2 d. ago Hersh: Ottawa Council must take a risk and ban fossil fuel ads

More than a year ago, civil society groups campaigned to get the City of Ottawa to ban fossil fuel ads from city property such as community centres, sports arenas and buses.

Other

3 d. ago Dudas: Why Ottawa city hall needed to boost security measures

Sadly, threats and even attacks against politicians of all stripes are on the rise. As well, staff and visitors also deserve protection.

Events

3 d. ago The Osgoode Ward byelection is today, here's what you need to know

A former councillor, a Greenbelt protester and a critic of trash dumping are on the ballot as Osgoode Ward looks to elect a new voice at Ottawa City Hall.

Politics

3 d. ago Reinsborough: City of Ottawa should rethink its reduced beach

We are incredibly fortunate to live in a city with swimmable beaches and rivers that regularly meet water quality guidelines. Let’s not take that for granted.

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4 d. ago Ottawa to explore new waste management technologies as Trail landfill reaches capacity

City of Ottawa staff said the Trail Waste Facility Landfill is forecast to reach capacity between 2034-2035 based on current waste disposal rates. 

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1 week ago Why King Charles spoke to Canada under the wrong royal emblem

The cypher of Queen Elizabeth II marked the throne where the king delivered his speech from the throne.

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1 week ago Anne Marie Hopkins leaves Ottawa Inner City Health after more than 15 years

Anne Marie Hopkins will become Cornerstone's new executive director on Monday.

Science

2 w. ago Liberal government’s throne speech passes in House of Commons without a vote

Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon would not say if his party had secured the support of other parties

Politics

2 w. ago MPs to vote on government’s speech from throne in confidence motion

OTTAWA — The Liberals are confident the government’s throne speech will pass following the final vote scheduled for Wednesday evening, Liberal House Leader Steven Mackinnon said before the party’s caucus meeting. The vote is the first real test of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government, as it is a confidence matter. If the government loses it, […]

Politics

2 w. ago MacDonald: Ottawa City Hall's new security measures lack common sense

The main floor of city hall is a public space, with an event venue, art gallery, café and, most importantly, the combined Ottawa Client Services/Service Ontario outlet. It also provides access to city hall’s underground parking garage.

Events

2 w. ago Carney government faces 1st confidence vote with throne speech

The vote on the throne speech itself is a confidence vote, which means that if the government loses it, it could be forced into a general election.

Politics

2 w. ago Denley: Local government is running amok. Now the city wants to know exactly how much water runs off your property

Ottawa City Hall's latest ridiculous plan is to map and measure every Ottawa urban residential property to determine what percentage of the surface is impervious to water.

Politics

2 w. ago Tories win speech amendment, spelling Liberals’ first loss in House

A push by the Conservatives to add an amendment to the Liberals’ response to the Throne Speech narrowly passed Monday, marking the first defeat in the new House of Commons session. The amendment, a largely non-binding call for the government to issue an economic update before the summer break, passed 166 to 164, enjoying full […]

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2 w. ago Letters June 3, 2025: ‘The shoes hid nothing, not even a medical condition.’

IN STEP WITH JUSTIN Re: Justin Trudeau attends King Charles’ throne speech wearing colourful shoes, online, May 27 I’m embarrassed (sort of) to admit it, but Justin Trudeau and I have something in common. Well, more than one thing. We have two. We both wear Gazelles. Mine, though, would have looked better with that awful […]

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2 w. ago Vancouver mayor, city councillors to meet with federal officials in Ottawa

Sim will be joined by councillors Lisa Dominato and Mike Klassen on the trip, which will run from Tuesday to Friday.

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2 w. ago Vancouver mayor heads delegation to Ottawa to push city priorities

The group says the meetings are critical, as many of the city's key issues require the support of senior levels of government to address.

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2 w. ago Raymond J. de Souza: King Charles’ throne speech was a constitutional triumph

Not a few had tears in their eyes as they heard the King of Canada declare: 'The True North is indeed strong and free!'

Other

2 w. ago Pellerin: Ottawa People's Summit shares ideas for a better city

'We love this city, but we don’t like what’s happening at City Hall, and we want to do something about it.'

Other

2 w. ago Transit union claims petition 'ignored' at Ottawa city council

Councillors approved a special events bylaw and an extension paid parking in events in high-demand neighbourhoods.

Other

3 w. ago King Charles brought out crowds. Now Ottawa wants tourists to stay

Ottawa Tourism says the royal visit helped raise the city’s profile, especially with British travellers, as thousands lined streets to catch a glimpse of King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Society