<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ottawa - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Ottawa with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-ca</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:13:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Yellow tickets and a parking crunch? Leave the car at home | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Re: Ottawa is now giving out yellow parking tickets. That doesn't fix our parking crunch Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/yellow-tickets-and-a-parking-crunch-leave-the-car-at-home-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/yellow-tickets-and-a-parking-crunch-leave-the-car-at-home-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smiths Falls man charged with second-degree murder in death of Spencerville woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 35-year-old Smiths Falls man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a 37-year-old woman in Spencerville on Saturday, Aug. 29. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/smiths-falls-man-charged-with-second-degree-murder-in-death-of-spencerville-woman/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/smiths-falls-man-charged-with-second-degree-murder-in-death-of-spencerville-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa mayoral candidate vows to remove paid on-street parking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayoral candidate Alex Lawson is pledging to make paid on-street parking a thing of the past in Ottawa if he&rsquo;s elected in the fall. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-mayoral-candidate-vows-to-remove-paid-on-street-parking/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-mayoral-candidate-vows-to-remove-paid-on-street-parking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police traffic-enforcement blitz nets 92 charges in two days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police officers took part in a targeted traffic-enforcement campaign last month that resulted in 92 charges in two days. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-traffic-enforcement-blitz-nets-92-charges-in-two-days/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-traffic-enforcement-blitz-nets-92-charges-in-two-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa resident rescued from rapids after fall from jet ski]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Fire Services' water-rescue team was dispatched to Britannia Bay on Sept. 5 after multiple 911 calls reported a person in the river yelling for help. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-resident-rescued-from-rapids-after-fall-from-jet-ski/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-resident-rescued-from-rapids-after-fall-from-jet-ski/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roll out the ramps: Wheelchair users get accessibility upgrades in the Glebe]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Irene's Pub, a sign with the bar's phone number is plastered on the window. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/roll-out-the-ramps-wheelchair-users-get-accessibility-upgrades-in-the-glebe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/roll-out-the-ramps-wheelchair-users-get-accessibility-upgrades-in-the-glebe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The big NHL CBA changes coming for 2026-27 NHL season]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's not exactly the era-defining rules overhaul that came out of the 2004-05 lockout, but a new collective bargaining agreement between the National Hockey League and Players' Association is making some significant changes to the upcoming season. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-big-nhl-cba-changes-coming-for-2026-27-nhl-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-big-nhl-cba-changes-coming-for-2026-27-nhl-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Yelp review of the failed OC Transpo payment system | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9733;&#9733;&#9734;&#9734;&#9734; Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/my-yelp-review-of-the-failed-oc-transpo-payment-system-opinion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/my-yelp-review-of-the-failed-oc-transpo-payment-system-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa's 200th year is only part of the story]]></title><description><![CDATA[On June 19, 1948, at the R.R. Foster Sand Pit on the east bank of the Rideau River in old Gloucester Township, excavator operator J.B. Rolland was scooping shovelfuls of sand for a local building project when he saw something unusual spill out from the hillside. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawas-200th-year-is-only-part-of-the-story/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawas-200th-year-is-only-part-of-the-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Canada failed to learn from Trump's mistakes on return to office; Judge orders release of records on Nazi war criminals who settled in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Friday, September 4. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-canada-failed-to-learn-from-trumps-mistakes-on-return-to-office-judge-orders-release-of-records-on-nazi-war-criminals-who-settled-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-canada-failed-to-learn-from-trumps-mistakes-on-return-to-office-judge-orders-release-of-records-on-nazi-war-criminals-who-settled-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney launches new digital transformation agency led by former Google exec]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is creating a new agency to scale technologies in the public service, as Prime Minister Mark Carney continues to reshape the federal bureaucracy. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/carney-launches-new-digital-transformation-agency-led-by-former-google-exec/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/carney-launches-new-digital-transformation-agency-led-by-former-google-exec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two escape after crash into Rideau River early Friday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vehicle crashed into the Rideau River early Friday morning, damaging the traffic lights and snarling traffic at Riverside Drive and Walkley Road. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-escape-after-crash-into-rideau-river-early-friday-morning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-escape-after-crash-into-rideau-river-early-friday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who are the NHL prospects Ottawa 67's will look to lead them during OHL season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both Spencer Bowes and David Bedkowski shrugged when asked if they had added some size over the summer, but inches and pounds aside, both are expected to play big roles for the Ottawa 67's this season. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/who-are-the-nhl-prospects-ottawa-67s-will-look-to-lead-them-during-ohl-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/who-are-the-nhl-prospects-ottawa-67s-will-look-to-lead-them-during-ohl-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leiper out of touch with voters on return-to-office | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the challenges for Ottawa mayoral candidates is not saying anything that could be considered laughably out of touch by the typical voter interested in reasonable taxes, decent roads, reliable garbage pickup and maybe even an effective transit system. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/leiper-out-of-touch-with-voters-on-return-to-office-opinion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/leiper-out-of-touch-with-voters-on-return-to-office-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s open and closed in Ottawa over Labour Day Weekend 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the last long weekend of the summer, with Canada marking Labour Day on Monday, Sept. 7. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/whats-open-and-closed-in-ottawa-over-labour-day-weekend-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/whats-open-and-closed-in-ottawa-over-labour-day-weekend-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's how Ottawa's mayoral candidates would improve public safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Mark Sutcliffe pledged to hire 350 more first responders, including 200 more police officers if he is re-elected, while doubling the investment in alternative response programs and appointing a "downtown safety czar" to help solve the toxic drug and mental health crisis. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/heres-how-ottawas-mayoral-candidates-would-improve-public-safety/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/heres-how-ottawas-mayoral-candidates-would-improve-public-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada failed to learn from Trump's mistakes on return to office: researcher]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump's abrupt return-to-office mandate for federal employees damaged morale and eroded trust across the U.S. public service, according to a recent study whose author believes Canada has failed to learn from those mistakes. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canada-failed-to-learn-from-trumps-mistakes-on-return-to-office-researcher/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canada-failed-to-learn-from-trumps-mistakes-on-return-to-office-researcher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators hope to charm younger crowd with new 300-level fan deck]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new downtown arena at LeBreton Flats is the ultimate dream, but the Ottawa Senators are ensuring Canadian Tire Centre receives ample upgrades in the meantime. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-hope-to-charm-younger-crowd-with-new-300-level-fan-deck/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-hope-to-charm-younger-crowd-with-new-300-level-fan-deck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators have chosen a new slogan. Now they need fans to choose them]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators have turned the page on the &lsquo;Heart Over Hype&rsquo; campaign. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-ottawa-senators-have-chosen-a-new-slogan-now-they-need-fans-to-choose-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-ottawa-senators-have-chosen-a-new-slogan-now-they-need-fans-to-choose-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The cheers, the boos and the circus: Senators preparing for Brady Tkachuk's return]]></title><description><![CDATA[No date looms larger for fans of the Ottawa Senators than Oct. 21, when Brady Tkachuk makes his return. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-cheers-the-boos-and-the-circus-senators-preparing-for-brady-tkachuks-return/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-cheers-the-boos-and-the-circus-senators-preparing-for-brady-tkachuks-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The cheers, the boos and the circus: Senators preparing for Brady Tkachuk]]></title><description><![CDATA[No date looms larger for fans of the Ottawa Senators than Oct. 21, when Brady Tkachuk makes his return. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-cheers-the-boos-and-the-circus-senators-preparing-for-brady-tkachuk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-cheers-the-boos-and-the-circus-senators-preparing-for-brady-tkachuk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge orders release of records on Nazi war criminals who settled in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge has ordered the release of federal records on an American initiative to settle Nazi war criminals in Canada after ruling there is no evidence that making the files public would harm relations between the two nations. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/judge-orders-release-of-records-on-nazi-war-criminals-who-settled-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/judge-orders-release-of-records-on-nazi-war-criminals-who-settled-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: U.S. admiral dodges questions about attacking Canadal; What happened to the motorboat ban in Gatineau Park?; City forecasts year-end surplus]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Thursday, Sept 3. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-us-admiral-dodges-questions-about-attacking-canadal-what-happened-to-the-motorboat-ban-in-gatineau-park-city-forecasts-year-end-surplus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-us-admiral-dodges-questions-about-attacking-canadal-what-happened-to-the-motorboat-ban-in-gatineau-park-city-forecasts-year-end-surplus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian dead after being stuck by bus on Highway 417]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a bus on the eastbound lanes of Highway 417 on Wednesday evening. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pedestrian-dead-after-being-stuck-by-bus-on-highway-417/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pedestrian-dead-after-being-stuck-by-bus-on-highway-417/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian dead after being struck by bus on Highway 417]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pedestrian is dead after being struck by an out-of-service OC Transpo bus on Highway 417 on Sept. 2. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pedestrian-dead-after-being-struck-by-bus-on-highway-417/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pedestrian-dead-after-being-struck-by-bus-on-highway-417/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can a free coffee festival shake Ottawa out of its dark-roast habit?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Wells came home from a visit to Italy last year with a lesson for Ottawa. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-a-free-coffee-festival-shake-ottawa-out-of-its-dark-roast-habit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-a-free-coffee-festival-shake-ottawa-out-of-its-dark-roast-habit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City forecasts year-end surplus despite running $38-million deficit halfway through 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Ottawa staff are projecting a budget surplus by the end of the year, though the forecast is partially based on optimistic OC Transpo ridership numbers and analysts are still monitoring the financial implications of the July 1 flooding and new U.S. tariffs. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-forecasts-year-end-surplus-despite-running-38-million-deficit-halfway-through-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-forecasts-year-end-surplus-despite-running-38-million-deficit-halfway-through-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home care: Flood prevention needs to be on everyone’s list ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/home-care-floodprevention-needs-to-beoneveryones-list/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/home-care-floodprevention-needs-to-beoneveryones-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Redblacks are so bad it should worry Ottawa taxpayers | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is almost a year since Lansdowne 2.0 was approved, but it bears asking whether the Ottawa Redblacks&rsquo; 0-11 start to the season could threaten the viability of the redevelopment plan. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-redblacks-are-so-bad-it-should-worry-ottawa-taxpayers-opinion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-redblacks-are-so-bad-it-should-worry-ottawa-taxpayers-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hiccups aside, it was a treat to see the Wallflowers at History Ottawa | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Re: High hopes are riding on the new History Ottawa club. Here's what the very first show was like Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/hiccups-aside-it-was-a-treat-to-see-the-wallflowers-at-history-ottawa-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/hiccups-aside-it-was-a-treat-to-see-the-wallflowers-at-history-ottawa-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What happened to the motorboat ban in Gatineau Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jean-Paul Murray says he has spent years waiting for motorboats to disappear from Gatineau Park. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-happened-to-the-motorboat-ban-in-gatineau-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-happened-to-the-motorboat-ban-in-gatineau-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers suffer serious injuries in single-vehicle collisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two drivers suffered serious injuries in single-vehicle collisions in Ottawa on Wednesday, Sept. 2. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/drivers-suffer-serious-injuries-in-single-vehicle-collisions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/drivers-suffer-serious-injuries-in-single-vehicle-collisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Ottawa artist cancels Boston exhibit due to tariffs; Carney's affordable housing Crown corp won't be headquartered in Ottawa; Marchand takes run at Stutzle in Senators captaincy debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Wednesday, Sept 2. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-ottawa-artist-cancels-boston-exhibit-due-to-tariffs-carneys-affordable-housing-crown-corp-wont-be-headquartered-in-ottawa-marchand-takes-run-at-stutzle-in-senators-captaincy-debate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-ottawa-artist-cancels-boston-exhibit-due-to-tariffs-carneys-affordable-housing-crown-corp-wont-be-headquartered-in-ottawa-marchand-takes-run-at-stutzle-in-senators-captaincy-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two women charged in connection with Cumberland stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Police Service has charged two women in connection with a Cumberland stabbing last month. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-women-charged-in-connection-with-cumberland-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-women-charged-in-connection-with-cumberland-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. admiral dodges questions about attacking Canada but acknowledges he would follow Trump's orders]]></title><description><![CDATA[A top U.S. admiral says questions about whether he would follow orders to attack Canada are &ldquo;needlessly emotional&rdquo; but nonetheless he would follow direction from his commander-in-chief President Donald Trump. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/us-admiral-dodges-questions-about-attacking-canada-but-acknowledges-he-would-follow-trumps-orders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/us-admiral-dodges-questions-about-attacking-canada-but-acknowledges-he-would-follow-trumps-orders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ottawa Hospital closes overnight beds for out-of-town cancer patients at Maurice Grimes Lodge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Maurice J. Grimes Lodge, an overnight centre for out-of-town cancer patients, will no longer offer accommodations as part of a series of cutbacks at The Ottawa Hospital. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-ottawa-hospital-closes-overnight-beds-for-out-of-town-cancer-patients-at-maurice-grimes-lodge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-ottawa-hospital-closes-overnight-beds-for-out-of-town-cancer-patients-at-maurice-grimes-lodge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police seeking witnesses to overnight stabbing on Rochester Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police are looking for witnesses to a overnight stabbing Wednesday on Rochester Street. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-seeking-witnesses-to-overnight-stabbing-on-rochester-street/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-seeking-witnesses-to-overnight-stabbing-on-rochester-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brad Marchand takes a run at Tim Stutzle in Senators captaincy debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The season hasn't even started, and Brad Marchand has already earned two minutes for unsportsmanlike conduct. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/brad-marchand-takes-a-run-at-tim-stutzle-in-senators-captaincy-debate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/brad-marchand-takes-a-run-at-tim-stutzle-in-senators-captaincy-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modern living: Taming back-to-school chaos ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/modern-living-taming-back-to-school-chaos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/modern-living-taming-back-to-school-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The city gardener: The butterfly effect ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-city-gardener-the-butterfly-effect/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-city-gardener-the-butterfly-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will Senators' power play perform after losing Alfredsson, Tkachuk?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hot power play will pretty much guarantee you a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-will-senators-power-play-perform-after-losing-alfredsson-tkachuk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-will-senators-power-play-perform-after-losing-alfredsson-tkachuk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In praise of the mayoral candidates against RTO | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[I would like to congratulate mayoral candidate Alex Lawson for praising mayoral candidate Jeff Leiper for stealing his idea, which is fair, because Lawson had already stolen Leiper&rsquo;s. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/in-praise-of-the-mayoral-candidates-against-rto-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/in-praise-of-the-mayoral-candidates-against-rto-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa artist cancels Boston exhibit after 50-per-cent tariff hits Canadian art]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ottawa artist was forced to cancel an upcoming exhibit in the United States after the latest escalation of the trade war expanded to include tariffs on Canadian artwork. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-artist-cancels-boston-exhibit-after-50-per-cent-tariff-hits-canadian-art-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-artist-cancels-boston-exhibit-after-50-per-cent-tariff-hits-canadian-art-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa artist cancels Boston exhibit after 50 per cent tariff hits Canadian art]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ottawa artist was forced to cancel an upcoming exhibit in the United States after the latest escalation of the trade war expanded to include tariffs on Canadian artwork. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-artist-cancels-boston-exhibit-after-50-per-cent-tariff-hits-canadian-art/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-artist-cancels-boston-exhibit-after-50-per-cent-tariff-hits-canadian-art/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa 200: What did a day on Rideau Street look like decades ago?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Throughout time, storefronts have been a window into what a community or city can offer, according to Bytown Museum's exhibition and collections manager, Chloe Dennis. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-200-what-did-a-day-on-rideau-street-look-like-decades-ago/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-200-what-did-a-day-on-rideau-street-look-like-decades-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where do the CFL's Ottawa Redblacks sit among the all-time losers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are a couple of ways Ottawa Redblacks fans, or what's left of them, can look at the team's current Canadian Football League-record losing streak. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/where-do-the-cfls-ottawa-redblacks-sit-among-the-all-time-losers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/where-do-the-cfls-ottawa-redblacks-sit-among-the-all-time-losers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two suffer serious injuries after vehicle hits pole on Fallowfield Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries following a single-vehicle collision on Fallowfield Road early Tuesday morning. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-suffer-serious-injuries-after-vehicle-hits-pole-on-fallowfield-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-suffer-serious-injuries-after-vehicle-hits-pole-on-fallowfield-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP open homicide investigation into death of woman in Spencerville]]></title><description><![CDATA[The death of a 37-year-old woman in Spencerville on Saturday, Aug. 29, is now being investigated as a homicide. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/opp-open-homicide-investigation-into-death-of-woman-in-spencerville/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/opp-open-homicide-investigation-into-death-of-woman-in-spencerville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Leiper says LRT upload windfall would be 'swallowed up' by existing budget gaps; Broken fare readers costs city up to $960,000 in lost revenue; Councillor candidates weigh in on how Ottawa can upgrade, finance stormwater infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Tuesday, Sept 1. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-leiper-says-lrt-upload-windfall-would-be-swallowed-up-by-existing-budget-gaps-broken-fare-readers-costs-city-up-to-960000-in-lost-revenue-councillor-candidates-weigh-in-on-how-ottawa-can-upgrade-finance-stormwater-infrastructure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-leiper-says-lrt-upload-windfall-would-be-swallowed-up-by-existing-budget-gaps-broken-fare-readers-costs-city-up-to-960000-in-lost-revenue-councillor-candidates-weigh-in-on-how-ottawa-can-upgrade-finance-stormwater-infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you see is what you get: Senators ready to prove they're contenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The calendar has turned to September, most children in the city went back to school on Tuesday, and the weather has cooled with the start of the Ottawa Senators' training camp set for Sept. 16. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-you-see-is-what-you-get-senators-ready-to-prove-theyre-contenders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-you-see-is-what-you-get-senators-ready-to-prove-theyre-contenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney's affordable housing Crown corp won't be headquartered in Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fledgling federal Crown corporation that&rsquo;s a key part of Prime Minister Mark Carney&rsquo;s plan to accelerate housing construction will make its primary residence in Toronto. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/carneys-affordable-housing-crown-corp-wont-be-headquartered-in-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/carneys-affordable-housing-crown-corp-wont-be-headquartered-in-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broken OC Transpo fare readers costs city up to $960,000 in lost revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malfunctioning fare readers on OC Transpo buses have cost between $690,000 and $960,000 in lost fare revenue over an 18-month period, according to staff estimates. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/broken-oc-transpo-fare-readers-costs-city-up-to-960000-in-lost-revenue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/broken-oc-transpo-fare-readers-costs-city-up-to-960000-in-lost-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We’ve waited way too long to fix Trump Avenue | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The real point about Trump Avenue in Ottawa is not whether the name should be changed to a different one, but how, after so many years, a street in Canada&rsquo;s capital remains named after a man who is committed to destroying the country. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/weve-waited-way-too-long-to-fix-trump-avenue-opinion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/weve-waited-way-too-long-to-fix-trump-avenue-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruby's, an upscale ByWard Market newcomer, makes a strong debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Because Adrian Vezina lives on Sussex Drive, he has a front-row seat for the trials and tribulations of the ByWard Market. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/rubys-an-upscale-byward-market-newcomer-makes-a-strong-debut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/rubys-an-upscale-byward-market-newcomer-makes-a-strong-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houseworks: How to fix stripped wood screws ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-how-tofixstrippedwood-screws/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-how-tofixstrippedwood-screws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa is a true 'City of Kindness' say American visitors | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear Ottawa, Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-is-a-true-city-of-kindness-say-american-visitors-letters-to-the-editor-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-is-a-true-city-of-kindness-say-american-visitors-letters-to-the-editor-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa is a true "City of Kindness" say American visitors | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear Ottawa, Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-is-a-true-city-of-kindness-say-american-visitors-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-is-a-true-city-of-kindness-say-american-visitors-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union of National Employees elects new leadership after almost a year in trusteeship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Public Service Alliance of Canada, the largest federal public service union in Canada, is set to hand back control of one of its component unions to an elected executive after almost a year managing the union. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/union-of-national-employees-elects-new-leadership-after-almost-a-year-in-trusteeship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/union-of-national-employees-elects-new-leadership-after-almost-a-year-in-trusteeship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillor candidates weigh in on how Ottawa can upgrade, finance stormwater infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Ottawa&rsquo;s wettest summer on record turned streets into rivers and flooded thousands of basements across the city, many residents have been left with questions about how the city and its infrastructure can become more flood resilient. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/councillor-candidates-weigh-in-on-how-ottawa-can-upgrade-finance-stormwater-infrastructure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/councillor-candidates-weigh-in-on-how-ottawa-can-upgrade-finance-stormwater-infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leiper says LRT upload windfall would be 'swallowed up' by existing budget gaps]]></title><description><![CDATA[OC Transpo will be running a deficit of $12.35 million by the end of the calendar year, according to staff projections set to be tabled at the Tuesday, Sept. 1, meeting of the finance and corporate services committee. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/leiper-says-lrt-upload-windfall-would-be-swallowed-up-by-existing-budget-gaps/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/leiper-says-lrt-upload-windfall-would-be-swallowed-up-by-existing-budget-gaps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Is it time for public servants to stop complaining about RTO?: One taken to hospital after vehicle-train collision; Canadian Forces co-hosts military conference with U.S. in midst of trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Monday, Aug. 31. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom: Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-is-it-time-for-public-servants-to-stop-complaining-about-rto-one-taken-to-hospital-after-vehicle-train-collision-canadian-forces-co-hosts-military-conference-with-us-in-midst-of-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-is-it-time-for-public-servants-to-stop-complaining-about-rto-one-taken-to-hospital-after-vehicle-train-collision-canadian-forces-co-hosts-military-conference-with-us-in-midst-of-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Design trends: The belle of the bath ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/design-trends-thebelle-of-thebath/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/design-trends-thebelle-of-thebath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are unrelenting rainy summers the new normal for Ottawa farms?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saunders Farm is celebrating its half-century anniversary this year. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/are-unrelenting-rainy-summers-the-new-normal-for-ottawa-farms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/are-unrelenting-rainy-summers-the-new-normal-for-ottawa-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Strong suspicion of bad faith’: Interpreters still fighting for lost wages after government breached contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the work suddenly dried up, Pamela Cousineau thought about leaving the country. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/strong-suspicion-of-bad-faith-interpreters-still-fighting-for-lost-wages-after-government-breached-contract/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/strong-suspicion-of-bad-faith-interpreters-still-fighting-for-lost-wages-after-government-breached-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it time for public servants to stop complaining about RTO?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If I had a nickel for the number of times that my colleagues have complained about return to office (RTO), I&rsquo;d be a millionaire a few times over by now.&#8239; Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/is-it-time-for-public-servants-to-stop-complaining-about-rto/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/is-it-time-for-public-servants-to-stop-complaining-about-rto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Forces co-hosts major military conference with U.S. in midst of trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian military is co-hosting a major conference with its U.S. counterparts at a time when relations with America have hit a new low. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canadian-forces-co-hosts-major-military-conference-with-us-in-midst-of-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canadian-forces-co-hosts-major-military-conference-with-us-in-midst-of-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paddleboarders battling current, wind rescued on Ottawa River]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two paddleboarders &mdash; a mother and her 13-year-old daughter &mdash; in trouble on the Ottawa River were safely brought back to shore on Saturday, Aug. 29. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/paddleboarders-battling-current-wind-rescued-on-ottawa-river/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/paddleboarders-battling-current-wind-rescued-on-ottawa-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capital Pride Parade returns to Ottawa after 'disappointing' cancellation last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa's downtown core was packed Sunday as members of the LGBTQ+ community, public figures and supporters attended the Capital Pride Parade. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/capital-pride-parade-returns-to-ottawa-after-disappointing-cancellation-last-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/capital-pride-parade-returns-to-ottawa-after-disappointing-cancellation-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One taken to hospital after vehicle-train collision in Barrhaven]]></title><description><![CDATA[One individual was transported to hospital on Sunday afternoon, according to emergency crews, following a vehicle-train collision at the Fallowfield Road railway crossing. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/one-taken-to-hospital-after-vehicle-train-collision-in-barrhaven/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/one-taken-to-hospital-after-vehicle-train-collision-in-barrhaven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators need to sign Drake Batherson before uncertainty takes over]]></title><description><![CDATA[The landscape of the National Hockey League has shifted this summer, and we're about to find out if the Ottawa Senators will change with it. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-need-to-sign-drake-batherson-before-uncertainty-takes-over/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-need-to-sign-drake-batherson-before-uncertainty-takes-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist, 77, dead after collision in North Glengarry township]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 77-year-old man is dead after a collision between a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle in the Township of North Glengarry on Saturday, Aug. 29. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/motorcyclist-77-dead-after-collision-in-north-glengarry-township/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/motorcyclist-77-dead-after-collision-in-north-glengarry-township/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What The Prescott was, and what it could be, now that it’s up for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a few beers, Peggy Rody&rsquo;s confidence would kick in. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-the-prescott-was-and-what-it-could-be-now-that-its-up-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-the-prescott-was-and-what-it-could-be-now-that-its-up-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death in Spencerville under police investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The death of an unidentified person in Spencerville was under investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police on Saturday, Aug. 29. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/death-in-spencerville-under-police-investigation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/death-in-spencerville-under-police-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food for thought: Little Italy block party largest yet for Tortaboyz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moudy Husseini and Luis Guerra have been best friends since they were five. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/food-for-thought-little-italy-block-party-largest-yet-for-tortaboyz/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/food-for-thought-little-italy-block-party-largest-yet-for-tortaboyz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist dies after collision with trailer near Spencerville]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 37-year-old man from Winchester was pronounced dead in an Ottawa hospital after a motorcycle collided with a trailer being towed by a pickup truck in the Spencerville area. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/motorcyclist-dies-after-collision-with-trailer-near-spencerville/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/motorcyclist-dies-after-collision-with-trailer-near-spencerville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa's LGBTQ+ monument has been unveiled. Telling the full history of the &lsquo;purge&rsquo; is an ongoing battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Svend Robinson says it was the early 1980s when he started hearing from public servants who'd been purged. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawas-lgbtq-monument-has-been-unveiled-telling-the-full-history-of-the-lsquopurgersquo-is-an-ongoing-battle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawas-lgbtq-monument-has-been-unveiled-telling-the-full-history-of-the-lsquopurgersquo-is-an-ongoing-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruce Deachman right about King Edward Avenue | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[I agree with columnist Bruce Deachman that Queen Victoria&rsquo;s eldest son, Albert Edward, would not be amused by the state of the street named for him in 1901. Any citizen of Ottawa who travels that avenue is chagrined. Any visitor to Ottawa who wandered the short distance from the ByWard Market to King Edward Avenue would return home wondering how the capital of Canada allowed this blight to continue for six decades and counting. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bruce-deachman-right-about-king-edward-avenue-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bruce-deachman-right-about-king-edward-avenue-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SoundScape festival shines light on Ottawa's unassuming Plaza Bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like many residents of Ottawa, I was unaware of the Plaza Bridge until I heard it would be the home of a new festival called SoundScape.&nbsp; Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/soundscape-festival-shines-light-on-ottawas-unassuming-plaza-bridge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/soundscape-festival-shines-light-on-ottawas-unassuming-plaza-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Tkachuk mistakenly thinks Seattle is in Canada;  History reschedules their second show; Some generous Ottawans are helping set up kids for school success]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Friday, August 28. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-tkachuk-mistakenly-thinks-seattle-is-in-canada-history-reschedules-their-second-show-some-generous-ottawans-are-helping-set-up-kids-for-school-success/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-tkachuk-mistakenly-thinks-seattle-is-in-canada-history-reschedules-their-second-show-some-generous-ottawans-are-helping-set-up-kids-for-school-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twin Elm Rugby Park damaged by fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rugby park in Ottawa's west end is closed after a structure on the property was damaged in a fire Friday morning. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/twin-elm-rugby-park-damaged-by-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/twin-elm-rugby-park-damaged-by-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police trying to identify large group of men involved in downtown Ottawa stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police are investigating a stabbing that occurred near the intersection of Daly Avenue and Nicholas Street in the downtown Rideau area on Aug. 4. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-trying-to-identify-large-group-of-men-involved-in-downtown-ottawa-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-trying-to-identify-large-group-of-men-involved-in-downtown-ottawa-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police looking for suspect in Kent Street break and enter incidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Police Service is seeking public assistance identifying a suspect involved in three separate break and enter incidents from earlier this month. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-looking-for-suspect-in-kent-street-break-and-enter-incidents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-looking-for-suspect-in-kent-street-break-and-enter-incidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Citizen Best Restaurants returns with a new twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[As exciting as last year's first ever Ottawa Citizen Best Restaurants event was, its follow-up this fall promises to be bigger and better, with 200 more tickets, a larger venue, and a more diverse selection of chefs. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-citizen-best-restaurants-returns-with-a-new-twist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-citizen-best-restaurants-returns-with-a-new-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why it's an 'incredibly difficult time' for the Ottawa 67's as they head into the OHL season]]></title><description><![CDATA[As an organization, the Ottawa 67's opened training camp on Thursday with thoughts and prayers being sent to one of their former players. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-its-an-incredibly-difficult-time-for-the-ottawa-67s-as-they-head-into-the-ohl-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-its-an-incredibly-difficult-time-for-the-ottawa-67s-as-they-head-into-the-ohl-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How some generous Ottawans are helping set up kids for school success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tammy Allarie remembers how confident she felt as a kid on the first day of school when she could blend into the crowd with a new backpack filled with pencils and notebooks. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-some-generous-ottawans-are-helping-set-up-kids-for-school-success/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-some-generous-ottawans-are-helping-set-up-kids-for-school-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capital Pride is here: What you need to know this weekend in Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capital Pride takes over downtown Ottawa this weekend, with thousands of people expected for the annual parade, street festival and other Pride events. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/capital-pride-is-here-what-you-need-to-know-this-weekend-in-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/capital-pride-is-here-what-you-need-to-know-this-weekend-in-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gatineau police looking for victims of underwear theft as part of serial crime investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gatineau Police Service is looking to speak with anyone in the area who had underwear stolen during the past few years. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gatineau-police-looking-for-victims-of-underwear-theft-as-part-of-serial-crime-investigation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gatineau-police-looking-for-victims-of-underwear-theft-as-part-of-serial-crime-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extensive storm damage may result in a Moodie Station 'redesign']]></title><description><![CDATA[Moodie Station on the city&rsquo;s beleaguered LRT west extension may need a complete redesign, transit riders were told this week. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/extensive-storm-damage-may-result-in-a-moodie-station-redesign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/extensive-storm-damage-may-result-in-a-moodie-station-redesign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Why eight OCDSB trustee candidates campaign under shared values; Bank of Canada paid replacement workers during strike; Is Trump the greatest Canadian nation-builder of this century?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Thursday, August 27. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-why-eight-ocdsb-trustee-candidates-campaign-under-shared-values-bank-of-canada-paid-replacement-workers-during-strike-is-trump-the-greatest-canadian-nation-builder-of-this-century/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-why-eight-ocdsb-trustee-candidates-campaign-under-shared-values-bank-of-canada-paid-replacement-workers-during-strike-is-trump-the-greatest-canadian-nation-builder-of-this-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pills found in Orléans parks identified as over-the-counter and prescription medications]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pills found in three Orl&eacute;ans&nbsp;parks have been identified as over-the-counter and prescription medications, and not illicit drugs, according to preliminary analysis by Ottawa police. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pills-found-in-orlansparks-identified-as-over-the-counter-and-prescription-medications/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pills-found-in-orlansparks-identified-as-over-the-counter-and-prescription-medications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[History Ottawa reschedules their second show — American roots-rockers Houndmouth — to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The show that was going to be the second ticketed event at History Ottawa has been bumped into 2027 without explanation. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/history-ottawa-reschedules-their-second-show-american-roots-rockers-houndmouth-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/history-ottawa-reschedules-their-second-show-american-roots-rockers-houndmouth-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[History Ottawa reschedules their next show to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The show that was going to be the second ticketed event at History Ottawa has been bumped into 2027 without explanation. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/history-ottawa-reschedules-their-next-show-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/history-ottawa-reschedules-their-next-show-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[History Ottawa bumps Houndmouth show to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The show that was going to be the second ticketed event at History Ottawa has been bumped into 2027 without explanation. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/history-ottawa-bumps-houndmouth-show-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/history-ottawa-bumps-houndmouth-show-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada continued to pay replacement security workers after second order, says PSAC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union that represents security guards at the Bank of Canada has filed a fourth complaint against the Crown corporation, claiming it is still paying replacement workers during a months-long strike. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bank-of-canada-continued-to-pay-replacement-security-workers-after-second-order-says-psac/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bank-of-canada-continued-to-pay-replacement-security-workers-after-second-order-says-psac/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is there reason to 'believe' the Ottawa Redblacks can turn things around?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Popp had nothing to lose when accepting an offer to become the senior advisor of the Ottawa Redblacks last week. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-is-there-reason-to-believe-the-ottawa-redblacks-can-turn-things-around/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-is-there-reason-to-believe-the-ottawa-redblacks-can-turn-things-around/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sutcliffe's transit election promises offer hope for a better OC Transpo | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[At last, an Ottawa mayoral candidate has come up with a comprehensive transit plan that makes sense, has ambition, and offers at least the hope of a public transit renaissance. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sutcliffes-transit-election-promises-offer-hope-for-a-better-oc-transpo-opinion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sutcliffes-transit-election-promises-offer-hope-for-a-better-oc-transpo-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modern living: Housing industry making huge strides in becoming a welcoming place for women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/modern-living-housing-industry-making-huge-strides-in-becoming-a-welcoming-place-for-women/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/modern-living-housing-industry-making-huge-strides-in-becoming-a-welcoming-place-for-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyler Boucher motivated to 'prove it' in supposed last chance with Senators]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Tyler Boucher has kept his sanity through the years of unrelenting injuries and soul-crushing setbacks, only he knows. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/tyler-boucher-motivated-to-prove-it-in-supposed-last-chance-with-senators/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/tyler-boucher-motivated-to-prove-it-in-supposed-last-chance-with-senators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why eight OCDSB trustee candidates are running individual campaigns under shared values]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa-Carleton District School Board trustee candidates are fully aware the role will be more of &ldquo;a job without a job description&rdquo; with the Ontario government having placed the school board under supervision more than a year ago. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-eight-ocdsb-trustee-candidates-are-running-individual-campaigns-under-shared-values/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-eight-ocdsb-trustee-candidates-are-running-individual-campaigns-under-shared-values/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Trump the greatest Canadian nation-builder of the 21st century?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What I know about international trade disputes wouldn&rsquo;t fill a Tim&rsquo;s jelly donut. My understanding of comparative advantage is that it&rsquo;s probably better to have one than not. And I suspect that, if I knew anything about countervailing duties, I might still be married. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/is-trump-the-greatest-canadian-nation-builder-of-the-21st-century/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/is-trump-the-greatest-canadian-nation-builder-of-the-21st-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great job by Michael McBean on youth mental health article | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hard numbers and description of the current reality of youth mental health could not have been better described. I commend writer Michael McBean for getting input from professors and research chairs in youth mental health and violence prevention, and for bringing attention to this alarming situation that requires immediate action. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/great-job-by-michael-mcbean-on-youth-mental-health-article-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/great-job-by-michael-mcbean-on-youth-mental-health-article-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alternative Pride events cite increasing popularity in Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[For more than two decades, people have gathered downtown for a Pride event with no floats, no large corporate sponsors and no requirement to sign up before joining the event. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/alternative-pride-events-cite-increasing-popularity-in-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/alternative-pride-events-cite-increasing-popularity-in-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation of assault in Gatineau circulated on social media leads to Ottawa man's arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 28-year-old Ottawa man was expected to appear in court in Gatineau by video conference on Wednesday to face a charge of assault causing bodily harm in connection with an incident that had been circulated on social media in early August. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/investigation-of-assault-in-gatineau-circulated-on-social-media-leads-to-ottawa-mans-arrest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/investigation-of-assault-in-gatineau-circulated-on-social-media-leads-to-ottawa-mans-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: High-risk offender in Ottawa has no conditions on release; Restaurants face backlash over AI-generated menus; Flood damage forces theatre companies to find new venues]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Wednesday, August 26. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-high-risk-offender-in-ottawa-has-no-conditions-on-release-restaurants-face-backlash-over-ai-generated-menus-flood-damage-forces-theatre-companies-to-find-new-venues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-high-risk-offender-in-ottawa-has-no-conditions-on-release-restaurants-face-backlash-over-ai-generated-menus-flood-damage-forces-theatre-companies-to-find-new-venues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 72, charged after reports of suspicious behaviour in Barrhaven]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 72-year-old man is facing harassment and mischief charges following reports of suspicious behaviour in a Barrhaven neighbourhood. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-72-charged-after-reports-of-suspicious-behaviour-in-barrhaven/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-72-charged-after-reports-of-suspicious-behaviour-in-barrhaven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa restaurants face backlash over AI-generated menus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Right near Bayview Station is Green Maple Mart and Kitchen, a family owned hot food and convenience spot. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-restaurants-face-backlash-over-ai-generated-menus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-restaurants-face-backlash-over-ai-generated-menus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council backs new data centre rules, stops short of moratorium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa city council has unanimously approved a plan to develop new rules for large-scale data centres, but what those rules will look like has yet to be decided. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/council-backs-new-data-centre-rules-stops-short-of-moratorium/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/council-backs-new-data-centre-rules-stops-short-of-moratorium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in 2023 homicide in Ottawa's rural southeast]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man from Georgian Bay has been charged with first degree murder in connection with a 2023 shooting on Farmers Way in Ottawa. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-charged-in-2023-homicide-in-ottawas-rural-southeast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-charged-in-2023-homicide-in-ottawas-rural-southeast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why a high-risk offender in Ottawa has no conditions on his release]]></title><description><![CDATA[A violent sex offender living in Ottawa has complete freedom with no conditions on his release, despite posing an &ldquo;elevated risk to reoffend.&rdquo; Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-a-high-risk-offender-in-ottawa-has-no-conditions-on-his-release/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-a-high-risk-offender-in-ottawa-has-no-conditions-on-his-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclist taken to the hospital after being struck on Laurier Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Police Service say a cyclist was transported to the hospital Wednesday Aug. 26, following a collision on Laurier Avenue near Bay Street. