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.
An Ottawa man faces multiple charges, including robbery with a firearm, after a lengthy joint police investigation into a 2024 break-and-enter in The Nation Township. Read the full details.
A 14-year-old from Ottawa faces mischief charges for seven swatting calls in Hamilton, prompting major police responses to fake emergencies. Learn the details.
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.
A British Columbia teenager faces a manslaughter charge following the fatal overdose of a 16-year-old girl. RCMP highlight the dangers of illicit drugs. Read the full investigation details.
Gatineau police have charged Lenny Owen Mudugu, 27, of Ottawa, with sexual assault and related offences. Authorities believe there may be other victims and are urging them to come forward.
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.
A teenager described as a baseball player and honour student has confessed to setting fire to Mississippi's oldest synagogue. Learn the details of the shocking incident and the investigation.
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.
A Sault Ste. Marie teen has been charged after allegedly pointing a cap gun at a police cruiser. Police stress the dangers of imitation firearms. Read the full details.
A Winnipeg teenager faces charges for the alleged sextortion of a youth in Belgium. Police warn of the growing threat of online sexual exploitation across borders.
A Wellington County teen is facing multiple charges following a dangerous incident involving a police pursuit and damaged cruisers. Get the full details on the arrest and charges.
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.
Hamilton police have charged two 17-year-olds in a hate-motivated assault in Ancaster. The incident occurred on January 9, 2026. Learn the details of the investigation.
An Ottawa teacher faces serious charges for allegedly possessing and distributing child sexual abuse materials. Ottawa Police announced the arrest on January 9, 2026.
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.
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.
A Guelph-Eramosa teen faces impaired driving charges after their snowmobile became stuck, leading to police intervention. Details on the incident and charges.
An Alberta man faces serious charges in Florida related to child molestation. Get the latest facts and details on this developing international case.
A Guelph teenager has been charged after police spotted a vehicle performing dangerous 'donuts' in a snowy mall parking lot. Get the full story on this reckless driving incident.
A 30-year-old Ottawa man faces charges after an alleged incident at the Brockville Police Service station. Get the details on this unusual local news story.
A 16-year-old boy faces criminal charges after a two-vehicle collision in May 2025 killed a 71-year-old Edmonton man. Police say speed was a factor. Read the latest on this tragic case.
Edmonton Police have laid charges against a teenage boy in connection with a fatal collision in the Castle Downs area in May 2025. Get the latest details on the investigation.
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.
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.