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Re-Imagining Ottawa with Toon Dreessen: How do we build a great city?

For our first interview in our Re-Imagining Ottawa series, we talked to Toon Dreessen, president of the local firm Architects DCA about how to build a great city.

Five solutions to Ottawa’s healthcare crisis

Area hospitals closed their emergency rooms over the weekend. Here are some solutions to crises plaguing Ontario's healthcare system

Home sales drop 35 percent in July

Interest rate hikes are putting a damper on sales, but that’s good news as the Ottawa housing market looks to be finding some stability at last.

Ottawa's best ice cream and gelato spots you need to try this summer

From sticky toffee pudding to mascarpone berry ripple, you're going to want to visit each of these places

Major closures to the 417 and the LRT this month

Parts of the LRT are closing in the evenings, and the 417 will be shut down for a bridge replacement.

Paramedic service under heavy strain

There have been more instances of “level zero” than ever before, where no ambulances are available within the city.

Full LRT service expected to return Friday

Lightning damage to the LRT means a section of the system from Rideau to St. Laurent will be down until Friday, officials estimate.

New LRT problems take trains out of service

Trains had to be taken out of service for inspection, after a new failure on the LRT system. Plus: A new convoy-related protest rolled through town.

Inflation seems to have peaked, here’s why

There are signs the worst of inflation might be in the past, including gas prices which are expected to drop in the city this weekend.