20 h. ago Today's letters: Why can't the city clean up violent crime downtown?

Thursday, July 17: My uncle was assaulted and robbed, a reader says, so why do we claim the area is safe? You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Events

6 d. 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 d. ago Euna Solutions Issues Open Letter Introducing Competition Commitment to Expand Supplier Participation for Public Procurement Teams

CEO Tom Amburgey introduces the Euna Competition Commitment, reinforcing Euna’s pledge to keep supplier access free and level the playing field for businesses bidding on government contracts ATLANTA & TORONTO — Euna Solutions®, a leader in purpose-built, cloud-based solutions for the public sector, today released an open letter from CEO Tom Amburgey reaffirming the company’s […]

Culture

7 d. ago Today's letters: American flag doesn't make our hearts flutter

Thursday, July 10: The July 4 ceremony at Ottawa city hall should have been skipped this year, readers say. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Culture

9 d. 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week ago Cops release suspect descriptions in ‘violent’ Oshawa swarming attack probed as potential hate crime

Investigators have released descriptions of five suspects wanted in connection with a swarming attack on a business owner in Oshawa that is being probed as a possible hate crime. Durham Regional Police said a group of teens caused a disturbance at a Pizza Pizza restaurant at 199 Wentworth St. W. shortly after midnight on Wednesday […]

Events

1 week ago Cops release suspect descriptions in ‘violent’ Oshawa swarming probed as potential hate crime

Investigators have released descriptions of five suspects wanted in connection with a swarming attack on a business owner in Oshawa that is being probed as a possible hate crime. Durham Regional Police said a group of teens caused a disturbance at a Pizza Pizza restaurant at 199 Wentworth St. W. shortly after midnight on Wednesday […]

Events

1 week 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

1 week 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

2 w. 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

3 w. ago BC Crime Stoppers launches extortion awareness campaign as violent incidents continue

The campaign is available in English and Punjabi and encourages people to report extortion threats to help police stop those who are responsible.

Events

3 w. 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

3 w. ago Violent prowler who targeted north Edmonton women admits to sexual assault, stealing underwear

A man has admitted to terrorizing women in a north Edmonton neighbourhood two years ago, pleading guilty to crimes including sexually assaulting a stranger at knifepoint.

Events

3 w. 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

3 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

3 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

3 w. ago AGAR: Judges and government going soft on criminals and safety

Canada is soft on violent crime. That is not to say that the average Canadian wrings their hands over the plight of the criminal. But the courts do. Yet again in Toronto, a violent repeat offender allegedly put a gun to the face of an innocent person, demanding the car. As Joe Warmington reported in […]

Politics