What's Open and Happening in Ottawa Over the Holidays
Discover festive events, holiday closures, and things to do in Ottawa this Christmas and New Year's season. Your complete guide for 2025.
Discover festive events, holiday closures, and things to do in Ottawa this Christmas and New Year's season. Your complete guide for 2025.
A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle in Ottawa's Vanier neighbourhood. Ottawa Police are investigating the incident. Get the latest details.
Ottawa residents should prepare for significant rainfall, with 10 to 20 millimetres expected over the next two days. Stay informed on the latest weather updates and plan accordingly.
Nova Scotia's Auditor General is defining the scope and schedule for an audit of Halifax Water. Get the latest details on this municipal utility review.
Saskatchewan's auditor finds infrequent and inadequate inspections of care homes, raising serious concerns about resident safety and oversight. Read the full report.
The City of Ottawa reports its Vacant Unit Tax is working, with previously empty properties now being offered for rent or sale. Learn how this policy is impacting the local housing supply.
Ottawa's beloved St. Patrick's Day Parade is officially scheduled to make its comeback in March 2026. Get the details on the return of this cherished community tradition.
Ottawa residents should prepare for a cold and snowy Sunday, with temperatures plunging to -18°C. Get the latest forecast details and winter weather tips.
Ottawa Police request public assistance to locate 40-year-old Michael Harding, last seen Nov. 28. He frequents downtown Ottawa and Sandy Hill, often using public transit.
Ottawa residents can expect a mix of light snow and mild temperatures this Saturday, December 6, 2025. Get the latest forecast details and winter weather insights for the capital.
Alberta's Auditor General Doug Wylie requests over $3 million in funding for audits of 8 new health bodies, staff wage increases, and replacing 25-year-old software. Read the details.
Your guide to Ottawa's weekend events from Santa's Parade of Lights to a new ByWard Market security pilot. Discover festive fun and local news for December 5-7, 2025.
The Secretary of State for the CRA pushes back against the auditor general's report questioning tax data accuracy. Get the latest on this political dispute and its implications.
Columnist Randall Denley argues Auditor General Shelley Spence's 2025 report gives an unfairly negative view, ignoring real improvements like connecting 700,000 Ontarians to primary care.
The CPAO has disciplined the former auditor of Laurentian University following its 2021 insolvency. Get the details on the sanctions and the ongoing fallout.
An Ottawa driver was arrested after a collision in the city's southwest, with police reporting a blood alcohol concentration nearly double the legal limit. Get the latest details on the incident.
Ottawa residents face a prolonged cold snap as frigid Arctic air settles over the capital. Stay updated on the forecast and tips for staying safe in the extreme cold.
Ottawa charities report increased demand and shrinking resources this Giving Tuesday. Learn how local organizations like BGC Ottawa are adapting and how you can help support vital community programs.
Ontario's auditor general reports the provincial government spent a historic $112 million on advertising in 2024-25, raising questions about taxpayer-funded messaging. Learn the details and implications.
Ontario's Auditor General reveals critical failures in connecting patients with doctors, expanding medical education, and tackling overbilling. Key audits highlight systemic issues.
Ontario's auditor general reveals the Ford government wrote off $1.4 billion in personal protective equipment. Discover the details and implications of this massive financial loss.
Ontario's auditor general reports a record $112M spent on government ads, with concerns over partisan promotion and a costly U.S. campaign that disrupted trade talks. Read the full investigation.
Life of Pie bakery and cafe on Bank Street will shut its doors for good on Dec. 28, 2025. The owners announced the permanent closure of the beloved Old Ottawa South spot.
Life of Pie bakery and cafe on Bank Street in Old Ottawa South will shut its doors for good on December 28, 2025. The owners announced the sad news to the community.
London, Ontario, sees lingering cold temperatures with sunshine on the horizon. The Ontario auditor general's annual report, focusing on health care, is set for release. Get the latest forecast and provincial updates.
Ontario's Auditor General Shelley Spence is set to release her annual report on December 2, 2025, with a sharp focus on the province's health care system. The findings could have significant implications for policy and spending.
Discover the best events and activities in Ottawa this weekend from November 28-30. Your complete guide to making the most of your days in the capital city.
Quebec's finance minister defends plan to balance books by 2029 despite auditor's warning about incomplete measures and nine consecutive deficits. Read the full analysis.
Ottawa's ByWard Market unveils a spectacular 48-foot Christmas tree for the 2025 holiday season, creating a new festive landmark in the capital. Discover the details!
Ottawa's Kichesippi Beer opens The Commons on Sparks Street, offering local coffee, craft beer, and a bottle shop. The new location opens December 1, 2025.