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cyclist-taken-to-the-hospital-after-being-struck-on-laurier-avenue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cyclist-taken-to-the-hospital-after-being-struck-on-laurier-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclist, 38, taken to the hospital after being struck on Laurier Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Police Service say a 38-year-old man was transported to the hospital Wednesday Aug. 26, following a cyclist-vehicle collision on Laurier Avenue near Bay Street. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cyclist-38-taken-to-the-hospital-after-being-struck-on-laurier-avenue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cyclist-38-taken-to-the-hospital-after-being-struck-on-laurier-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interior design: Beyond the surface ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/interior-design-beyond-the-surface/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/interior-design-beyond-the-surface/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Centrepointe flood damage forces Ottawa theatre companies to find new venues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local arts groups are scrambling to find new venues and to re-sell tickets following the temporary closure of the city-owned Meridian Centrepointe Theatre due to flood damage from the Canada Day storm. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/centrepointe-flood-damage-forces-ottawa-theatre-companies-to-find-new-venues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/centrepointe-flood-damage-forces-ottawa-theatre-companies-to-find-new-venues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclist freed after being pinned under vehicle in Carp]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being pinned under a vehicle in Carp on Monday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cyclist-freed-after-being-pinned-under-vehicle-in-carp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cyclist-freed-after-being-pinned-under-vehicle-in-carp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Do Sutcliffe's &lsquo;Good morning&rsquo; posts prove mayor loves NCC?; Years after being welcomed, some Ukrainians are hitting roadblocks; Why Chabot deserves to be the Sens next captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Tuesday, August 25. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-do-sutcliffes-lsquogood-morningrsquo-posts-prove-mayor-loves-ncc-years-after-being-welcomed-some-ukrainians-are-hitting-roadblocks-why-chabot-deserves-to-be-the-sens-next-captain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-do-sutcliffes-lsquogood-morningrsquo-posts-prove-mayor-loves-ncc-years-after-being-welcomed-some-ukrainians-are-hitting-roadblocks-why-chabot-deserves-to-be-the-sens-next-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Thomas Chabot deserves to be the Ottawa Senators' next captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hasn't Thomas Chabot earned the right to be the next captain of the Ottawa Senators? Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-thomas-chabot-deserves-to-be-the-ottawa-senators-next-captain-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-thomas-chabot-deserves-to-be-the-ottawa-senators-next-captain-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Thomas Chabot deserves to be the Ottawa Senators next captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hasn't Thomas Chabot earned the right to be the next captain of the Ottawa Senators? Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-thomas-chabot-deserves-to-be-the-ottawa-senators-next-captain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-thomas-chabot-deserves-to-be-the-ottawa-senators-next-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Kanata business forced to close after huge electrical explosion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decorations Chi Blondin had carefully hung up when she opened her Vietnamese specialty coffee and matcha caf&eacute; four months ago were scattered across the floor by the time her husband arrived. Moments earlier, Blondin had been sitting down to dinner with a friend when her phone rang. On the other end of the line was her staff member at Moo &amp; Bean Cafe, calling in panic. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-kanata-business-forced-to-close-after-huge-electrical-explosion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-kanata-business-forced-to-close-after-huge-electrical-explosion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Kanata business forced to close after electrical explosion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decorations Chi Blondin had carefully hung up when she opened her Vietnamese specialty coffee and matcha caf&eacute; four months ago were scattered across the floor by the time her husband arrived. Moments earlier, Blondin had been sitting down to dinner with a friend when her phone rang. On the other end of the line was her staff member at Moo &amp; Bean Cafe, calling in panic. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-kanata-business-forced-to-close-after-electrical-explosion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-kanata-business-forced-to-close-after-electrical-explosion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New exhibit explores decades of Ottawa drag and queer history]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Morgan Mercury looks at photographs of queer people in Ottawa from decades ago, the faces may be different and the clothes belong to another era, but something feels familiar. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-exhibit-explores-decades-of-ottawa-drag-and-queer-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-exhibit-explores-decades-of-ottawa-drag-and-queer-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houseworks: Rooftop ice guards can stop tragedy from happening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-rooftop-ice-guards-can-stop-tragedy-from-happening/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-rooftop-ice-guards-can-stop-tragedy-from-happening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump is on a mission to destroy the Canadian economy | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[I stand behind our prime minister, Mark Carney, for standing up against Donald Trump. In my life I learned you must stand up against bullies. Once you back down, it only encourages them to become worse. Punch them in the nose or kick them in the jewels. But never back down. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/trump-is-on-a-mission-to-destroy-the-canadian-economy-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/trump-is-on-a-mission-to-destroy-the-canadian-economy-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Site crowd sleuths Sutcliffe's &lsquo;Good morning&rsquo; posts, proves mayor loves NCC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Sutcliffe often gets knocked by critics for maintaining a tightly scripted public profile. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/site-crowd-sleuths-sutcliffes-lsquogood-morningrsquo-posts-proves-mayor-loves-ncc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/site-crowd-sleuths-sutcliffes-lsquogood-morningrsquo-posts-proves-mayor-loves-ncc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deachman: Years after being welcomed, some Ukrainians are hitting roadblocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Losing her home in Ukraine ultimately helped Melana Paronyan-Iasinska decide she wanted to become an architect. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/deachman-years-after-being-welcomed-some-ukrainians-are-hitting-roadblocks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/deachman-years-after-being-welcomed-some-ukrainians-are-hitting-roadblocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds pledge $30 million for Ottawa's wastewater treatment plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is investing more than $30 million to improve Ottawa's central wastewater treatment facility at a time that the city's infrastructure is bending under extreme weather. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/feds-pledge-30-million-for-ottawas-wastewater-treatment-plant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/feds-pledge-30-million-for-ottawas-wastewater-treatment-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police investigate two 'suspicious deaths' as homicides]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "suspicious deaths" of two Ottawa residents are now being investigated by the Ottawa Police Service homicide unit. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-investigate-two-suspicious-deaths-as-homicides/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-investigate-two-suspicious-deaths-as-homicides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Jim Popp save the Ottawa Redblacks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did Shawn Burke bump into an old acquaintance when he left the Ottawa Redblacks' offices as vice president of football operations for the last time on Sunday? Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-jim-popp-save-the-ottawa-redblacks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-jim-popp-save-the-ottawa-redblacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police discover pills at third Orléans park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police are continuing to investigate after "various types of pills" were found scattered at a third park in Ottawa's east end. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-discover-pills-at-third-orlans-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-discover-pills-at-third-orlans-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayoral candidate Jeff Leiper promises to reverse city's return-to-office mandate if elected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayoral candidate Jeff Leiper promised to reverse the city's five-day return-to-office mandate and "push back" against the federal government's return-to-office policy if elected mayor. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/mayoral-candidate-jeff-leiper-promises-to-reverse-citys-return-to-office-mandate-if-elected/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/mayoral-candidate-jeff-leiper-promises-to-reverse-citys-return-to-office-mandate-if-elected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will next stage look like for Ottawa Senators' young core?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In order for the Ottawa Senators to return to the Stanley Cup playoffs and actually do some damage, two things need to happen: Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-will-next-stage-look-like-for-ottawa-senators-young-core/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-will-next-stage-look-like-for-ottawa-senators-young-core/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the garden: How to produce a steady supply of fresh produce all season long]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/in-the-garden-how-to-produce-a-steady-supply-of-fresh-produce-all-season-long/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/in-the-garden-how-to-produce-a-steady-supply-of-fresh-produce-all-season-long/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowertown residents deserve better than King Edward Avenue | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[This may come as a surprise to anyone not collecting old-age security benefits, but King Edward Avenue was once a gorgeous residential street lined with nice houses, stately elms, and a broad, grassy median in the middle where families held picnics. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/lowertown-residents-deserve-better-than-king-edward-avenue-opinion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/lowertown-residents-deserve-better-than-king-edward-avenue-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's a new option for hard-to-treat depression in Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michelle Chapin remembers being terrified before her first session of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or rTMS. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/theres-a-new-option-for-hard-to-treat-depression-in-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/theres-a-new-option-for-hard-to-treat-depression-in-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did the government blow a chance to make most of its cuts through retirements?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The department advised that ERI applications were reviewed individually against Treasury Board criteria. However, the concern is that workforce adjustment (WFA) measures were used before ERI was meaningfully considered as a voluntary workforce reduction option. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/did-the-government-blow-a-chance-to-make-most-of-its-cuts-through-retirements/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/did-the-government-blow-a-chance-to-make-most-of-its-cuts-through-retirements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Redblacks fire VP of football operations Shawn Burke]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Redblacks' housecleaning continued on Sunday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-redblacks-fire-vp-of-football-operations-shawn-burke/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-redblacks-fire-vp-of-football-operations-shawn-burke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police recover more than 100 'suspicious' pills at two Orl&eacute;ans parks over the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa police recovered more than 100 "suspicious" pills at two Orl&eacute;ans parks over the weekend. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-recover-more-than-100-suspicious-pills-at-two-orleacuteans-parks-over-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-recover-more-than-100-suspicious-pills-at-two-orleacuteans-parks-over-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ByWard Market District Authority has a new acting executive director]]></title><description><![CDATA[The board of the ByWard Market District Authority has appointed a new interim executive director, filling the vacancy left when the last executive director was let go after only seven months in the role. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-byward-market-district-authority-has-a-new-acting-executive-director/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-byward-market-district-authority-has-a-new-acting-executive-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a provincial bill could threaten student-run groups across Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a student at the University of Ottawa, Alexandrea Abungin feels that many aspects of life seem out of control. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-a-provincial-bill-could-threaten-student-run-groups-across-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-a-provincial-bill-could-threaten-student-run-groups-across-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pills found scattered around Orléans park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Police Service was investigating after loose pills were found in an Orl&eacute;ans park on Saturday morning. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pills-found-scattered-around-orlans-park/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pills-found-scattered-around-orlans-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman in critical condition after motorcycle-vehicle collision on Highway 174]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman in her 30s was transported to hospital in critical condition following a motorcycle-vehicle collision on Highway 174 in Ottawa's east end on Saturday afternoon. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/woman-in-critical-condition-after-motorcycle-vehicle-collision-on-highway-174/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/woman-in-critical-condition-after-motorcycle-vehicle-collision-on-highway-174/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Mathieu Fleury is running for a trustee position with a French public school board]]></title><description><![CDATA[After four years away from active politics, former Rideau-Vanier ward councillor Mathieu Fleury is running for election again, this time for a position as trustee with Ottawa's French public-school board. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-mathieu-fleury-is-running-for-a-trustee-position-with-a-french-public-school-board/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-mathieu-fleury-is-running-for-a-trustee-position-with-a-french-public-school-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Ottawa police, SQ investigating 'suspicious' deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[What were described as the suspicious deaths of two Ottawa residents were under investigation by the Ottawa Police Service and S&ucirc;ret&eacute; du Qu&eacute;bec on Saturday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/update-ottawa-police-sq-investigating-suspicious-deaths/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/update-ottawa-police-sq-investigating-suspicious-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police investigating 'suspicious' death in Lowertown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police were investigating what they described as a "suspicious death" in the Lowertown neighbourhood on Saturday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-investigating-suspicious-death-in-lowertown/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-investigating-suspicious-death-in-lowertown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A summer of change means high stakes for Ottawa Senators in season ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is change as a good as a rest for the Ottawa Senators? Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-summer-of-change-means-high-stakes-for-ottawa-senators-in-season-ahead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-summer-of-change-means-high-stakes-for-ottawa-senators-in-season-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One woman dead, another seriously hurt in three-vehicle collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Police say a 31-year-old woman was pronounced dead on scene after a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of March Road at Diamondview Road in the far western rural outskirts of Ottawa. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/one-woman-dead-another-seriously-hurt-in-three-vehicle-collision/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/one-woman-dead-another-seriously-hurt-in-three-vehicle-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Smiths Falls' popular Bike Night is facing an uncertain future]]></title><description><![CDATA[SMITHS FALLS &mdash; Christin Storms, the Smiths Falls woman who kick-started a monthly motorcycle meet in this Eastern Ontario town, is uncertain about the long-term future of the popular event after learning she was on the radar of the Ontario Provincial Police&rsquo;s Biker Enforcement Unit. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-smiths-falls-popular-bike-night-is-facing-an-uncertain-future/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-smiths-falls-popular-bike-night-is-facing-an-uncertain-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa's new music venue will bring life and vibrancy to the ByWard Market | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new History Ottawa music venue will be a high note for downtown. Music has always been an important part of this city. In earlier times, the Civic Centre, Le Hibou Coffee House, the Capital Theatre, Barrymore's and small clubs in the Market brought many popular musical acts, particularly rock and roll acts, to Ottawa, but many of those institutions have fallen aside. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawas-new-music-venue-will-bring-life-and-vibrancy-to-the-byward-market-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawas-new-music-venue-will-bring-life-and-vibrancy-to-the-byward-market-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Stutzle confident Ottawa Senators can still thrive without former captain Brady Tkachuk]]></title><description><![CDATA[What's happened in the past stays in the past. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/tim-stutzle-confident-ottawa-senators-can-still-thrive-without-former-captain-brady-tkachuk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/tim-stutzle-confident-ottawa-senators-can-still-thrive-without-former-captain-brady-tkachuk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What it's like seeing a show at History Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[At some point during the inaugural ticketed show at the spanking new History Ottawa club, I gave up on trying to see most of the musicians in the Wallflowers. I had a tiny glimpse of frontman Jakob Dylan, and that was going to have to be enough. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-its-like-seeing-a-show-at-history-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-its-like-seeing-a-show-at-history-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High hopes are riding on the new History Ottawa club. Here's what the very first show was like]]></title><description><![CDATA[At some point during the inaugural ticketed show at the spanking new History Ottawa club, I gave up on trying to see most of the musicians in the Wallflowers. I had a tiny glimpse of frontman Jakob Dylan, and that was going to have to be enough. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/high-hopes-are-riding-on-the-new-history-ottawa-club-heres-what-the-very-first-show-was-like/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/high-hopes-are-riding-on-the-new-history-ottawa-club-heres-what-the-very-first-show-was-like/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: New speed limits on some highways; Judge dismisses challenge of union leaders' suspensions; Should Ottawa place a moratorium on new AI data centres?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Friday, August 21. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-new-speed-limits-on-some-highways-judge-dismisses-challenge-of-union-leaders-suspensions-should-ottawa-place-a-moratorium-on-new-ai-data-centres/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-new-speed-limits-on-some-highways-judge-dismisses-challenge-of-union-leaders-suspensions-should-ottawa-place-a-moratorium-on-new-ai-data-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-risk sexual offender now living in Ottawa, police warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Police Service has issued a public safety warning for a "high-risk" violent sexual offender now living in the downtown area. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/high-risk-sexual-offender-now-living-in-ottawa-police-warn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/high-risk-sexual-offender-now-living-in-ottawa-police-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National LGBTQ+ monument unveiled in Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s new national monument recognizing historic discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community officially opened on Friday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/national-lgbtq-monument-unveiled-in-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/national-lgbtq-monument-unveiled-in-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new format is coming to the Canadian Culinary Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2027 Canadian Culinary Championship in Ottawa is super-sizing its lineup of chefs so that twenty all-star competitors will be cooking. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-new-format-is-coming-to-the-canadian-culinary-championship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-new-format-is-coming-to-the-canadian-culinary-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus routes see ridership bump as public servants return to office four days a week]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the city braces for a surge in traffic this fall, OC Transpo already appears to be seeing the effects of the federal government&rsquo;s latest return-to-office mandate. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bus-routes-see-ridership-bump-as-public-servants-return-to-office-four-days-a-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bus-routes-see-ridership-bump-as-public-servants-return-to-office-four-days-a-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's who's running in Ottawa's municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the nomination period for mayoral and council candidates in the upcoming municipal election was set to close at 2 p.m. on Aug. 21, there were four wards where only the incumbent councillor had registered. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/heres-whos-running-in-ottawas-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/heres-whos-running-in-ottawas-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four councillors running unopposed ahead of Friday afternoon deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the nomination period for mayoral and council candidates in the upcoming municipal election was set to close at 2 p.m. on Aug. 21, there were four wards where only the incumbent councillor had registered. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/four-councillors-running-unopposed-ahead-of-friday-afternoon-deadline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/four-councillors-running-unopposed-ahead-of-friday-afternoon-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to school: A cheerful place to call their own ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/back-to-school-a-cheerful-place-to-call-their-own/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/back-to-school-a-cheerful-place-to-call-their-own/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Ottawa place a moratorium on new AI data centres?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local politicians are divided over whether Ottawa should put the brakes on new large-scale AI data centres amid growing pressure on the city's electricity grid. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/should-ottawa-place-a-moratorium-on-new-ai-data-centres/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/should-ottawa-place-a-moratorium-on-new-ai-data-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New speed limits come to some Ottawa highways. Here’s where]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting Friday, Aug. 21, Ottawa drivers can go a little faster, with speed limits jumping to 110 km/h on parts of Highways 416 and 417. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-speed-limits-come-to-some-ottawa-highways-heres-where/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-speed-limits-come-to-some-ottawa-highways-heres-where/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds join international declaration on sustainable procurement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has signed an international declaration in an effort to curb greenhouse gases caused by public procurement. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/feds-join-international-declaration-on-sustainable-procurement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/feds-join-international-declaration-on-sustainable-procurement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge dismisses challenge of suspensions by ousted public service union leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two former union leaders have had their Ontario Superior Court of Justice challenge of suspensions by the Public Service Alliance of Canada dismissed on jurisdictional grounds, stifling their efforts to seek re-election. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/judge-dismisses-challenge-of-suspensions-by-ousted-public-service-union-leaders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/judge-dismisses-challenge-of-suspensions-by-ousted-public-service-union-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Hospital workers protest job cuts, ‘dangerous’ working conditions; The secret to crafting authentic Canadian whisky; Orléans development proposal sent back for review over parking concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Thursday, August 20. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-hospital-workers-protest-job-cuts-dangerous-working-conditions-the-secret-to-crafting-authentic-canadian-whisky-orlans-development-proposal-sent-back-for-review-over-parking-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-hospital-workers-protest-job-cuts-dangerous-working-conditions-the-secret-to-crafting-authentic-canadian-whisky-orlans-development-proposal-sent-back-for-review-over-parking-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gatineau police arrest three in drug-trafficking investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gatineau police say they have arrested three men as part of a larger drug-trafficking investigation in the Hull sector. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gatineau-police-arrest-three-in-drug-trafficking-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gatineau-police-arrest-three-in-drug-trafficking-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead after head-on collision on Highway 401 in Gananoque]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is dead following a collision involving a transport truck and a passenger vehicle Wednesday on Highway 401 in Gananoque. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/one-dead-after-head-on-collision-on-highway-401-in-gananoque/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/one-dead-after-head-on-collision-on-highway-401-in-gananoque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police arrest 17 in shoplifting blitz at Rideau Street business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police arrested 17 people during a series of operations targeting shoplifting at a Rideau Street business. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-arrest-17-in-shoplifting-blitz-at-rideau-street-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-arrest-17-in-shoplifting-blitz-at-rideau-street-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Para Transpo extending late-night hours on weekends]]></title><description><![CDATA[OC Transpo is extending its Para Transpo service by two hours on Friday and Saturday nights as part of a one-year pilot beginning Sept. 4. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/para-transpo-extending-late-night-hours-on-weekends/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/para-transpo-extending-late-night-hours-on-weekends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artin Avaznia's Underground Pride and his own queer homecoming]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto-based solo dance artist Artin Avaznia was born in Ottawa but has not performed in this city since 2019. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/artin-avaznias-underground-pride-and-his-own-queer-homecoming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/artin-avaznias-underground-pride-and-his-own-queer-homecoming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sutcliffe promises to spend money the city doesn't have | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a remarkable election-year turn of events, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe is spending money the city doesn&rsquo;t yet have in its coffers to pay for a 30 per cent fare cut in the monthly adult transit pass. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sutcliffe-promises-to-spend-money-the-city-doesnt-have-opinion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sutcliffe-promises-to-spend-money-the-city-doesnt-have-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa's Greenbelt is one of our most important natural assets | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Randall Denley's op-ed (Ottawa Citizen, Aug. 15, 2026) analyzes the recent Government of Ontario's population projections for Ottawa, where our city is expected to expand from the current 1.19 million population to 1.83 million in 2051, an increase of over 600,000 people. He asks where future development should occur, and suggests that the National Capital Greenbelt should be considered to meet the projected housing needs. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawas-greenbelt-is-one-of-our-most-important-natural-assets-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawas-greenbelt-is-one-of-our-most-important-natural-assets-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa committee OK's plan to use places of worship to solve downtown parking crunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[For public servants in need of a downtown parking spot, the City of Ottawa hopes a new plan will answer their prayers. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-committee-oks-plan-to-use-places-of-worship-to-solve-downtown-parking-crunch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-committee-oks-plan-to-use-places-of-worship-to-solve-downtown-parking-crunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orléans development proposal sent back for review over parking concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discussions about a major development proposal in Orl&eacute;ans were paused after the City of Ottawa Planning and Housing Committee unanimously approved a motion sending it back for review by staff on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/orlans-development-proposal-sent-back-for-review-over-parking-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/orlans-development-proposal-sent-back-for-review-over-parking-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police report teen last seen at Tunney's Pasture station has been located]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa police would like to inform the public that a teen who went missing on Aug. 16. has been located and is safe. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-report-teen-last-seen-at-tunneys-pasture-station-has-been-located/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-report-teen-last-seen-at-tunneys-pasture-station-has-been-located/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police looking for teen last seen at Tunney's Pasture station]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa police would like the public's help as they search for 13-year-old Nakita Morris-Copenace, who went missing on Aug. 16. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-looking-for-teen-last-seen-at-tunneys-pasture-station/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-looking-for-teen-last-seen-at-tunneys-pasture-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquest jury recommends body cameras for all front-line Ottawa police]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inquest jury examining the 2017 police shooting death of Raymond Alliman has recommended faster inquests and the use of body-worn cameras by all front-line Ottawa police officers. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/inquest-jury-recommends-body-cameras-for-all-front-line-ottawa-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/inquest-jury-recommends-body-cameras-for-all-front-line-ottawa-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Ottawa police Det. Helen Grus demoted for two years; What new decisions on PTSD, vaccines mean for public servants; Fancy fried chicken is worth clucking about]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Wednesday, August 19. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-ottawa-police-det-helen-grus-demoted-for-two-years-what-new-decisions-on-ptsd-vaccines-mean-for-public-servants-fancy-fried-chicken-is-worth-clucking-about/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-ottawa-police-det-helen-grus-demoted-for-two-years-what-new-decisions-on-ptsd-vaccines-mean-for-public-servants-fancy-fried-chicken-is-worth-clucking-about/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queensway Carleton Hospital workers protest job cuts, ‘dangerous’ working conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workers at the Queensway Carleton Hospital are demanding the reversal of another round of cuts to 101 positions at the hospital, saying they are severely impacting patient care in an already-strained sector. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/queensway-carleton-hospital-workers-protest-job-cuts-dangerous-working-conditions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/queensway-carleton-hospital-workers-protest-job-cuts-dangerous-working-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fancy fried chicken from this fine-dining Ottawa chef is worth clucking about]]></title><description><![CDATA[I've come to expect perseverance, ambition and tasty, surprising dishes from chef Teegavarapu Sarath Mohan &mdash; no matter the name of his restaurant. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/fancy-fried-chicken-from-this-fine-dining-ottawa-chef-is-worth-clucking-about/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/fancy-fried-chicken-from-this-fine-dining-ottawa-chef-is-worth-clucking-about/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents evacuated in Greely after crash involving propane tanker truck]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police and firefighters evacuated Greely residents from their homes Tuesday night after a propane tanker truck crashed on Parkway Road. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/residents-evacuated-in-greely-after-crash-involving-propane-tanker-truck/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/residents-evacuated-in-greely-after-crash-involving-propane-tanker-truck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents evacuated from homes in Greely after propane tanker truck crashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police and firefighters evacuated Greely residents from their homes Tuesday night after a propane tanker truck crashed and overturned on its side on Parkway Road. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/residents-evacuated-from-homes-in-greely-after-propane-tanker-truck-crashes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/residents-evacuated-from-homes-in-greely-after-propane-tanker-truck-crashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The city gardener: How much rain is too much? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-city-gardenerhow-much-rain-is-too-much/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-city-gardenerhow-much-rain-is-too-much/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will the Ottawa Senators line up for the 2026-27 season opener?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Armchair coaches assemble. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-will-the-ottawa-senators-line-up-for-the-2026-27-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-will-the-ottawa-senators-line-up-for-the-2026-27-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sutcliffe's new OC Transpo pledge is pretty lame | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The email landed in my inbox late on Sunday. &ldquo;Mark Sutcliffe to release his plan to make transit more reliable and more affordable,&rdquo; it said. When? 11:30 a.m. Monday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sutcliffes-new-oc-transpo-pledge-is-pretty-lame-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sutcliffes-new-oc-transpo-pledge-is-pretty-lame-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to fix the ByWard Market's bureaucratic mess | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ByWard Market District Authority (BMDA) has just solved a problem in the market, running its all-time tally up to one. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-to-fix-the-byward-markets-bureaucratic-mess-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-to-fix-the-byward-markets-bureaucratic-mess-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do recent decisions on remote work, vaccines mean for public servants with similar grievances?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two recent labour board decisions could push the government to rethink how it tackles a backlog of similar grievances, lawyers say. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-do-recent-decisions-on-remote-work-vaccines-mean-for-public-servants-with-similar-grievances/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-do-recent-decisions-on-remote-work-vaccines-mean-for-public-servants-with-similar-grievances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third set of human remains uncovered at Smiths Falls property]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have located a third set of human remains on a densely wooded property outside of Smiths Falls. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/third-set-of-human-remains-uncovered-at-smiths-falls-property/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/third-set-of-human-remains-uncovered-at-smiths-falls-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: New club History Ottawa is no carbon copy of Toronto location; Tax union president ready to 'bring the fight' in contract negotiations; Data shows more kids are searching for mental health help]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Tuesday, August 18. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-new-club-history-ottawa-is-no-carbon-copy-of-toronto-location-tax-union-president-ready-to-bring-the-fight-in-contract-negotiations-data-shows-more-kids-are-searching-for-mental-health-help/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-new-club-history-ottawa-is-no-carbon-copy-of-toronto-location-tax-union-president-ready-to-bring-the-fight-in-contract-negotiations-data-shows-more-kids-are-searching-for-mental-health-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police Det. Helen Grus demoted two years for 'serious' misconduct]]></title><description><![CDATA[Det. Helen Grus vowed to continue serving the Ottawa community to the best of her ability after she was ordered to be demoted from first-class to second-class constable following a lengthy and often contentious disciplinary process. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-det-helen-grus-demoted-two-years-for-serious-misconduct/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-det-helen-grus-demoted-two-years-for-serious-misconduct/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would the Ottawa Redblacks bring Jeff Hunt back? The price could be right]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not only would Jeff Hunt return to his former role as president of the Ottawa Redblacks, he's also willing to bet on himself. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/would-the-ottawa-redblacks-bring-jeff-hunt-back-the-price-could-be-right/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/would-the-ottawa-redblacks-bring-jeff-hunt-back-the-price-could-be-right/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houseworks: Build a small house for hard-working bees ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-build-asmall-house-for-hard-working-bees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-build-asmall-house-for-hard-working-bees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New infill housing is making Ottawa more flood-prone | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA["They paved paradise and put up a parking lot" are the lyrics of one of Joni Mitchell's classic songs and they could help explain one of the reasons there is so much flooding in our city. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-infill-housing-is-making-ottawa-more-flood-prone-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-infill-housing-is-making-ottawa-more-flood-prone-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New tax union president says he's ready to 'bring the fight' in contract negotiations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new president of the union that represents tax workers says that "if the employer is looking for a fight" in ongoing negotiations, then he's ready to "bring the fight." Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-tax-union-president-says-hes-ready-to-bring-the-fight-in-contract-negotiations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-tax-union-president-says-hes-ready-to-bring-the-fight-in-contract-negotiations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New data shows more kids are searching for help with their mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Orl&eacute;ans resident Raissa Amany was struggling with anxiety and depression as a high school student, getting help was not always straightforward. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-data-shows-more-kids-are-searching-for-help-with-their-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-data-shows-more-kids-are-searching-for-help-with-their-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New club History Ottawa is no carbon copy of Toronto location]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first thing that struck me about History Ottawa was the location of the stage. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-club-history-ottawa-is-no-carbon-copy-of-toronto-location/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-club-history-ottawa-is-no-carbon-copy-of-toronto-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why did the Ottawa Redblacks decide on a presidential change in the middle of the CFL season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a record-setting run of ineptness, the Ottawa Redblacks have dumped veteran players, canned their defensive co-ordinator and now have announced that a change will be made in the leadership. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-did-the-ottawa-redblacks-decide-on-a-presidential-change-in-the-middle-of-the-cfl-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-did-the-ottawa-redblacks-decide-on-a-presidential-change-in-the-middle-of-the-cfl-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police look to identify three people after assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa police are attempting to identify three people after an assault on Saturday, July 11, left the victim with a broken arm. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-look-to-identify-three-people-after-assault/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-look-to-identify-three-people-after-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person charged after illicit tobacco products seized, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person has been charged after an Ottawa Police Service investigation into the sale of illicit tobacco products. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/one-person-charged-after-illicit-tobacco-products-seized-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/one-person-charged-after-illicit-tobacco-products-seized-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: ByWard Market authority fires executive director; CRA discriminated against Christian public servant by denying vaccine exemption; Gap between Batherson, Senators as deadline looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Monday, August 17. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom: Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-byward-market-authority-fires-executive-director-cra-discriminated-against-christian-public-servant-by-denying-vaccine-exemption-gap-between-batherson-senators-as-deadline-looms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-byward-market-authority-fires-executive-director-cra-discriminated-against-christian-public-servant-by-denying-vaccine-exemption-gap-between-batherson-senators-as-deadline-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 25, facing assault charges after bagpiper injured on Wellington Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 25-year-old man is facing several charges, including assault with a weapon, after a bagpiper was injured in an altercation Saturday on Wellington Street. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-25-facing-assault-charges-after-bagpiper-injured-on-wellington-street/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-25-facing-assault-charges-after-bagpiper-injured-on-wellington-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New bike-lane law forces changes to 27 Ottawa projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario&rsquo;s new restrictions on bike lanes are affecting 27 Ottawa transportation projects, though city staff say most can still go ahead with design changes. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-bike-lane-law-forces-changes-to-27-ottawa-projects/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-bike-lane-law-forces-changes-to-27-ottawa-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sutcliffe pledges to cut cost of monthly transit passes by 30 per cent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Mark Sutcliffe pledged a deeply discounted OC Transpo adult monthly pass as he unveiled his transit plan Monday that calls for a 30 per cent cut from $138.50 to $95 per month. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sutcliffe-pledges-to-cut-cost-of-monthly-transit-passes-by-30-per-cent/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sutcliffe-pledges-to-cut-cost-of-monthly-transit-passes-by-30-per-cent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can any of our mayoral candidates talk like a normal person? | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent story in the Citizen reviewed the French abilities of the four main contenders for mayor of Ottawa. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-any-of-our-mayoral-candidates-talk-like-a-normal-person-opinion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-any-of-our-mayoral-candidates-talk-like-a-normal-person-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New phone, same old cell service: Riverside South and Findlay Creek residents frustrated]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the surest signs of friendship in Angela Savard&rsquo;s Riverside South neighbourhood isn&rsquo;t always a smile or a wave. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-phone-same-old-cell-service-riverside-south-and-findlay-creek-residents-frustrated/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-phone-same-old-cell-service-riverside-south-and-findlay-creek-residents-frustrated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators mailbag: Is Ottawa better or worse on paper after losing Brady Tkachuk?]]></title><description><![CDATA[One month away from Ottawa Senators training camp, it's time to start answering the tough questions. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-mailbag-is-ottawa-better-or-worse-on-paper-after-losing-brady-tkachuk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-mailbag-is-ottawa-better-or-worse-on-paper-after-losing-brady-tkachuk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New service disruption hits O-Train Line 1 between Hurdman, uOttawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part of the east-west LRT line is experiencing service disruptions for the second time in less than a week. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-service-disruption-hits-o-train-line-1-between-hurdman-uottawa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-service-disruption-hits-o-train-line-1-between-hurdman-uottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Around the home: 'Tis the season for outdoor entertaining]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/around-the-home-tis-the-season-for-outdoor-entertaining/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/around-the-home-tis-the-season-for-outdoor-entertaining/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CRA discriminated against Christian public servant by denying vaccine exemption: labour board]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal labour board has found that the Canada Revenue Agency discriminated against a Christian public servant when it refused his COVID-19 vaccine exemption request. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cra-discriminated-against-christian-public-servant-by-denying-vaccine-exemption-labour-board/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cra-discriminated-against-christian-public-servant-by-denying-vaccine-exemption-labour-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gap remains between Batherson, Senators as Sept. 15 deadline looms large]]></title><description><![CDATA[The clock is ticking on the Ottawa Senators and Drake Batherson. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gap-remains-between-batherson-senators-as-sept-15-deadline-looms-large/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gap-remains-between-batherson-senators-as-sept-15-deadline-looms-large/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do PWHL fans think of the Charge's move to Kanata?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Without so much as an official final game at TD Place Arena to mark their departure, the Ottawa Charge have packed their bags after three seasons at Lansdowne Park and are headed to a new-to-them home in Kanata. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-do-pwhl-fans-think-of-the-charges-move-to-kanata/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-do-pwhl-fans-think-of-the-charges-move-to-kanata/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does RTO make sense when public servants' meetings are virtual?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There has been no shortage of complaints about return-to-office policies, and it seems those concerns are often dismissed as simple resistance to change. However, what is being overlooked is the real and lasting impact these policies are having on employee well-being, morale, and mental health. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/does-rto-make-sense-when-public-servants-meetings-are-virtual/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/does-rto-make-sense-when-public-servants-meetings-are-virtual/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire crews free woman stuck waist-deep in mud at Rebecca Pond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa firefighters conducted an unusual rescue operation on Sunday afternoon when they worked to free a 27-year-old woman who was trapped in the mud at Rebecca Pond in Kanata. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/fire-crews-free-woman-stuck-waist-deep-in-mud-at-rebecca-pond/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/fire-crews-free-woman-stuck-waist-deep-in-mud-at-rebecca-pond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bagpiper injured in 'unprovoked' altercation in downtown Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police arrested one person following an altercation that left a bagpiper injured in downtown Ottawa on Saturday afternoon. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bagpiper-injured-in-unprovoked-altercation-in-downtown-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bagpiper-injured-in-unprovoked-altercation-in-downtown-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ByWard Market authority fires executive director months after hailing her appointment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ByWard Market District Authority says it has terminated the employment of executive director Victoria Williston. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/byward-market-authority-fires-executive-director-months-after-hailing-her-appointment/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/byward-market-authority-fires-executive-director-months-after-hailing-her-appointment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver seriously injured in single-vehicle crash on Highway 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver who was ejected from a vehicle that struck a tree on Highway 7 north of Perth was transported to hospital with serious injuries, the Ontario Provincial Police reported Saturday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/driver-seriously-injured-in-single-vehicle-crash-on-highway-7/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/driver-seriously-injured-in-single-vehicle-crash-on-highway-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O-Train Line overhead wires successfully repaired: OC Transpo]]></title><description><![CDATA[OC Transpo says all O-Train Line 1 stations and platforms between St-Laurent and Blair stations are open after the service finalized inspection and repair of the system's damaged overhead wires. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/o-train-line-overhead-wires-successfully-repaired-oc-transpo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/o-train-line-overhead-wires-successfully-repaired-oc-transpo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The problem isn’t the Night Mayor | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Re: Mathieu Grondin hasn't done much to improve Ottawa&rsquo;s nightlife | Opinion, Aug 10, 2026 Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-problem-isnt-the-night-mayor-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-problem-isnt-the-night-mayor-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa pedestrian in serious condition after being struck by vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in his 60s was in serious condition when he was transported to a hospital trauma centre after being struck by a vehicle in central Ottawa on Friday afternoon. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-pedestrian-in-serious-condition-after-being-struck-by-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-pedestrian-in-serious-condition-after-being-struck-by-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elderly woman in critical condition after being pulled from Rockcliffe Park swimming area]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman in her 80s was transported to the hospital by paramedics in &ldquo;very serious&rdquo; condition after bystanders pulled her from a public pond in Rockcliffe Park on Friday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/elderly-woman-in-critical-condition-after-being-pulled-from-rockcliffe-park-swimming-area/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/elderly-woman-in-critical-condition-after-being-pulled-from-rockcliffe-park-swimming-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Government 'dependent' on U.S. Companies to meet public service AI needs; Restaurant famed for its banoffee pie is closing; New express routes, tweaked schedules and more O-Train trips this fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Friday, August 14. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-government-dependent-on-us-companies-to-meet-public-service-ai-needs-restaurant-famed-for-its-banoffee-pie-is-closing-new-express-routes-tweaked-schedules-and-more-o-train-trips-this-fall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-government-dependent-on-us-companies-to-meet-public-service-ai-needs-restaurant-famed-for-its-banoffee-pie-is-closing-new-express-routes-tweaked-schedules-and-more-o-train-trips-this-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police seeking to identify trio in connection with downtown assault in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Police Service has issued a composite photo and requested public assistance in identifying three individuals in connection with an assault in the ByWard Market area in late July. