Ottawa Weekend Entertainment Guide: Jan. 16-18
Your curated guide to what's playing in Ottawa this weekend, from local theatre to major film releases. Discover your next favourite show or movie.
Your curated guide to what's playing in Ottawa this weekend, from local theatre to major film releases. Discover your next favourite show or movie.
Environmental icon David Suzuki and his wife Tara Cullis are bringing their personal play 'What You Won’t Do For Love' on an Ontario tour. Get the dates and details on this unique theatrical project.
The City of Ottawa is creating a new online tool so residents can track snowplows in real-time. This follows a major snowstorm that dumped 70 cm of snow over five days.
A significant winter storm blankets Ottawa with heavy snow, leading to travel advisories and parking bans. Get the latest details on snowfall totals and city response efforts.
Calgary's Vertigo Theatre resurrects the gothic horror play 'Monstress' on Jan 17. Explore this psychological thriller about a doctor's Faustian bargain. Discover local theatre in Alberta.
Environment Canada warns of the largest snowfall of the season hitting Ottawa, with up to 25 cm expected. Residents should prepare for significant travel disruptions.
Ottawa police issued thousands of tickets during a winter parking ban on Sunday, January 13, 2026. Learn about the enforcement and how to avoid fines.
Ottawa is set for another round of snow on Monday, January 12, 2026, following a weekend that saw 10 cm accumulate. City crews are active as residents prepare for the ongoing winter weather.
Three people were injured, one critically, in a serious head-on collision on Prince of Wales Drive in Ottawa. Emergency crews freed two trapped drivers. Details on the crash and response.
Tickets for the highly anticipated 2026 season of Ontario's Stratford Festival go on sale to the public this Saturday, January 10. Plan your theatre getaway now!
Your complete guide to events and activities in Ottawa this weekend, including the iconic Rideau Canal Skateway. Discover what to do in the capital from January 9 to 11, 2026.
Theatre enthusiasts can secure their seats for the Stratford Festival's 2026 season starting Saturday. Get details on ticket sales for Ontario's premier theatre event.
Ottawa police arrested five men on drug charges following a traffic stop in Westboro where a vehicle attempted to flee. Get the full details on the incident.
Residents of Ottawa are urged to bundle up as frigid temperatures are forecast to persist through the weekend. Get the latest weather details and safety tips for the prolonged cold spell.
St. Mark High School in Ottawa delivered a heartfelt production of Dickens' classic 'A Christmas Carol,' featuring standout student performances and impressive technical work. Read the full Cappies review.
Kick off the new year with powerful Vancouver theatre. Our guide highlights five must-see plays in January 2026, featuring international stories of resilience, love, and identity.
Ottawa rings in 2026 with bright sunshine but frigid temperatures. Get the details on the capital's weather and what's open and closed for the holiday.
A look at the 13 goods and services set to become more expensive for Ottawa residents in 2026. Plan your budget now for the year ahead.
A Tim Hortons in Ottawa was evacuated on Tuesday after a noxious substance was sprayed inside. Police are investigating the incident. Read the latest details.
Ottawa police confirm no criminal charges after a school bus illegally drove on and damaged the Kìwekì Point lookout path on December 27, 2025. No injuries were reported.
Winnipeg's historic Burton Cummings Theatre earns a prestigious spot among the world's top 100 venues for ticket sales in 2025, a landmark achievement for Manitoba's arts scene.
Ottawa faces a sharp drop in temperatures as winter reasserts itself. Get the latest forecast and learn how the city is coping with the renewed deep freeze.
Discover the best events and activities to ring in 2026 in Ottawa, from fireworks at City Hall to family skating parties. Plan your perfect New Year's celebration in the capital.
A London, Ontario musical theatre group proves that ability is secondary to passion. Discover how this inclusive ensemble entertains and inspires in the face of adversity.
Russia has reopened the Mariupol Drama Theatre, a site where hundreds died in a 2022 airstrike. The restoration in the Russian-controlled Ukrainian city marks a stark symbol of the ongoing war.
Ottawa Citizen critic Peter Hum reveals his top restaurant dishes of 2025, featuring 20 categories from tacos to tacos. Discover the must-try culinary highlights across the capital region.
Ottawa families made the most of the holiday break with weekend outings. Discover what activities kept the city buzzing after December 25th.
Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for Ottawa this weekend, urging residents to prepare for hazardous travel conditions and potential power outages. Stay safe and check local forecasts.
A look at Ottawa's dynamic 2025 dining landscape, featuring the long-awaited opening of chef Briana Kim's Antheia and other new eateries that reshaped the city's food scene. Discover the highlights and trends.
A visual journey through Ottawa's 2025, from wildfire haze and royal visits to community triumphs and hard news. See the photos that defined the year in the capital.