24 h. 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

28 h. ago City officials unveil converted office building as 'major milestone' in transitional housing

The building will offer transitional housing for 140 single adults who are experiencing homelessness, with a focus on newcomers to Canada.

Politics

35 h. 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

5 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

9 d. 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 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

1 week 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

1 week 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 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

2 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

2 w. ago Queensway Carleton Hospital interested in developing transitional housing on federal land, MP says

Could a parcel of land owned by the federal government support housing and healthcare in Ottawa? Housing advocates and politicians hope so.

Sport

3 w. ago B.C. government plans to transition supportive housing out of Granville Street, mayor says

This announcement comes after a fire broke out in a single-room occupancy building on the strip on Wednesday, leaving two people needing treatment for smoke inhalation.

Politics

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

3 w. ago Today's letters: City water rates include a lot more than what you actually use

Tuesday, June 10: A reader dissects his water usage in the wake of the latest city proposal. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Other

3 w. ago Almonty Receives U.S. Congressional Recognition for Strategic Role in U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chain

TORONTO — Almonty Industries Inc. (TSX: AII | ASX: AII | OTCQX: ALMTF | Frankfurt: ALI) (“Almonty” or the “Company”), a leading global producer of tungsten concentrate, today announced the receipt of a formal letter [available here] from the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the […]

Events

3 w. ago Today's letters: Ontario is being simplistic about hospital parking fees

Monday, June 9: Readers aren't happy about hospital parking fees, or about the health minister's comments on them. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Science

last month Today's letters: Canada Post workers must be realistic about the future

Thursday, June 5: The post office is not in good shape and the union has to realize that, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Society