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-seeking-to-identify-trio-in-connection-with-downtown-assault-in-july/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-seeking-to-identify-trio-in-connection-with-downtown-assault-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New express routes, tweaked bus schedules and more O-Train trips this fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[OC Transpo will roll out its new express bus routes, tweaked trip schedules on 22 bus routes and increased O-Train frequency as part of its fall service schedule, according to a new memo from general manager Rick Leary. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-express-routes-tweaked-bus-schedules-and-more-o-train-trips-this-fall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-express-routes-tweaked-bus-schedules-and-more-o-train-trips-this-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Westboro restaurant famed for its banoffee pie is closing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Westboro restaurant Brassica at 309 Richmond Rd. announced that it will close following its final dinner service on Aug. 22. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/this-westboro-restaurant-famed-for-its-banoffee-pie-is-closing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/this-westboro-restaurant-famed-for-its-banoffee-pie-is-closing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: O-Train Line 1 repairs to continue through second overnight period]]></title><description><![CDATA[Line 1 service on Ottawa's LRT system was to undergo yet another forced adjustment on Friday evening while repairs to the overhead wiring system that powers the trains continued through a second night. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/update-o-train-line-1-repairs-to-continue-through-second-overnight-period/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/update-o-train-line-1-repairs-to-continue-through-second-overnight-period/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O-Train Line 1 still disrupted between St-Laurent and Blair stations]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were still disruptions to O-Train Line 1 service between St-Laurent and Blair stations Friday morning as OC Transpo worked to fix a problem that arose Thursday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/o-train-line-1-still-disrupted-between-st-laurent-and-blair-stations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/o-train-line-1-still-disrupted-between-st-laurent-and-blair-stations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holocaust survivor urges University of Alberta to reject ‘dirty’ money from Nazi soldiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Holocaust survivor and a Holocaust education centre are denouncing an Alberta university&rsquo;s decision to keep endowments honouring members of the Nazi&rsquo;s Waffen SS. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/holocaust-survivor-urges-university-of-alberta-to-reject-dirty-money-from-nazi-soldiers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/holocaust-survivor-urges-university-of-alberta-to-reject-dirty-money-from-nazi-soldiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government 'dependent' on U.S. companies to meet public service AI needs: study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some organizations within the federal government are &ldquo;heavily dependent&rdquo; on American companies for their current or planned AI tools, a new study finds. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/government-dependent-on-us-companies-to-meet-public-service-ai-needs-study/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/government-dependent-on-us-companies-to-meet-public-service-ai-needs-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O-Train Line 1 disrupted after train stops at Cyrville Station]]></title><description><![CDATA[O-Train Line 1 service was disrupted just after Thursday morning rush hour as a train stopped at Cyrville Station because of damage to the overhead wiring system, according to Transit Services General Manager Rick Leary. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/o-train-line-1-disrupted-after-train-stops-at-cyrville-station/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/o-train-line-1-disrupted-after-train-stops-at-cyrville-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: The new cottagers  closed the only access road; PSAC suspends former union president for five years; Cleanup continues as second August storm smashes Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Thursday, August 13. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-the-new-cottagers-closed-the-only-access-road-psac-suspends-former-union-president-for-five-years-cleanup-continues-as-second-august-storm-smashes-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-the-new-cottagers-closed-the-only-access-road-psac-suspends-former-union-president-for-five-years-cleanup-continues-as-second-august-storm-smashes-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: New cottagers closed the only access road; PSAC suspends former union president for five years; Cleanup continues as second August storm smashes Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Thursday, August 13. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-new-cottagers-closed-the-only-access-road-psac-suspends-former-union-president-for-five-years-cleanup-continues-as-second-august-storm-smashes-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-new-cottagers-closed-the-only-access-road-psac-suspends-former-union-president-for-five-years-cleanup-continues-as-second-august-storm-smashes-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guns and Gangs unit continues probe of Aug. 5 shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police have confirmed that guns and gangs detectives continue to probe a shooting incident on Belisle Street in the Vanier area Wednesday, Aug. 5, that left a male victim with non-life-threatening injuries. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/guns-and-gangs-unit-continues-probe-of-aug-5-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/guns-and-gangs-unit-continues-probe-of-aug-5-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Ottawa police say woman, 49, found safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Police Service said Thursday afternoon that a 49-year-old woman listed as missing had been found safe and sound. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/update-ottawa-police-say-woman-49-found-safe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/update-ottawa-police-say-woman-49-found-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police seek woman missing since Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police are seeking public assistance to locate Francine Niyokindi, 49, last seen Tuesday, Aug 11, at 6 p.m. Aspenview Way / Meadowglen Drive area in the east end. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-seek-woman-missing-since-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-seek-woman-missing-since-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live Nation set to open new music venue History Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[History Ottawa, the new multi-million dollar Live Nation music venue that&rsquo;s expected to help revitalize the ByWard Market, opens Aug. 20 with a virtually sold-out show by American roots-rockers the Wallflowers. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/live-nation-set-to-open-new-music-venue-history-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/live-nation-set-to-open-new-music-venue-history-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSAC suspends membership of former public service union president for five years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's largest federal public service union has suspended the membership of a leader it ousted last fall, according to an internal email. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/psac-suspends-membership-of-former-public-service-union-president-for-five-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/psac-suspends-membership-of-former-public-service-union-president-for-five-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tried paddleboarding for the first time in a unique marsh maze near Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reeds reached higher than my head; the water was the colour of strong tea. A dragonfly had claimed the nose of my board, while somewhere behind a wall of cattails a family squabbled over which direction to turn. Half an hour from Parliament Hill, on a paddleboard for the first time in my life, I was lost in a labyrinth and content to stay so. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/i-tried-paddleboarding-for-the-first-time-in-a-unique-marsh-maze-near-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/i-tried-paddleboarding-for-the-first-time-in-a-unique-marsh-maze-near-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleanup continues as second August storm smashes Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yet another summer storm smashed through the National Capital Region Wednesday night and early Thursday, flooding residential area, bringing down trees and cutting power to thousands of homes. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cleanup-continues-as-second-august-storm-smashes-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cleanup-continues-as-second-august-storm-smashes-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleanup continues as second August storm smashes capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yet another summer storm smashed through the National Capital Wednesday night and early Thursday, flooding residential area, bringing down trees and cutting power to thousands of homes. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cleanup-continues-as-second-august-storm-smashes-capital/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cleanup-continues-as-second-august-storm-smashes-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators GM Steve Staios: 'I'm certainly not done' making improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facing thousands of the most passionate Ottawa Senators fans at the Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday night, Steve Staios did his best to reassure the faithful that the post-Brady Tkachuk era will not begin with a step backwards. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-gm-steve-staios-im-certainly-not-done-making-improvements/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-gm-steve-staios-im-certainly-not-done-making-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's how Ontario's new population projections will impact Ottawa | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[How large will Ottawa&rsquo;s population become? The answer to that question will drive the nature of our city for decades, but it&rsquo;s one over which Ottawans have frustratingly little say. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/heres-how-ontarios-new-population-projections-will-impact-ottawa-opinion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/heres-how-ontarios-new-population-projections-will-impact-ottawa-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa’s new full-body VR made me fear a monster I knew wasn’t real]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'm wandering through a dark and misty world, past giant towers that are tearing through clouds, where an evil overlord is sending fire-spitting dragons and creepy skeletons that are three times my size. They're all there to destroy me. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawas-new-full-body-vr-made-me-fear-a-monster-i-knew-wasnt-real/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawas-new-full-body-vr-made-me-fear-a-monster-i-knew-wasnt-real/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police report gun brandished in private sales on back-to-back days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police are looking for help from the public as they investigate an alleged armed robbery in Barrhaven. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-report-gun-brandished-in-private-sales-on-back-to-back-days/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-report-gun-brandished-in-private-sales-on-back-to-back-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another storm, another flood: Some Ottawa residents report second basement flooding this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Adrienne ten Cate, every rainy day now comes with the unwelcome ritual of running down to the basement to make sure more water hasn't managed to find its way in. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/another-storm-another-flood-some-ottawa-residents-report-second-basement-flooding-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/another-storm-another-flood-some-ottawa-residents-report-second-basement-flooding-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How moving a Sandy Hill drop-in centre in mid-winter concerns those who need its supports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Barnett has a routine. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-moving-a-sandy-hill-drop-in-centre-in-mid-winter-concerns-those-who-need-its-supports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-moving-a-sandy-hill-drop-in-centre-in-mid-winter-concerns-those-who-need-its-supports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Councillors 'shocked' by extensive Moodie station flood damage; Pedestrian killed in crash on Hwy 174; Data shows stabbings are down this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Wednesday, August 12. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-councillors-shocked-by-extensive-moodie-station-flood-damage-pedestrian-killed-in-crash-on-hwy-174-data-shows-stabbings-are-down-this-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-councillors-shocked-by-extensive-moodie-station-flood-damage-pedestrian-killed-in-crash-on-hwy-174-data-shows-stabbings-are-down-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kayaker without life-jacket rescued near Petrie Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[A kayaker who wasn't wearing a life-jacket was rescued in the Ottawa River near Petrie Island on Wednesday afternoon. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/kayaker-without-life-jacket-rescued-near-petrie-island/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/kayaker-without-life-jacket-rescued-near-petrie-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yellow storm alert posted for Capital region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada has issued a "Yellow" storm alert for the Capital Region bringing the possibility of&nbsp;severe thunderstorms with strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/yellow-storm-alert-posted-for-capital-region/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/yellow-storm-alert-posted-for-capital-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heads up! Perseid passing through]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Perseid meteor shower is back! Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/heads-up-perseid-passing-through/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/heads-up-perseid-passing-through/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westboro's Little Bones draws guests in with bougie tacos and cocktails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before we met recently at Little Bones in Westboro, one of my dining companions asked: "Why do we need reservations? It's a taco place." Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/westboros-little-bones-draws-guests-in-with-bougie-tacos-and-cocktails/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/westboros-little-bones-draws-guests-in-with-bougie-tacos-and-cocktails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the garden: Water-wise ways to protect your plantings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/in-the-garden-water-wise-ways-to-protect-your-plantings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/in-the-garden-water-wise-ways-to-protect-your-plantings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed in crash on Hwy 174 near Blair Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police are investigating after a fatal collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle on Highway 174 at Blair Road in the east end late Tuesday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pedestrian-killed-in-crash-on-hwy-174-near-blair-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pedestrian-killed-in-crash-on-hwy-174-near-blair-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa councillors 'shocked' by extensive Moodie Station flood damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two west-end councillors who toured the LRT's Moodie Station said they were shocked by the extent of the damage caused by flooding on July 1. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-councillors-shocked-by-extensive-moodie-station-flood-damage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-councillors-shocked-by-extensive-moodie-station-flood-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New data shows stabbings in Ottawa are down this year. Has the city just been 'lucky?']]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 96 stabbing incidents has been reported to Ottawa police so far this year, marking a decrease in stabbing-related injuries compared to the same period in recent years. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-data-shows-stabbings-in-ottawa-are-down-this-year-has-the-city-just-been-lucky/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-data-shows-stabbings-in-ottawa-are-down-this-year-has-the-city-just-been-lucky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Stittsville flea market to close; Ottawa's wettest summer on record; Can Ottawa&rsquo;s mayoral candidates speak French?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Tuesday, August 11. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-stittsville-flea-market-to-close-ottawas-wettest-summer-on-record-can-ottawarsquos-mayoral-candidates-speak-french/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-stittsville-flea-market-to-close-ottawas-wettest-summer-on-record-can-ottawarsquos-mayoral-candidates-speak-french/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 is the wettest summer on record in Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawans still dealing with the aftermath of several torrential downpours may have already guessed it. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/2026-is-the-wettest-summer-on-record-in-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/2026-is-the-wettest-summer-on-record-in-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ousted public service union president's human rights complaint against PSAC dismissed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a complaint by a former labour leader against a large public service union which ousted her last fall. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ousted-public-service-union-presidents-human-rights-complaint-against-psac-dismissed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ousted-public-service-union-presidents-human-rights-complaint-against-psac-dismissed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houseworks: Handy hints for the home, top to bottom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-handy-hints-for-the-home-top-to-bottom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-handy-hints-for-the-home-top-to-bottom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why open cargo container shops in the ByWard Market?  | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Office of the United States Ambassador to Canada requested a July 4 flypast over Pete Hoekstra's residence. He who undiplomatically criticizes our country. Then there's the childish bully in the Oval Office &hellip; DND complied with this request and two RCAF fighter jets participated. While we are at it, why not kiss the a-- of the horse who just s--- in our garden? Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-open-cargo-container-shops-in-the-byward-market-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-open-cargo-container-shops-in-the-byward-market-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the NATO intern spy charges say about public service security screening]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a Canadian national working as a NATO intern in Belgium was arrested on suspicion of espionage, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canadian officials have been involved from the start. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-the-nato-intern-spy-charges-say-about-public-service-security-screening/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-the-nato-intern-spy-charges-say-about-public-service-security-screening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Ottawa’s mayoral candidates speak French? Here’s what they say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa's next mayor will be expected to tackle transit, housing, property taxes and a host of other issues. But the job also comes with a responsibility unique to leading the capital of a country with two official languages. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-ottawas-mayoral-candidates-speak-french-heres-what-they-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-ottawas-mayoral-candidates-speak-french-heres-what-they-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stittsville’s Carp Road Flea Market to close at end of September]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you were planning on heading to Stittsville to browse endless shelves of vintage tools, records and teacups, you&rsquo;ll want to do it soon. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/stittsvilles-carp-road-flea-market-to-close-at-end-of-september/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/stittsvilles-carp-road-flea-market-to-close-at-end-of-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado warning issued for Ottawa area at 5:29 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[A "red-warning" tornado alert has been issued for the Ottawa area by Environment Canada. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/tornado-warning-issued-for-ottawa-area-at-529-pm-on-monday-aug-10/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/tornado-warning-issued-for-ottawa-area-at-529-pm-on-monday-aug-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm watch still in effect for Ottawa Monday evening]]></title><description><![CDATA[A "red-warning" tornado alert had been issued for the Ottawa area by Environment Canada on Monday evening, but by 7:30 p.m. only a thunderstorm watch remained in effect for the national capital area. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/severe-thunderstorm-watch-still-in-effect-for-ottawa-monday-evening/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/severe-thunderstorm-watch-still-in-effect-for-ottawa-monday-evening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Shots fired during alleged attempted robbery on Beaverwood Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shots were fired during an alleged attempted robbery on Beaverwood Road Monday morning. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/update-shots-fired-during-alleged-attempted-robbery-on-beaverwood-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/update-shots-fired-during-alleged-attempted-robbery-on-beaverwood-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No one hit by bullet in shooting incident on Beaverwood, but teen taken to hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teenager was taken to hospital after a Beaverwood Road shooting incident on Monday morning, but their injuries were not caused by a bullet. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/no-one-hit-by-bullet-in-shooting-incident-on-beaverwood-but-teen-taken-to-hospital/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/no-one-hit-by-bullet-in-shooting-incident-on-beaverwood-but-teen-taken-to-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Senators say new arena project is making progress; Why did executives pepper public servants with invitations to retire?; Abandoned 14 years ago, Syrian embassy now falling into disrepair]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Monday, Aug. 10. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-senators-say-new-arena-project-is-making-progress-why-did-executives-pepper-public-servants-with-invitations-to-retire-abandoned-14-years-ago-syrian-embassy-now-falling-into-disrepair/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-senators-say-new-arena-project-is-making-progress-why-did-executives-pepper-public-servants-with-invitations-to-retire-abandoned-14-years-ago-syrian-embassy-now-falling-into-disrepair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mathieu Grondin hasn't done much to improve Ottawa&rsquo;s nightlife | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[You could say I have something of an obsession with value for money, but what exactly are we getting out of the night mayor we almost never hear from? Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/mathieu-grondin-hasnt-done-much-to-improve-ottawarsquos-nightlife-opinion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/mathieu-grondin-hasnt-done-much-to-improve-ottawarsquos-nightlife-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abandoned 14 years ago, Syrian Embassy now falling into disrepair]]></title><description><![CDATA[A couple of years have passed since Golden Triangle resident David Turnbull walked by the former Syrian Embassy and noticed some unexpected signs of life within the 100-year-old heritage building. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/abandoned-14-years-ago-syrian-embassy-now-falling-into-disrepair/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/abandoned-14-years-ago-syrian-embassy-now-falling-into-disrepair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One year after LeBreton deal, Senators say new arena project is making progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been a calendar year since the Ottawa Senators and the National Capital Commission entered into an agreement for the National Hockey League franchise to purchase 11 acres at LeBreton Flats to build a new home for the club. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/one-year-after-lebreton-deal-senators-say-new-arena-project-is-making-progress/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/one-year-after-lebreton-deal-senators-say-new-arena-project-is-making-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why did executives pepper public servants with invitations to retire?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am not directly affected by the current job cuts in my department; however, I find it inappropriate and offensive to repeatedly receive emails from the assistant commissioner inviting me to register for the CRA&rsquo;s Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) program. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-did-executives-pepper-public-servants-with-invitations-to-retire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-did-executives-pepper-public-servants-with-invitations-to-retire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquest to start Monday into 2017 shooting death of homicide suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inquest into the June 3, 2017 death of Raymond Alliman is mandatory under the Coroners Act, according to Ontario's Office of the Chief Coroner, but it was first announced only in October 2025 and was postponed at least twice since then before being rescheduled for Aug. 10. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/inquest-to-start-monday-into-2017-shooting-death-of-homicide-suspect/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/inquest-to-start-monday-into-2017-shooting-death-of-homicide-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the Archives: The Ottawa bridge collapse that shocked the world: 'They didn't have much time to scream']]></title><description><![CDATA[George Davis peered over the edge of the bridge and turned to his co-worker, Mike Graham. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/from-the-archives-the-ottawa-bridge-collapse-that-shocked-the-world-they-didnt-have-much-time-to-scream/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/from-the-archives-the-ottawa-bridge-collapse-that-shocked-the-world-they-didnt-have-much-time-to-scream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado near Kemptville on Aug. 2 confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers have confirmed a tornado near Kemptville on the afternoon of Aug. 2. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/tornado-near-kemptville-on-aug-2-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/tornado-near-kemptville-on-aug-2-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Researchers confirm low-level tornado near Kemptville Aug. 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers have confirmed a tornado near Kemptville on the afternoon of Aug. 2. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/researchers-confirm-low-level-tornado-near-kemptville-aug-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/researchers-confirm-low-level-tornado-near-kemptville-aug-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After a decade in business, Orléans brewery shuts down]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a decade in operation, a beloved brewery in Orl&eacute;ans has bid farewell to its customers. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/after-a-decade-in-business-orlans-brewery-shuts-down/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/after-a-decade-in-business-orlans-brewery-shuts-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ByWard Market District Authority issues lease breach notice to market vendors over posters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long-standing businesses in Ottawa's ByWard Market Building received notice letters from their landlord after they put up posters that the ByWard Market District Authority claimed were in breach of their tenancy agreements. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/byward-market-district-authority-issues-lease-breach-notice-to-market-vendors-over-posters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/byward-market-district-authority-issues-lease-breach-notice-to-market-vendors-over-posters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police seek witnesses to fatal motorcycle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police are seeking witnesses to a motorcycle crash early Saturday morning that claimed the life of a 33-year-old man. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-seek-witnesses-to-fatal-motorcycle-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-seek-witnesses-to-fatal-motorcycle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What an American living in Alaska wants Canadians to know | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The friendship between Canada and the United States is greater than the politics of any one moment. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-an-american-living-in-alaska-wants-canadians-to-know-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-an-american-living-in-alaska-wants-canadians-to-know-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Public servant 'recklessly' forced to return to office; How intersections are picked for an advance left-turn light; Highway 417 on-ramp finally reopens]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Friday, August 7. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-public-servant-recklessly-forced-to-return-to-office-how-intersections-are-picked-for-an-advance-left-turn-light-highway-417-on-ramp-finally-reopens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-public-servant-recklessly-forced-to-return-to-office-how-intersections-are-picked-for-an-advance-left-turn-light-highway-417-on-ramp-finally-reopens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highway 417 Lyon Street on-ramp reopens after being closed for five years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The westbound Lyon Street on-ramp to Highway 417 is officially open for business again, marking the end of a half-decade-long closure. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/highway-417-lyon-street-on-ramp-reopens-after-being-closed-for-five-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/highway-417-lyon-street-on-ramp-reopens-after-being-closed-for-five-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Belleville Senators coach Andrew Campbell expects 'deepest lineup' farm team has seen in years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turnover is the nature of the beast in the American Hockey League, and the Belleville Senators have seen their fair share. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-belleville-senators-coach-andrew-campbell-expects-deepest-lineup-farm-team-has-seen-in-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-belleville-senators-coach-andrew-campbell-expects-deepest-lineup-farm-team-has-seen-in-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Senators coach Andrew Campbell expects 'deepest lineup' farm team has seen in years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turnover is the nature of the beast in the American Hockey League, and the Belleville Senators have seen their fair share. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/belleville-senators-coach-andrew-campbell-expects-deepest-lineup-farm-team-has-seen-in-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/belleville-senators-coach-andrew-campbell-expects-deepest-lineup-farm-team-has-seen-in-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Lawson for mayor anyone? | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three months into a mayoral campaign we thought would be a horse race between Mark Sutcliffe and Jeff Leiper, Alex Lawson has crashed the party and turned the race upside down. The kid from Heron Gate could well seize the prize. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/alex-lawson-for-mayor-anyone-opinion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/alex-lawson-for-mayor-anyone-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busy overnight shift for OPP highway patrol in capital region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provincial police highway patrols had a busy shift Thursday night into Friday morning, charging three drivers in the 12-hour period with impaired driving-related charges and a fourth with dangerous operation of a vehicle. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/busy-overnight-shift-for-opp-highway-patrol-in-capital-region/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/busy-overnight-shift-for-opp-highway-patrol-in-capital-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa firefighters teams rescue stranded paddleboarders]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pair of stranded paddleboarders were rescued by Ottawa Fire Services rescue teams from the Desch&ecirc;nes Rapids late Thursday afternoon. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-firefighters-teams-rescue-stranded-paddleboarders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-firefighters-teams-rescue-stranded-paddleboarders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do Ottawa intersections get selected for advance left-turn arrows?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Orl&eacute;ans resident Catherine Luxton, a &ldquo;blind left turn&rdquo; going from St. Joseph Boulevard and northbound onto Orl&eacute;ans Boulevard has led her to avoid the intersection almost entirely. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-do-ottawa-intersections-get-selected-for-advance-left-turn-arrows/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-do-ottawa-intersections-get-selected-for-advance-left-turn-arrows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government 'recklessly' forced public servant with PTSD to return to office]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal labour board has ordered the government to pay $28,000 to a public servant diagnosed with PTSD after it &ldquo;recklessly&rdquo; denied his remote work request. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/government-recklessly-forced-public-servant-with-ptsd-to-return-to-office/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/government-recklessly-forced-public-servant-with-ptsd-to-return-to-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Glitchy locker app frustrates cyclists; U.S. requested RCAF flypast in Ottawa for July 4; ByWard Market's Vendor Village is the BMDA's latest failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Thursday, August 6. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-glitchy-locker-app-frustrates-cyclists-us-requested-rcaf-flypast-in-ottawa-for-july-4-byward-markets-vendor-village-is-the-bmdas-latest-failure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-glitchy-locker-app-frustrates-cyclists-us-requested-rcaf-flypast-in-ottawa-for-july-4-byward-markets-vendor-village-is-the-bmdas-latest-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police seeking suspect in east-end bank robbery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Police Service is requesting public assistance in identifying a suspect it says was involved in a bank robbery in the 500 block of Montreal Road on Aug. 4. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-seeking-suspect-in-east-end-bank-robbery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-seeking-suspect-in-east-end-bank-robbery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa drivers might want to wait to fill up, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gas prices have dropped as much as 13 cents per litre so far this week, but observers are encouraging Ottawa drivers to hang on until Friday to fill up. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-drivers-might-want-to-wait-to-fill-up-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-drivers-might-want-to-wait-to-fill-up-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ByWard Market's Vendor Village is the BMDA's latest failure | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I ran into Kafui Salakor in the ByWard Market recently, she wasn&rsquo;t waiting for customers. She was packing up. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/byward-markets-vendor-village-is-the-bmdas-latest-failure-opinion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/byward-markets-vendor-village-is-the-bmdas-latest-failure-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You can get great pasta, but tea leaf salad and lamb birria are among Little Italy’s best bites]]></title><description><![CDATA["It's good to see that Preston Street... is beginning to pulse with renewed vitality," Tom Ford, my counterpart five decades ago, wrote in the Oct. 10, 1977 Citizen. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/you-can-get-great-pasta-but-tea-leaf-salad-and-lamb-birria-are-among-little-italys-best-bites/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/you-can-get-great-pasta-but-tea-leaf-salad-and-lamb-birria-are-among-little-italys-best-bites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Senator J.G. Pageau returns to Gatineau to donate hockey equipment to kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jean-Gabriel Pageau returned to his roots last month to give back to the community that helped launch his hockey career. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/former-senator-jg-pageau-returns-to-gatineau-to-donate-hockey-equipment-to-kids/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/former-senator-jg-pageau-returns-to-gatineau-to-donate-hockey-equipment-to-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urban living: 'Messy city' can be in the eye of the beholder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/urban-living-messy-city-can-be-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/urban-living-messy-city-can-be-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa needs a little perspective when thinking about the commute | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[I keep hearing about how terrible Ottawa&rsquo;s commute will be this fall as federal workers return to the office. And yes, Ottawa needs to make sure its transit system can handle the demand. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-needs-a-little-perspective-when-thinking-about-the-commute-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-needs-a-little-perspective-when-thinking-about-the-commute-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glitchy locker app frustrates Ottawa cyclists]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Hintonburg resident Eric Warren needs to leave his bike downtown, he knows exactly where he wants to park it. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/glitchy-locker-app-frustrates-ottawa-cyclists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/glitchy-locker-app-frustrates-ottawa-cyclists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian military says it didn’t initiate July 4 flypast — U.S. ambassador requested it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Forces says it wasn&rsquo;t its idea to conduct a flypast over the U.S. ambassador&rsquo;s residence in Ottawa on July 4 and it was only responding to a request from the Americans. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canadian-military-says-it-didnt-initiate-july-4-flypast-us-ambassador-requested-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canadian-military-says-it-didnt-initiate-july-4-flypast-us-ambassador-requested-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with sexual assault after alleged incident on Rideau Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 44-year-old man is facing a sexual assault charge after an alleged incident Sunday in the Lowertown area. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-charged-with-sexual-assault-after-alleged-incident-on-rideau-street/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-charged-with-sexual-assault-after-alleged-incident-on-rideau-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Male victim critical; Ottawa police investigating two Aug. 4 stabbings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police are now investigating two stabbings that occurred on the same day. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/male-victim-critical-ottawa-police-investigating-two-aug-4-stabbings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/male-victim-critical-ottawa-police-investigating-two-aug-4-stabbings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near Smiths Falls, second set of human remains found on same property]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight years after he went missing, Robert Lambert's remains have been located on the property he owned outside of Smiths Falls, according to a statement released by Ontario Provincial Police. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/near-smiths-falls-second-set-of-human-remains-found-on-same-property/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/near-smiths-falls-second-set-of-human-remains-found-on-same-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: The remarkable comeback of LeBreton Flats; Jeff Leiper unveils transit plan; More action needed to keep women safe in Ottawa rideshares]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Wednesday, August 5. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-the-remarkable-comeback-of-lebreton-flats-jeff-leiper-unveils-transit-plan-more-action-needed-to-keep-women-safe-in-ottawa-rideshares/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-the-remarkable-comeback-of-lebreton-flats-jeff-leiper-unveils-transit-plan-more-action-needed-to-keep-women-safe-in-ottawa-rideshares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More action needed to keep women safe in Ottawa rideshares, advocates say]]></title><description><![CDATA[When moving around Ottawa, Astara van der Jagt says, it's very common for women and gender-diverse people to plan their routes primarily around what makes them feel safest. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/more-action-needed-to-keep-women-safe-in-ottawa-rideshares-advocates-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/more-action-needed-to-keep-women-safe-in-ottawa-rideshares-advocates-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Design trends: Liveable luxury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/design-trends-liveable-luxury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/design-trends-liveable-luxury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Levelled twice, rising again: The remarkable comeback of LeBreton Flats]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the Flats of Lebreton, they&rsquo;re building a neighbourhood proper. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/levelled-twice-rising-again-the-remarkable-comeback-of-lebreton-flats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/levelled-twice-rising-again-the-remarkable-comeback-of-lebreton-flats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Leiper unveils transit plan, promises to reverse OC Transpo bus cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayoral candidate Jeff Leiper is promising to reverse recent cuts to the city's bus service and make routes more reliable and frequent if elected this fall. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/jeff-leiper-unveils-transit-plan-promises-to-reverse-oc-transpo-bus-cuts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/jeff-leiper-unveils-transit-plan-promises-to-reverse-oc-transpo-bus-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gatineau police ask for public's help after young man seriously injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gatineau police are asking for assistance from the public as they investigate after a man in his 20s was seriously injured in the early hours of Saturday, Aug. 1. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gatineau-police-ask-for-publics-help-after-young-man-seriously-injured/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gatineau-police-ask-for-publics-help-after-young-man-seriously-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Trying the Canadian Museum of History's new AI chatbot; Man hospitalized in Centretown stabbing; Travis Green surprised Tkachuk gone, believes Senators will improve]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Monday, August 4. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-trying-the-canadian-museum-of-historys-new-ai-chatbot-man-hospitalized-in-centretown-stabbing-travis-green-surprised-tkachuk-gone-believes-senators-will-improve/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-trying-the-canadian-museum-of-historys-new-ai-chatbot-man-hospitalized-in-centretown-stabbing-travis-green-surprised-tkachuk-gone-believes-senators-will-improve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adult tricycle of man with Parkinson's stolen; police seek public's help]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man with Parkinson's disease has had his specially built adult tricycle stolen, and the Ottawa police would like the public's help as they search for the person who took it. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/adult-tricycle-of-man-with-parkinsons-stolen-police-seek-publics-help/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/adult-tricycle-of-man-with-parkinsons-stolen-police-seek-publics-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP renews request for information about 2020 homicide of Ottawa man]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario Provincial Police has renewed a request for help finding those responsible in the killing of an Ottawa man six years ago. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/opp-renews-request-for-information-about-2020-homicide-of-ottawa-man/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/opp-renews-request-for-information-about-2020-homicide-of-ottawa-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP renew request for information about 2020 homicide of Ottawa man]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario Provincial Police have renewed a request for help finding those responsible in the killing of an Ottawa man six years ago. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/opp-renew-request-for-information-about-2020-homicide-of-ottawa-man/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/opp-renew-request-for-information-about-2020-homicide-of-ottawa-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man hospitalized in Centretown stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was taken to hospital after police and paramedics responded to a reported stabbing near Bank and McLeod streets Tuesday morning, police said. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-hospitalized-in-centretown-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-hospitalized-in-centretown-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houseworks: How to plan a garden shed from the ground up ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-how-to-plan-a-garden-shed-from-the-ground-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-how-to-plan-a-garden-shed-from-the-ground-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa is now giving out yellow parking tickets. That doesn't fix our parking crunch | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[After New Ways to Bus, which included lingering downtown after work (so as to spread out rush hour because our transit isn&rsquo;t ready to handle return-to-office volumes), we are moving on to New Ways to Park Illegally, because there aren&rsquo;t enough spaces downtown. Is the city deliberately trying to set itself up for failure come September? It sure looks like it. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-is-now-giving-out-yellow-parking-tickets-that-doesnt-fix-our-parking-crunch-opinion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-is-now-giving-out-yellow-parking-tickets-that-doesnt-fix-our-parking-crunch-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tried the Canadian Museum of History's new AI chatbot. Here's what I found]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Museum of History is defending its new artificial intelligence chatbot after a recent social media post promoting the tool drew hundreds of comments, many from people concerned it could eventually replace museum guides. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/i-tried-the-canadian-museum-of-historys-new-ai-chatbot-heres-what-i-found/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/i-tried-the-canadian-museum-of-historys-new-ai-chatbot-heres-what-i-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two die in collision on Highway 401 near Gananoque]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people are dead following a two-vehicle collision early Monday on Highway 401 near Gananoque. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-die-in-collision-on-highway-401-near-gananoque/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-die-in-collision-on-highway-401-near-gananoque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travis Green surprised Tkachuk wanted out, but believes Senators are poised to improve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travis Green didn't see it coming. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/travis-green-surprised-tkachuk-wanted-out-but-believes-senators-are-poised-to-improve/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/travis-green-surprised-tkachuk-wanted-out-but-believes-senators-are-poised-to-improve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Ottawa WestJet flights remain cancelled Monday after tentative deal reached]]></title><description><![CDATA[People in Ottawa travelling with WestJet may still face cancellations, even though the airline has reached a tentative agreement with the union representing its flight attendants. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/most-ottawa-westjet-flights-remain-cancelled-monday-after-tentative-deal-reached-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/most-ottawa-westjet-flights-remain-cancelled-monday-after-tentative-deal-reached-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Ottawa Westjet flights remain cancelled Monday, after tentative deal reached]]></title><description><![CDATA[People in Ottawa travelling with WestJet may still face cancellations, even though the airline has reached a tentative agreement with the union representing its flight attendants. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/most-ottawa-westjet-flights-remain-cancelled-monday-after-tentative-deal-reached/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/most-ottawa-westjet-flights-remain-cancelled-monday-after-tentative-deal-reached/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Ottawa Titans are keeping minor-league baseball alive in the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa&rsquo;s minor-league baseball team likely never predicted how the city&rsquo;s biggest offseason hockey headline would turn into one of the club&rsquo;s most unique promotions at the ballpark. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-the-ottawa-titans-are-keeping-minor-league-baseball-alive-in-the-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-the-ottawa-titans-are-keeping-minor-league-baseball-alive-in-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The city gardener: Endless summer  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-city-gardener-endless-summer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-city-gardener-endless-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ironman Canada-Ottawa athletes power through soggy conditions with supporters cheering them on]]></title><description><![CDATA[A long day in the rain is underway for Ironman's athletes. But what about those who've shown up in support of their friends and family? Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ironman-canada-ottawa-athletes-power-through-soggy-conditions-with-supporters-cheering-them-on/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ironman-canada-ottawa-athletes-power-through-soggy-conditions-with-supporters-cheering-them-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Determined Ironman Canada-Ottawa athletes power through soggy conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[As if swimming almost four kilometres, cycling more than 180 km and then capping it all with a 42.2 km run isn't ridiculous enough, participants in Sunday's Ironman Canada-Ottawa are expected to be sloshing through "yellow rain warning" conditions. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/determined-ironman-canada-ottawa-athletes-power-through-soggy-conditions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/determined-ironman-canada-ottawa-athletes-power-through-soggy-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A WestJet strike is underway. What does it mean for Ottawa?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawans planning on travelling on WestJet during the long weekend might need to do some vacation rearranging, if they haven&rsquo;t already. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-westjet-strike-is-underway-what-does-it-mean-for-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-westjet-strike-is-underway-what-does-it-mean-for-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Craig Henry stabbing, Islamophobia a concern for some Nepean residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though a man was stabbed in Nepean&rsquo;s Craig Henry Park on July 23 when intervening in an argument between young girls, Deidre Guy isn&rsquo;t worried about her neighbourhood&rsquo;s safety. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/after-craig-henry-stabbing-islamophobia-a-concern-for-some-nepean-residents/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/after-craig-henry-stabbing-islamophobia-a-concern-for-some-nepean-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I rode in the Merry Dairy&rsquo;s truck to a 'pay what you can' pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[I could barely hear what Marlene Haley was saying because the truck was so loud. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/i-rode-in-the-merry-dairyrsquos-truck-to-a-pay-what-you-can-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/i-rode-in-the-merry-dairyrsquos-truck-to-a-pay-what-you-can-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man stabbed in confrontation in Gatineau's Hull district]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Gatineau were investigating after a man in his 60s was stabbed in a confrontation in the city's Hull district Saturday morning. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-stabbed-in-confrontation-in-gatineaus-hull-district/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-stabbed-in-confrontation-in-gatineaus-hull-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why a 24-year-old with cystic fibrosis says Ironman is helping her heal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Fontaine used to tell her parents she didn&rsquo;t want kids. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-a-24-year-old-with-cystic-fibrosis-says-ironman-is-helping-her-heal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-a-24-year-old-with-cystic-fibrosis-says-ironman-is-helping-her-heal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa Public Health says a mosquito pool in Ottawa has tested positive for West Nile virus. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/local-mosquitoes-test-positive-for-west-nile-virus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/local-mosquitoes-test-positive-for-west-nile-virus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little benefit to come from Ottawa's $30M plan for commuters | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Ottawa&rsquo;s plan to manage public service return-to-office commuting volumes has a price tag of $30 million, but precious little of that will offer any significant benefit to commuting public servants in the short term. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/little-benefit-to-come-from-ottawas-30m-plan-for-commuters-opinion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/little-benefit-to-come-from-ottawas-30m-plan-for-commuters-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why one councillor is pushing to end Ottawa's $1.3M express bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ottawa city councillor says it's time for OC Transpo to end its E1 express bus, arguing that the route has become redundant and that its resources could be better spent improving transit elsewhere. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-one-councillor-is-pushing-to-end-ottawas-13m-express-bus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-one-councillor-is-pushing-to-end-ottawas-13m-express-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa is in real need of a replacement bus terminal | Letters to the editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bruce Deachman's article depicts the way bus operations have changed over the years. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-is-in-real-need-of-a-replacement-bus-terminal-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-is-in-real-need-of-a-replacement-bus-terminal-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Ottawa film fans are shut out of the ultimate experience of The Odyssey; Former MPP Lisa MacLeod won't run for mayor; New Ch&acirc;teau Montebello owner announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Friday, July 31. