Calgary's multi-agency extreme weather response program launches December 1 to protect homeless residents from dangerous cold. Over 20 organizations collaborate to provide shelter and essential services.
Three Durham firefighters were struck by a vehicle while responding to a collision in Uxbridge Sunday night. Police are investigating the incident that endangered first responders.
Ottawa's innovative non-911 crisis response team successfully managed over 4,000 mental health calls in its inaugural year, providing specialized care and reducing police involvement.
Discover four Ottawa restaurants where you can enjoy delicious meals without breaking the bank. From massive shawarma to authentic pies, find your next affordable dining spot.
A hydro vault fire at 160 Elgin Street forced road closures and emergency response in downtown Ottawa Saturday morning. No injuries reported. Avoid the area.
Citizen readers share thoughts on speed camera removal, Lansdowne 2.0, Canada Post, and tribute to education leader Pino Buffone. Read the latest community perspectives.
Your complete guide to Ottawa events this weekend featuring the Barrhaven Santa Claus parade, police body camera rollout, and potential city landfill purchase. Stay informed about local happenings!
Ottawa introduces specific directions for its City Contribution Program, ensuring transparent and targeted community donations. Learn how these changes will impact local initiatives.
Ottawa residents should expect more military vehicles on city roads this weekend. The Canadian Armed Forces will be conducting routine training exercises in the area.
Ottawa police are asking for public help to identify a man suspected of robbing a bank on Laurier Avenue West on October 28, 2025. Authorities have released details about the investigation.
Discover the 2025 Santa Claus parade schedule in Ottawa. Get festive details, route information, and community event highlights for the holiday season.
Ontario Provincial Police have arrested a 25-year-old man in Ottawa following a sexual assault investigation. Learn about the case details and community safety measures.
Ottawa residents could pay $36 more for police services in 2026 as the city prepares to table its draft budget. Learn how this affects taxpayers and city services.
Your complete guide to Remembrance Day ceremonies, traffic impacts, and what's open and closed in Ottawa on November 11. Plan your day and honour our veterans.
Ottawa OPP are searching for witnesses to a serious hit-and-run collision on Highway 417 that caused a vehicle to roll over. The suspect driver fled the scene.
Ottawa Police Street Crime Unit's targeted enforcement leads to drug seizure and charges against two individuals in the city's west end.
Canada's capital prepares for a year-long bicentennial celebration marking Ottawa's transformation from Bytown to a world-class capital city with cultural events, historical exhibits, and community activities.
Ottawa residents can enjoy a temporary reprieve from rainfall today, but should prepare for a significant temperature drop overnight with lows reaching 5°C. Get the full forecast details.
Canadian families with loved ones trapped in Sudan issue desperate pleas for government assistance as violence escalates and evacuation efforts falter.
Discover how Lansdowne 2.0's significant revisions transformed opposition into support, securing a crucial vote for Ottawa's controversial redevelopment project.
Ottawa cyclists and city councillors are pushing back against the Ontario government's proposal to remove bike lanes from Highway 5, arguing it threatens safety and undermines climate goals. Learn why this decision has sparked outrage among cycling advoca
A brutal daylight stabbing outside Ottawa's iconic Rideau Centre shopping mall has left one man seriously injured, sparking a major police investigation and raising safety concerns in the heart of the nation's capital.
Quick-thinking Ottawa firefighters contained a dangerous multi-alarm fire in a historic Dalhousie Street building, preventing potential disaster in the popular downtown area.
A Saskatchewan fire chief is calling for a formal investigation into what he describes as systemic failures and confusion during a northern community emergency response.
Ottawa faces significant service reductions as federal budget cuts take effect. From healthcare to infrastructure, discover how these changes will impact residents and local businesses across the National Capital Region.
Ottawa residents woke up to the season's first significant snowfall, transforming the capital into a winter landscape. Discover how much snow fell, what to expect for the coming winter, and how the city is preparing.
Bylaw enforcement in Ottawa's trendy Wellington West and Hintonburg neighborhoods has issued a staggering 2,900 parking tickets since March, targeting illegal parking and safety violations with increased patrols.
Ottawa residents should brace for dramatic weather changes with significant rainfall today followed by overnight snow. Get the complete forecast and preparation tips.
A 27-year-old Ottawa man faces serious charges following two separate stabbing incidents that sent shockwaves through the downtown core. Learn about the police response and ongoing investigation.
A dramatic vehicle crash in Ottawa's Overbrook neighborhood left a home severely damaged after a van smashed directly into a residential garage. Emergency crews responded to the shocking incident that has residents concerned about road safety.