada is not being affected by Wednesday’s tariff deadline. On Sunday, Trump said he’s sending correspondence to up to 15 countries hit by the president’s “Liberation Day” duties, telling them […]

Economics

27 h. ago Oportun Board of Directors Reiterates Importance of CEO Raul Vazquez’s Continued Stewardship on the Board

Urges stockholders to vote “FOR” Mr. Vazquez and Carlos Minetti on the GREEN proxy card SAN CARLOS, Calif., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT) (“Oportun” or the “Company”), a mission-driven financial services company, today issued a letter to stockholders ahead of its July 18 Annual Meeting. The Board encourages all Oportun stockholders to vote “FOR” Oportun’s two […]

Economics

32 h. ago Today's letters: NIMBYism is hurting Lowertown and vulnerable people

Monday, July 7: Homelessness, addictions, truck traffic — why does one neighbourhood have to bear the brunt of it all, a reader asks. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Other

3 d. ago The man who pulled two to safety on a deadly day at Westboro Beach

David Hickey was on a run along the Ottawa River when he noticed a tragic scene taking place.

Events

3 d. ago March of Dimes Canada Flags Harm to Injured Workers as WSIB Strike Disruption Grows

TORONTO — The Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) is responding to a letter received today from March of Dimes Canada (MODC) — a leading national charity supporting people with disabilities — highlighting the growing consequences of the ongoing WSIB lockout. In the letter addressed to OCEU President Harry Goslin, MODC outlines major disruptions to […]

Society

4 d. ago Today's letters: Carney shouldn't have caved on digital services tax

Friday, July 4: When dealing with a bully, it's better to stand up to him, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Economics

8 d. ago StoneX Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Intercam’s U.S. Wealth Management Entities

NEW YORK — StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX), a global financial services firm, today announced it has entered into a letter of intent to acquire Intercam Advisors, Inc. and Intercam Securities, Inc. from Intercam Holdings, Inc. The proposed acquisition remains subject to the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements, which will be subject to regulatory […]

Other

1 week ago Today's letters: Transitional housing for hospital is a great idea

Thursday, June 26: For those in stable condition who still need more than home care, being right across the road from the hospital would be fantastic, says a reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Science

1 week ago Today's letters: Moving the PM into Rideau Hall is a complete non

Wednesday, June 25: We can't just shuffle the Governor General out, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Other

1 week ago Opinion: CRL funding could turn Winspear Centre into a hub for music education

My name is Dennis Prime, and I have been a longtime resident of Edmonton and musician who has helped write the tenor of the city. I started my career as a conductor and teacher in 1972, creating the Edmonton Wind Sinfonia, a wind ensemble of the best players in the city that still thrives today. […]

Other

2 w. ago Gold Reserve Announces Filing of Emergency Request in CITGO Sale Process Regarding OFAC Issuance of General License 5S

PEMBROKE, Bermuda — Gold Reserve Ltd. (TSX.V: GRZ) (OTCQX: GDRZF) (“Gold Reserve” or the “Company”) announces that today it filed an emergency letter request with the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware (the “Court”) arising from OFAC’s issuance of General License (“GL”) 5S, which extends by another six (6) months, until December 20, […]

Other

2 w. ago Today's letters: OC Transpo woes aren't really Amilcar's fault

Tuesday, June 24: The city's transit boss had to work with the resources she had — which were not nearly enough, says this reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Transport

2 w. ago Today's letters: AI could radically alter bilingualism training in the public service

Monday, June 23: Technology might soon help bridge the language gaps in the federal bureaucracy, a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Transport

2 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

2 w. ago Ontario city’s lone public beach shuttered as summer arrives: ‘Safety must always be the priority’

With temperatures expected to be in the 30s this weekend, Windsor’s only public beach will remain off limits for those looking to cool off with a dip.

Other

3 w. ago Today's letters: It's past time to 'unrelax' the military dress code

Tuesday, June 17: Discipline, not individuality, is the hallmark of professional armed forces, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Events

3 w. ago Today's letters: Canada Post is the backbone of charitable contributions

Monday, June 16: The postal service is far from irrelevant, one letter-writer says, while others lament long delivery delays. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Other

3 w. ago Today's letters: It's time to upgrade the dress code, not just the pay, for Canada's military

Thursday, June 12: Relaxed dress regulations have taken what was once a professional-looking, clean-shaven and well groomed military into a force that looks scruffy and unkempt, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Events

3 w. ago Today's letters: Detentions — this smart student gets it right

Wednesday, June 11: A teenager has identified the solution to ineffective classroom detentions, says one reader, and authorities should listen. You can write to us at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Culture