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-ottawa-film-fans-are-shut-out-of-the-ultimate-experience-of-the-odyssey-former-mpp-lisa-macleod-wont-run-for-mayor-new-chacircteau-montebello-owner-announced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-ottawa-film-fans-are-shut-out-of-the-ultimate-experience-of-the-odyssey-former-mpp-lisa-macleod-wont-run-for-mayor-new-chacircteau-montebello-owner-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Ottawa hoping to 'minimize' transit disruptions during St-Laurent Station construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[City staff are hoping to minimize disruptions for transit riders during construction on the St-Laurent LRT station, which is anticipated to begin in the summer of 2028 and could shut down the tracks in both directions for several weeks. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-of-ottawa-hoping-to-minimize-transit-disruptions-during-st-laurent-station-construction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-of-ottawa-hoping-to-minimize-transit-disruptions-during-st-laurent-station-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police traffic officer puts brakes on Limebank speeders]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a busy afternoon Thursday for a Ottawa Police Service road safety officer along a stretch of road not-so-affectionately known by police as the "Limebank Speedway." Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-traffic-officer-puts-brakes-on-limebank-speeders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-traffic-officer-puts-brakes-on-limebank-speeders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former MPP Lisa MacLeod says she won't run for Ottawa mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Nepean MPP and Ontario cabinet minister Lisa MacLeod says she will not run for mayor of Ottawa this fall. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/former-mpp-lisa-macleod-says-she-wont-run-for-ottawa-mayor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/former-mpp-lisa-macleod-says-she-wont-run-for-ottawa-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orléans man, 36, charged with distribution of child sex material]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 36-year-old Orl&eacute;ans man faces a number of charges related to possession and distribution of child sex abuse material. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/orlans-man-36-charged-with-distribution-of-child-sex-material/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/orlans-man-36-charged-with-distribution-of-child-sex-material/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City cancels events at flood-damaged Meridian theatre until end of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Add the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe to the list of properties damaged in Ottawa's Canada Day storms. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-cancels-events-at-flood-damaged-meridian-theatre-until-end-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-cancels-events-at-flood-damaged-meridian-theatre-until-end-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Château Montebello owner announced after bankruptcy sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning bid for the iconic Fairmont Ch&acirc;teau Montebello was awarded to Westmont Hospitality, the Mississauga-based company that owns, manages and advises hundreds of hotels across the globe. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-chteau-montebello-owner-announced-after-bankruptcy-sale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-chteau-montebello-owner-announced-after-bankruptcy-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 of the best places to get lunch near the Portage buildings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government's four-day in-office requirement has held public servants at Place du Portage for a fourth week, long enough for the complex to expose an old weakness. On-site food options can get monotonous for a captive audience of several thousand. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/7-of-the-best-places-to-get-lunch-near-the-portage-buildings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/7-of-the-best-places-to-get-lunch-near-the-portage-buildings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Ottawa film fans are shut out of the ultimate experience of The Odyssey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dedicated film lovers are taking pilgrimages to one of the 41 theatres around the world where they can watch director Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey in its intended Imax 70-mm format. In Canada, only nine theatres have that capability. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-ottawa-film-fans-are-shut-out-of-the-ultimate-experience-of-the-odyssey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-ottawa-film-fans-are-shut-out-of-the-ultimate-experience-of-the-odyssey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LRT tracks could shut down for weeks to fix crumbling concrete at St. Laurent Station]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major rehabilitation project at St-Laurent Station will require the O-Train to shut down tracks in both directions at the station for several weeks as crews work to mitigate the "serious risk" of deteriorating concrete falling from the ceiling. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/lrt-tracks-could-shut-down-for-weeks-to-fix-crumbling-concrete-at-st-laurent-station/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/lrt-tracks-could-shut-down-for-weeks-to-fix-crumbling-concrete-at-st-laurent-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: New task force looks to make public service 'less risk-averse'; Can uOttawa make a safe AI therapist?; Police investigating several &lsquo;concerning&rsquo; sexual assaults]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Thursday, July 30. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-new-task-force-looks-to-make-public-service-less-risk-averse-can-uottawa-make-a-safe-ai-therapist-police-investigating-several-lsquoconcerningrsquo-sexual-assaults/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-new-task-force-looks-to-make-public-service-less-risk-averse-can-uottawa-make-a-safe-ai-therapist-police-investigating-several-lsquoconcerningrsquo-sexual-assaults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The visionary who turned Old Chelsea into a new tourist destination]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Manuela Teixeira bought the Chelsea Pub almost two decades ago, it needed a big makeover. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-visionary-who-turned-old-chelsea-into-a-new-tourist-destination/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-visionary-who-turned-old-chelsea-into-a-new-tourist-destination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police investigating several ‘concerning’ sexual assaults]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police are warning the public after a string of sexual assaults in public places. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-investigating-several-concerning-sexual-assaults/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-investigating-several-concerning-sexual-assaults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green thumb: Harvesting beauty from the flower garden  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/green-thumb-harvesting-beautyfrom-the-flower-garden/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/green-thumb-harvesting-beautyfrom-the-flower-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa is blessed to be a swimmer's paradise. Don't count Mooney's Bay out | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[My appreciation to Lynn Saxberg for her recent article identifying our city&rsquo;s urban swimming spots, we are blessed in Ottawa by natural beauty and our proximity to rivers and lakes is a swimmer&rsquo;s paradise. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-is-blessed-to-be-a-swimmers-paradise-dont-count-mooneys-bay-out-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-is-blessed-to-be-a-swimmers-paradise-dont-count-mooneys-bay-out-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New task force looks to make public service 'less risk-averse']]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of former high-level public service executives and private-sector CEOs is aiming to advise the government on how it can better execute the priorities of Prime Minister Mark Carney and Clerk of the Privy Council Michael Sabia. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-task-force-looks-to-make-public-service-less-risk-averse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-task-force-looks-to-make-public-service-less-risk-averse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can uOttawa make a safe AI therapist? The new fight against chatbot psychosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[When ChatGPT exploded in popularity two years ago, it didn't just seep its way into the very fabric of our society. The technology also became privy to some of the most intimate corners of many people's inner worlds. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-uottawa-make-a-safe-ai-therapist-the-new-fight-against-chatbot-psychosis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-uottawa-make-a-safe-ai-therapist-the-new-fight-against-chatbot-psychosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two charged over fire in Finch and theft of vehicle in North Stormont]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario Provincial Police have announced charges against a man and a woman in connection with a fire at a residence in the community of Finch and the theft of a vehicle in North Stormont Township. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-charged-over-fire-in-finch-and-theft-of-vehicle-in-north-stormont/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-charged-over-fire-in-finch-and-theft-of-vehicle-in-north-stormont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Is Ottawa missing the bus on intercity travel?; More than 10,000 public servants apply for early retirement incentives; Son and father thumb way across Atlantic provinces]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Wednesday, July 29. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-is-ottawa-missing-the-bus-on-intercity-travel-more-than-10000-public-servants-apply-for-early-retirement-incentives-son-and-father-thumb-way-across-atlantic-provinces/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-is-ottawa-missing-the-bus-on-intercity-travel-more-than-10000-public-servants-apply-for-early-retirement-incentives-son-and-father-thumb-way-across-atlantic-provinces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July is already Ottawa's rainiest month ever recorded]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the adage goes, April showers bring May flowers. But what do July showers bring? Well, Ottawa residents are probably hoping the answer isn&rsquo;t even more showers. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/july-is-already-ottawas-rainiest-month-ever-recorded/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/july-is-already-ottawas-rainiest-month-ever-recorded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect sought in sex assault of woman pushing baby stroller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police are seeking public assistance to track down a suspect in a sex assault in the city's east end Tuesday afternoon. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/suspect-sought-in-sex-assault-of-woman-pushing-baby-stroller/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/suspect-sought-in-sex-assault-of-woman-pushing-baby-stroller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watchdog probes sex assault allegation against on-duty OPS officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province's police watchdog has opened an investigation file into an allegation of&nbsp;sexual assault lodged against an on-duty Ottawa police officer in an incident earlier this year. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/watchdog-probes-sex-assault-allegation-against-on-duty-ops-officer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/watchdog-probes-sex-assault-allegation-against-on-duty-ops-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gatineau man, 41, faces three charges in woman's shooting in Hull]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 41-year-old Gatineau man was charged Wednesday with three criminal counts after a woman was wounded Tuesday in a shooting on Dollard-des-Ormeaux Street in the city's Hull sector. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gatineau-man-41-faces-three-charges-in-womans-shooting-in-hull/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gatineau-man-41-faces-three-charges-in-womans-shooting-in-hull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gatineau man, 41, faces three charges in shooting in Hull sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 41-year-old Gatineau man was charged Wednesday with three criminal counts after a woman was wounded Tuesday in a shooting on Dollard-des-Ormeaux Street in the city's Hull sector. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gatineau-man-41-faces-three-charges-in-shooting-in-hull-sector/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gatineau-man-41-faces-three-charges-in-shooting-in-hull-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Son and father thumb way across Atlantic provinces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Lumsden was 42 years old when he first decided to take his son, Gavin, hitchhiking from Ottawa to Vancouver &mdash; and back. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/son-and-father-thumb-way-across-atlantic-provinces/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/son-and-father-thumb-way-across-atlantic-provinces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have thumbs, will travel: Father-son hitchhikers hit the road again a half-century later]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Lumsden was 42 years old when he first decided to take his son, Gavin, hitchhiking from Ottawa to Vancouver &mdash; and back. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/have-thumbs-will-travel-father-son-hitchhikers-hit-the-road-again-a-half-century-later/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/have-thumbs-will-travel-father-son-hitchhikers-hit-the-road-again-a-half-century-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will OC Transpo handle 65,000 new trips a week? | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s a free tip for anyone who might be working as mayor of a city and running to keep their job: When you have an idea, run it by experts first. Oh, and also? Have a clue what you&rsquo;re trying to accomplish because otherwise people will define your campaign for you. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-will-oc-transpo-handle-65000-new-trips-a-week-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-will-oc-transpo-handle-65000-new-trips-a-week-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I can still make it': Senators prospect Xavier Bourgault senses looming opportunity with big club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xavier Bourgault knows his National Hockey League window is opening. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/i-can-still-make-it-senators-prospect-xavier-bourgault-senses-looming-opportunity-with-big-club/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/i-can-still-make-it-senators-prospect-xavier-bourgault-senses-looming-opportunity-with-big-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More showers in the forecast, but break expected Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the outlook's not as savage as it has been the past few days, it's still too early to put away the umbrellas, as a rain front continues its passage through the region for the next couple of days. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/more-showers-in-the-forecast-but-break-expected-friday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/more-showers-in-the-forecast-but-break-expected-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 10,000 public servants apply for early retirement incentives]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 10,000 public servants applied for the government's early retirement incentive program by its deadline. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/more-than-10000-public-servants-apply-for-early-retirement-incentives/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/more-than-10000-public-servants-apply-for-early-retirement-incentives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houseworks: Finish your basement on paper first ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-finish-your-basement-on-paper-first/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-finish-your-basement-on-paper-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nepean’s celebrated disability art studio struggling to secure its future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa locals already know about Silver Spring Farm&rsquo;s garlic sales&nbsp;on Bells Corners&rsquo; Robertson Road. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/nepeans-celebrated-disability-art-studio-struggling-to-secure-its-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/nepeans-celebrated-disability-art-studio-struggling-to-secure-its-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deachman: Is Ottawa missing the bus on intercity travel?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Charles Anderson and his son Matthew decided to take the bus from Ottawa to Montreal recently, they first got a lift from their homes in Pakenham to Laurier Avenue and Waller Street, where Charles expected to find a proper bus station. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/deachman-is-ottawa-missing-the-bus-on-intercity-travel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/deachman-is-ottawa-missing-the-bus-on-intercity-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homicide investigation underway after body found in Augusta Township]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario Provincial Police are conducting a homicide investigation after a person was found dead in Augusta Township on July 8. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/homicide-investigation-underway-after-body-found-in-augusta-township/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/homicide-investigation-underway-after-body-found-in-augusta-township/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two youths charged over stabbing in Nepean]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two youths have been charged in connection with a stabbing in Nepean on July 23, the Ottawa Police Service says. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-youths-charged-over-stabbing-in-nepean/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-youths-charged-over-stabbing-in-nepean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ironman Canada-Ottawa and Colonel By Day: What to know about this long weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa will be buzzing this Colonel By Day long weekend as more than 3,000 athletes from 65 countries descend on the national capital for the second Ironman Canada-Ottawa, causing major road closures across the region. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ironman-canada-ottawa-and-colonel-by-day-what-to-know-about-this-long-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ironman-canada-ottawa-and-colonel-by-day-what-to-know-about-this-long-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Ottawa can expect as much as 100 mm of rain; New eateries are transforming Somerset Street West; Paddling a glowing kayak on the Canal after dark]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Tuesday, July 28. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-ottawa-can-expect-as-much-as-100-mm-of-rain-new-eateries-are-transforming-somerset-street-west-paddling-a-glowing-kayak-on-the-canal-after-dark/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-ottawa-can-expect-as-much-as-100-mm-of-rain-new-eateries-are-transforming-somerset-street-west-paddling-a-glowing-kayak-on-the-canal-after-dark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gap remains wide as Senators, Drake Batherson work toward new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators face a significant challenge in trying to keep Drake Batherson from reaching unrestricted free agency next summer. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gap-remains-wide-as-senators-drake-batherson-work-toward-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gap-remains-wide-as-senators-drake-batherson-work-toward-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Possible shooting in Gatineau under investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers arrived at the scene just before 10:40 a.m., with an individual with "injuries possibly caused by a firearm,&rdquo; according to a press release from the Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau at around 1 p.m.&nbsp; Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/possible-shooting-in-gatineau-under-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/possible-shooting-in-gatineau-under-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa rideshare driver charged with sexual assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ottawa rideshare driver has been charged with sexual assault, according to Ottawa police. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-rideshare-driver-charged-with-sexual-assault/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-rideshare-driver-charged-with-sexual-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government disputes union claim of deep job cuts at federal emergency centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government says the emergency operations centre that helps coordinate the national wildfire response is maintaining full operational capability and has cut less than 10&nbsp;percent of its&nbsp;full-time&nbsp;positions, after a public service union said last week that nearly half the jobs at the centre had been eliminated. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/government-disputes-union-claim-of-deep-job-cuts-at-federal-emergency-centre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/government-disputes-union-claim-of-deep-job-cuts-at-federal-emergency-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawans love to skate the Rideau Canal. I found paddling it in a glowing kayak just as magical]]></title><description><![CDATA[Water warm as a bath carried my kayak up the Rideau Canal at dusk, the hull lit from within like a paper lantern. Reeds skimmed the vessel from murky depths, as I floated nine feet above the path skaters will carve in February. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawans-love-to-skate-the-rideau-canal-i-found-paddling-it-in-a-glowing-kayak-just-as-magical/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawans-love-to-skate-the-rideau-canal-i-found-paddling-it-in-a-glowing-kayak-just-as-magical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I paddled a glowing kayak through downtown Ottawa after dark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Water warm as a bath carried my kayak up the Rideau Canal at dusk, the hull lit from within like a paper lantern. Reeds skimmed the vessel from murky depths, as I floated nine feet above the path skaters will carve in February. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/i-paddled-a-glowing-kayak-through-downtown-ottawa-after-dark/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/i-paddled-a-glowing-kayak-through-downtown-ottawa-after-dark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For the first time, an Ottawa restaurant cracks the exclusive 50 Best Discovery guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlo on Somerset Street West has just landed a listing in the just-released 50 Best Discovery guide, making it the first and only Ottawa eatery to join the prestigious online database. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/for-the-first-time-an-ottawa-restaurant-cracks-the-exclusive-50-best-discovery-guide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/for-the-first-time-an-ottawa-restaurant-cracks-the-exclusive-50-best-discovery-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As much as 100 mm of rain expected to fall on Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[As much as 100 mm of rain could fall on the city as a low pressure system stalls over Ottawa, according to Environment Canada. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/as-much-as-100-mm-of-rain-expected-to-fall-on-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/as-much-as-100-mm-of-rain-expected-to-fall-on-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home design: Ready for the next chapter ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/home-design-ready-for-thenextchapter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/home-design-ready-for-thenextchapter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinatown shakeup: These new eateries are transforming Somerset Street West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past decade, Teegavarapu Sarath Mohan has been at the helm of restaurant kitchens in a Kanata strip mall, an east-end business park and on Little Italy's main drag. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/chinatown-shakeup-these-new-eateries-are-transforming-somerset-street-west/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/chinatown-shakeup-these-new-eateries-are-transforming-somerset-street-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['An extra stress for everybody': Parents worry after multiple falls in Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s a universal expectation that children should be safe in their own home. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/an-extra-stress-for-everybody-parents-worry-after-multiple-falls-in-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/an-extra-stress-for-everybody-parents-worry-after-multiple-falls-in-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['An extra stress for everybody': Parents worry after multiple falls from windows in Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s a universal expectation that children should be safe in their own home. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/an-extra-stress-for-everybody-parents-worry-after-multiple-falls-from-windows-in-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/an-extra-stress-for-everybody-parents-worry-after-multiple-falls-from-windows-in-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: The best stalls at Lansdowne Farmers' Market; A new 911 system has rolled out; Ottawa real estate broker Paul Rushforth dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Monday, July 27. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-the-best-stalls-at-lansdowne-farmers-market-a-new-911-system-has-rolled-out-ottawa-real-estate-broker-paul-rushforth-dies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-the-best-stalls-at-lansdowne-farmers-market-a-new-911-system-has-rolled-out-ottawa-real-estate-broker-paul-rushforth-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capital Pride security under review following Berlin attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capital Pride executive director Callie Metler said Ottawa police would decide whether additional security measures are needed following the deadly attack at a Pride event in Berlin and that the force would cover the cost of any extra public safety response. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/capital-pride-security-under-review-following-berlin-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/capital-pride-security-under-review-following-berlin-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capital Pride says police would cover cost of extra security if needed after Berlin attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capital Pride executive director Callie Metler said Ottawa police would decide whether additional security measures are needed following the deadly attack at a Pride event in Berlin and that the force would cover the cost of any extra public safety response. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/capital-pride-says-police-would-cover-cost-of-extra-security-if-needed-after-berlin-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/capital-pride-says-police-would-cover-cost-of-extra-security-if-needed-after-berlin-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police officer docked pay for sexually harassing female colleague]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ottawa police officer who made crude sexual comments to a female colleague during a training exercise has been docked 140 hours pay, according to a disciplinary decision. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-officer-docked-pay-for-sexually-harassing-female-colleague/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-officer-docked-pay-for-sexually-harassing-female-colleague/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For the home: ‘Admin nights’ helps friends get their house in order ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/for-the-home-admin-nightshelpsfriends-get-their-house-in-order/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/for-the-home-admin-nightshelpsfriends-get-their-house-in-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Ottawa volunteers are leading the fight against invasive plants]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Clyde Bee and Butterfly Patch is a labour of love for volunteers like Sharon Boddy and Nora Lee. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-ottawa-volunteers-are-leading-the-fight-against-invasive-plants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-ottawa-volunteers-are-leading-the-fight-against-invasive-plants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl, two women taken to hospital after two-vehicle collision on Stagecoach Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[A six-year-old girl was one of three people taken to hospital on Sunday evening after a two-vehicle collision on Stagecoach Road. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/girl-two-women-taken-to-hospital-after-two-vehicle-collision-on-stagecoach-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/girl-two-women-taken-to-hospital-after-two-vehicle-collision-on-stagecoach-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I went to Lansdowne Farmers' Market with no list and left with an unusual discovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was nervous to pick them up. They looked so thin and delicate, and were covered in random dark brown speckles on their cream base. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/i-went-to-lansdowne-farmers-market-with-no-list-and-left-with-an-unusual-discovery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/i-went-to-lansdowne-farmers-market-with-no-list-and-left-with-an-unusual-discovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New fantasy bookstore in the works for Ottawa this fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Casey Thorhauge had a ready answer to the lottery question for nearly two years. "If I won, what would I do with my life? I would open a bookstore and just be happy," she said. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-fantasy-bookstore-in-the-works-for-ottawa-this-fall/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-fantasy-bookstore-in-the-works-for-ottawa-this-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa man, 64, dies in truck crash at Kaladar]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 64-year-old Ottawa man was declared dead in hospital after a single-vehicle crash involving a pickup truck at Kaladar, the Ontario Provincial Police said. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-man-64-dies-in-truck-crash-at-kaladar/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-man-64-dies-in-truck-crash-at-kaladar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A lot of work to be done' a decade after the death of Abdirahman Abdi]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was 10 years ago Saturday that 38-year-old Abdirahman Abdi died in an Ottawa hospital after a violent arrest by Ottawa Police Service officers the day before, on July 24, 2016. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-lot-of-work-to-be-done-a-decade-after-the-death-of-abdirahman-abdi/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-lot-of-work-to-be-done-a-decade-after-the-death-of-abdirahman-abdi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Rushforth, Ottawa real estate broker and radio host, dies at 52]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rushforth spent Saturday mornings at the CFRA studio in Ottawa for 19 years, cracking jokes with co-host Frank Napolitano before their Open House show went to air. The warmth audiences heard on the broadcasts matched the man friends describe away from the microphone, a former pro hockey player turned broker who put people ahead of a sale. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/paul-rushforth-ottawa-real-estate-broker-and-radio-host-dies-at-52/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/paul-rushforth-ottawa-real-estate-broker-and-radio-host-dies-at-52/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Important notice to readers: Printing problem disrupts newspaper delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Readers can access the electronic edition, a complete replica of the printed newspaper, at epaper.ottawacitizen.com. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/important-notice-to-readers-printing-problem-disrupts-newspaper-delivery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/important-notice-to-readers-printing-problem-disrupts-newspaper-delivery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators need a history lesson | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'm writing in response to a post by the official Ottawa Senators media accounts displaying our upcoming season as "The Ottyssey". What a shameful display. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-ottawa-senators-need-a-history-lesson-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-ottawa-senators-need-a-history-lesson-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new 911 system has rolled out in Ottawa. Here's what it means]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most Ottawa residents won't notice anything different the next time they call 911. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-new-911-system-has-rolled-out-in-ottawa-heres-what-it-means/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-new-911-system-has-rolled-out-in-ottawa-heres-what-it-means/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No charges against Ottawa police officer after teen's thumb broken in arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario's independent police oversight agency says there are no grounds for criminal charges against an Ottawa Police Service officer involved in a March 30 arrest that resulted in a fractured thumb for a 14-year-old youth. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/no-charges-against-ottawa-police-officer-after-teens-thumb-broken-in-arrest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/no-charges-against-ottawa-police-officer-after-teens-thumb-broken-in-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They want to get home': Mayor says Ottawa isn't demanding public servants remain downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says the City of Ottawa supports the work of downtown Business Improvement Areas in showcasing the value of the central core, but that doesn't mean the city is demanding public servants stay downtown. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/they-want-to-get-home-mayor-says-ottawa-isnt-demanding-public-servants-remain-downtown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/they-want-to-get-home-mayor-says-ottawa-isnt-demanding-public-servants-remain-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Red Cross expecting to support up to 600 families with Ottawa flood response]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 300 Ottawa families have reached out for flood response support from the Canadian Red Cross in the first week of its partnership with the City of Ottawa, with that number expected to double in coming weeks. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canadian-red-cross-expecting-to-support-up-to-600-families-with-ottawa-flood-response/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canadian-red-cross-expecting-to-support-up-to-600-families-with-ottawa-flood-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: City restores shine to long-neglected Olympic gold; Bring your appetite to the Kanata Night Market; No update on opening of O-Train east extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Friday, July 24. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-city-restores-shine-to-long-neglected-olympic-gold-bring-your-appetite-to-the-kanata-night-market-no-update-on-opening-of-o-train-east-extension/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-city-restores-shine-to-long-neglected-olympic-gold-bring-your-appetite-to-the-kanata-night-market-no-update-on-opening-of-o-train-east-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three separate assaults on night of June 23 keep Ottawa paramedics on the go]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the evening of July 23, the Ottawa Paramedic Service responded to three assaults, two of which were with "an edged weapon,&rdquo; said Nicolas Guertin, who is their acting superintendent. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/three-separate-assaults-on-night-of-june-23-keep-ottawa-paramedics-on-the-go/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/three-separate-assaults-on-night-of-june-23-keep-ottawa-paramedics-on-the-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If you need to bring anything to the Kanata Night Market, it's a big appetite]]></title><description><![CDATA[You could smell the beef skewers from the parking lot before the smoky and savoury scent eventually engulfed your senses when you walked into the market. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/if-you-need-to-bring-anything-to-the-kanata-night-market-its-a-big-appetite/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/if-you-need-to-bring-anything-to-the-kanata-night-market-its-a-big-appetite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foreign service officer union files grievance over fertility treatment denials]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union representing Canadian foreign service officers has launched a policy grievance claiming failure to provide coverage or funding for fertility treatments for members serving overseas. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/foreign-service-officer-union-files-grievance-over-fertility-treatment-denials/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/foreign-service-officer-union-files-grievance-over-fertility-treatment-denials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deachman: City restores shine to long-neglected Olympic gold]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I sat with Linda Thom in the Old Ottawa South park that honours her last May, the mood was hardly celebratory. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/deachman-city-restores-shine-to-long-neglected-olympic-gold/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/deachman-city-restores-shine-to-long-neglected-olympic-gold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New signs in place, but no update on opening of O-Train east extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transit riders may have noticed some new signage at O-Train stations in recent days pointing passengers east to Trim Station, which hasn't yet opened as part of the much-delayed Line 1 east extension to Orl&eacute;ans. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-signs-in-place-but-no-update-on-opening-of-o-train-east-extension/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-signs-in-place-but-no-update-on-opening-of-o-train-east-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Why Ottawans far from danger got a tornado warning; U of O daycare closure 'massive disruption' for families; Ottawa &rsquo;s new swim spots ranked]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Thursday, July 23. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-why-ottawans-far-from-danger-got-a-tornado-warning-u-of-o-daycare-closure-massive-disruption-for-families-ottawa-rsquos-new-swim-spots-ranked/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-why-ottawans-far-from-danger-got-a-tornado-warning-u-of-o-daycare-closure-massive-disruption-for-families-ottawa-rsquos-new-swim-spots-ranked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa man, Greely teen among 63 charged in child exploitation investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ottawa man and a 16-year-old from Greely are among 63 people charged following a provincewide investigation into online child sexual exploitation, the Ontario Provincial Police announced Wednesday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-man-greely-teen-among-63-charged-in-child-exploitation-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-man-greely-teen-among-63-charged-in-child-exploitation-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 22, charged with attempted murder in Gatineau]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection to a July 12 assault on the edge of Gatineau Park. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-22-charged-with-attempted-murder-in-gatineau/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-22-charged-with-attempted-murder-in-gatineau/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Ottawa councillors are running unopposed in the upcoming election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coun. St&eacute;phanie Plante says she will file her nomination papers on Friday and will run for re-election in Rideau-Vanier &mdash; one of seven wards across the city where only one candidate had registered. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/these-ottawa-councillors-are-running-unopposed-in-the-upcoming-election/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/these-ottawa-councillors-are-running-unopposed-in-the-upcoming-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Ottawans far from danger got a tornado warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meteorologists at Environment Canada know the piercing sound of the July 21 tornado alert on Ottawans' phones might have been annoying, since the tornado wasn&rsquo;t especially close to many in the city. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-ottawans-far-from-danger-got-a-tornado-warning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-ottawans-far-from-danger-got-a-tornado-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa has all kinds of new spots to swim. I ranked them from best to worst]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the great pleasures of summer in Canada is finding a body of cool, fresh water and taking a dip. The invigoration is instant. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-has-all-kinds-of-new-spots-to-swim-i-ranked-them-from-best-to-worst/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-has-all-kinds-of-new-spots-to-swim-i-ranked-them-from-best-to-worst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour board finds Bank of Canada broke the law for second time over use of replacement workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has ruled that the Bank of Canada has broken the law for a second time over the use of replacement workers. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/labour-board-finds-bank-of-canada-broke-the-law-for-second-time-over-use-of-replacement-workers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/labour-board-finds-bank-of-canada-broke-the-law-for-second-time-over-use-of-replacement-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Merivale Road restaurant Spicy Man pleases all palates, from fiery to timid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deep-fried spicy boneless chicken, which has a three-chili designation on the menu, is having its desired effect. I'm a few mouthfuls in and my scalp and the back of my neck have begun to sweat. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/merivale-road-restaurant-spicy-man-pleases-all-palates-from-fiery-to-timid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/merivale-road-restaurant-spicy-man-pleases-all-palates-from-fiery-to-timid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home design: For some builders, energy efficiency must come first]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/home-design-for-some-builders-energy-efficiency-must-come-first/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/home-design-for-some-builders-energy-efficiency-must-come-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Ottawa daycare closure 'massive disruption' for families]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Ottawa is without an on-campus daycare for the first time in decades after the Bernadette Child Care Centre closed this spring, leaving dozens of families searching for new childcare arrangements. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/university-of-ottawa-daycare-closure-massive-disruption-for-families/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/university-of-ottawa-daycare-closure-massive-disruption-for-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New study shows how rain gardens could minimize Ottawa flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[As calls for better storm infrastructure ripple through the city following the July 1 storm, researchers say upgrading the stormwater pipes is not the only way to make Ottawa more resilient to flooding. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-study-shows-how-rain-gardens-could-minimize-ottawa-flooding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-study-shows-how-rain-gardens-could-minimize-ottawa-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm over 90, and I love travelling by bus | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[OC Transpo &amp; City of Ottawa officials are fooling no one. More smoke and mirrors to deflect from a dysfunctional public transit system (New transit ads will encourage RTO workers to linger downtown). Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/im-over-90-and-i-love-travelling-by-bus-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/im-over-90-and-i-love-travelling-by-bus-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIU clears Ottawa police officer after man's skull fractured during arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The provincial police watchdog has cleared an Ottawa police officer of wrongdoing after a 35-year-old man suffered a skull fracture during his arrest on April 1, 2026. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/siu-clears-ottawa-police-officer-after-mans-skull-fractured-during-arrest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/siu-clears-ottawa-police-officer-after-mans-skull-fractured-during-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Sutcliffe seeks to clarify traffic plan messaging after backlash; Feds cut nearly half the jobs at nerve centre for managing wildfires; New funding ensures Ottawa newborns won't lose access to primary care]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Wednesday, July 22. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-sutcliffe-seeks-to-clarify-traffic-plan-messaging-after-backlash-feds-cut-nearly-half-the-jobs-at-nerve-centre-for-managing-wildfires-new-funding-ensures-ottawa-newborns-wont-lose-access-to-primary-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-sutcliffe-seeks-to-clarify-traffic-plan-messaging-after-backlash-feds-cut-nearly-half-the-jobs-at-nerve-centre-for-managing-wildfires-new-funding-ensures-ottawa-newborns-wont-lose-access-to-primary-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arnprior resident, 40, charged with attempted murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 40-year-old Arnprior resident is facing several charges, including attempted murder, after an incident Tuesday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/arnprior-resident-40-charged-with-attempted-murder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/arnprior-resident-40-charged-with-attempted-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police seek help as they investigate 'construction workers' home invasion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you happen to see five "construction workers" who looked out of place in the area of Dunblane Way and Cabrelle Place late in the morning of July 19? Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-seek-help-as-they-investigate-construction-workers-home-invasion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-seek-help-as-they-investigate-construction-workers-home-invasion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two in hospital after construction site garbage bin flips off forklift]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were taken to the hospital Wednesday after a garbage bin flipped off of a forklift and fell onto them at an active construction site on the 100th block of Argyle Ave. according to paramedics. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-in-hospital-after-construction-site-garbage-bin-flips-off-forklift/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-in-hospital-after-construction-site-garbage-bin-flips-off-forklift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators GM Steve Staios: 'Secondary push' for more off-season moves a possibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midway through a transformative off-season that began with the seismic departure of captain Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios is "comfortable" with where the team's forward corps is at but he's never fully satisfied. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-gm-steve-staios-secondary-push-for-more-off-season-moves-a-possibility/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-gm-steve-staios-secondary-push-for-more-off-season-moves-a-possibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sutcliffe seeks to clarify traffic plan messaging after backlash over 'come and stay' campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he asked city staff to ensure communications about a plan to handle return-to-office traffic this fall will be focused on measures the city is taking to improve traffic flow and facilitate travel. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sutcliffe-seeks-to-clarify-traffic-plan-messaging-after-backlash-over-come-and-stay-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sutcliffe-seeks-to-clarify-traffic-plan-messaging-after-backlash-over-come-and-stay-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interior design: Creating a luxurious pied-a-terre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/interior-design-creating-a-luxurious-pied-a-terre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/interior-design-creating-a-luxurious-pied-a-terre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The upside is huge': Senators prospect Jaxon Cover will continue rapid growth, says OHL GM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaxon Cover's ascension from roller hockey phenom in the Cayman Islands to first-round NHL Draft pick in only a handful of years is mystifying to many. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-upside-is-huge-senators-prospect-jaxon-cover-will-continue-rapid-growth-says-ohl-gm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-upside-is-huge-senators-prospect-jaxon-cover-will-continue-rapid-growth-says-ohl-gm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['One increment at a time': New funding ensures newborns and parents won&rsquo;t lose access to primary care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bringing home a newborn baby comes with uncertainties. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/one-increment-at-a-time-new-funding-ensures-newborns-and-parents-wonrsquot-lose-access-to-primary-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/one-increment-at-a-time-new-funding-ensures-newborns-and-parents-wonrsquot-lose-access-to-primary-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Ottawa's family doctor matchmaker is giving families hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bringing home a newborn baby comes with uncertainties. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-ottawas-family-doctor-matchmaker-is-giving-families-hope/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-ottawas-family-doctor-matchmaker-is-giving-families-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney government cut nearly half the jobs at nerve centre for managing wildfires: union]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before discussing wildfire smoke with U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, Prime Minister Mark Carney posted photos on social media from a visit to the federal Government Operations Centre (GOC). Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/carney-government-cut-nearly-half-the-jobs-at-nerve-centre-for-managing-wildfires-union/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/carney-government-cut-nearly-half-the-jobs-at-nerve-centre-for-managing-wildfires-union/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two homes involved in fire near Mooney's Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa firefighters battled a fire at two homes near Mooney's Bay early in the morning on Tuesday, July 21. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-homes-involved-in-fire-near-mooneys-bay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-homes-involved-in-fire-near-mooneys-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orléans crossbow incident solved by Ottawa police]]></title><description><![CDATA[The individual who fired a crossbow bolt that lodged in the back of an Orl&eacute;ans home in June has been identified and has been deemed suitable for diversion rather than being charged, the Ottawa Police Service says. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/orlans-crossbow-incident-solved-by-ottawa-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/orlans-crossbow-incident-solved-by-ottawa-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed two sons, set dental practice alight, died by suicide, Ottawa homicide squad says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A father killed his two young sons in southeast Ottawa on June 29 before then setting fire to his dental practice in Iroquois and dying by suicide in a parking lot outside Kemptville, Ottawa police said in a news release detailing the homicide investigation into the deaths. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-killed-two-sons-set-dental-practice-alight-died-by-suicide-ottawa-homicide-squad-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-killed-two-sons-set-dental-practice-alight-died-by-suicide-ottawa-homicide-squad-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City to review Lansdowne options after Charge bolts to CTC]]></title><description><![CDATA[City officials say they will "review options" for spaces that were originally intended for the Ottawa Charge within the new event centre at Lansdowne Park after the team announced it will leave its old home rink in favour of the Canadian Tire Centre. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-to-review-lansdowne-options-after-charge-bolts-to-ctc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-to-review-lansdowne-options-after-charge-bolts-to-ctc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: New food bank boss spent 15 years preparing for role; Union says Bank of Canada allowing work from home during strike; Bluesfest in photos: A look back]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Tuesday, July 21. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-new-food-bank-boss-spent-15-years-preparing-for-role-union-says-bank-of-canada-allowing-work-from-home-during-strike-bluesfest-in-photos-a-look-back/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-new-food-bank-boss-spent-15-years-preparing-for-role-union-says-bank-of-canada-allowing-work-from-home-during-strike-bluesfest-in-photos-a-look-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Tornado warning ends in rural Eastern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tornado warning for parts of Eastern Ontario, issued Tuesday afternoon, was subsequently lifted by Environment Canada. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/update-tornado-warning-ends-in-rural-eastern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/update-tornado-warning-ends-in-rural-eastern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado warning issued for parts of rural Eastern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tornado warning was issued late Tuesday afternoon for parts of rural Eastern Ontario, including parts of southeast Ottawa. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/tornado-warning-issued-for-parts-of-rural-eastern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/tornado-warning-issued-for-parts-of-rural-eastern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pathway behind Parliament Hill officially reopens after four years of closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[After four years of restoration-related closures, the Ottawa River pathway behind Parliament Hill has officially reopened to the public. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pathway-behind-parliament-hill-officially-reopens-after-four-years-of-closures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pathway-behind-parliament-hill-officially-reopens-after-four-years-of-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deachman: New food bank boss spent 15 years preparing for role]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the devastating derecho ripped through Ottawa in May 2022, Natalie Spooner wasn&rsquo;t watching the storm. She was watching Hydro Ottawa&rsquo;s outage map. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/deachman-new-food-bank-boss-spent-15-years-preparing-for-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/deachman-new-food-bank-boss-spent-15-years-preparing-for-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man caught speeding 112 km/h over the limit — right in front of unmarked cruiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[An alleged speed demon on Riverside Drive may have wanted to double-check his rear-view mirror before reaching speeds of 172 km/h in a 60-zone. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-caught-speeding-112-kmh-over-the-limit-right-in-front-of-unmarked-cruiser/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-caught-speeding-112-kmh-over-the-limit-right-in-front-of-unmarked-cruiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police arrest three in alleged human trafficking network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police are hoping to identify more victims of an alleged organized human trafficking network after arresting three Ottawa men in a "complex" investigation that spanned multiple Ontario cities. