Ottawa residents navigate a snowy Monday with widespread school bus cancellations and over $1.6 million in winter parking fines issued. Get the latest on the commute and city operations.
OC Transpo reduces service trips to manage its aging bus fleet, leading to widespread rider frustration over persistent delays in Ottawa. Learn about the impact and community response.
An Ontario Superior Court judge has approved structured settlements exceeding $60,000 each for the two minor children of a victim from the 2019 OC Transpo Westboro crash. Read the details of the court's decision.
Coun. Tim Tierney calls for a public dashboard after OC Transpo cancelled up to 800 bus trips in one day, citing an aging fleet and mechanic shortages. Learn about the push for transparency.
Ottawa's transit chair reports OC Transpo service is improving following hundreds of trip cancellations last week. Get the latest on the city's public transit recovery.
Ottawa Citizen readers passionately defend the city's character after a TV show called it boring. Plus, a debate on bus routes and municipal transit management.
After 20 years of driving, an Ottawa journalist spent four months using OC Transpo. His verdict? For cross-town travel in the cold, driving is still better. Read his firsthand account of missed connections and freezing waits.
The Grand's new ski gondola dining pods at Westboro Beach are the must-have reservation in Ottawa this winter, offering pizza with stunning sunset views over the frozen Ottawa River. Discover the story behind this unique attraction.
Regional Group plans to convert a Westboro office building at 495 Richmond Road into a 143-unit residential complex, pending city approval. Learn about the project's details and impact on Ottawa's housing landscape.
OC Transpo's interim GM apologizes for increased bus cancellations, citing maintenance needs, an aging fleet, and winter weather. Learn about the $938.7M budget plan for fixes.
An internal OC Transpo memo acknowledges significant service failures, including cancellations and extended wait times, impacting Ottawa commuters. Read the full report.
OC Transpo riders face more missed bus trips due to maintenance issues, just days after a 2.5% fare increase took effect. Learn about the service impacts and city response.
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.
Ottawa police arrested five men on drug charges following a traffic stop in Westboro where a vehicle attempted to flee. The operation occurred on January 6, 2025.
Five new Para Transpo buses in Ottawa were removed from service after their heating systems failed, leaving vulnerable riders in the cold. City officials are investigating the cause.
Residents of Old Ottawa South say Grove Avenue is now dangerously narrow for OC Transpo buses after roadwork reduced its width. Locals report buses mounting sidewalks to pass.
Ottawa police have arrested five men on drug charges following a large-scale operation in the Westboro neighbourhood. Get the details on the arrests and police response.
Ottawa's ambitious plan for 350 electric buses by 2027 is off track, with just 36 currently in service. Learn about the city's green transit challenges and what's causing the delay.
Ottawa's OC Transpo faces major delays receiving its ordered electric buses, forcing the city to reconsider future diesel purchases. Councillor Wilson Lo explains the supply chain and battery issues.
A single-vehicle rollover crash on Calgary's Deerfoot Trail early Saturday sent five youth to hospital, with one female in life-threatening condition. Get the latest details on this serious incident.
OC Transpo fares rose by 2.5% on New Year's Day 2026, sparking frustration among Ottawa public transit users. Get the details on the hike and rider reactions.
Richmond RCMP are asking for additional witnesses to come forward regarding a crash that killed a pedestrian on December 31, 2025. Police continue their investigation.
Ottawa Citizen readers pinpoint eight urgent city problems needing solutions in 2026, from potholes and transit woes to dangerous intersections. Discover their concise demands.
Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe reflects on 2025's key achievements, including housing investments and LRT progress, and outlines priorities for 2026. Read the full year-end interview.
An Ottawa retiree's return to public transit reveals familiar problems as a bus disappears from the tracker. Read about the ongoing reliability issues plaguing OC Transpo.
OC Transpo has confirmed a fare increase for 2026. Learn the new rates, effective dates, and how this change will impact your transit budget in Ottawa.
From a controversial sidewalk in Manor Park to forced office returns and transit chaos, columnist Brigitte Pellerin lists the top local irritants that plagued Ottawa in 2025.
Ottawa's O-Train Line 2 and Line 4 experienced a service disruption on December 28, 2025. Get the latest details on the transit issue affecting the capital.
Turkish authorities have begun examining the black boxes from the private jet crash near Ankara that killed Libya's military commander and seven others. Get the latest details on the investigation.
A helicopter on a rescue mission crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, killing all five people on board. The tragic incident occurred on December 25, 2025.