The Ottawa Canadian Film Festival celebrates 10 years with 21 films at the Mayfair and ByTowne theatres

From Nov. 6 to 8, both the Mayfair Theatre and ByTowne Cinema will host the annual Ottawa Canadian Film Festival (OCan) for its tenth anniversary.

Transit, housing, revitalization and safety: Rideau-Vanier candidates state their cases

There is change planned for Rideau–Vanier, and even more that residents are hoping to see in the coming years. Here's what the six candidates for city council are proposing.

The Tewin development is facing renewed scrutiny and opposition. But is it too late?

The Tewin partnership says it can house an extra 20,000 people than planned, and with changes to the project's leadership, critics of the project are questioning the direction the development is taking.

Housing development planned for Findlay Creek following previous urban boundary expansion

Nearly 500 new residents could soon be calling the Findlay Creek home thanks to a city council decision from five years ago that added new land to the urban boundary.

Orléans East-Cumberland candidates talk transit, transportation and other priorities for the east end

It's no surprise that transportation is top of mind for many voters in Ward 1, Orléans East–Cumberland, and it's one that all seven candidates for councillor have plans to address.

City council takes steps to launch new task force as Ottawa becomes hotspot for human trafficking

Research is showing that Ottawa is, in fact, becoming a hotspot for human trafficking, and as frontline services and police sound the alarm, it's something that city council has decided to address.

Cumberland Heritage Village Museum celebrates 50 years as a ‘living history site’

On an autumn morning in 1976, a group of locals arrived at an empty, unused farmer’s field on Old Montreal Road in Cumberland and began building a village.

Kanata mom-of-three pens children’s book inspired by son’s autism diagnosis

"My Busy Builder Brain" aims to promote understanding, curiosity and a sense of belonging for kids who are just a little bit different, inspired by a local Ottawa family and their experience with autism.

How Ottawa’s top mayoral candidates plan to address Ottawa’s housing crisis

With Ottawa’s municipal election officially underway, candidates for city council are launching their campaigns and revealing their platforms, promising change, advocacy and partnership for the nation’s capital.

Ottawa seniors increasingly seek tech support amid a lack of face-to-face customer service

As technology continues to evolve and digital tools change seemingly every day, even those who are confident in their digital literacy can be left seeking support and opportunities to learn how to engage in this changing world. Ottawa is no exception.

City Hall Insider: expanding the urban boundary?

As Ottawa continues to brace and plan for huge population growth, another urban expansion could be on the horizon.

Here's who's running in Ottawa's municipal election

The 2026 Ottawa Municipal Election is now underway, with residents scheduled to head to the polls on Oct. 26, 2026, to elect a mayor, city councillors and school board trustees.

Ottawa’s urban boundary could be expanding. What does it mean?

As Ottawa continues to brace and plan for huge population growth, another urban expansion could be on the horizon.

From hay fields to housing: The families who have called Barrhaven home for generations

“When we moved out to that house, there were about 28 houses in Barrhaven.”

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.

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.

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

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.

Treachery, nationalism and murder in Ottawa: the story of Canada’s first political assassination

In downtown Ottawa, at the corner of Sparks and Elgin Streets, sits D’Arcy McGee’s. Just a few steps away, its namesake was assassinated in 1868.

City Hall Insider: deterring renovictions

Every year, it’s estimated that more than 500 Ottawa residents have been evicted from their homes in bad faith, told by landlords that their homes required repairs or renovations, and were barred from returning.

Renoviction bylaw one step closer after committee approval

Every year, it’s estimated that more than 500 Ottawa residents have been evicted from their homes in bad faith, told by landlords that their homes required repairs or renovations, and were barred from returning.

Accessibility at TD Place is sub-standard. Will Lansdowne 2.0 change that?

Pam Fitch didn’t expect to become an accessibility advocate. But after she and her husband visited TD Place earlier this month, she is sounding alarms.

City Hall Insider: Surplus property housing

With more than 10,000 Ottawa households waiting for social housing and nearly 3,000 individuals estimated to be experiencing homelessness, the city is dipping into its own coffers to supply city-owned properties as sites for future affordable housing.

Five ‘surplus’ city-owned properties are now being considered for affordable housing

With more than 10,000 Ottawa households waiting for social housing and nearly 3,000 individuals estimated to be experiencing homelessness, the city is dipping into its own coffers to supply city-owned properties as sites for future affordable housing.