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-arrest-three-in-alleged-human-trafficking-network/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-arrest-three-in-alleged-human-trafficking-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houseworks: The low-maintenance outdoor pathway that actually lasts ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-the-low-maintenance-outdoor-pathway-that-actually-lasts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-the-low-maintenance-outdoor-pathway-that-actually-lasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What happened at Jeff Leiper's election campaign Zoom meeting | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was surprising to get an invitation from Jeff Leiper&rsquo;s team to a public campaign meeting on Zoom July 9, so of course I signed up. The exercise was a revelation and I would encourage other teams to do something similar, and more than once. Here&rsquo;s why. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-happened-at-jeff-leipers-election-campaign-zoom-meeting-opinion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-happened-at-jeff-leipers-election-campaign-zoom-meeting-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time to put the market back in the ByWard Market | Letters to the editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was shocked but no longer surprised by the article on plans by the city to evict vendors in the ByWard Market building to create yet another event space. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/time-to-put-the-market-back-in-the-byward-market-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/time-to-put-the-market-back-in-the-byward-market-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Rich tapestry of irony': Union says Bank of Canada allowing work from home during strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) leadership is calling out the Bank of Canada for allowing employees to work from home during a labour strike of its security guards while the rest of the public service returns to the office four days a week. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/rich-tapestry-of-irony-union-says-bank-of-canada-allowing-work-from-home-during-strike/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/rich-tapestry-of-irony-union-says-bank-of-canada-allowing-work-from-home-during-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bluesfest in photos: A look back at the musical acts and the fans who were watching]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another successful year for Ottawa Bluesfest ended on Sunday night with a performance by Canadian rock royalty, The Guess Who. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bluesfest-in-photos-a-look-back-at-the-musical-acts-and-the-fans-who-were-watching/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bluesfest-in-photos-a-look-back-at-the-musical-acts-and-the-fans-who-were-watching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Bluesfest ends on a high note; New transit ads will encourage RTO workers to linger downtown; Flood victims warn of storm scavengers]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Monday, July 20. Here are today&rsquo;s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-bluesfest-ends-on-a-high-note-new-transit-ads-will-encourage-rto-workers-to-linger-downtown-flood-victims-warn-of-storm-scavengers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-bluesfest-ends-on-a-high-note-new-transit-ads-will-encourage-rto-workers-to-linger-downtown-flood-victims-warn-of-storm-scavengers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It was unbelievable': First taste of NHL motivating Senators' Halliday to strive for more]]></title><description><![CDATA[A couple months after he passed the National Hockey League test and signed a two-year contract with the Ottawa Senators, Stephen Halliday was searching for answers to questions he hadn't contemplated in forever. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/it-was-unbelievable-first-taste-of-nhl-motivating-senators-halliday-to-strive-for-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/it-was-unbelievable-first-taste-of-nhl-motivating-senators-halliday-to-strive-for-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the garden: Water, water everywhere! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/in-the-garden-waterwatereverywhere/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/in-the-garden-waterwatereverywhere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bluesfest ends on a high note with Canadian rock royalty The Guess Who]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa Bluesfest closed out its 2026 edition on a high note with an all-Canadian musical buffet, highlighted by a trio of inter-generational headliners in rabble-rousing Rebelle opening for throwback rockers The Sheepdogs, who formed a perfect pairing with the mighty Guess Who. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bluesfest-ends-on-a-high-note-with-canadian-rock-royalty-the-guess-who/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bluesfest-ends-on-a-high-note-with-canadian-rock-royalty-the-guess-who/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are police cracking down on car meets in Ottawa?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loud engine revving. Burnouts. Gunshot-like exhaust backfire. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-are-police-cracking-down-on-car-meets-in-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-are-police-cracking-down-on-car-meets-in-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pleasant weather, consistent crowds add up to Bluesfest success]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a year when festivals around the world are paring down or going under, Ottawa Bluesfest has just wrapped up one of the most successful editions in its 32-year history. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pleasant-weather-consistent-crowds-add-up-to-bluesfest-success/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pleasant-weather-consistent-crowds-add-up-to-bluesfest-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New transit ads will encourage RTO workers to linger downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city&rsquo;s 48-point transit plan, approved unanimously by councillors last week, lays out a communications strategy focused on convincing public servants and other Ottawa commuters to change how they get to and from work &mdash; including by encouraging them to linger downtown. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-transit-ads-will-encourage-rto-workers-to-linger-downtown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-transit-ads-will-encourage-rto-workers-to-linger-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Bluesfest pulled off one of the most successful editions in its 32-year history]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a year when festivals around the world are paring down or going under, Ottawa Bluesfest has just wrapped up one of the most successful editions in its 32-year history. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-bluesfest-pulled-off-one-of-the-most-successful-editions-in-its-32-year-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-bluesfest-pulled-off-one-of-the-most-successful-editions-in-its-32-year-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will this 26-year-old Orléans haunted house survive bylaw complaint?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrick Albert and his family have one of the spookiest Halloween traditions in Orl&eacute;ans. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/will-this-26-year-old-orlans-haunted-house-survive-bylaw-complaint/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/will-this-26-year-old-orlans-haunted-house-survive-bylaw-complaint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood victims warn of storm scavengers after sewage-tinged belongings mysteriously disappear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jolene and Andre Bard had never imagined that the suitcases they used to move from Australia to their new Nepean home last August would end up on their front lawn as garbage. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/flood-victims-warn-of-storm-scavengers-after-sewage-tinged-belongings-mysteriously-disappear/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/flood-victims-warn-of-storm-scavengers-after-sewage-tinged-belongings-mysteriously-disappear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarence-Rockland man, 21, dies in South Glengarry rollover]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 21-year-old Clarence-Rockland man is confirmed dead following a single-vehicle crash early Sunday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/clarence-rockland-man-21-dies-in-south-glengarry-rollover/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/clarence-rockland-man-21-dies-in-south-glengarry-rollover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds County men face long list of firearms charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pair of Leeds County men face a long list of charges after provincial police seized dozens of prohibited or restricted firearms. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/leeds-county-men-face-long-list-of-firearms-charges/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/leeds-county-men-face-long-list-of-firearms-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man seriously injured in ByWard Market incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation continues after a man was found with serious injuries Saturday afternoon on George Street in the ByWard Market. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-seriously-injured-in-byward-market-incident/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-seriously-injured-in-byward-market-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gwen Stefani, Shaggy made for a lit Saturday night at Bluesfest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The audience at the RBC Main Stage was in a party mood for Bluesfest&rsquo;s final Saturday night on July 18, and Gwen Stefani could feel it. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gwen-stefani-shaggy-made-for-a-lit-saturday-night-at-bluesfest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gwen-stefani-shaggy-made-for-a-lit-saturday-night-at-bluesfest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gwen Stefani got a "super energy" from Ottawa crowd at Bluesfest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The audience at the RBC Main Stage was in a party mood for Bluesfest&rsquo;s final Saturday night on July 18, and Gwen Stefani could feel it. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gwen-stefani-got-a-super-energy-from-ottawa-crowd-at-bluesfest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gwen-stefani-got-a-super-energy-from-ottawa-crowd-at-bluesfest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gwen Stefani felt a 'super energy' from Ottawa crowd at Bluesfest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The audience at the RBC Main Stage was in a party mood for Bluesfest&rsquo;s final Saturday night on July 18, and Gwen Stefani was there for it. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gwen-stefani-felt-a-super-energy-from-ottawa-crowd-at-bluesfest-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gwen-stefani-felt-a-super-energy-from-ottawa-crowd-at-bluesfest-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gwen Stefani felt a "super energy" from Ottawa crowd at Bluesfest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The audience at the RBC Main Stage was in a party mood for Bluesfest&rsquo;s final Saturday night on July 18, and Gwen Stefani was there for it. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gwen-stefani-felt-a-super-energy-from-ottawa-crowd-at-bluesfest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gwen-stefani-felt-a-super-energy-from-ottawa-crowd-at-bluesfest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I worked at Bluesfest’s new Little Victories coffee stand. Here’s how it went]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walking up to the coffee stand inside Bluesfest, I tried to channel my past self.&nbsp; Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/i-worked-at-bluesfests-new-little-victories-coffee-stand-heres-how-it-went/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/i-worked-at-bluesfests-new-little-victories-coffee-stand-heres-how-it-went/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pat King to be re-sentenced for intimidation after losing appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pat King, one of the most visible and vocal leaders of the 2022 trucker convoy in Ottawa, will be heading back to court for a new sentencing hearing after the Ontario Court of Appeal overturned his acquittal on one charge and found him guilty of intimidation. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pat-king-to-be-re-sentenced-for-intimidation-after-losing-appeal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pat-king-to-be-re-sentenced-for-intimidation-after-losing-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Police searching for missing 51-year-old woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Police Service is seeking public assistance locating a missing 51-year-old woman who was last seen Friday morning near Shepherds of Good Hope. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-searching-for-missing-51-year-old-woman/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-searching-for-missing-51-year-old-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing 51-year-old woman found safe, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Police Service said Sunday a 51-year-old woman who was last seen Friday morning near Shepherds of Good Hope has been found safe and sound. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/missing-51-year-old-woman-found-safe-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/missing-51-year-old-woman-found-safe-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspended Gatineau officer arrested for breach of court conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 51-year-old Gatineau police officer is to appear in court Monday after he was arrested Thursday for breach of court conditions. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/suspended-gatineau-officer-arrested-for-breach-of-court-conditions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/suspended-gatineau-officer-arrested-for-breach-of-court-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ella Langley 'so grateful' for army of Ottawa fans at Bluesfest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Country&rsquo;s current queen, Ella Langley, attracted the biggest crowd of this year&rsquo;s Bluesfest on July 17, with an estimated 40,000 people filling every corner of the site at LeBreton Flats Park. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ella-langley-so-grateful-for-army-of-ottawa-fans-at-bluesfest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ella-langley-so-grateful-for-army-of-ottawa-fans-at-bluesfest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather: 'Yellow' alert issued for possible severe thunderstorms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada's "Yellow" alert for possible severe thunderstorms will continue into the evening in the capital region as the storm system is capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/weather-yellow-alert-issued-for-possible-severe-thunderstorms-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/weather-yellow-alert-issued-for-possible-severe-thunderstorms-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather: 'Yellow' alert issued for possible 'severe thunderstorms']]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada has issued a "Yellow" alert about possible severe thunderstorms in the capital region capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/weather-yellow-alert-issued-for-possible-severe-thunderstorms/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/weather-yellow-alert-issued-for-possible-severe-thunderstorms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather: Temperatures cool off, but rain, T-storms, smoke in forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[For those who had been complaining about the heat, this may be your weekend. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/weather-temperatures-cool-off-but-rain-t-storms-smoke-in-forecast/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/weather-temperatures-cool-off-but-rain-t-storms-smoke-in-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could Ottawa pharmacies ease ongoing province-wide drug shortage in-house?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laurie Proulx has relied on medication to manage the pain of a chronic illness she's been living with for decades. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/could-ottawa-pharmacies-ease-ongoing-province-wide-drug-shortage-in-house/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/could-ottawa-pharmacies-ease-ongoing-province-wide-drug-shortage-in-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No cowboy boots or gas masks this year, but Bluesfest lost and found has a warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa Bluesfest lost and found&nbsp;resembled a textbook hangover last summer. The collection held a single cowboy boot and &mdash; memorably, regrettably &mdash; a zippered bag of vomit. Volunteers also took custody of abandoned underwear, lawn chairs and an old-fashioned gas mask whose purpose at a July music festival remains unexplained. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/no-cowboy-boots-or-gas-masks-this-year-but-bluesfest-lost-and-found-has-a-warning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/no-cowboy-boots-or-gas-masks-this-year-but-bluesfest-lost-and-found-has-a-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Flood damage raises new questions about O-Train west extension timeline; Girl in serious condition following wading pool incident; City to close off streets outside of three elementary schools during drop-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Friday, July 17. Here are today's top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-flood-damage-raises-new-questions-about-o-train-west-extension-timeline-girl-in-serious-condition-following-wading-pool-incident-city-to-close-off-streets-outside-of-three-elementary-schools-during-drop-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-flood-damage-raises-new-questions-about-o-train-west-extension-timeline-girl-in-serious-condition-following-wading-pool-incident-city-to-close-off-streets-outside-of-three-elementary-schools-during-drop-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl in serious condition following wading pool incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa paramedics said Friday a young girl is in serious condition following a dramatic swimming pool incident at Sylvia Holden pool, off Queen Elizabeth Driveway near Fifth Avenue in the Glebe. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/girl-in-serious-condition-following-wading-pool-incident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/girl-in-serious-condition-following-wading-pool-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The tragically beautiful life of mayflies and why you may find them annoying at Bluesfest]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's a reason why mayflies belong in the Ephemeroptera order of insects. It's a mouthful but if you look close enough at the breakdown of the word, ephemeral stands out. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-tragically-beautiful-life-of-mayflies-and-why-you-may-find-them-annoying-at-bluesfest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-tragically-beautiful-life-of-mayflies-and-why-you-may-find-them-annoying-at-bluesfest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Love is love': Brianne Jenner named Capital Pride grand marshal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before beginning the next chapter of her hockey career, former Charge captain Brianne Jenner will help lead one more celebration in Ottawa as grand marshal of this year's Capital Pride Parade. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/love-is-love-brianne-jenner-named-capital-pride-grand-marshal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/love-is-love-brianne-jenner-named-capital-pride-grand-marshal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brianne Jenner named grand marshal for Capital Pride parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capital Pride has tapped former Ottawa Charge captain Brianne Jenner to lead this year's parade as its grand marshal on Aug. 30. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/brianne-jenner-named-grand-marshal-for-capital-pride-parade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/brianne-jenner-named-grand-marshal-for-capital-pride-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Canada moves towards an under-16 social media ban, it might be difficult to enforce in reality.]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s hard to lock the bathroom door because I&rsquo;m shaking. I slump over on the ground, iPad tucked under my sweatshirt. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/as-canada-moves-towards-an-under-16-social-media-ban-it-might-be-difficult-to-enforce-in-reality/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/as-canada-moves-towards-an-under-16-social-media-ban-it-might-be-difficult-to-enforce-in-reality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa man, 19, killed in Highway 17 crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provincial police say a 19-year-old Ottawa man is dead following a serious two-vehicle collision Friday morning on Highway 17 at Storyland Road in Horton Township. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-man-19-killed-in-highway-17-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-man-19-killed-in-highway-17-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Carter Yakemchuk make the Ottawa Senators out of training camp?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carter Yakemchuk wasn't surprised to be asked to report to his third Ottawa Senators development camp this summer. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/will-carter-yakemchuk-make-the-ottawa-senators-out-of-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/will-carter-yakemchuk-make-the-ottawa-senators-out-of-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoky conditions return, but weekend should clear up with mild temps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take deep breaths to enjoy the relatively clear air Friday because forecasters expect smoke from northern Ontario wildfires to drift back in to the capital region through the day. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/smoky-conditions-return-but-weekend-should-clear-up-with-mild-temps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/smoky-conditions-return-but-weekend-should-clear-up-with-mild-temps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lord Huron was the dark horse on the Bluesfest lineup. Here's what happened.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Of the nine headliners at this year&rsquo;s Bluesfest, Lord Huron was the dark horse, the least-known act of the bunch to have top billing on the main stage at LeBreton Flats Park. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/lord-huron-was-the-dark-horse-on-the-bluesfest-lineup-heres-what-happened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/lord-huron-was-the-dark-horse-on-the-bluesfest-lineup-heres-what-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public servants have one week left for early retirement incentive]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are over 8,500 applications and 23 denials for the Early Retirement Incentive program as its July 24 deadline fast approaches. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/public-servants-have-one-week-left-for-early-retirement-incentive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/public-servants-have-one-week-left-for-early-retirement-incentive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood damage raises new questions about O-Train west extension timeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flooding from the city's Canada Day storm damaged parts of the under-construction west O-Train extension, forcing repairs and raising new uncertainty about whether the project's scheduled summer 2027 opening can still be met. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/flood-damage-raises-new-questions-about-o-train-west-extension-timeline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/flood-damage-raises-new-questions-about-o-train-west-extension-timeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City to close off streets outside of these three Ottawa elementary schools during drop-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[During drop-off and pick-up, the road in front of &Eacute;cole &eacute;l&eacute;mentaire catholique Des Voyageurs is a chaotic place, according to Rob Attrell, whose three kids attend the Orl&eacute;ans school. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-to-close-off-streets-outside-of-these-three-ottawa-elementary-schools-during-drop-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-to-close-off-streets-outside-of-these-three-ottawa-elementary-schools-during-drop-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Why so many people hate the ByWard Market District Authority; OC Transpo boss ‘comfortable’ with plan for RTO traffic; Ottawa renoviction bylaw passes at council]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Thursday, July 16. Here are today's top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-why-so-many-people-hate-the-byward-market-district-authority-oc-transpo-boss-comfortable-with-plan-for-rto-traffic-ottawa-renoviction-bylaw-passes-at-council/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-why-so-many-people-hate-the-byward-market-district-authority-oc-transpo-boss-comfortable-with-plan-for-rto-traffic-ottawa-renoviction-bylaw-passes-at-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's when former Senators captain Brady Tkachuk will make his return to Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators fans will have one date in particular circled with bright red marker on their calendars this upcoming hockey season. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/heres-when-former-senators-captain-brady-tkachuk-will-make-his-return-to-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/heres-when-former-senators-captain-brady-tkachuk-will-make-his-return-to-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biker charged after pulling 'wheelies' next to Gatineau police cruisers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A would-be social media daredevil faces a list of charges including dangerous driving and fleeing police after repeatedly pulling "wheelies" on his motorcycle next to police cars to provoke pursuit and draw web hits. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/biker-charged-after-pulling-wheelies-next-to-gatineau-police-cruisers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/biker-charged-after-pulling-wheelies-next-to-gatineau-police-cruisers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A self-taught chef in Little Italy admirably deploys global flavours]]></title><description><![CDATA[The last time I tried Amir Aghaei's lamb shank with mushroom risotto and broccolini, I brought it home in a takeout container from his restaurant, Ayla's Social Kitchen on Preston Street. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-self-taught-chef-in-little-italy-admirably-deploys-global-flavours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-self-taught-chef-in-little-italy-admirably-deploys-global-flavours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The heat breaks in Ottawa, but smoke warning remains]]></title><description><![CDATA[After several days of hot and sometimes threatening weather, it looks like the capital's in for a more pleasant break for the next few days. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-heat-breaks-in-ottawa-but-smoke-warning-remains/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-heat-breaks-in-ottawa-but-smoke-warning-remains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take a breath: Smoke warning lifted in the capital, heat wave moves along]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada has issued an all clear for air quality in the National Capital region after smoke from western Ontario wildfires had caused concern for residents. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/take-a-breath-smoke-warning-lifted-in-the-capital-heat-wave-moves-along/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/take-a-breath-smoke-warning-lifted-in-the-capital-heat-wave-moves-along/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green tips: Making a fairy garden planter ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/green-tips-making-a-fairy-garden-planter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/green-tips-making-a-fairy-garden-planter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This is why so many people hate the ByWard Market District Authority | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s rare to find retailers, residents, property owners and a city councillor agreeing on much when it comes to the ByWard Market. Yet after speaking with people in the area in recent weeks, I keep hearing a similar complaint: they don&rsquo;t have a meaningful voice in decisions shaping the Market&rsquo;s future. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/this-is-why-so-many-people-hate-the-byward-market-district-authority-opinion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/this-is-why-so-many-people-hate-the-byward-market-district-authority-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ragtag crew behind Bluesfest do a remarkable job | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finally, someone has shed light on what is happening with the entire dilapidated and boarded-up block on Bank Street between Lisgar and Nepean. Thank you for this in-depth investigative journalism. A similar story (minus the tenants) could be told about the block kitty corner to it at Bank and Lisgar, which has been vacant for years, or the huge parcel of land down the way at O'Connor and Gilmour, or the vacant lot behind Staples or the still wretched Somerset house at Somerset and Bank. Read Mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-ragtag-crew-behind-bluesfest-do-a-remarkable-job-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-ragtag-crew-behind-bluesfest-do-a-remarkable-job-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa transit boss ‘very comfortable’ new city plan will handle return-to-office traffic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa&rsquo;s transit boss says he feels &ldquo;very comfortable&rdquo; with OC Transpo&rsquo;s ability to handle an anticipated influx of traffic this fall, driven largely by the latest federal return-to-office mandate. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-transit-boss-very-comfortable-new-city-plan-will-handle-return-to-office-traffic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-transit-boss-very-comfortable-new-city-plan-will-handle-return-to-office-traffic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I love you Ottawa,’ says Conan Gray after whimsy-filled show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bluesfest resumed July 15 after a two-day break, rising back to life with a slice of emotional pop fare headlined by Conan Gray, a 27-year-old musician who&rsquo;s already an icon to his devoted following. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/i-love-you-ottawa-says-conan-gray-after-whimsy-filled-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/i-love-you-ottawa-says-conan-gray-after-whimsy-filled-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conan Gray, Myles Smith, Natasha Bedingfield create a dance party at Bluesfest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bluesfest resumed July 15 after a two-day break, rising back to life with a slice of emotional pop fare headlined by Conan Gray, a 27-year-old musician who&rsquo;s already an icon to his devoted following. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/conan-gray-myles-smith-natasha-bedingfield-create-a-dance-party-at-bluesfest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/conan-gray-myles-smith-natasha-bedingfield-create-a-dance-party-at-bluesfest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is it like to DJ at Bluesfest? These artists have the answer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DJs are spinning tucked away at Bluesfest along the river somewhere between the RBC Main Stage and the River stage in a self-described "Big Chill" zone, but the vibes through the night could get anything but chill. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-is-it-like-to-dj-at-bluesfest-these-artists-have-the-answer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-is-it-like-to-dj-at-bluesfest-these-artists-have-the-answer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Dru Brown have the chance to serve up some crow to the Ottawa Redblacks on Sunday?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plagued by tremendous struggles on both sides of the ball, the winless Ottawa Redblacks will now be without their best player for an indefinite period. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/will-dru-brown-have-the-chance-to-serve-up-some-crow-to-the-ottawa-redblacks-on-sunday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/will-dru-brown-have-the-chance-to-serve-up-some-crow-to-the-ottawa-redblacks-on-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What made for so much lightning over Ottawa on Tuesday night?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Intense lightning strikes embellished Ottawa's skies overnight Tuesday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-made-for-so-much-lightning-over-ottawa-on-tuesday-night/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-made-for-so-much-lightning-over-ottawa-on-tuesday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: What you need to know about the city’s $30M for RTO traffic; Council approves flood relief measures; Shawn Menard is the toilet hero we all need]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Wednesday, July 15. Here are today's top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-citys-30m-for-rto-traffic-council-approves-flood-relief-measures-shawn-menard-is-the-toilet-hero-we-all-need/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-citys-30m-for-rto-traffic-council-approves-flood-relief-measures-shawn-menard-is-the-toilet-hero-we-all-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deachman: I couldn't help but talk to these interesting people at Bluesfest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first thing I asked Kamal Assio when we met at Bluesfest on Sunday was whether he worked there. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/deachman-i-couldnt-help-but-talk-to-these-interesting-people-at-bluesfest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/deachman-i-couldnt-help-but-talk-to-these-interesting-people-at-bluesfest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa renoviction bylaw passes at council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa city council has approved a new bylaw aimed at preventing bad-faith renovictions, requiring landlords to obtain a city licence before carrying out certain renovation-related evictions. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-renoviction-bylaw-passes-at-council/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-renoviction-bylaw-passes-at-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City council approves flood relief measures as cleanup continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa city council unanimously approved a series of new measures Wednesday to help residents recover from the devastating Canada Day flooding. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-council-approves-flood-relief-measures-as-cleanup-continues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-council-approves-flood-relief-measures-as-cleanup-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shawn Menard is the toilet hero we all need | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[In case you haven't heard, Councillor Shawn Menard won the prestigious Golden Plunger Award in recognition of his work to provide publicly available bathrooms in all the parks in his ward. I don&rsquo;t know how he feels about being a toilet hero, but I want to thank him. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/shawn-menard-is-the-toilet-hero-we-all-need-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/shawn-menard-is-the-toilet-hero-we-all-need-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's a date! NHL announces 2026-27 home opener for Ottawa Senators]]></title><description><![CDATA[The countdown is officially on. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/its-a-date-nhl-announces-2026-27-home-opener-for-ottawa-senators/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/its-a-date-nhl-announces-2026-27-home-opener-for-ottawa-senators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators' Pinto, Giroux first players to speak on captain Brady Tkachuk's departure]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp; Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-pinto-giroux-first-players-to-speak-on-captain-brady-tkachuks-departure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-pinto-giroux-first-players-to-speak-on-captain-brady-tkachuks-departure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outdoor living: Beyond the back door ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/outdoor-living-beyond-thebackdoor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/outdoor-living-beyond-thebackdoor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why you may see new 'zines' pop up in your ward this Ottawa election]]></title><description><![CDATA[While browsing the shelves of the Glebe&rsquo;s Octopus Books, you might stumble across a small, folded booklet titled &ldquo;Mid City.&rdquo; Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-you-may-see-new-zines-pop-up-in-your-ward-this-ottawa-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-you-may-see-new-zines-pop-up-in-your-ward-this-ottawa-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What public servants need to know about the city’s $30M plan to handle return-to-office traffic]]></title><description><![CDATA[About a kilometre down the road from the new Moodie LRT station, public servants at the Department of National Defence battle each morning for a spot in the Carling Campus's overflowing parking lots. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-public-servants-need-to-know-about-the-citys-30m-plan-to-handle-return-to-office-traffic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-public-servants-need-to-know-about-the-citys-30m-plan-to-handle-return-to-office-traffic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police officers cleared by SIU after man diagnosed with neck fracture following arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario's police watchdog has cleared Ottawa Police Service officers after a 36-year-old man was diagnosed with a neck fracture following his arrest on Feb. 17, 2026. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-officers-cleared-by-siu-after-man-diagnosed-with-neck-fracture-following-arrest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-officers-cleared-by-siu-after-man-diagnosed-with-neck-fracture-following-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman taken to hospital in critical condition after being stabbed in head area]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman in her 20s was taken to hospital in critical condition on Tuesday afternoon after being found in the 200 block of Rideau Street with stab wounds in the head area. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/woman-taken-to-hospital-in-critical-condition-after-being-stabbed-in-head-area/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/woman-taken-to-hospital-in-critical-condition-after-being-stabbed-in-head-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's not just about me anymore': Staying in Ottawa a family decision for Senators' Giroux]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Claude Giroux, more than ever now, family comes first. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/its-not-just-about-me-anymore-staying-in-ottawa-a-family-decision-for-senators-giroux/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/its-not-just-about-me-anymore-staying-in-ottawa-a-family-decision-for-senators-giroux/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bastille Day fireworks show planned for Tuesday night in Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The French Embassy is planning to hold a Bastille Day fireworks show over the city Tuesday night. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bastille-day-fireworks-show-planned-for-tuesday-night-in-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bastille-day-fireworks-show-planned-for-tuesday-night-in-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weeks after storm havoc, McEwen apartment unlivable for some in extreme heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a day like July 14, when the heat in Ottawa was so severe that Environment Canada issued a "yellow warning", Jane Boucher should have been cooling off in the pool behind her apartment on 30 McEwen Ave. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/weeks-after-storm-havoc-mcewen-apartment-unlivable-for-some-in-extreme-heat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/weeks-after-storm-havoc-mcewen-apartment-unlivable-for-some-in-extreme-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union alleges Bank of Canada broke labour board order on using replacement workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), the union representing dozens of striking security guards at the Bank of Canada, has launched a second complaint at the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) alleging the illegal use of replacement workers. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/union-alleges-bank-of-canada-broke-labour-board-order-on-using-replacement-workers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/union-alleges-bank-of-canada-broke-labour-board-order-on-using-replacement-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Severe thunderstorm watch issued as wildfire smoke blankets Ottawa; Canadian company develops detect and avoid radar for drones; From-scratch sandwiches worth the wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Tuesday, July 14. Here are today's top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-as-wildfire-smoke-blankets-ottawa-canadian-company-develops-detect-and-avoid-radar-for-drones-from-scratch-sandwiches-worth-the-wait/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-as-wildfire-smoke-blankets-ottawa-canadian-company-develops-detect-and-avoid-radar-for-drones-from-scratch-sandwiches-worth-the-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ByWard merchants petition city to backtrack on redevelopment plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly every business inside Ottawa&rsquo;s historic ByWard Market Building is urging city council to scrap a redevelopment plan that would force them out after decades in business. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/byward-merchants-petition-city-to-backtrack-on-redevelopment-plans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/byward-merchants-petition-city-to-backtrack-on-redevelopment-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foggy week expected alongside ‘Yellow-level’ heat warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hazy smoke from recent forest fires has blanketed the capital and may continue to do so for a few days, according to Environment Canada. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/foggy-week-expected-alongside-yellow-level-heat-warning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/foggy-week-expected-alongside-yellow-level-heat-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These utterly from-scratch Little Italy sandwiches are worth the wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sandwich-maker Genio Ienzi does things his way or not at all. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/these-utterly-from-scratch-little-italy-sandwiches-are-worth-the-wait/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/these-utterly-from-scratch-little-italy-sandwiches-are-worth-the-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian company develops unique radar to allow drones to avoid collisions with manned aircraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Canadian company has received government certification for a new radar that will allow drones to avoid collisions with manned planes, paving the way for more use of remotely piloted aircraft over civilian locations. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canadian-company-develops-unique-radar-to-allow-drones-to-avoid-collisions-with-manned-aircraft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canadian-company-develops-unique-radar-to-allow-drones-to-avoid-collisions-with-manned-aircraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Day fireworks fumble | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am on the mail list of the three Councillors of Wards which have been most severely affected by the Intense rainfall on July 1st. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canada-day-fireworks-fumble-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canada-day-fireworks-fumble-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three taken to hospital in serious condition after west-end collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people were taken to hospital in serious condition following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Flewellyn and Ormrod roads on Monday afternoon. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/three-taken-to-hospital-in-serious-condition-after-west-end-collision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/three-taken-to-hospital-in-serious-condition-after-west-end-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police ask for public's help as they conduct indecent act investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa police are asking for help from the public as they investigate after an indecent act allegedly took place in Stittsville on July 10. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-ask-for-publics-help-as-they-conduct-indecent-act-investigation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-ask-for-publics-help-as-they-conduct-indecent-act-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency manager apologizes for surprise Bluesfest fireworks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa's general manager of Emergency and Protective Services is apologizing after the city's unannounced Canada Day fireworks display during Bluesfest drew criticism from nearby residents and city councillors. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/emergency-manager-apologizes-for-surprise-bluesfest-fireworks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/emergency-manager-apologizes-for-surprise-bluesfest-fireworks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Why the Bluesfest bagpiper is saying goodbye; OCDSB to march in Capital Pride after reversing decision; Andlauer-backed group loses bid for Château Montebello]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Monday, July 13. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-why-the-bluesfest-bagpiper-is-saying-goodbye-ocdsb-to-march-in-capital-pride-after-reversing-decision-andlauer-backed-group-loses-bid-for-chteau-montebello/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-why-the-bluesfest-bagpiper-is-saying-goodbye-ocdsb-to-march-in-capital-pride-after-reversing-decision-andlauer-backed-group-loses-bid-for-chteau-montebello/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OCDSB to march in Capital Pride after reversing decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has reversed its decision and will now participate in this year's Capital Pride parade in an official capacity. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ocdsb-to-march-in-capital-pride-after-reversing-decision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ocdsb-to-march-in-capital-pride-after-reversing-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario expected to activate disaster funding this week after Canada Day floods]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ontario-expected-to-activate-disaster-funding-this-week-after-canada-day-floods/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ontario-expected-to-activate-disaster-funding-this-week-after-canada-day-floods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa man charged in fatal Barrhaven collision with pedestrian]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ottawa man has been charged in connection with a fatal collision that killed a 29-year-old pedestrian in Barrhaven in May. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-man-charged-in-fatal-barrhaven-collision-with-pedestrian/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-man-charged-in-fatal-barrhaven-collision-with-pedestrian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A 13-year-old cancer survivor stole the show at Ottawa Bluesfest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before the headliner took the stage, CHEO's 2026 Champion Kayden Dussault worked the Bluesfest crowd. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-13-year-old-cancer-survivor-stole-the-show-at-ottawa-bluesfest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-13-year-old-cancer-survivor-stole-the-show-at-ottawa-bluesfest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andlauer-backed group loses bid for Château Montebello]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local ownership group that included Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer has lost its bid to purchase the historic Ch&acirc;teau Montebello. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/andlauer-backed-group-loses-bid-for-chteau-montebello/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/andlauer-backed-group-loses-bid-for-chteau-montebello/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 affordable lunch picks just steps from Tunney's Pasture]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government&rsquo;s four-day in-office requirement reached its first full week on July 6, giving public servants at Tunney&rsquo;s Pasture another day to confront one of the campus&rsquo;s oldest problems. Food options on site are scarce. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/9-affordable-lunch-picks-just-steps-from-tunneys-pasture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/9-affordable-lunch-picks-just-steps-from-tunneys-pasture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eliminating OCDSB trustees brings quick financial payoff | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Education Minister Paul Calandra suspended the Ottawa public school board&rsquo;s elected trustees, it was a significant blow to local democracy. But a year later, it&rsquo;s hard to argue with the financial results. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/eliminating-ocdsb-trustees-brings-quick-financial-payoff-opinion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/eliminating-ocdsb-trustees-brings-quick-financial-payoff-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Around the house: Art that hits home ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/around-the-house-artthat-hits-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/around-the-house-artthat-hits-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He thought he was healthy. Ontario hopes earlier screening will catch cancers like his]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Michael Groves, what began as stomach pain turned into a diagnosis that changed his life. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/he-thought-he-was-healthy-ontario-hopes-earlier-screening-will-catch-cancers-like-his/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/he-thought-he-was-healthy-ontario-hopes-earlier-screening-will-catch-cancers-like-his/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military and DND actions that appear to advocate for F-35 are not helpful, minister says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian officers and defence officials who appear to be publicly advocating for the U.S. F-35 aren&rsquo;t helping and the government will decide on the fighter jet deal when it feels it&rsquo;s time, says the minister for defence procurement. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/military-and-dnd-actions-that-appear-to-advocate-for-f-35-are-not-helpful-minister-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/military-and-dnd-actions-that-appear-to-advocate-for-f-35-are-not-helpful-minister-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lumineers, Leif Vollebekk and summersets wind down Bluesfest's first weekend on a gentle breeze of melody]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bluesfest put the spotlight on Lumineers and CHEO, but it was actually the depth of Ottawa-Gatineau talent on the bill that stole the show at LeBreton Flats Park on July 12. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/lumineers-leif-vollebekk-and-summersets-wind-down-bluesfests-first-weekend-on-a-gentle-breeze-of-melody/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/lumineers-leif-vollebekk-and-summersets-wind-down-bluesfests-first-weekend-on-a-gentle-breeze-of-melody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Shawn Menard holds the Golden Plunger — and why he says public washrooms matter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every human shares one simple reality: we all need access to washrooms, whether at home or in public spaces. In Ottawa, that basic need has become a recurring frustration for many residents. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-shawn-menard-holds-the-golden-plunger-and-why-he-says-public-washrooms-matter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-shawn-menard-holds-the-golden-plunger-and-why-he-says-public-washrooms-matter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Bluesfest bagpiper is saying goodbye]]></title><description><![CDATA[For thousands of people leaving Bluesfest over the past decade and a half, the last performance of the night wasn't on the mainstage. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-the-bluesfest-bagpiper-is-saying-goodbye/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-the-bluesfest-bagpiper-is-saying-goodbye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators coach Travis Green inducted into B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travis Green received quite the honour back in his home province of British Columbia on Saturday night. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-coach-travis-green-inducted-into-bc-hockey-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-coach-travis-green-inducted-into-bc-hockey-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoke, lightning and heat in the forecast until Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Things aren't looking very pleasant in the capital for the next 72 hours as the elements throw down a little of everything. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/smoke-lightning-and-heat-in-the-forecast-until-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/smoke-lightning-and-heat-in-the-forecast-until-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hardy went beyond beer songs at Bluesfest on Saturday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mississippi musician known as Hardy hosted a Saturday-night bash with the heart of a campfire singalong at Ottawa Bluesfest on July 11, drawing a youthful crowd that was thick with cowboy hats and denim.&nbsp; Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/hardy-went-beyond-beer-songs-at-bluesfest-on-saturday-night/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/hardy-went-beyond-beer-songs-at-bluesfest-on-saturday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families of McEwen apartment building residents push city for 'concrete' post-storm action plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[No hydro, no water and no food &mdash; that was the reality for Olivia Allan after the Canada Day rainstorm flooded thousands of basements and roads across Ottawa. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/families-of-mcewen-apartment-building-residents-push-city-for-concrete-post-storm-action-plan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/families-of-mcewen-apartment-building-residents-push-city-for-concrete-post-storm-action-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't bring unexploded material to police, they'll pick it up, OPP says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provincial police say they're ready and willing to help with problem items like the Second World War era hand grenade brought to the Ottawa detachment Friday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/dont-bring-unexploded-material-to-police-theyll-pick-it-up-opp-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/dont-bring-unexploded-material-to-police-theyll-pick-it-up-opp-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't bring unexploded material to police, they'll pick it up, OPP say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provincial police say they're ready and willing to help with problem items like the Second World War era hand grenade brought to the Ottawa detachment Friday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/dont-bring-unexploded-material-to-police-theyll-pick-it-up-opp-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/dont-bring-unexploded-material-to-police-theyll-pick-it-up-opp-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do Nepean neighbourhoods always seem to bear the brunt of extreme weather?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before Canada Day, Cole Fraser Jones said he&rsquo;d never seen Nepean almost entirely submerged underwater. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-do-nepean-neighbourhoods-always-seem-to-bear-the-brunt-of-extreme-weather/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-do-nepean-neighbourhoods-always-seem-to-bear-the-brunt-of-extreme-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Limp Bizkit, Cypress Hill lend some '90s nostalgia to Ottawa Bluesfest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chaotic energy of Limp Bizkit was building to a peak on Friday when the rap-rock legends surprised the crowd by inviting an old friend to join them on the RBC Main stage at Ottawa Bluesfest. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/limp-bizkit-cypress-hill-lend-some-90s-nostalgia-to-ottawa-bluesfest-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/limp-bizkit-cypress-hill-lend-some-90s-nostalgia-to-ottawa-bluesfest-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Limp Bizkit, Cypress Hill lend some 90s nostalgia to Ottawa Bluesfest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chaotic energy of Limp Bizkit was building to a peak on Friday when the rap-rock legends surprised the crowd by inviting an old friend to join them on the RBC Main stage at Ottawa Bluesfest. