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Rural councillors crack down on road safety following deadly collision

Following two recent collisions, councillors unanimously agreed to install a four-way stop at Nixon and Dalmeny.

‘It keeps people up at night’: Echo Drive development threatens homes, trees and canal-side character

A proposal has ignited opposition among tenants and nearby homeowners who say the project would displace long-term renters, remove mature trees, strain aging infrastructure and introduce a building whose height and massing are explicitly restricted by current planning rules.

From hygiene products to school supplies, these Barrhaven students are making an impact

The team of students launched The GiftBox Initiative, a youth-led organization that partners with local shelters, organizations and schools to organize fundraisers and donation drives.

After the flood: Knoxdale-Merivale councillor calls for better preparedness following years of severe-weather events

Sean Devine wants to know why some streets flooded and others a few blocks away did not

City Hall Insider: Flood recovery at city hall

city council has approved new steps to support Ottawa residents in the ongoing repair and recovery, even as reports continue to roll in and illustrate just how widespread the damage is.

How the City of Ottawa is helping flood victims rebuild one month later

MacLeod for mayor? How a new possible contender could change Ottawa’s mayoral race

Many commenters on social media have suggested MacLeod herself should consider running for mayor. As it turns out, she has been thinking about it, too.

Why farmers are leaving the ByWard Market — and how the city hopes to bring them back

As the district has evolved, the presence of farmers has dwindled to just a few permanent produce stalls among the artisans and other businesses.

From violence to visibility: Why Ottawa’s pride movement still matters

Ottawa’s Capital Pride parade is fast approaching, and we are looking back at why the celebrations remain relevant today