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/limp-bizkit-cypress-hill-lend-some-90s-nostalgia-to-ottawa-bluesfest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/limp-bizkit-cypress-hill-lend-some-90s-nostalgia-to-ottawa-bluesfest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do Bluesfest’s hundreds of volunteers do?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bluesfest is filled with passionate, sweaty and oftentimes intoxicated music lovers. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-do-bluesfests-hundreds-of-volunteers-do/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-do-bluesfests-hundreds-of-volunteers-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What TD Place Arena meant to the Ottawa Charge over the last three seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was just another day of practice on April 28 as the Ottawa Charge hit the ice at TD Place for one final skate before boarding a plane to Boston to open the Professional Women&rsquo;s Hockey League semifinal. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-td-place-arena-meant-to-the-ottawa-charge-over-the-last-three-seasons/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-td-place-arena-meant-to-the-ottawa-charge-over-the-last-three-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Unexploded Canada Day fireworks shot off Bluesfest opening night; DND buys two local properties; How can the city better co-ordinate construction projects?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Friday, July 10. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-unexploded-canada-day-fireworks-shot-off-bluesfest-opening-night-dnd-buys-two-local-properties-how-can-the-city-better-co-ordinate-construction-projects/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-unexploded-canada-day-fireworks-shot-off-bluesfest-opening-night-dnd-buys-two-local-properties-how-can-the-city-better-co-ordinate-construction-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators sign forward Tyler Boucher to one-year contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[This might be Tyler Boucher's last chance. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-sign-forward-tyler-boucher-to-one-year-contract/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-sign-forward-tyler-boucher-to-one-year-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much patience will Ottawa Redblacks have as dark mark on home schedule approaches?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was recognized as an ugly date way back in December, when the 2026 CFL schedule was released. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-much-patience-will-ottawa-redblacks-have-as-dark-mark-on-home-schedule-approaches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-much-patience-will-ottawa-redblacks-have-as-dark-mark-on-home-schedule-approaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP probes death of woman at Augusta Township home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provincial police continue to investigate after the body of a woman was found at a residence in Augusta Township near Prescott Wednesday afternoon. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/opp-probes-death-of-woman-at-augusta-township-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/opp-probes-death-of-woman-at-augusta-township-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP probes death at Augusta Township home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provincial police continue to investigate after a body was found at a residence in Augusta Township near Prescott Wednesday afternoon. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/opp-probes-death-at-augusta-township-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/opp-probes-death-at-augusta-township-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Several federal agencies lag behind core public service on four-day return to office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several federal agencies outside the core public service are set to catch up to their counterparts in the core public service, but lag behind federal departments that returned to the office four days a week on July 6. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/several-federal-agencies-lag-behind-core-public-service-on-four-day-return-to-office/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/several-federal-agencies-lag-behind-core-public-service-on-four-day-return-to-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unexploded Canada Day fireworks shot off Bluesfest opening night]]></title><description><![CDATA[The unexploded fireworks from Canada Day's dampened festivities were set off late Thursday for Bluesfest's opening night instead, with no notice from Heritage Canada and the City of Ottawa to residents. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/unexploded-canada-day-fireworks-shot-off-bluesfest-opening-night/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/unexploded-canada-day-fireworks-shot-off-bluesfest-opening-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident taken to hospital after Orléans home invasion robbery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police are investigating a home invasion robbery early Friday in the 1700 block of Stoneboat Crescent in Orl&eacute;ans. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/resident-taken-to-hospital-after-orlans-home-invasion-robbery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/resident-taken-to-hospital-after-orlans-home-invasion-robbery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police search for missing girl, 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating a 14-year-old Ottawa girl. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-search-for-missing-girl-14/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-search-for-missing-girl-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military left decision on whether to charge ‘Officer X’ to a commander with friendly ties to alleged assailant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Military police concluded there was enough evidence to lay a sex assault charge against an individual known as &ldquo;Officer X,&rdquo; but the decision was left to a navy commander with friendly ties to the alleged assailant, according to documents obtained by the Ottawa Citizen. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/military-left-decision-on-whether-to-charge-officer-x-to-a-commander-with-friendly-ties-to-alleged-assailant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/military-left-decision-on-whether-to-charge-officer-x-to-a-commander-with-friendly-ties-to-alleged-assailant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can the city better co-ordinate Ottawa's construction projects?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It often seems like you can&rsquo;t walk 10 steps in Ottawa during the summer without stumbling across the large orange and black pylons encircling a construction site. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-can-the-city-better-co-ordinate-ottawas-construction-projects/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-can-the-city-better-co-ordinate-ottawas-construction-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DND buys two Ottawa properties amid spending spree, space crunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of National Defence has purchased two Ottawa properties, including an office building and industrial facility, amid a spending push and real estate crunch. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/dnd-buys-two-ottawaproperties-amid-spending-spreespace-crunch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/dnd-buys-two-ottawaproperties-amid-spending-spreespace-crunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DND buys two Ottawa properties amid spending spree, space crunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of National Defence has purchased two Ottawa properties, including an office building and industrial facility, amid a spending push and real estate crunch. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/dnd-buys-two-ottawa-properties-amid-spending-spree-space-crunch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/dnd-buys-two-ottawa-properties-amid-spending-spree-space-crunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cody Johnson gets Ottawa to 'dance her home' in a boot-stomping Bluesfest debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cody Johnson gave a rousing performance at Ottawa Bluesfest&rsquo;s RBC Main Stage on Thursday, kicking off the 32nd edition of the festival with a generous helping of country music that was as American as apple pie. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cody-johnson-gets-ottawa-to-dance-her-home-in-a-boot-stomping-bluesfest-debut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cody-johnson-gets-ottawa-to-dance-her-home-in-a-boot-stomping-bluesfest-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redblacks blown out in Edmonton for fifth straight loss to start their CFL season]]></title><description><![CDATA[A miserable start, the lack of a running game, some poor tackling, and four Jake Maier interceptions added up to yet another loss for the Ottawa Redblacks on Thursday night in Edmonton. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/redblacks-blown-out-in-edmonton-for-fifth-straight-loss-to-start-their-cfl-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/redblacks-blown-out-in-edmonton-for-fifth-straight-loss-to-start-their-cfl-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fourth-quarter collapse leaves Redblacks with fifth straight loss in painful start to CFL season]]></title><description><![CDATA[A miserable start, the lack of a running game, poor tackling, and four interceptions thrown by Jake Maier added up to yet another loss for the Ottawa Redblacks on Thursday night in Edmonton. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/fourth-quarter-collapse-leaves-redblacks-with-fifth-straight-loss-in-painful-start-to-cfl-season-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/fourth-quarter-collapse-leaves-redblacks-with-fifth-straight-loss-in-painful-start-to-cfl-season-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fourth quarter collapse leaves Redblacks with fifth straight loss in painful start to CFL season]]></title><description><![CDATA[A miserable start, the lack of a running game, poor tackling, and four interceptions thrown by Jake Maier added up to yet another loss for the Ottawa Redblacks on Thursday night in Edmonton. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/fourth-quarter-collapse-leaves-redblacks-with-fifth-straight-loss-in-painful-start-to-cfl-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/fourth-quarter-collapse-leaves-redblacks-with-fifth-straight-loss-in-painful-start-to-cfl-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What shoes do you wear to Bluesfest when big storms are in the forecast?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Charlotte Caron and Nicole Straznicky, it was white cowboy boots. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-shoes-do-you-wear-to-bluesfest-when-big-storms-are-in-the-forecast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-shoes-do-you-wear-to-bluesfest-when-big-storms-are-in-the-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators settle with forward Xavier Bourgault on one-year contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former first-round pick is returning to the Ottawa Senators for 2026-27. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-settle-with-forward-xavier-bourgault-on-one-year-contract/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-settle-with-forward-xavier-bourgault-on-one-year-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds to close public service co-working sites this fall, use space for return-to-office]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is closing co-working sites across the country this fall, including five locations in the National Capital Region, and will be re-allocating the space to help departments and agencies meet the latest return-to-office mandate. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/feds-to-close-public-service-co-working-sites-this-fall-use-space-for-return-to-office/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/feds-to-close-public-service-co-working-sites-this-fall-use-space-for-return-to-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Return-to-office driving commuter bike demand; City committee moves to curb bad-faith renovictions; Highrise development in centretown to move forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Thursday, July 9. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-return-to-office-driving-commuter-bike-demand-city-committee-moves-to-curb-bad-faith-renovictions-highrise-development-in-centretown-to-move-forward/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-return-to-office-driving-commuter-bike-demand-city-committee-moves-to-curb-bad-faith-renovictions-highrise-development-in-centretown-to-move-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge announces multi-year deal to play at Canadian Tire Centre full-time]]></title><description><![CDATA[After months of deliberations, closed-door conversations and speculation, the Ottawa Charge will officially be moving to the Canadian Tire Centre full-time starting next season. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-announces-multi-year-deal-to-play-at-canadian-tire-centre-full-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-announces-multi-year-deal-to-play-at-canadian-tire-centre-full-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Provincial police search for missing Picton man, 92]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Provincial Police are looking for public assistance to locate a 92-year-old man missing since Thursday in Picton. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/provincial-police-search-for-missing-picton-man-92/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/provincial-police-search-for-missing-picton-man-92/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing Picton man, 92, found safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Provincial Police say a 92-year-old man reported missing early Thursday in Picton has been been found safe and sound. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/missing-picton-man-92-found-safe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/missing-picton-man-92-found-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You'd almost think we live in Toronto! Three eateries introduce new dishes to Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa's food scene is broadening. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/youd-almost-think-we-live-in-toronto-three-eateries-introduce-new-dishes-to-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/youd-almost-think-we-live-in-toronto-three-eateries-introduce-new-dishes-to-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hum: You'd almost think we live in Toronto! Three new eateries filling Ottawa food gaps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa's food scene is broadening. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/hum-youd-almost-think-we-live-in-toronto-three-new-eateries-filling-ottawa-food-gaps/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/hum-youd-almost-think-we-live-in-toronto-three-new-eateries-filling-ottawa-food-gaps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carleton Place woman, 56, dies in Highway 401 crash near Kingston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Provincial Police confirm a 56-year-old Carleton Place woman has died after she was struck by a car after she left her damaged vehicle on Highway 401 near Kingston Wednesday night. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/carleton-place-woman-56-dies-in-highway-401-crash-near-kingston/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/carleton-place-woman-56-dies-in-highway-401-crash-near-kingston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carleton Place woman, 36, dies in Highway 401 crash near Kingston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Provincial Police confirm a 56-year-old Carleton Place woman has died after she was struck by a car after she left her damaged vehicle on Highway 401 near Kingston Wednesday night. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/carleton-place-woman-36-dies-in-highway-401-crash-near-kingston/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/carleton-place-woman-36-dies-in-highway-401-crash-near-kingston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the home: A life well collected ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/in-the-home-a-life-well-collected/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/in-the-home-a-life-well-collected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The world has changed, why are public servants returning to the office? | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the government saves us money on office space, we save the environment from needless pollution, less stress for families, avoid gridlock in our terribly planned roads, why are we forcing back to work? To revive a dead downtown? Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-world-has-changed-why-are-public-servants-returning-to-the-office-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-world-has-changed-why-are-public-servants-returning-to-the-office-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal return-to-office driving commuter bike demand, mechanics say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grant Burke left the federal public service a month ago, but still his former employer is putting him to work. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/federal-return-to-office-driving-commuter-bike-demand-mechanics-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/federal-return-to-office-driving-commuter-bike-demand-mechanics-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite city 'losing' delegates' concerns, highrise development in Centretown to move forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Allan Kagedan&rsquo;s ALS progressed and he became wheelchair-bound, getting around the city was suddenly a lot harder. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/despite-city-losing-delegates-concerns-highrise-development-in-centretown-to-move-forward/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/despite-city-losing-delegates-concerns-highrise-development-in-centretown-to-move-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighter suffers minor injury at Castle Pines Way fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[One firefighter suffered a minor injury on Wednesday as crews worked to contain a blaze in the 6000 block of Castle Pines Way. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/firefighter-suffers-minor-injury-at-castle-pines-way-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/firefighter-suffers-minor-injury-at-castle-pines-way-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash in Lanark Highlands Township]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 73-year-old motorcyclist was taken to hospital in critical condition after a single-vehicle crash in Lanark Highlands Township on Wednesday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/motorcyclist-in-critical-condition-after-crash-in-lanark-highlands-township/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/motorcyclist-in-critical-condition-after-crash-in-lanark-highlands-township/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will the Ottawa Redblacks go to their "Fridge" to solve short-yardage problems?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Redblacks are proving to be bad gamblers. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/will-the-ottawa-redblacks-go-to-their-fridge-to-solve-short-yardage-problems/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/will-the-ottawa-redblacks-go-to-their-fridge-to-solve-short-yardage-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City committee moves to curb bad-faith renovictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed bylaw aimed at preventing bad-faith renovictions is one step closer to becoming law after Ottawa's planning and housing committee approved the measure Wednesday, with only Barrhaven East Coun. Wilson Lo dissenting. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-committee-moves-to-curb-bad-faith-renovictions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-committee-moves-to-curb-bad-faith-renovictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Hit by two tornadoes, now this community is in flood recovery mode; Alfie explains why he went to the Leafs; New 'ACE District' gets it wrong in the ByWard Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Wednesday, July 8. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-hit-by-two-tornadoes-now-this-community-is-in-flood-recovery-mode-alfie-explains-why-he-went-to-the-leafs-new-ace-district-gets-it-wrong-in-the-byward-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-hit-by-two-tornadoes-now-this-community-is-in-flood-recovery-mode-alfie-explains-why-he-went-to-the-leafs-new-ace-district-gets-it-wrong-in-the-byward-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada being forced to stop using replacement workers could lead to quick resolution: lawyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of Canada and its striking security officers could reach an agreement in the coming days after a Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) decision barred the federal institution from using replacement workers, lawyers say. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bank-of-canada-being-forced-to-stop-using-replacement-workers-could-lead-to-quick-resolution-lawyers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bank-of-canada-being-forced-to-stop-using-replacement-workers-could-lead-to-quick-resolution-lawyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa constable charged with impaired driving]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ottawa Police Service constable faces impaired driving-related charges, police said Wednesday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-constable-charged-with-impaired-driving/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-constable-charged-with-impaired-driving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. man charged with online sexual abuse of Ottawa child, 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 22-year-old Pennsylvania man faces a number of charges of child sex abuse following an international investigation involving the Ottawa police Internet Child Exploitation unit and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations, as well as other agencies. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/us-man-charged-with-online-sexual-abuse-of-ottawa-child-11/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/us-man-charged-with-online-sexual-abuse-of-ottawa-child-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sens legend Daniel Alfredsson explains why he crossed enemy lines to join Maple Leafs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Alfredsson made his first official appearance behind enemy lines in the Battle of Ontario on Wednesday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sens-legend-daniel-alfredsson-explains-why-he-crossed-enemy-lines-to-join-maple-leafs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sens-legend-daniel-alfredsson-explains-why-he-crossed-enemy-lines-to-join-maple-leafs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beachwear bandit makes off with stolen alcohol on e-scooter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police are on the hunt for a beachwear sporting suspect who made off on an e-scooter on Canada Day with an unspecified amount of alcohol. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/beachwear-bandit-makes-off-with-stolen-alcohol-on-e-scooter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/beachwear-bandit-makes-off-with-stolen-alcohol-on-e-scooter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Going to Bluesfest? Here's what you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa Bluesfest is the biggest summer music festival in Ottawa. The nine-day, multi-stage extravaganza takes place on the grounds of (and inside) the Canadian War Museum at LeBreton Flats Park, within sight of the Ottawa River and Parliament Hill. This year marks the 32nd edition of the popular event, and attendance has regained pre-pandemic levels. More than 250,000 people are expected over the festival's two extended weekends between July 9 and 19. Here's what you need to know: Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/going-to-bluesfest-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/going-to-bluesfest-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Ottawa man, 22, faces child pornography charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 22-year-old Ottawa man has been charged with possession and accessing child sexual abuse materials, police said in a news release Wednesday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/south-ottawa-man-22-faces-child-pornography-charges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/south-ottawa-man-22-faces-child-pornography-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gatineau officer charged with armed assault, causing bodily injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Gatineau police officer has been charged with armed assault and bodily injury, the force announced Wednesday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gatineau-officer-charged-with-armed-assault-causing-bodily-injury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gatineau-officer-charged-with-armed-assault-causing-bodily-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the new 'ACE District' gets wrong in the ByWard Market | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[I noticed the mural three years ago before I knew much about the ByWard Market. I had moved to Ottawa from Montreal&nbsp;and was learning the neighbourhood on foot. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-the-new-ace-district-gets-wrong-in-the-byward-market-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-the-new-ace-district-gets-wrong-in-the-byward-market-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New homes: Upscale living that appeals to all ages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-homes-upscale-living-that-appeals-to-all-ages/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-homes-upscale-living-that-appeals-to-all-ages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators prospect Gabriel Eliasson is done with junior hockey: 'I want to take the next step']]></title><description><![CDATA[Gabriel Eliasson doesn't see the point in returning to the Barrie Colts for his over-age year in the Ontario Hockey League. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-prospect-gabriel-eliasson-is-done-with-junior-hockey-i-want-to-take-the-next-step/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-prospect-gabriel-eliasson-is-done-with-junior-hockey-i-want-to-take-the-next-step/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Ottawa community was hit by two tornadoes. Now, it's in flood recovery mode]]></title><description><![CDATA[If extreme weather brings out any positives, Marina Petrovic says it will frequently bring her neighbourhood together. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/this-ottawa-community-was-hit-by-two-tornadoes-now-its-in-flood-recovery-mode/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/this-ottawa-community-was-hit-by-two-tornadoes-now-its-in-flood-recovery-mode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[She died from cancer at 23. Now, her father's mission is to help save others]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Williamson remembers the exact moment his world came crashing down. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/she-died-from-cancer-at-23-now-her-fathers-mission-is-to-help-save-others/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/she-died-from-cancer-at-23-now-her-fathers-mission-is-to-help-save-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What a painful summer': Ottawa Senators fans bemoan Daniel Alfredsson's move to Maple Leafs]]></title><description><![CDATA[As if Ottawa Senators fans hadn't been kicked in the shins enough this off-season. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-a-painful-summer-ottawa-senators-fans-bemoan-daniel-alfredssons-move-to-maple-leafs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-a-painful-summer-ottawa-senators-fans-bemoan-daniel-alfredssons-move-to-maple-leafs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven displaced as result of fire in Kinburn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa firefighters battled for more than an hour Monday evening to bring a house fire under control in Kinburn. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/seven-displaced-as-result-of-fire-in-kinburn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/seven-displaced-as-result-of-fire-in-kinburn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claude Giroux returns to the Ottawa Senators to complete unfinished business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claude Giroux wants to finish what he started. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/claude-giroux-returns-to-the-ottawa-senators-to-complete-unfinished-business/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/claude-giroux-returns-to-the-ottawa-senators-to-complete-unfinished-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: PS union delivers $40B invoice to PM; Group with Andlauer boosts Château Montebello bid; Alfie joins Leafs as an assistant coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Tuesday, July 7. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-ps-union-delivers-40b-invoice-to-pm-group-with-andlauer-boosts-chteau-montebello-bid-alfie-joins-leafs-as-an-assistant-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-ps-union-delivers-40b-invoice-to-pm-group-with-andlauer-boosts-chteau-montebello-bid-alfie-joins-leafs-as-an-assistant-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are HART Hubs, the recovery-focused treatment centres that replaced safe injection sites?]]></title><description><![CDATA[On June 13, the Government of Ontario halted funding for its supervised consumption sites in favour of a recovery-based response to an opioid and housing precarity crisis. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-are-hart-hubs-the-recovery-focused-treatment-centres-that-replaced-safe-injection-sites/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-are-hart-hubs-the-recovery-focused-treatment-centres-that-replaced-safe-injection-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Yangtze Restaurant is expected to open in Chinatown this fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The empty dining room that for more than 40 years was the Yangtze Restaurant, a landmark in Ottawa's Chinatown, is expected to be open and serving dim sum again this fall. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-yangtze-restaurant-is-expected-to-open-in-chinatown-this-fall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-yangtze-restaurant-is-expected-to-open-in-chinatown-this-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson joining rival Maple Leafs as an assistant coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Say it ain't so, Alfie! Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/former-senators-captain-daniel-alfredsson-joining-rival-maple-leafs-as-an-assistant-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/former-senators-captain-daniel-alfredsson-joining-rival-maple-leafs-as-an-assistant-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Nyles Morgan will be a key when Redblacks try to bust out of slump against Elks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not many Ottawa Redblacks are having a good start to the season, which, on an 0-4 team, would surprise absolutely nobody. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-nyles-morgan-will-be-a-key-when-redblacks-try-to-bust-out-of-slump-against-elks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-nyles-morgan-will-be-a-key-when-redblacks-try-to-bust-out-of-slump-against-elks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public service union delivers $40 billion invoice to Prime Minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal public service union delivered a $40 billion invoice to the Prime Minister's Office one the same day public servants were ushered back to the office four days a week. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/public-service-union-delivers-40-billion-invoice-to-prime-minister/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/public-service-union-delivers-40-billion-invoice-to-prime-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houseworks: Cordless pruning tools effective, economical option for DIY yard work ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-cordless-pruning-tools-effective-economical-option-for-diy-yard-work/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-cordless-pruning-tools-effective-economical-option-for-diy-yard-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has Ottawa Police lost control of the officers under their command? | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once again, a new report shows that Ottawa police are more likely to use force against Blacks and people of Middle Eastern origin, begging the question whether this behaviour is too ingrained in the police to ever change. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/has-ottawa-police-lost-control-of-the-officers-under-their-command-opinion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/has-ottawa-police-lost-control-of-the-officers-under-their-command-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City continues storm recovery after 4,500 Ottawa households report flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[After more than 4,500 Ottawa households reported basement flooding following the massive Canada Day storm, the city says it has made "significant progress" in its recovery efforts, with storm debris waste collection set to begin this week. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-continues-storm-recovery-after-4500-ottawa-households-report-flooding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-continues-storm-recovery-after-4500-ottawa-households-report-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada to become world's largest operator of new submarine yet to be launched]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canada-to-become-worlds-largest-operator-of-new-submarine-yet-to-be-launched/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canada-to-become-worlds-largest-operator-of-new-submarine-yet-to-be-launched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Day storm just a taste of extreme weather to come | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[I watched Mayor Sutcliffe paying tribute to city staff who helped during and after the Canada Day downpour feeling unconvinced. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canada-day-storm-just-a-taste-of-extreme-weather-to-come-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canada-day-storm-just-a-taste-of-extreme-weather-to-come-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claude Giroux has decided to return to the Senators for another season]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is no place like home for Claude Giroux. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/claude-giroux-has-decided-to-return-to-the-senators-for-another-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/claude-giroux-has-decided-to-return-to-the-senators-for-another-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why punter Noah Gettman wants to "apologize to everyone" after Ottawa Redblacks last loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[About the last thing Noah Gettman wants is to go back to selling power tools in Fairfield, Connecticut. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-punter-noah-gettman-wants-to-apologize-to-everyone-after-ottawa-redblacks-last-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-punter-noah-gettman-wants-to-apologize-to-everyone-after-ottawa-redblacks-last-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anger and optimism as four-day return-to-office kicks in for federal public servants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Tran was playing to his audience when he gave his downtown Ottawa cafe the name Ugly Monday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/anger-and-optimism-as-four-day-return-to-office-kicks-in-for-federal-public-servants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/anger-and-optimism-as-four-day-return-to-office-kicks-in-for-federal-public-servants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Public servants are back in office, but not in these big departments; OCDSB pulls out of Capital Pride parade; Could the mayor's tune on RTO cost him votes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Monday, July 6. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-public-servants-are-back-in-office-but-not-in-these-big-departments-ocdsb-pulls-out-of-capital-pride-parade-could-the-mayors-tune-on-rto-cost-him-votes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-public-servants-are-back-in-office-but-not-in-these-big-departments-ocdsb-pulls-out-of-capital-pride-parade-could-the-mayors-tune-on-rto-cost-him-votes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group including Michael Andlauer boosts Château Montebello bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local ownership group bidding to purchase the Ch&acirc;teau Montebello says it has significantly increased its offer as the sale of the historic resort enters its final days. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/group-including-michael-andlauer-boosts-chteau-montebello-bid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/group-including-michael-andlauer-boosts-chteau-montebello-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa-Carleton District School Board pulls out of Capital Pride parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board will not participate in the Capital Pride parade this year. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-carleton-district-school-board-pulls-out-of-capital-pride-parade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-carleton-district-school-board-pulls-out-of-capital-pride-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The city gardener: Houseplant vacations ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-city-gardener-houseplant-vacations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-city-gardener-houseplant-vacations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Stittsville shops survive this road widening project?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a few years of operating a food truck, Craig Beaudry and his wife, Monique Haugen, went &ldquo;all in&rdquo; when they opened Wiches Cauldron Sandwich Shoppe in 2023. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/will-stittsville-shops-survive-this-road-widening-project/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/will-stittsville-shops-survive-this-road-widening-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the ballot question: 'Do we need a new mayor?' | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somewhat against expectations, Ottawa could be looking at an interesting mayoral race this fall. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/is-the-ballot-question-do-we-need-a-new-mayor-opinion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/is-the-ballot-question-do-we-need-a-new-mayor-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public servants are back in office four days a week — but not in these big departments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most federal public servants are back in office four days per week as of Monday, but several of the largest departments and agencies won&rsquo;t meet the government&rsquo;s deadline for all employees. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/public-servants-are-back-in-office-four-days-a-week-but-not-in-these-big-departments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/public-servants-are-back-in-office-four-days-a-week-but-not-in-these-big-departments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could the mayor's tune on RTO cost him votes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite denying that he did not input into the federal government's return to work policy for public servants, Ottawa's Mayor is a strong proponent of the policy citing it as a means to boost the economy of the city's core. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/could-the-mayors-tune-on-rto-cost-him-votes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/could-the-mayors-tune-on-rto-cost-him-votes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The lights went out four days ago. This deli owner's 'exhausted' now that power's back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ivan Saric rarely takes a day off. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-lights-went-out-four-days-ago-this-deli-owners-exhausted-now-that-powers-back/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-lights-went-out-four-days-ago-this-deli-owners-exhausted-now-that-powers-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new renovation of a Lowertown house is bringing neighbours together]]></title><description><![CDATA[For years, nearly every room inside the converted duplex at 145 Beausoleil Dr. was filled with food. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-new-renovation-of-a-lowertown-house-is-bringing-neighbours-together/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-new-renovation-of-a-lowertown-house-is-bringing-neighbours-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young girl taken to hospital in critical condition after fall from 11th-floor balcony]]></title><description><![CDATA[A young girl was taken to hospital in critical condition after falling from an 11th-floor balcony at a highrise apartment building on Alta Vista Drive on Saturday, July 4. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/young-girl-taken-to-hospital-in-critical-condition-after-fall-from-11th-floor-balcony/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/young-girl-taken-to-hospital-in-critical-condition-after-fall-from-11th-floor-balcony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Thousands watch at LeBreton as Canada's World Cup run ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of soccer fans were in attendance at LeBreton Flats Park on Saturday afternoon, looking on as Canada's historic World Cup run came to an end more than 2,400 kilometres away in Houston. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/photos-thousands-watch-at-lebreton-as-canadas-world-cup-run-ends/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/photos-thousands-watch-at-lebreton-as-canadas-world-cup-run-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City waives garbage limit for three west end wards starting Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Ottawa is waiving its three-item limit for garbage on curbside garbage days for three Ottawa wards after a record-breaking Canada Day storm left residents picking up the pieces. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-waives-garbage-limit-for-three-west-end-wards-starting-monday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-waives-garbage-limit-for-three-west-end-wards-starting-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Claude Giroux stay or will he go? Fans of the Senators and Flyers want to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will it be no place like home or Philadelphia Freedom for Claude Giroux? Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/will-claude-giroux-stay-or-will-he-go-fans-of-the-senators-and-flyers-want-to-know/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/will-claude-giroux-stay-or-will-he-go-fans-of-the-senators-and-flyers-want-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police issue new sketch of Orléans sex assault suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have issued a composite sketch of a suspect in an alleged sexual assault June 21 at Heritage Dog Park in Orl&eacute;ans. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-issue-new-sketch-of-orlans-sex-assault-suspect/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-issue-new-sketch-of-orlans-sex-assault-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Rideau-Sussex underpass needs a new hero]]></title><description><![CDATA[For 15 years in the 1980s and &lsquo;90s, pedestrians navigating the underpass at Rideau Street and Colonel By Drive were met by Terry Fox. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-rideau-sussex-underpass-needs-a-new-hero/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-rideau-sussex-underpass-needs-a-new-hero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A heartbreaking end to Canada Day | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[My heart goes out to the organisers of the Canada Day festivities. This has to be a major emotional let down. I was director of events at the NCC in the 80's and I remember very well, the days prior to July 1, the great degree of anxieties we all lived through at the office. A whole year of planning, searching the country for artists and ideas &mdash; too many activities to list in this short note. We were constantly glued to the weather forecasts. So many commitments with artists, suppliers, st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-heartbreaking-end-to-canada-day-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-heartbreaking-end-to-canada-day-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Redblacks go down to defeat again in disappointing finish against defending champs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Redblacks took a different route, but wound up at the same destination on Friday night. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-redblacks-go-down-to-defeat-again-in-disappointing-finish-against-defending-champs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-redblacks-go-down-to-defeat-again-in-disappointing-finish-against-defending-champs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Losses piling up for Ottawa Redblacks after 10th consecutive defeat in the last 10 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Redblacks took a different route, but wound up at the same destination on Friday night. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/losses-piling-up-for-ottawa-redblacks-after-10th-consecutive-defeat-in-the-last-10-months/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/losses-piling-up-for-ottawa-redblacks-after-10th-consecutive-defeat-in-the-last-10-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleanup continues as city deals with flooding, electrical hazards, downed trees]]></title><description><![CDATA[As cleanup work continued on Friday, July 3, after the Canada Day storms, the City of Ottawa said about 2,000 basements in the national capital had experienced flooding. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cleanup-continues-as-city-deals-with-flooding-electrical-hazards-downed-trees/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cleanup-continues-as-city-deals-with-flooding-electrical-hazards-downed-trees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OCDSB approves budget with $3.5M deficit]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a year after the provincial government took control of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board over its finances, the board has approved a budget that still projects a $3.5-million deficit. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ocdsb-approves-budget-with-35m-deficit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ocdsb-approves-budget-with-35m-deficit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa singer bummed to be bumped by Angine de Poitrine at Bluesfest]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ottawa country singer was crushed to find out that her first appearance at Bluesfest, a dream gig opening for Sheryl Crow and Ella Langley, was moved up an hour and cut short to make way for Quebec rock sensations Angine de Poitrine on the main stage. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-singer-bummed-to-be-bumped-by-angine-de-poitrine-at-bluesfest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-singer-bummed-to-be-bumped-by-angine-de-poitrine-at-bluesfest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Bluesfest shuffles lineup to put Angine de Poitrine on main stage; Submarine decision expected soon; Ottawa police moving forward with first phase of AI facial recognition]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Friday July 3. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-bluesfest-shuffles-lineup-to-put-angine-de-poitrine-on-main-stage-submarine-decision-expected-soon-ottawa-police-moving-forward-with-first-phase-of-ai-facial-recognition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-bluesfest-shuffles-lineup-to-put-angine-de-poitrine-on-main-stage-submarine-decision-expected-soon-ottawa-police-moving-forward-with-first-phase-of-ai-facial-recognition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watchdog opens probe after suspected hostage-taker shot by police]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province's Special Investigations Unit is investigating after an Ottawa police officer allegedly shot and wounded a 42-year-old man during an alleged hostage standoff in Kanata Thursday night. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/watchdog-opens-probe-after-suspected-hostage-taker-shot-by-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/watchdog-opens-probe-after-suspected-hostage-taker-shot-by-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why does Ottawa generate so little money with paid parking? | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[You&rsquo;ll have to excuse my new obsession with paid parking, but I&rsquo;ve been wondering what, exactly, we are trying to do. Do we even have a goal for this program that we are pursuing? Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-does-ottawa-generate-so-little-money-with-paid-parking-opinion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-does-ottawa-generate-so-little-money-with-paid-parking-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the top five best-selling nights at Bluesfest (so far)?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anticipation is running high for the 32nd edition of Ottawa Bluesfest, which runs over two extended weekends between July 9 and 19 on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum at LeBreton Flats Park. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-are-the-top-five-best-selling-nights-at-bluesfest-so-far/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-are-the-top-five-best-selling-nights-at-bluesfest-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For the home: Finding joy in thrifting ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/for-the-home-finding-joy-in-thrifting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/for-the-home-finding-joy-in-thrifting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Submarine decision expected soon. Will Canada pick German or South Korean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Liberal government promised to announce by the end of June or shortly thereafter the winner of the much sought after multibillion-dollar contract to provide new submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/submarine-decision-expected-soon-will-canada-pick-german-or-south-korean/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/submarine-decision-expected-soon-will-canada-pick-german-or-south-korean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police moving forward with first phase of AI facial recognition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Police Service wants to use artificial intelligence facial recognition technology to generate investigative leads. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-moving-forward-with-first-phase-of-ai-facial-recognition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-moving-forward-with-first-phase-of-ai-facial-recognition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators offer discounts if fans want to 'Chuk' those Tkachuk jerseys]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators are offering fans a chance to chuck those old Brady Tkachuk jerseys. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-offer-discounts-if-fans-want-to-chuk-those-tkachuk-jerseys/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-offer-discounts-if-fans-want-to-chuk-those-tkachuk-jerseys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators bring back goaltender Leevi Merilainen on a one-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators haven't given up on Leevi Merilainen. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-bring-back-goaltender-leevi-merilainen-on-a-one-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-bring-back-goaltender-leevi-merilainen-on-a-one-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Canada Day storms flood homes and leave hundreds without power; Snowbirds bid farewell (for now); 'Orange-level' heat warning remains in place]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Thursday, July 2. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-canada-day-storms-flood-homes-and-leave-hundreds-without-power-snowbirds-bid-farewell-for-now-orange-level-heat-warning-remains-in-place/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-canada-day-storms-flood-homes-and-leave-hundreds-without-power-snowbirds-bid-farewell-for-now-orange-level-heat-warning-remains-in-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can a showdown with the defending champs be the 'turning point' for the Ottawa Redblacks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's probably no coincidence that the Ottawa Redblacks' offence started to click when it finally involved Justin Hardy. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-a-showdown-with-the-defending-champs-be-the-turning-point-for-the-ottawa-redblacks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-a-showdown-with-the-defending-champs-be-the-turning-point-for-the-ottawa-redblacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bluesfest shuffles lineup to put Angine de Poitrine on main stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wildly popular Quebec duo, Angine de Poitrine, will move up to the RBC Main stage at Bluesfest on July 17, joining a bill already fuelled by the mega star power of country queen Ella Langley and the enduring appeal of classic rocker Sheryl Crow. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bluesfest-shuffles-lineup-to-put-angine-de-poitrine-on-main-stage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bluesfest-shuffles-lineup-to-put-angine-de-poitrine-on-main-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Day storms flood homes and leave thousands without power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters and paramedics went door-to-door Thursday afternoon at a west-end, 24-storey apartment building to make sure hundreds of residents, who lost power due to&nbsp;Canada Day's torrential storms, were all right. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canada-day-storms-flood-homes-and-leave-thousands-without-power/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canada-day-storms-flood-homes-and-leave-thousands-without-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Day storms flood homes and leave hundreds without power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of residents at the properties worst-hit by Canada Day's torrential storms spent Thursday morning without power and waiting for flooded basements to be emptied while cleanup staff pushed sewer water out of their lobbies. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canada-day-storms-flood-homes-and-leave-hundreds-without-power/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canada-day-storms-flood-homes-and-leave-hundreds-without-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Snowbirds have been in the sky for 55 years. They bid Canada Day farewell (for now) | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[For generations of Canadians, Canada Day in Ottawa has included a familiar ritual: looking skyward for red-and-white jets. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-snowbirds-have-been-in-the-sky-for-55-years-they-bid-canada-day-farewell-for-now-opinion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-snowbirds-have-been-in-the-sky-for-55-years-they-bid-canada-day-farewell-for-now-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heritage Canada hosting FIFA watch party at LeBreton Flats July 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[On June 28, when Canada beat South Africa in a tense 1-0 game, sports bars across the city erupted with passion. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/heritage-canada-hosting-fifa-watch-party-at-lebreton-flats-july-4/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/heritage-canada-hosting-fifa-watch-party-at-lebreton-flats-july-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These $8 sandwiches in Kanata draw Vietnamese foodies from across the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're lucky when you visit Banh Mi Haven, the bread will be piping hot, seconds out of the oven as you place your order. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/these-8-sandwiches-in-kanata-draw-vietnamese-foodies-from-across-the-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/these-8-sandwiches-in-kanata-draw-vietnamese-foodies-from-across-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home design: Must-have landscape trends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/home-design-must-have-landscape-trends/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/home-design-must-have-landscape-trends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No heat relief in sight as 'Orange-level' heat warning remains in place]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's no relief from the record-setting heat in sight Thursday, as Environment Canada maintains an "orange-level" heat warning for the capital and area. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/no-heat-relief-in-sight-as-orange-level-heat-warning-remains-in-place/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/no-heat-relief-in-sight-as-orange-level-heat-warning-remains-in-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where is all the Canada Day pride? | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[I celebrated Canada Day in Ottawa for the first time in 1982. I remember the sea of flags everywhere and on all government buildings. The atmosphere for the celebration on the Hill was fantastic. What has happened to this patriotism since then? I drove through the city last Saturday. Hardly any flags on the buildings or houses. Where is our pride? Or do we only show our pride during parades and protests or soccer games? Just saying. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/where-is-all-the-canada-day-pride-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/where-is-all-the-canada-day-pride-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anita Anand’s office intervened to stop criticism of Mriya organizations operated by Canadian military personnel: documents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Forces concluded that military personnel involved in two controversial organizations supposed to be helping Ukraine were misguided and in some cases wrong in their actions. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/anita-anands-office-intervened-to-stop-criticism-of-mriya-organizations-operated-by-canadian-military-personnel-documents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/anita-anands-office-intervened-to-stop-criticism-of-mriya-organizations-operated-by-canadian-military-personnel-documents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocates call for anti-Black racism to be included in equity council mandate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advocates continue their calls for an expanded mandate to include anti-Black racism for the federal government's new Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/advocates-call-for-anti-black-racism-to-be-included-in-equity-council-mandate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/advocates-call-for-anti-black-racism-to-be-included-in-equity-council-mandate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Ottawa Redblacks' QB tandem of Jake Maier and the thick-bearded "MTB" came to be]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CFL quarterback fraternity is a close-knit group of brothers who often cross paths and steal each other's jobs. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-the-ottawa-redblacks-qb-tandem-of-jake-maier-and-the-thick-bearded-mtb-came-to-be/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-the-ottawa-redblacks-qb-tandem-of-jake-maier-and-the-thick-bearded-mtb-came-to-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deachman: What's the most Canadian thing you own?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What&rsquo;s the most Canadian thing you own? Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/deachman-whats-the-most-canadian-thing-you-own/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/deachman-whats-the-most-canadian-thing-you-own/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No fireworks, signings, and briefly no power for Senators on Canada Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were no fireworks at the Canadian Tire Centre on Canada Day. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/no-fireworks-signings-and-briefly-no-power-for-senators-on-canada-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/no-fireworks-signings-and-briefly-no-power-for-senators-on-canada-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators keeping the door open for Claude Giroux, while veteran explores market]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will be up to Claude Giroux to decide if there is no place like home. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-keeping-the-door-open-for-claude-giroux-while-veteran-explores-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-keeping-the-door-open-for-claude-giroux-while-veteran-explores-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Canada Day, I tested out the NCC’s new swimming dock beneath Parliament]]></title><description><![CDATA[This was my first Canada Day in Ottawa. I moved here last August and brought with me all the skepticism of someone who grew up a short car ride away from downtown Toronto. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/for-canada-day-i-tested-out-the-nccs-new-swimming-dock-beneath-parliament/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/for-canada-day-i-tested-out-the-nccs-new-swimming-dock-beneath-parliament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators sign Samuel Ersson to two-year deal to backup Linus Ullmark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samuel Ersson has signed on the dotted line. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-sign-samuel-ersson-to-two-year-deal-to-backup-linus-ullmark/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-sign-samuel-ersson-to-two-year-deal-to-backup-linus-ullmark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators sign Samuel Ersson to two-year deal to back up Linus Ullmark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samuel Ersson has signed on the dotted line. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-sign-samuel-ersson-to-two-year-deal-to-back-up-linus-ullmark/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-sign-samuel-ersson-to-two-year-deal-to-back-up-linus-ullmark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm suspends Canada Day festivities in downtown Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada Day celebrations at LeBreton Flats Park and Parliament Hill were suspended Wednesday afternoon after a severe thunderstorm blew through Ottawa. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/storm-suspends-canada-day-festivities-in-downtown-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/storm-suspends-canada-day-festivities-in-downtown-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe storm watch added to Canada Day heat warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[It'll be stickier than maple syrup for Canada Day in Ottawa. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/severe-storm-watch-added-to-canada-day-heat-warning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/severe-storm-watch-added-to-canada-day-heat-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Day heat warning means sticky humidity for the capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[It'll be stickier than maple syrup for Canada Day in Ottawa. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canada-day-heat-warning-means-sticky-humidity-for-the-capital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canada-day-heat-warning-means-sticky-humidity-for-the-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Day evening shows, fireworks cancelled due to severe storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Severe weather led to the cancellation of most Canada Day celebrations at the ByWard Market, LeBreton Flats Park and Parliament Hill on Wednesday, including the entire evening show. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canada-day-evening-shows-fireworks-cancelled-due-to-severe-storm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canada-day-evening-shows-fireworks-cancelled-due-to-severe-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Day evening show, fireworks cancelled due to severe storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Severe weather led to the cancellation of most Canada Day celebrations at LeBreton Flats Park and Parliament Hill on Wednesday, including the entire evening show. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canada-day-evening-show-fireworks-cancelled-due-to-severe-storm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canada-day-evening-show-fireworks-cancelled-due-to-severe-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pikwakanagan coalition looks to uncover hidden history through river journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[A journey on the Ottawa River by canoe involves myriad challenges like rapids, headwinds and swarms of bugs. But on this odyssey, as part of a group of more than 30 paddlers, the moments Janet Kohoko cherishes the most are the quiet ones. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pikwakanagan-coalition-looks-to-uncover-hidden-history-through-river-journey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pikwakanagan-coalition-looks-to-uncover-hidden-history-through-river-journey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finally someone has the courage to fix 24 Sussex | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[At last. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/finally-someone-has-the-courage-to-fix-24-sussex-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/finally-someone-has-the-courage-to-fix-24-sussex-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claude Giroux will test free agency after contract talks with Senators fail, but Nick Cousins signs two-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claude Giroux is headed the unrestricted free agent market. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/claude-giroux-will-test-free-agency-after-contract-talks-with-senators-fail-but-nick-cousins-signs-two-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/claude-giroux-will-test-free-agency-after-contract-talks-with-senators-fail-but-nick-cousins-signs-two-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claude Giroux will test free agency after contract talks with Senators fail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claude Giroux is headed the unrestricted free agent market. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/claude-giroux-will-test-free-agency-after-contract-talks-with-senators-fail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/claude-giroux-will-test-free-agency-after-contract-talks-with-senators-fail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claude Giroux tests free agency after contract talks with Senators fail, but Nick Cousins signs two-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claude Giroux is headed the unrestricted free agent market. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/claude-giroux-tests-free-agency-after-contract-talks-with-senators-fail-but-nick-cousins-signs-two-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/claude-giroux-tests-free-agency-after-contract-talks-with-senators-fail-but-nick-cousins-signs-two-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawyers make final case in dangerous driving trial of man charged in crossing guard's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friends and family of Amanda and Peter Clark filled the courtroom gallery on Tuesday morning as attorneys presented their closing arguments on whether a 19-year-old driver should be found guilty of dangerous driving in the collision which left Amanda a widow three months ago. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/lawyers-make-final-case-in-dangerous-driving-trial-of-man-charged-in-crossing-guards-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/lawyers-make-final-case-in-dangerous-driving-trial-of-man-charged-in-crossing-guards-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: What's behind the boarded-up stretch of Bank Street?; Top general told to use old military equipment; BOC using third-party staffing, setting up test of federal anti-scab legislation]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Tuesday June 30. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-whats-behind-the-boarded-up-stretch-of-bank-street-top-general-told-to-use-old-military-equipment-boc-using-third-party-staffing-setting-up-test-of-federal-anti-scab-legislation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-whats-behind-the-boarded-up-stretch-of-bank-street-top-general-told-to-use-old-military-equipment-boc-using-third-party-staffing-setting-up-test-of-federal-anti-scab-legislation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who could the Senators target in free agency? Breaking down Ottawa’s top options]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will there be any fireworks at the Canadian Tire Centre on Canada Day? Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/who-could-the-senators-target-in-free-agency-breaking-down-ottawas-top-options/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/who-could-the-senators-target-in-free-agency-breaking-down-ottawas-top-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Ottawa as tornado warning issued for Kingston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Ottawa and the surrounding area, warning conditions are favourable for storms capable of producing damaging winds, large hail and heavy rainfall Tuesday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-ottawa-as-tornado-warning-issued-for-kingston/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-ottawa-as-tornado-warning-issued-for-kingston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada using third-party staffing amid security officer labour strike, setting up test of federal anti-scab legislation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sriking security officers and Public Service Alliance of Canada members are slamming the Bank of Canada for hiring a third-party security company, and asking workers to cross the picket line amid a labour dispute. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bank-of-canada-using-third-party-staffing-amid-security-officer-labour-strike-setting-up-test-of-federal-anti-scab-legislation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bank-of-canada-using-third-party-staffing-amid-security-officer-labour-strike-setting-up-test-of-federal-anti-scab-legislation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 lesser-known places to get an affordable lunch near Parliament Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government begins phasing in a four-day office requirement on July 6 and among the first places public servants may notice the change is lunch hour. More people will be downtown, leaving nearby offices in the same midday window to scavenge a bite to eat. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/9-lesser-known-places-to-get-an-affordable-lunch-near-parliament-hill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/9-lesser-known-places-to-get-an-affordable-lunch-near-parliament-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the garden: Beating the heat with plants for hot, dry summers ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/in-the-garden-beating-the-heat-with-plants-for-hot-dry-summers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/in-the-garden-beating-the-heat-with-plants-for-hot-dry-summers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa’s love for flag football is opening doors for a generation of girls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Camara Wilson wishes her father could have seen her team take the field. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawas-love-for-flag-football-is-opening-doors-for-a-generation-of-girls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawas-love-for-flag-football-is-opening-doors-for-a-generation-of-girls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t get rid of old military equipment — pass it to new mobilization force, top general told]]></title><description><![CDATA[The military should review equipment it plans to get rid of and instead consider providing that gear to the new mobilization force, Canada&rsquo;s top soldier has been told. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/dont-get-rid-of-old-military-equipment-pass-it-to-new-mobilization-force-top-general-told/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/dont-get-rid-of-old-military-equipment-pass-it-to-new-mobilization-force-top-general-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Citizen readers share thoughts on the big 24 Sussex news]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thank you Prime Minister Carney. Finally we have a politician courageous enough to address the deterioration of 24 Sussex Drive, which has been an embarrassment to the country for over a decade. And at no cost to the taxpayer - brilliant! Meanwhile the opposition leader who enjoys the comfort and perks of Stornaway, continues his childish attacks on our leader. Shame, shame.... More importantly, the jury for the design-build submissions will be chaired by renowned Canadian architect Moshe Safdie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/citizen-readers-share-thoughts-on-the-big-24-sussex-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/citizen-readers-share-thoughts-on-the-big-24-sussex-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Two children dead in Ottawa murder-suicide; Clemow's noise problem is back; Ottawa councillors call for more data for unsheltered encampments]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Monday day, June 29. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-two-children-dead-in-ottawa-murder-suicide-clemows-noise-problem-is-back-ottawa-councillors-call-for-more-data-for-unsheltered-encampments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-two-children-dead-in-ottawa-murder-suicide-clemows-noise-problem-is-back-ottawa-councillors-call-for-more-data-for-unsheltered-encampments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two children dead in suspected murder-suicide, police investigating two other scenes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police are investigating a murder-suicide after two boys were found dead inside a home in Findlay Creek, and their father was found dead, roughly 45 kilometres away in Kemptville. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-children-dead-in-suspected-murder-suicide-police-investigating-two-other-scenes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-children-dead-in-suspected-murder-suicide-police-investigating-two-other-scenes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two children dead in Ottawa murder-suicide, police investigating two other scenes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police are investigating a murder-suicide after two boys were found dead inside a home in Findlay Creek, and their father was found dead, roughly 45 kilometers away in Kemptville. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-children-dead-in-ottawa-murder-suicide-police-investigating-two-other-scenes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-children-dead-in-ottawa-murder-suicide-police-investigating-two-other-scenes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two children dead in Ottawa murder-suicide: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police are investigating a murder-suicide after two boys were found dead inside a home in Findlay Creek, and their father was later found dead in Kemptville. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-children-dead-in-ottawa-murder-suicide-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-children-dead-in-ottawa-murder-suicide-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Examining the Ottawa Senators' prospect pool heading out of 2026 NHL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators have restocked the cupboards. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/examining-the-ottawa-senators-prospect-pool-heading-out-of-2026-nhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/examining-the-ottawa-senators-prospect-pool-heading-out-of-2026-nhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators cut ties with winger Arthur Kaliyev, qualify Merilainen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators have decided to turn the page on Arthur Kaliyev. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-cut-ties-with-winger-arthur-kaliyev-qualify-merilainen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-cut-ties-with-winger-arthur-kaliyev-qualify-merilainen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators cut ties with winger Arthur Kaliyev, Belleville's top scorer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators have decided to turn the page on Arthur Kaliyev. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-cut-ties-with-winger-arthur-kaliyev-bellevilles-top-scorer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-cut-ties-with-winger-arthur-kaliyev-bellevilles-top-scorer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators cut ties with Arthur Kaliyev, qualify Merilainen and trying to sign Ersson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators have decided to turn the page on Arthur Kaliyev. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-cut-ties-with-arthur-kaliyev-qualify-merilainen-and-trying-to-sign-ersson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-cut-ties-with-arthur-kaliyev-qualify-merilainen-and-trying-to-sign-ersson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What really killed a 360-unit housing project? | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Citizen columnist&nbsp;Randall Denley&nbsp;recently fumed&nbsp;that the City of Ottawa &mdash; planners and councillors alike &mdash; made an &ldquo;indefensibly stupid&rdquo; decision to reject a 360-unit housing project proposed by homebuilder&nbsp;Caivan&nbsp;at a site just outside the urban boundary south of Stittsville. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-really-killeda-360-unithousing-project-opinion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-really-killeda-360-unithousing-project-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houseworks: Why outdoor wood finishes paint, stain and oil fail too soon ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-why-outdoor-wood-finishes-paint-stain-and-oil-fail-too-soon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-why-outdoor-wood-finishes-paint-stain-and-oil-fail-too-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a Deadhead from Ottawa joined the Grateful Dead's inner circle]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Lemieux is not the type of person that most people expect when they encounter the lanky former Ottawan who&rsquo;s been gatekeeping the Grateful Dead&rsquo;s music for decades. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-a-deadhead-from-ottawa-joined-the-grateful-deads-inner-circle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-a-deadhead-from-ottawa-joined-the-grateful-deads-inner-circle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa councillors call for more data, supports for unsheltered encampments]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Ottawa's homelessness outreach program will include a standardized reporting system for encampments designed to improve supports and to collect data while maintaining the privacy of the city's unsheltered homeless population. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-councillors-call-for-more-data-supports-for-unsheltered-encampments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-councillors-call-for-more-data-supports-for-unsheltered-encampments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why there's new hope for the Ottawa Redblacks despite three losses to start the CFL season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Redblacks' offence took its first positive steps under guru/head coach Ryan Dinwiddie on Sunday night. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-theres-new-hope-for-the-ottawa-redblacks-despite-three-losses-to-start-the-cfl-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-theres-new-hope-for-the-ottawa-redblacks-despite-three-losses-to-start-the-cfl-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Redblacks rally, but remain winless with loss to Montreal Alouettes]]></title><description><![CDATA[It took two and a half games, but Ryan Dinwiddie appears to have finally turned the Ottawa Redblacks in the right direction. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-redblacks-rally-but-remain-winless-with-loss-to-montreal-alouettes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-redblacks-rally-but-remain-winless-with-loss-to-montreal-alouettes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa FIFA World Cup fans celebrated 'historic' Canada win at home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deborah Th&eacute;riault showed up to Pubblico Eatery with her husband Paul hours before Canada's scheduled 3 p.m. face off against South Africa. The couple was committed to finding seats to watch Canada's FIFA World Cup game at the busy Wellington West bar. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-fifa-world-cup-fans-celebrated-historic-canada-win-at-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-fifa-world-cup-fans-celebrated-historic-canada-win-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve Staios is confident Senators are mapping out a course to success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Staios has a blueprint for success for the Ottawa Senators. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/steve-staios-is-confident-senators-are-mapping-out-a-course-to-success/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/steve-staios-is-confident-senators-are-mapping-out-a-course-to-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother, child seriously injured in Osgoode-area crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman in her 40s and her child suffered serious injuries Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Dalmeny Road and Nixon Drive, south of Osgoode. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/mother-child-seriously-injured-in-osgoode-area-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/mother-child-seriously-injured-in-osgoode-area-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP seeks teenaged girl missing since Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provincial police are seeking public assistance to locate a 15-year-old girl last seen Saturday night near Dunlop Sideroad in Drummond/North Elmsley, about 80 km southwest of Ottawa. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/opp-seeks-teenaged-girl-missing-since-saturday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/opp-seeks-teenaged-girl-missing-since-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing teenage girl found safe and sound: OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provincial police say a 15-year-old missing since Saturday night near Drummond/North Elmsley has been found safe and sound. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/missing-teenage-girl-found-safe-and-sound-opp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/missing-teenage-girl-found-safe-and-sound-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neighbours argue The Clemow's noise problem is repeating this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Pearson used to spend summer nights with his windows open and relaxing on his front deck. Now, he says, he's often forced to shut the windows instead. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/neighbours-argue-the-clemows-noise-problem-is-repeating-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/neighbours-argue-the-clemows-noise-problem-is-repeating-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A look at who the Ottawa Senators selected in the NHL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators wore wide smiles as they left the war room in the bowels of the Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-look-at-who-the-ottawa-senators-selected-in-the-nhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-look-at-who-the-ottawa-senators-selected-in-the-nhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM Steve Staios defends Senators' direction after Andre Burakovsky trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Staios has a plan. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gm-steve-staios-defends-senators-direction-after-andre-burakovsky-trade/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gm-steve-staios-defends-senators-direction-after-andre-burakovsky-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 44, charged with assault on police officers, security at Escapade Music Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 44-year-old Ottawa man faces a list of charges after three Ottawa police officers and two security guards were allegedly assaulted at the 2026 Escapade Music Festival Friday night. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-44-charged-with-assault-on-police-officers-security-at-escapade-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-44-charged-with-assault-on-police-officers-security-at-escapade-music-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Canada's Capital Cappies Winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[2026 Cappies Winners Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/2026-canadas-capital-cappies-winners/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/2026-canadas-capital-cappies-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa needs a unifying economic growth plan | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was with great interest that I read of Jeff Lieper&rsquo;s intention to run for mayor. As he points out, he has significant experience on city council and I have known him to be an involved and effective counsellor - our church is in his ward. His thoughts about what Ottawa needs are bang-on. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-needs-a-unifying-economic-growth-plan-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-needs-a-unifying-economic-growth-plan-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators select Jaxon Cover 32nd overall at 2026 NHL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the Cayman Islands to Canada's capital &mdash; Jaxon Cover is the newest Ottawa Senator. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-select-jaxon-cover-32nd-overall-at-2026-nhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-select-jaxon-cover-32nd-overall-at-2026-nhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators keep No. 25 pick to roll the dice on Swedish winger Jonas Lagerberg Hoen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators chose the future over the present on Friday night. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-keep-no-25-pick-to-roll-the-dice-on-swedish-winger-jonas-lagerberg-hoen/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-keep-no-25-pick-to-roll-the-dice-on-swedish-winger-jonas-lagerberg-hoen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day:  PM wants your help renovating and paying for 24 Sussex; 9-1-1 alternative in east Ottawa; What to do if you think you’re witnessing an overdose]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Friday, June 26. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-pm-wants-your-help-renovating-and-paying-for-24-sussex-9-1-1-alternative-in-east-ottawa-what-to-do-if-you-think-youre-witnessing-an-overdose/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-pm-wants-your-help-renovating-and-paying-for-24-sussex-9-1-1-alternative-in-east-ottawa-what-to-do-if-you-think-youre-witnessing-an-overdose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busy week for deals continues as Senators acquire winger Andre Burakovsky from Blackhawks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The changes were fast and furious for the Ottawa Senators on Friday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/busy-week-for-deals-continues-as-senators-acquire-winger-andre-burakovsky-from-blackhawks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/busy-week-for-deals-continues-as-senators-acquire-winger-andre-burakovsky-from-blackhawks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Ottawa Charge plans to 'reset and reload' around its young core]]></title><description><![CDATA[The average age on the Ottawa Charge roster has certainly taken a bit of a nosedive through expansion and free agency over the last month. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-the-ottawa-charge-plans-to-reset-and-reload-around-its-young-core/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-the-ottawa-charge-plans-to-reset-and-reload-around-its-young-core/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is William Eklund worthy of playing with Tim Stutzle on the Senators' top line?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have the Ottawa Senators found their new top line? Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/is-william-eklund-worthy-of-playing-with-tim-stutzle-on-the-senators-top-line/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/is-william-eklund-worthy-of-playing-with-tim-stutzle-on-the-senators-top-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators acquire goalie Samuel Ersson from Toronto Maple Leafs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators have executed their backup plan in goal. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-acquire-goalie-samuel-ersson-from-toronto-maple-leafs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-acquire-goalie-samuel-ersson-from-toronto-maple-leafs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We have a problem with cops running the plates of attractive women | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s easy to feel discouraged about the sheer amount of sexual misconduct and sex crime in this city, but I think we&rsquo;re on the right path by tackling it head-on and naming the problem clearly and loudly. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/we-have-a-problem-with-cops-running-the-plates-of-attractive-women-opinion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/we-have-a-problem-with-cops-running-the-plates-of-attractive-women-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Husband charged with 'femicide' of missing spouse, 64]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 63-year-old Ottawa man has been been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the disappearance of his 64-year-old wife. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/husband-charged-with-femicide-of-missing-spouse-64/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/husband-charged-with-femicide-of-missing-spouse-64/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators sign defenceman Jordan Spence to four year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The contract talks between Jordan Spence and the Ottawa Senators turned to action on Friday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-sign-defenceman-jordan-spence-to-four-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-sign-defenceman-jordan-spence-to-four-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators re-sign defenceman Jordan Spence to four-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The contract talks between Jordan Spence and the Ottawa Senators turned to action on Friday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-re-sign-defenceman-jordan-spence-to-four-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-re-sign-defenceman-jordan-spence-to-four-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Observers expect nickel bump in gas prices over weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[After more than week of back and forth action with little resolution, gas prices may be headed for a strong bounce upward this weekend, some Canadian analysts are saying. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/observers-expect-nickel-bump-in-gas-prices-over-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/observers-expect-nickel-bump-in-gas-prices-over-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The city gardener: The goddess returns ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-city-gardener-the-goddess-returns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-city-gardener-the-goddess-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Line 1 O-Train service resumes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full service has resumed on OC Transpo Line 1, Transit committee chair Glen Gower reported on Bluesky Friday morning. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/line-1-o-train-service-resumes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/line-1-o-train-service-resumes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damaged power line causes Line 1 O-Train disruptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unexplained damages to O-Train overhead power line overnight are causing disruptions to transit service, Transpo reported Friday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/damaged-power-line-causes-line-1-o-train-disruptions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/damaged-power-line-causes-line-1-o-train-disruptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to do if you think you’re witnessing an overdose]]></title><description><![CDATA[With safe consumption sites in Ottawa now closed, activists have warned there may be more public use of opioids and other drugs. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-to-do-if-you-think-youre-witnessing-an-overdose/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-to-do-if-you-think-youre-witnessing-an-overdose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANCHOR program will now offer 9-1-1 alternative in east Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Grace Kamanda was on her way to the job, she was afraid. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/anchor-program-will-now-offer-9-1-1-alternative-in-east-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/anchor-program-will-now-offer-9-1-1-alternative-in-east-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve Staios ready to trade as Ottawa Senators explore possible draft day deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Staios is open for business. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/steve-staios-ready-to-trade-as-ottawa-senators-explore-possible-draft-day-deals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/steve-staios-ready-to-trade-as-ottawa-senators-explore-possible-draft-day-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal government on pace to meet Carney public service reduction target, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney appears to be on pace to meet public service reduction targets after new data from the Treasury Board Secretariat showed the federal government shed more than 12,000 public servants over the past year, experts say. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/federal-government-on-pace-to-meet-carney-public-service-reduction-target-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/federal-government-on-pace-to-meet-carney-public-service-reduction-target-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The city is treating ByWard Market businesses like an afterthought | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Has the city, in its haste to &ldquo;re-imagine&rdquo; the ByWard Market through activations, programming, placemaking and other fashionable planning jargon, forgotten the businesses that have helped make the Market worth visiting in the first place? Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-city-is-treating-byward-market-businesses-like-an-afterthought-opinion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-city-is-treating-byward-market-businesses-like-an-afterthought-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: NCC approves disposal of seven federal properties in Confederation Heights; Senior Canadian Forces officer charged with sexual assault; Catholic school board reverses decision to cut bus attendants]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Thursday, June 25. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-ncc-approves-disposal-of-seven-federal-properties-in-confederation-heights-senior-canadian-forces-officer-charged-with-sexual-assault-catholic-school-board-reverses-decision-to-cut-bus-attendants/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-ncc-approves-disposal-of-seven-federal-properties-in-confederation-heights-senior-canadian-forces-officer-charged-with-sexual-assault-catholic-school-board-reverses-decision-to-cut-bus-attendants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenaged boys charged in May 30 Mooney's Bay stabbing attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police have charged to teenaged boys in connection with a stabbing attack at Mooney's Bay on May 30. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/teenaged-boys-charged-in-may-30-mooneys-bay-stabbing-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/teenaged-boys-charged-in-may-30-mooneys-bay-stabbing-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa's best cornbread comes from its only Mexican bakery]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Jessica P&eacute;rez lived in Mexico, baking was something she did to make friends and family happy. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawas-best-cornbread-comes-from-its-only-mexican-bakery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawas-best-cornbread-comes-from-its-only-mexican-bakery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third suspect arrested in Clarence-Rockland slaying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provincial police have announced a third suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of a Clarence-Rockland man last year. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/third-suspect-arrested-in-clarence-rockland-slaying/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/third-suspect-arrested-in-clarence-rockland-slaying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior Canadian Forces officer in Ottawa charged with sexual assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[A senior Canadian Forces officer at Ottawa headquarters has been charged with sexual assault. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senior-canadian-forces-officer-in-ottawa-charged-with-sexual-assault/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senior-canadian-forces-officer-in-ottawa-charged-with-sexual-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homes: New Urbandale models come with the personal touch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/homes-new-urbandale-models-come-with-the-personal-touch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/homes-new-urbandale-models-come-with-the-personal-touch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body of Ottawa man, 78, discovered in Gatineau River near Cantley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in the Collines de l'Outaouais are investigating after the body of a 78-year-old Ottawa man was discovered in the Gatineau River Wednesday afternoon near Cantley, about 20 kilometres north of Ottawa. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/body-of-ottawa-man-78-discovered-in-gatineau-river-near-cantley/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/body-of-ottawa-man-78-discovered-in-gatineau-river-near-cantley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten intriguing players the Ottawa Senators could select 32nd overall at the NHL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[If there's one guarantee at the 2026 NHL Draft this weekend, it's that the Ottawa Senators will be selecting a player with the 32nd overall pick. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ten-intriguing-players-the-ottawa-senators-could-select-32nd-overall-at-the-nhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ten-intriguing-players-the-ottawa-senators-could-select-32nd-overall-at-the-nhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCC approves disposal of seven federal properties in Confederation Heights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Capital Commission has approved the disposal of seven federal properties, including two heritage office buildings. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ncc-approves-disposal-of-seven-federal-properties-in-confederation-heights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ncc-approves-disposal-of-seven-federal-properties-in-confederation-heights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GlobalEye deal expected to cut procurement timetable for surveillance aircraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s purchase of the GlobalEye early warning and surveillance aircraft will allow the military to significantly cut down the time needed to acquire the new fleet of planes. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/globaleye-deal-expected-to-cut-procurement-timetable-for-surveillance-aircraft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/globaleye-deal-expected-to-cut-procurement-timetable-for-surveillance-aircraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art House Cafe was an odd choice for an AI club. But discussion is not wrong | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every day I hear about the need for more housing for seniors, or for low income families, or for refugees. And twice a week I drive by the hulking shell of two apartment buildings at the corner of Baseline and Clyde Avenues. There has been little progress on that project for the last five years, and it could do so much to help the housing crisis. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/art-house-cafe-was-an-odd-choice-for-an-ai-club-but-discussion-is-not-wrong-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/art-house-cafe-was-an-odd-choice-for-an-ai-club-but-discussion-is-not-wrong-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No criminal charges for OPP officer over man's arrest in Rockland, watchdog rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario's police oversight agency has ruled that an Ontario Provincial Police officer did not commit a criminal offence when the right orbital bone of a 27-year-old man was fractured during his arrest in Rockland in March. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/no-criminal-charges-for-opp-officer-over-mans-arrest-in-rockland-watchdog-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/no-criminal-charges-for-opp-officer-over-mans-arrest-in-rockland-watchdog-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian soccer fans come away from Lansdowne watch party disappointed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of soccer fans gathered at Lansdowne Park on Wednesday afternoon to watch a pivotal World Cup match between Canada and Switzerland in Vancouver, but the Canadian supporters didn't get the result they wanted. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canadian-soccer-fans-come-away-from-lansdowne-watch-party-disappointed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canadian-soccer-fans-come-away-from-lansdowne-watch-party-disappointed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharks GM says the Senators made an offer he couldn't refuse for William Eklund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Staios made the San Jose Sharks an offer they couldn't refuse. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sharks-gm-says-the-senators-made-an-offer-he-couldnt-refuse-for-william-eklund/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sharks-gm-says-the-senators-made-an-offer-he-couldnt-refuse-for-william-eklund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Ch&acirc;teau Montebello bidders given 'final opportunity' to revise offers;  Bank of Canada locks out security officers; Speed limits on 417 and 416 increasing to 110 km/h in Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Wednesday, June 24. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-chacircteau-montebello-bidders-given-final-opportunity-to-revise-offers-bank-of-canada-locks-out-security-officers-speed-limits-on-417-and-416-increasing-to-110-kmh-in-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-chacircteau-montebello-bidders-given-final-opportunity-to-revise-offers-bank-of-canada-locks-out-security-officers-speed-limits-on-417-and-416-increasing-to-110-kmh-in-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents relieved as Catholic school board reverses decision to cut bus attendants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just one more thing. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/parents-relieved-as-catholic-school-board-reverses-decision-to-cut-bus-attendants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/parents-relieved-as-catholic-school-board-reverses-decision-to-cut-bus-attendants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why did the Ottawa Redblacks trade Dru Brown, their starting QB the last two seasons?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dru Brown asked for his outright release from the Ottawa Redblacks one month ago, on the same training camp day he found out he had lost his job as the team's starting quarterback to Jake Maier. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-did-the-ottawa-redblacks-trade-dru-brown-their-starting-qb-the-last-two-seasons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-did-the-ottawa-redblacks-trade-dru-brown-their-starting-qb-the-last-two-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing teen sought by Ottawa police]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, June 24, the Ottawa Police Service asked for public assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old youth. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/missing-teen-sought-by-ottawa-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/missing-teen-sought-by-ottawa-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators fans still want EK65 to come 'home', and back in 2022 he almost did]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans of the Ottawa Senators would love to turn back the clock to the days of EK65. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-fans-still-want-ek65-to-come-home-and-back-in-2022-he-almost-did/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-fans-still-want-ek65-to-come-home-and-back-in-2022-he-almost-did/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speed limits on 417 and 416 increasing to 110 km/h in Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario government is hiking its provincial speed limit from 100 km/h to 110 km/h on most of its provincial highways &mdash; including some in Ottawa &mdash; by the end of this summer. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/speed-limits-on-417-and-416-increasing-to-110-kmh-in-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/speed-limits-on-417-and-416-increasing-to-110-kmh-in-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I worry about the competence of people running OC Transpo | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest Ottawa auditor general&rsquo;s report on OC Transpo is quite the catalogue of managerial incompetence. The question is whether the appointment of new general manager Rick Leary is a sufficient fix. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/i-worry-about-the-competence-of-people-running-oc-transpo-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/i-worry-about-the-competence-of-people-running-oc-transpo-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I don't see drug users in their photos. I still see a child. | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[I want to tell you about an eight-year-old girl and her pet dog, Scooby. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/i-dont-see-drug-users-in-their-photos-i-still-see-a-child-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/i-dont-see-drug-users-in-their-photos-i-still-see-a-child-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Responders rescue woman from 20-foot fall down east end parkway cliff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tactical paramedics and firefighters teamed up Wednesday morning to rescue an adult woman who took a serious 20-foot fall down a cliff on the Sir George Etienne Cartier Parkway at Lisgar Road near the Rockcliffe Lookout Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/responders-rescue-woman-from-20-foot-fall-down-east-end-parkway-cliff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/responders-rescue-woman-from-20-foot-fall-down-east-end-parkway-cliff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ch&acirc;teau Montebello bidders given 'final opportunity' to revise offers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prospective owners of the Ch&acirc;teau Montebello have been asked to "put their best foot forward" to potentially revise and improve their offers to purchase the iconic resort. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/chacircteau-montebello-bidders-given-final-opportunity-to-revise-offers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/chacircteau-montebello-bidders-given-final-opportunity-to-revise-offers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One QB in, one QB out: Ottawa Redblacks add Bethel-Thompson, send Brown to Winnipeg]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winless Ottawa Redblacks made significant moves in their quarterback room on Tuesday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/one-qb-in-one-qb-out-ottawa-redblacks-add-bethel-thompson-send-brown-to-winnipeg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/one-qb-in-one-qb-out-ottawa-redblacks-add-bethel-thompson-send-brown-to-winnipeg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man facing 61 charges over burglary spree in Overbrook and Vanier]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 45-year-old man faces a total of 61 charges after being arrested in connection with 20 break-and-enters at businesses in the Vanier and Overbrook areas, the Ottawa Police Service has announced. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-facing-61-charges-over-burglary-spree-in-overbrook-and-vanier/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-facing-61-charges-over-burglary-spree-in-overbrook-and-vanier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators acquire winger William Eklund from the San Jose Sharks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Staios wasted no time pulling the trigger on another trade. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-acquire-winger-william-eklund-from-the-san-jose-sharks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-acquire-winger-william-eklund-from-the-san-jose-sharks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Report calls for deregulation of Canada Post; Is lead in the water a new reality for Ottawa schools?; Ontario says building Ottawa ring road worth exploring]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Tuesday, June 23. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-report-calls-for-deregulation-of-canada-post-is-lead-in-the-water-a-new-reality-for-ottawa-schools-ontario-says-building-ottawa-ring-road-worth-exploring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-report-calls-for-deregulation-of-canada-post-is-lead-in-the-water-a-new-reality-for-ottawa-schools-ontario-says-building-ottawa-ring-road-worth-exploring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCC CEO says talks with Senators moving in right direction, but no timeline for shovels in the ground]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Capital Commission is confident there are no roadblocks ahead that will halt the finalization of a deal for a new home for the Ottawa Senators at LeBreton Flats. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ncc-ceo-says-talks-with-senators-moving-in-right-direction-but-no-timeline-for-shovels-in-the-ground/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ncc-ceo-says-talks-with-senators-moving-in-right-direction-but-no-timeline-for-shovels-in-the-ground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour dispute begins as Bank of Canada locks out security officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrick Tessier and other security officers at the Bank of Canada say they're fighting for their families on the picket line. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/labour-dispute-begins-as-bank-of-canada-locks-out-security-officers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/labour-dispute-begins-as-bank-of-canada-locks-out-security-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who will be the Senators' next captain? Jake Sanderson, Tim Stutzle or Thomas Chabot?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brady Tkachuk is gone &mdash; it's time to move on. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/who-will-be-the-senators-next-captain-jake-sanderson-tim-stutzle-or-thomas-chabot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/who-will-be-the-senators-next-captain-jake-sanderson-tim-stutzle-or-thomas-chabot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Senators captain Brady Tkachuk says 'it was time for the next chapter' with the Panthers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brady Tkachuk bid a fond farewell to the fans of the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/former-senators-captain-brady-tkachuk-says-it-was-time-for-the-next-chapter-with-the-panthers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/former-senators-captain-brady-tkachuk-says-it-was-time-for-the-next-chapter-with-the-panthers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brady Tkachuk is out. Ask our reporters where the Ottawa Senators go from here]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the Sunday evening shockwave that sent Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers, the Ottawa Senators are at a historic and highly unpredictable crossroads. The franchise-altering deal, which reunites Brady with his brother Matthew after the Sens captain indicated he had no plans to sign a long-term extension in Ottawa, has thrown a wrench in the Sens' blueprint. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/brady-tkachuk-is-out-ask-our-reporters-where-the-ottawa-senators-go-from-here/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/brady-tkachuk-is-out-ask-our-reporters-where-the-ottawa-senators-go-from-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators to host September Prospect Challenge in Gatineau, QC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young guns Carter Yakemchuk and Lucas Beckman will suit up when the Ottawa Senators host the NHL Prospect Challenge at Centre Slush Puppie in Gatineau on Sept. 12-13. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-to-host-september-prospect-challenge-in-gatineau-qc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-to-host-september-prospect-challenge-in-gatineau-qc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators to host September Prospect Challenge in Gatineau]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young guns Carter Yakemchuk and Lucas Beckman will suit up when the Ottawa Senators host the NHL Prospect Challenge at Centre Slush Puppie in Gatineau on Sept. 12-13. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-to-host-september-prospect-challenge-in-gatineau/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-to-host-september-prospect-challenge-in-gatineau/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Ottawa build a ring road? The province says it's worth exploring.]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Gerry Dust wants to get from his home in Orl&eacute;ans to his cottage west of Ottawa, the journey often begins with a gamble. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/should-ottawa-build-a-ring-road-the-province-says-its-worth-exploring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/should-ottawa-build-a-ring-road-the-province-says-its-worth-exploring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Around the house: Get cooking with an outdoor kitchen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/around-the-house-get-cooking-with-an-outdoor-kitchen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/around-the-house-get-cooking-with-an-outdoor-kitchen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report calls for deregulation of Canada Post, establishment of postal regulator]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report from the C.D. Howe Institute is calling for the end of Canada Post's monopoly and deregulation of the postal market, but stops short of advocating for outright privatization. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/report-calls-for-deregulation-of-canada-post-establishment-of-postal-regulator/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/report-calls-for-deregulation-of-canada-post-establishment-of-postal-regulator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's a joy to cycle now that e-buses are the norm | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Such a joy it is to cycle along bus routes, now that e-buses are becoming the norm. The absence of diesel exhaust full of deep dark nano-particles of carbon filling our right of way almost removes the sting of the poor condition of Ottawa's confusing and dangerous phalanx of bike lanes. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/its-a-joy-to-cycle-now-that-e-buses-are-the-norm-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/its-a-joy-to-cycle-now-that-e-buses-are-the-norm-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is lead in the water a new reality for Ottawa schools?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The walk to Fallingbrook Elementary is a short one. Two minutes tops, said Crystal Mask, who accompanies her daughter to school with her husband Garrett Hansen every morning. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/is-lead-in-the-water-a-new-reality-for-ottawa-schools/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/is-lead-in-the-water-a-new-reality-for-ottawa-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gatineau man, 45, victim in city's third homicide of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The victim of a June 17 assault on Broadway Street West has died in Gatineau's third homicide of 2026. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gatineau-man-45-victim-in-citys-third-homicide-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gatineau-man-45-victim-in-citys-third-homicide-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Senators sign head coach Andrew Campbell to 3-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Belleville Senators have removed the interim tag from Andrew Campbell's coaching title and given him a lengthy leash. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/belleville-senators-sign-head-coach-andrew-campbell-to-3-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/belleville-senators-sign-head-coach-andrew-campbell-to-3-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators have 'no intention' of taking a step back as Steve Staios tries to wheel and deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Staios' phone is literally ringing off the hook. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-have-no-intention-of-taking-a-step-back-as-steve-staios-tries-to-wheel-and-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-have-no-intention-of-taking-a-step-back-as-steve-staios-tries-to-wheel-and-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Afghan war veteran battling DND over privacy violation and benefit payment; Brady Tkachuk traded; Why Ottawa music fans now love early shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Monday, June 22. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-afghan-war-veteran-battling-dnd-over-privacy-violation-and-benefit-payment-brady-tkachuk-traded-why-ottawa-music-fans-now-love-early-shows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-afghan-war-veteran-battling-dnd-over-privacy-violation-and-benefit-payment-brady-tkachuk-traded-why-ottawa-music-fans-now-love-early-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingston high-speed train stop would have 'marginal' effect on travel times, Alto CEO says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adding a high-speed rail stop in Kingston would have a "marginal" effect on travel times between Ottawa and Toronto, according to the CEO of the Crown corporation overseeing the project. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/kingston-high-speed-train-stop-would-have-marginal-effect-on-travel-times-alto-ceo-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/kingston-high-speed-train-stop-would-have-marginal-effect-on-travel-times-alto-ceo-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['C' ya later! Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios says captain Brady Tkachuk asked to be traded]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brady Tkachuk wanted out. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/c-ya-later-ottawa-senators-gm-steve-staios-says-captain-brady-tkachuk-asked-to-be-traded/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/c-ya-later-ottawa-senators-gm-steve-staios-says-captain-brady-tkachuk-asked-to-be-traded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sens 1-on-1: What’s next for Sens after Brady Tkachuk trade?]]></title><description><![CDATA[WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Sens 1-on-1 with Bruce Garrioch, Bruce speaks with Ottawa Citizen Senators writer Callum Fraser about the Senators trading captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers. They discuss the implications of the trade, how the Senators may use their recently acquired draft capital for future deals, if Erik Karlsson could be a target, how the Tkachuk trade is viewed in the dressing room and more. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sens-1-on-1-whats-next-for-sens-after-brady-tkachuk-trade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sens-1-on-1-whats-next-for-sens-after-brady-tkachuk-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Good riddance': Senators set social media ablaze with Brady Tkachuk trade to Panthers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The online hockey world was sent into a frenzy Sunday night upon hearing the news that the Ottawa Senators were trading captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/good-riddance-senators-set-social-media-ablaze-with-brady-tkachuk-trade-to-panthers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/good-riddance-senators-set-social-media-ablaze-with-brady-tkachuk-trade-to-panthers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's time for Ottawa to add a property tax levy | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Ottawa must get serious about the massive $10.8 billion infrastructure shortfall and bring in a new property tax levy to help deal with this long-standing problem. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/its-time-for-ottawa-to-add-a-property-tax-levy-opinion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/its-time-for-ottawa-to-add-a-property-tax-levy-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He took the easy way out': Senators fans react to captain Brady Tkachuk's departure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators fans feel like they've been slapped in the face. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/he-took-the-easy-way-out-senators-fans-react-to-captain-brady-tkachuks-departure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/he-took-the-easy-way-out-senators-fans-react-to-captain-brady-tkachuks-departure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Ottawa music fans now love early shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Ottawa DJ David Emery launched his monthly Distortion event at Live on Elgin a few years ago, the needle dropped at 10 p.m. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-ottawa-music-fans-now-love-early-shows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-ottawa-music-fans-now-love-early-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What post-employment conflict of interest restrictions apply to public servants?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I left the government as a Director General, I had chaired or been a member of provincial, federal and industry committees in my field. What that meant was that when I returned to my small consulting firm, I interpreted the rules to say that I was not allowed to work for any federal, provincial or industry outfit in my field for two years. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-post-employment-conflict-of-interest-restrictions-apply-to-public-servants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-post-employment-conflict-of-interest-restrictions-apply-to-public-servants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afghan war veteran battling DND over privacy violation and benefit payment snafu]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Afghan war veteran is battling with National Defence after the department violated her privacy by providing her banking information to another military member and then erroneously transferring a payment for that individual into her account. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/afghan-war-veteran-battling-dnd-over-privacy-violation-and-benefit-payment-snafu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/afghan-war-veteran-battling-dnd-over-privacy-violation-and-benefit-payment-snafu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators are going big-game hunting on NHL's trade market following Brady Tkachuk trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Staios pulled the trigger on one big deal on Sunday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-are-going-big-game-hunting-on-nhls-trade-market-following-brady-tkachuk-trade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-are-going-big-game-hunting-on-nhls-trade-market-following-brady-tkachuk-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators are going big-game hunting on NHL's trade market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Staios pulled the trigger on one big deal on Sunday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-are-going-big-game-hunting-on-nhls-trade-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-are-going-big-game-hunting-on-nhls-trade-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why some Ottawa families continue to face autism stigma, isolation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celeste Constantineau knows the amount of time, planning and preparation that goes into attending a social event. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-some-ottawa-families-continue-to-face-autism-stigma-isolation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-some-ottawa-families-continue-to-face-autism-stigma-isolation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators send captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers after he told the club he won't sign here]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators are bidding farewell to captain Brady Tkachuk. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-send-captain-brady-tkachuk-to-the-florida-panthers-after-he-told-the-club-he-wont-sign-here/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-send-captain-brady-tkachuk-to-the-florida-panthers-after-he-told-the-club-he-wont-sign-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Senators send captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators are bidding farewell to captain Brady Tkachuk. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/breaking-senators-send-captain-brady-tkachuk-to-the-florida-panthers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/breaking-senators-send-captain-brady-tkachuk-to-the-florida-panthers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police ask for help as they investigate alleged hate-motivated assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa police are asking for the public's help as they investigate an alleged hate-motivated assault that occurred on Saturday in the 100 block of Woodridge Crescent. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-ask-for-help-as-they-investigate-alleged-hate-motivated-assault/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-ask-for-help-as-they-investigate-alleged-hate-motivated-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a slow start by the Ottawa Redblacks could turn into a very slippery slope]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the official start of training camp, the Ottawa Redblacks had 27 days to prepare for their season and home-opening game against the Edmonton Elks, and they lost by eight. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-a-slow-start-by-the-ottawa-redblacks-could-turn-into-a-very-slippery-slope/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-a-slow-start-by-the-ottawa-redblacks-could-turn-into-a-very-slippery-slope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How did the Ottawa Redblacks get rolled over by the Toronto Argos in a home game they needed to win?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Dinwiddie was all-encompassing when asked for the greatest disappointment from his second loss as head coach of the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-did-the-ottawa-redblacks-get-rolled-over-by-the-toronto-argos-in-a-home-game-they-needed-to-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-did-the-ottawa-redblacks-get-rolled-over-by-the-toronto-argos-in-a-home-game-they-needed-to-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man facing multiple charges after domestic dispute in Cobden]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 48-year-old man from Chapeau, Que., is facing a long list of criminal charges, including assault with a weapon and forcible confinement, following what Ontario Provincial Police described as a domestic dispute in Cobden on Friday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-facing-multiple-charges-after-domestic-dispute-in-cobden/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-facing-multiple-charges-after-domestic-dispute-in-cobden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chad Kelly rips Ottawa defence apart as Redblacks fall to 0-2 with loss to the Toronto Argos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa Redblacks head coach Ryan Dinwiddie was reminded on Saturday afternoon of what he must miss most about living in Toronto. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/chad-kelly-rips-ottawa-defence-apart-as-redblacks-fall-to-0-2-with-loss-to-the-toronto-argos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/chad-kelly-rips-ottawa-defence-apart-as-redblacks-fall-to-0-2-with-loss-to-the-toronto-argos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Repairs continue on Gatineau streets, water main break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials in Gatineau reported Sunday that roadway repairs continue along water-damaged Rue Saint-Louis between Boulevard de la Cit&eacute; and Boulevard Maloney Ouest. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/update-repairs-continue-on-gatineau-streets-water-main-break/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/update-repairs-continue-on-gatineau-streets-water-main-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Problems continue following major Gatineau water main break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents in a number of Gatineau sectors are asked to reduce water usage following a major water main break on Rue Saint-Louis Friday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/problems-continue-following-major-gatineau-water-main-break/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/problems-continue-following-major-gatineau-water-main-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian man, 44, faces child-sex allegations following Nashville sting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 44-year-old Canadian man has been arrested in Nashville, Tenn., following a month-long sting operation into alleged attempted child sexual exploitation. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canadian-man-44-faces-child-sex-allegations-following-nashville-sting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canadian-man-44-faces-child-sex-allegations-following-nashville-sting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A heartfelt thank you to the Heart Institute | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[On June 1 st. 2026, I suffered a major heart attack and I was transferred from Cornwall, Ont. to the Heart Institute in Ottawa, Ont. The second we arrived, a medical team was at the door waiting for me. Immediately, they performed an angiogram and installed a stent. Shortly afterwards, I was transferred to the ICCU where I remained for the next 11 days. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-heartfelt-thank-you-to-the-heart-institute-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-heartfelt-thank-you-to-the-heart-institute-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa's infrastructure is breaking down. Now this Bells Corners pool will close for the summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[At only four years old with her floaties on, Rebecca Marion wanted to jump off the diving board at her neighbourhood&rsquo;s Entrance Pool.&nbsp; Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawas-infrastructure-is-breaking-down-now-this-bells-corners-pool-will-close-for-the-summer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawas-infrastructure-is-breaking-down-now-this-bells-corners-pool-will-close-for-the-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Saturday's Redblacks game against the Argos could be the season's most important]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five months from the 2026 Grey Cup game, it seems absurd to even be talking about the Canadian Football League playoff race. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-saturdays-redblacks-game-against-the-argos-could-be-the-seasons-most-important/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-saturdays-redblacks-game-against-the-argos-could-be-the-seasons-most-important/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union calls for hundreds more tax centre workers to clear adjustment backlog]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union representing taxation workers is calling for hundreds more employees at Canada Revenue Agency taxation centres to curtail complex tax adjustment processing delays. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/union-calls-for-hundreds-more-tax-centre-workers-to-clear-adjustment-backlog/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/union-calls-for-hundreds-more-tax-centre-workers-to-clear-adjustment-backlog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OC Transpo bus route audit called 'validation' for frustrated riders]]></title><description><![CDATA[A scathing audit of OC Transpo's "New Ways to Bus" has validated many of the concerns riders and councillors have expressed since the bus route overhaul was implemented last year, the audit committee heard Friday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/oc-transpo-bus-route-audit-called-validation-for-frustrated-riders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/oc-transpo-bus-route-audit-called-validation-for-frustrated-riders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Is Ottawa ready for no supervised consumption?; Major defence procurements take 16 years on average; House of commons transcribers and editors get higher wage increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Friday, June 19. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-is-ottawa-ready-for-no-supervised-consumption-major-defence-procurements-take-16-years-on-average-house-of-commons-transcribers-and-editors-get-higher-wage-increase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-is-ottawa-ready-for-no-supervised-consumption-major-defence-procurements-take-16-years-on-average-house-of-commons-transcribers-and-editors-get-higher-wage-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police officer charged with assault following incident in Oakville]]></title><description><![CDATA[A staff sergeant with the Ottawa Police Service has been charged with assault following an off-duty incident in Oakville. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-officer-charged-with-assault-following-incident-in-oakville/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-officer-charged-with-assault-following-incident-in-oakville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, two men sought as suspects in Downpatrick Road assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Police Service is requesting public assistance in identifying a woman and two men wanted as suspects in an assault in mid-May. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/woman-two-men-sought-as-suspects-in-downpatrick-road-assault/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/woman-two-men-sought-as-suspects-in-downpatrick-road-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could there be a family reunion at CTC with the PWHL's Ottawa Charge signing Dara Greig?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another Greig is expected to be calling Canadian Tire Centre home next season. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/could-there-be-a-family-reunion-at-ctc-with-the-pwhls-ottawa-charge-signing-dara-greig/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/could-there-be-a-family-reunion-at-ctc-with-the-pwhls-ottawa-charge-signing-dara-greig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O-Train Line 4 doubling weekend wait times for summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wait times will be doubling for the O-Train's Line 4 between South Keys Station and the Ottawa International Airport this summer as OC Transpo continues to "stablilize" its staffing. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/o-train-line-4-doubling-weekend-wait-times-for-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/o-train-line-4-doubling-weekend-wait-times-for-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union serves strike notice for Bank of Canada security officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Security officers at the Bank of Canada in Ottawa and Montreal are poised to strike. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/union-serves-strike-notice-for-bank-of-canada-security-officers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/union-serves-strike-notice-for-bank-of-canada-security-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa homicide squad seeks woman, 64, last seen in January]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police homicide squad is seeking public assistance in locating Olga Konokhova, 64, last seen in January, 2026. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-homicide-squad-seeks-woman-64-last-seen-in-january/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-homicide-squad-seeks-woman-64-last-seen-in-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major defence procurements take 16 years on average: watchdog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major government defence projects take an average of 16 years to move through the full procurement pipeline, according to a recent report from the federal procurement watchdog. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/major-defence-procurements-take-16-years-on-average-watchdog/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/major-defence-procurements-take-16-years-on-average-watchdog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remarkable rookie year with Ottawa 67's propels Nepean's Thomas Vandenberg up NHL Draft rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine months ago, on the eve of a new Ontario Hockey League season, if any hockey scouts hadn't heard the name Thomas Vandenberg before, they were certainly about to. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/remarkable-rookie-year-with-ottawa-67s-propels-nepeans-thomas-vandenberg-up-nhl-draft-rankings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/remarkable-rookie-year-with-ottawa-67s-propels-nepeans-thomas-vandenberg-up-nhl-draft-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's a better way to do street parking in Ottawa | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[There may be things more aggravating than being nickel-and-dimed by my city every single time I need to park my car for seven minutes to grab a dozen bagels but, offhand, I can&rsquo;t think what that might be. It&rsquo;s time to rethink how residents of Ottawa park &mdash; where, for how long, and at what cost. It should be a lot cheaper and easier than it is. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/heres-a-better-way-to-do-street-parking-in-ottawa-opinion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/heres-a-better-way-to-do-street-parking-in-ottawa-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child airlifted to CHEO following south-end collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four people, including a child, suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries in a crash Friday morning at the junction of Nixon Drive and Dalmeny Road south of Osgoode. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/child-airlifted-to-cheo-following-south-end-collision/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/child-airlifted-to-cheo-following-south-end-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modern living: There’s gold in those garage sales ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/modern-living-theres-gold-in-those-garage-sales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/modern-living-theres-gold-in-those-garage-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capital Pride planning new parade route]]></title><description><![CDATA[Callie Metler isn't ready to reveal Capital Pride's new parade route just yet. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/capital-pride-planning-new-parade-route/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/capital-pride-planning-new-parade-route/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Binding arbitration nets House of Commons transcribers and editors higher wage increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The workers who prepare reports on debates and other documents related to business inside the House of Commons have received a retroactive higher wage adjustment for 2023 through arbitration, among other decisions. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/binding-arbitration-nets-house-of-commons-transcribers-and-editors-higher-wage-increase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/binding-arbitration-nets-house-of-commons-transcribers-and-editors-higher-wage-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Ottawa's final two supervised consumption sites closed, those who use it warn of a rough summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A limp hand sticks out through the bars of a metal fence, where a man is lying unconscious on the hot pavement. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/after-ottawas-final-two-supervised-consumption-sites-closed-those-who-use-it-warn-of-a-rough-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/after-ottawas-final-two-supervised-consumption-sites-closed-those-who-use-it-warn-of-a-rough-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Inside the desk space debacle at the public service pay centre; OC Transpo new ways to bus based on 'outdated, inaccurate' data; City hall outsider wants to be Ottawa's new mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Wednesday, June 17. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-inside-the-desk-space-debacle-at-the-public-service-pay-centre-oc-transpo-new-ways-to-bus-based-on-outdated-inaccurate-data-city-hall-outsider-wants-to-be-ottawas-new-mayor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-inside-the-desk-space-debacle-at-the-public-service-pay-centre-oc-transpo-new-ways-to-bus-based-on-outdated-inaccurate-data-city-hall-outsider-wants-to-be-ottawas-new-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Post CEO planning 'strategic pricing' to rebuild trust with small businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CEO at Canada Post, Doug Ettinger, told a House of Commons committee that the Crown coporation needed to rebuild trust after hundreds of days of labour disruptions left small businesses pivoting to private companies for parcel deliveries. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canada-post-ceo-planning-strategic-pricing-to-rebuild-trust-with-small-businesses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canada-post-ceo-planning-strategic-pricing-to-rebuild-trust-with-small-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged by Ottawa police with possession of replica firearms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in his 20s is facing a series of charges after the Ottawa Police Service seized a pair of replica firearms and ammunition magazines early on Thursday, June 18. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-charged-by-ottawa-police-with-possession-of-replica-firearms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-charged-by-ottawa-police-with-possession-of-replica-firearms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after children approached near Munster Community Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Police Service says charges are pending against a man who was arrested following an investigation into "a suspicious incident involving children" near the Munster Community Centre. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-arrested-after-children-approached-near-munster-community-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-arrested-after-children-approached-near-munster-community-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators cut ties with Alex Formenton, making winger an unrestricted free agent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators have cut ties with Alex Formenton and he's free to find work in the National Hockey League. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-cut-ties-with-alex-formenton-making-winger-an-unrestricted-free-agent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-cut-ties-with-alex-formenton-making-winger-an-unrestricted-free-agent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gatineau woman, 52, charged in drug bust]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 52-year-old Gatineau woman faces several charges of drug trafficking following a raid Thursday at a residence on La V&eacute;rendrye Boulevard east. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gatineau-woman-52-charged-in-drug-bust/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gatineau-woman-52-charged-in-drug-bust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OC Transpo New Ways to Bus based on 'outdated, inaccurate' data, audit finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[OC Transpo's bus route overhaul last year was based on outdated data with inaccurate run times, according to a scathing report from the city's auditor general that found numerous "gaps" in bus service planning and scheduling. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/oc-transpo-new-ways-to-bus-based-on-outdated-inaccurate-data-audit-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/oc-transpo-new-ways-to-bus-based-on-outdated-inaccurate-data-audit-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much importance does game against Argos have for Redblacks coach Ryan Dinwiddie?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Dinwiddie is in line for an icy cold Gatorade shower. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-much-importance-does-game-against-argos-have-for-redblacks-coach-ryan-dinwiddie/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-much-importance-does-game-against-argos-have-for-redblacks-coach-ryan-dinwiddie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the garden: Start with a native tree ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/in-the-garden-start-with-a-native-tree/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/in-the-garden-start-with-a-native-tree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Severe' thunderstorms, 'risk of tornadoes' forecast for capital region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weather authorities have added "risk of tornadoes" to the description of a storm front bearing down on the capital Thursday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/severe-thunderstorms-risk-of-tornadoes-forecast-for-capital-region/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/severe-thunderstorms-risk-of-tornadoes-forecast-for-capital-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Severe' thunderstorms, heavy rain forecast for capital region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada has issued a "special weather statement" Thursday, cautioning the possible arrival of "severe thunderstorms" bringing up to 40 mm of rain starting this morning and lasting through early this afternoon. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/severe-thunderstorms-heavy-rain-forecast-for-capital-region/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/severe-thunderstorms-heavy-rain-forecast-for-capital-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberals must not think federal public service is important | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to the pensions and pay of Canada&rsquo;s public servants, taxpayers should expect the federal government to be fair, or at least reasonable. The recent conduct of the Liberal government has fallen well short of those modest standards. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/liberals-must-not-think-federal-public-service-is-important-opinion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/liberals-must-not-think-federal-public-service-is-important-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven years on, MMIWG inaction is painful, advocates say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bridget Tolley is five years older than her mother was when a S&ucirc;ret&eacute; du Qu&eacute;bec police car struck and killed her in October 2001. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/seven-years-on-mmiwg-inaction-is-painful-advocates-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/seven-years-on-mmiwg-inaction-is-painful-advocates-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Return-to-office ‘unachievable’: Inside the desk space debacle at the public service pay centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the pandemic, the public service pay centre gave up three office leases in New Brunswick &mdash; two in Miramichi and one in Moncton. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/return-to-office-unachievable-inside-the-desk-space-debacle-at-the-public-service-pay-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/return-to-office-unachievable-inside-the-desk-space-debacle-at-the-public-service-pay-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City councillors out of touch with free weekend transit | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was agog when reading about the tree damage to houses in Copeland Park and the lack of response from the City, or maybe I wasn't. It seems, when convenient, the City 'saves' trees at the expense of people. The city seems to have no problem allowing small houses like these to be torn down (along with every tree on the lot) to accommodate mega-homes. One need only look around the city's older neighbourhoods to see the ground scoured of trees, and smaller older homes crowded by the concrete monol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-councillors-out-of-touch-with-free-weekend-transit-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-councillors-out-of-touch-with-free-weekend-transit-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Lawson is a City Hall outsider who wants to be Ottawa's new mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the 2026 municipal election starts to ramp up, the Ottawa Citizen is asking what the four mayoral candidates are promising for the campaign ahead. This week, we'll be sharing stories about each candidate and what they hope to change &mdash; or keep &mdash; at City Hall. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/alex-lawson-is-a-city-hall-outsider-who-wants-to-be-ottawas-new-mayor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/alex-lawson-is-a-city-hall-outsider-who-wants-to-be-ottawas-new-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Ottawa Charge adding defence, speed while also making history early at the PWHL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge was in no position to take Wisconsin superstar Caroline Harvey with its first pick in the PWHL draft. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-the-ottawa-charge-adding-defence-speed-while-also-making-history-early-at-the-pwhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-the-ottawa-charge-adding-defence-speed-while-also-making-history-early-at-the-pwhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Ottawa Charge added defence, speed while also making history early at the PWHL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge was in no position to take Wisconsin superstar Caroline Harvey with its first pick in the PWHL draft. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-the-ottawa-charge-added-defence-speed-while-also-making-history-early-at-the-pwhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-the-ottawa-charge-added-defence-speed-while-also-making-history-early-at-the-pwhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog, cat dead, three people taken to hospital as crews called to three fires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two pets died and three people, including a child, were taken to hospital as a result of three fires that Ottawa Fire Services was called to over a nine-hour span beginning Tuesday evening. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/dog-cat-dead-three-people-taken-to-hospital-as-crews-called-to-three-fires/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/dog-cat-dead-three-people-taken-to-hospital-as-crews-called-to-three-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa firefighters snuff out e-scooter fire in Barrhaven garage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa firefighters snuffed out an electric-scooter blaze in a Barrhaven garage on Wednesday evening. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-firefighters-snuff-out-e-scooter-fire-in-barrhaven-garage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-firefighters-snuff-out-e-scooter-fire-in-barrhaven-garage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa man, 81, charged in historical sex offences case]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 81-year-old Ottawa man is facing charges in connection with alleged sexual offences dating back to the 1980s. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-man-81-charged-in-historical-sex-offences-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-man-81-charged-in-historical-sex-offences-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators taking a deep dive on their goaltending situation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators' goaltending is under the microscope. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-taking-a-deep-dive-on-their-goaltending-situation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-taking-a-deep-dive-on-their-goaltending-situation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fraud charges laid after attempted purchase of vehicle and crane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men, including one from Ottawa, are facing fraud charges after an investigation by the Hawkesbury OPP detachment. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/fraud-charges-laid-after-attempted-purchase-of-vehicle-and-crane/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/fraud-charges-laid-after-attempted-purchase-of-vehicle-and-crane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI event at Art House Cafe cancelled after community backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[People scrolling through Art House&rsquo;s Instagram account might expect announcements about music trivia, life drawing classes or an open mic night. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ai-event-at-art-house-cafe-cancelled-after-community-backlash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ai-event-at-art-house-cafe-cancelled-after-community-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Mayoral candidate promises to 'shake things up' if elected; Trustee 'mortified' by drag storytime cancellation at Mutchmor; Ottawa's most extreme smash burger]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Wednesday, June 17. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-mayoral-candidate-promises-to-shake-things-up-if-elected-trustee-mortified-by-drag-storytime-cancellation-at-mutchmor-ottawas-most-extreme-smash-burger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-mayoral-candidate-promises-to-shake-things-up-if-elected-trustee-mortified-by-drag-storytime-cancellation-at-mutchmor-ottawas-most-extreme-smash-burger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything you need to know for Canada Day in Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada Day's annual celebration of unabashed true patriotism love comes on Wednesday, July 1, and our national capital will be full of celebrations of the 159th anniversary of the Great White North. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/everything-you-need-to-know-for-canada-day-in-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/everything-you-need-to-know-for-canada-day-in-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did Ottawa Charge players and coach receive their just reward at the PWHL Awards ceremony?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge had a good night at the PWHL awards on Tuesday in Detroit. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/did-ottawa-charge-players-and-coach-receive-their-just-reward-at-the-pwhl-awards-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/did-ottawa-charge-players-and-coach-receive-their-just-reward-at-the-pwhl-awards-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hum: Ottawa's most extreme smash burger is also extremely tasty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes you just have to put on your burger-eating shirt (you know, the one that's ruined from eating too many burgers) and make the rounds. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/hum-ottawas-most-extreme-smash-burger-is-also-extremely-tasty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/hum-ottawas-most-extreme-smash-burger-is-also-extremely-tasty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home design: Re-imagining your condo balcony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/home-design-re-imagining-your-condo-balcony/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/home-design-re-imagining-your-condo-balcony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neil Saravanamuttoo promises to 'shake things up' if he is Ottawa's new mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the 2026 municipal election starts to ramp up, the Ottawa Citizen is asking what the four mayoral candidates are promising for the campaign ahead. This week, we'll be sharing stories about each candidate and what they hope to change &mdash; or keep &mdash; at City Hall. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/neil-saravanamuttoo-promises-to-shake-things-up-if-he-is-ottawas-new-mayor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/neil-saravanamuttoo-promises-to-shake-things-up-if-he-is-ottawas-new-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting your first tattoo, while living in a hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a recent afternoon in a family room on the fifth floor of the Bruy&egrave;re Health Centretown campus in Chinatown &mdash; formerly St. Vincent Hospital &mdash; Hollis Peirce got his fifth tattoo. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/getting-your-first-tattoo-while-living-in-a-hospital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/getting-your-first-tattoo-while-living-in-a-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruyère hospital patients get house calls — from a tattoo artist]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a recent afternoon in a family room on the fifth floor of the Bruy&egrave;re Health Centretown campus in Chinatown &mdash; formerly St. Vincent Hospital &mdash; Hollis Peirce got his fifth tattoo. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bruyre-hospital-patients-get-house-calls-from-a-tattoo-artist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bruyre-hospital-patients-get-house-calls-from-a-tattoo-artist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OCDSB trustee disputes board explanation for cancelled drag storytime event]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ottawa-Carleton District School Board trustee is speaking out against the cancellation of a planned drag storytime event at Mutchmor Public School, saying she is &ldquo;very, very disappointed and quite frankly mortified.&rdquo; Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ocdsb-trustee-disputes-board-explanation-for-cancelled-drag-storytime-event/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ocdsb-trustee-disputes-board-explanation-for-cancelled-drag-storytime-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa committee OK's $1M fund for extreme weather preparation and responses]]></title><description><![CDATA[City councillors gave the green light to a $1-million grant program for community groups to prepare for extreme weather events and to respond to localized emergencies. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-committee-oks-1m-fund-for-extreme-weather-preparation-and-responses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-committee-oks-1m-fund-for-extreme-weather-preparation-and-responses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Military police warned about officer’s claims of access to Anita Anand and Mriya aid connection; CRA managers to have flexibility to apply four-day-in-office directive; How far would you drive for the best blueberry muffins?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Tuesday, June 16. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-military-police-warned-about-officers-claims-of-access-to-anita-anand-and-mriya-aid-connection-cra-managers-to-have-flexibility-to-apply-four-day-in-office-directive-how-far-would-you-drive-for-the-best-blueberry-muffins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-military-police-warned-about-officers-claims-of-access-to-anita-anand-and-mriya-aid-connection-cra-managers-to-have-flexibility-to-apply-four-day-in-office-directive-how-far-would-you-drive-for-the-best-blueberry-muffins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two serious collisions in Ottawa: one dead and one with life-threatening injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two serious collisions have occurred in Ottawa in the past three days, the Ottawa Police Service said on June 16. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-serious-collisions-in-ottawa-one-dead-and-one-with-life-threatening-injuries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-serious-collisions-in-ottawa-one-dead-and-one-with-life-threatening-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two e-scooter collisions in Ottawa: one dead and one with life-threatening injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two collisions involving e-scooters have occurred in Ottawa in the past three days, the Ottawa Police Service said on June 16. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-e-scooter-collisions-in-ottawa-one-dead-and-one-with-life-threatening-injuries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-e-scooter-collisions-in-ottawa-one-dead-and-one-with-life-threatening-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delivery driver charged after alleged lewd act at Fitzroy Provincial Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 31-year-old Ottawa man is facing charges after allegedly masturbating while making a delivery at Fitzroy Provincial Park. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/delivery-driver-charged-after-alleged-lewd-act-at-fitzroy-provincial-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/delivery-driver-charged-after-alleged-lewd-act-at-fitzroy-provincial-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brampton man charged with vehicle theft after arrest near Carleton Place]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 22-year-old Brampton man has been charged in an alleged vehicle theft that began in the Peel region and made its way to Carleton Place, according to Ontario Provincial Police. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/brampton-man-charged-with-vehicle-theft-after-arrest-near-carleton-place/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/brampton-man-charged-with-vehicle-theft-after-arrest-near-carleton-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do the Senators need and who will GM Steve Staios target this off-season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Staios has a lot on his plate as the off-season shifts into high gear. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-do-the-senators-need-and-who-will-gm-steve-staios-target-this-off-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-do-the-senators-need-and-who-will-gm-steve-staios-target-this-off-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can the Ottawa Charge find enough help at the PWHL draft to restock its depleted lineup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge has yet another key position to fill at the PWHL draft, with Peyton Hemp joining Brianne Jenner and Emily Clark in Hamilton as a free-agent signing by the expansion team. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-the-ottawa-charge-find-enough-help-at-the-pwhl-draft-to-restock-its-depleted-lineup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-the-ottawa-charge-find-enough-help-at-the-pwhl-draft-to-restock-its-depleted-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hum: How far would you drive for the best blueberry muffins? Try Ashton]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the best compliments that Krysta Roney has received for her blueberry muffins is a little morbid. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/hum-how-far-would-you-drive-for-the-best-blueberry-muffins-try-ashton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/hum-how-far-would-you-drive-for-the-best-blueberry-muffins-try-ashton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houseworks: Build a Leopold bench for quiet outdoor places ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-build-a-leopold-bench-for-quiet-outdoor-places/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-build-a-leopold-bench-for-quiet-outdoor-places/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How did Ottawa 67's goalie Ryder Fetterolf make history in what could be his last OHL season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Ryder Fetterolf is leaving the Ottawa 67&rsquo;s, it&rsquo;s going to be with his hands full. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-did-ottawa-67s-goalie-ryder-fetterolf-make-history-in-what-could-be-his-last-ohl-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-did-ottawa-67s-goalie-ryder-fetterolf-make-history-in-what-could-be-his-last-ohl-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa parking enforcement should ease up a bit | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[I just returned from Castres, France which has a population of 45,000 and a rugby stadium that holds 10,000. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-parking-enforcement-should-ease-up-a-bit-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-parking-enforcement-should-ease-up-a-bit-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military police warned about officer’s claims of access to Anita Anand and Mriya Aid connection]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Canadian Forces officer in charge of a private organization raising funds for Ukraine told a civilian she not only had access to then-Defence Minister Anita Anand but suggested she&nbsp;may be able&nbsp;to&nbsp;shape how federal government funds were spent on the war-torn country. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/military-police-warned-about-officers-claims-of-access-to-anita-anand-and-mriya-aid-connection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/military-police-warned-about-officers-claims-of-access-to-anita-anand-and-mriya-aid-connection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Leiper's plan if he becomes Ottawa's new mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the 2026 municipal election starts to ramp up, the Ottawa Citizen is asking what the four mayoral candidates are promising for the campaign ahead. This week, we'll be sharing stories about each candidate and what they hope to change &mdash; or keep &mdash; at City Hall. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/jeff-leipers-plan-if-he-becomes-ottawas-new-mayor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/jeff-leipers-plan-if-he-becomes-ottawas-new-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CRA managers to have 'limited' flexibility in applying four-day-in-office directive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canada Revenue Agency is granting its managers limited flexibility in applying its four-day-in-office directive in July as the agency struggles with office space constraints. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cra-managers-to-have-limited-flexibility-in-applying-four-day-in-office-directive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cra-managers-to-have-limited-flexibility-in-applying-four-day-in-office-directive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators sign Norwegian centre Eskild Bakke Olsen to entry-level deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators added to their forward depth on the first day of the National Hockey League's official off-season. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-sign-norwegian-centre-eskild-bakke-olsen-to-entry-level-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-sign-norwegian-centre-eskild-bakke-olsen-to-entry-level-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Redblacks to unveil spiffy new look at Saturday's home game against the Toronto Argos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Redblacks need a change of course. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-redblacks-to-unveil-spiffy-new-look-at-saturdays-home-game-against-the-toronto-argos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-redblacks-to-unveil-spiffy-new-look-at-saturdays-home-game-against-the-toronto-argos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramedics missed response time target for highest-priority calls in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa paramedics met response time targets for most medical emergencies in 2025 but missed the target for the highest-priority calls involving life-threatening emergencies. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/paramedics-missed-response-time-target-for-highest-priority-calls-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/paramedics-missed-response-time-target-for-highest-priority-calls-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Observers decry Parks Canada cuts; Ottawa woman fighting city hall for right to cut down trees; Can we just enjoy outdoor swimming without the city's culture of legal liability?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Monday, June 15. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-observers-decry-parks-canada-cuts-ottawa-woman-fighting-city-hall-for-right-to-cut-down-trees-can-we-just-enjoy-outdoor-swimming-without-the-citys-culture-of-legal-liability/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-observers-decry-parks-canada-cuts-ottawa-woman-fighting-city-hall-for-right-to-cut-down-trees-can-we-just-enjoy-outdoor-swimming-without-the-citys-culture-of-legal-liability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Ottawans arrested in counterfeit cash investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people have been charged after a police investigation into the use of counterfeit money in online marketplace sales. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/three-ottawans-arrested-in-counterfeit-cash-investigation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/three-ottawans-arrested-in-counterfeit-cash-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators checking trade market for RFA blueliner Jordan Spence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Jordan Spence one-and-done with the Ottawa Senators? Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-checking-trade-market-for-rfa-blueliner-jordan-spence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-senators-checking-trade-market-for-rfa-blueliner-jordan-spence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can't manage parks 'with magic': Observers decry Parks Canada cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Impending job cuts at Parks Canada come at an &ldquo;odd&rdquo; time, according to a public service union, as the federal government prepares to renew a free summer park pass designed to boost domestic tourism in response to a hostile White House. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cant-manage-parks-with-magic-observers-decry-parks-canada-cuts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cant-manage-parks-with-magic-observers-decry-parks-canada-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can we just enjoy outdoor swimming without the city's culture of legal liability? | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[You don&rsquo;t have to be a cranky Gen-Xer to appreciate the freedom to swim in a river unsupervised, but it probably helps. As the National Capital Commission prepares to open two new swimming docks in the Ottawa River (at the Museum of History and near Major Hill Park), I want to say how refreshing it is not to be nagged about stuff we know. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-we-just-enjoy-outdoor-swimming-without-the-citys-culture-of-legal-liability-opinion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-we-just-enjoy-outdoor-swimming-without-the-citys-culture-of-legal-liability-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houseworks: How to use a pressure washer without wrecking it ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-how-to-use-a-pressure-washer-without-wrecking-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-how-to-use-a-pressure-washer-without-wrecking-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Between a root and a hard place: Ottawa woman fighting city hall for right to cut down trees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicole Robert&nbsp;doesn&rsquo;t&nbsp;usually work out of Ottawa&rsquo;s&nbsp;City Hall, but now she&rsquo;s hunched over on the floor next to security, writing code on her laptop. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/between-a-root-and-a-hard-place-ottawa-woman-fighting-city-hall-for-right-to-cut-down-trees/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/between-a-root-and-a-hard-place-ottawa-woman-fighting-city-hall-for-right-to-cut-down-trees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Sutcliffe wants another term as mayor, here's what he'd do with four more years]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the 2026 municipal election starts to ramp up, the Ottawa Citizen is asking what the four mayoral candidates are promising for the campaign ahead. This week, we'll be sharing stories about each candidate and what they hope to change &mdash; or keep &mdash; at City Hall. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/mark-sutcliffe-wants-another-term-as-mayor-heres-what-hed-do-with-four-more-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/mark-sutcliffe-wants-another-term-as-mayor-heres-what-hed-do-with-four-more-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can a retired public servant publish a 'tell-all' book?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I love your question! How many of us have thought&hellip;.&rdquo;oh , that would be so great to put into a memoir&rdquo;? Especially those of us who have had long and varied careers. We come across so many different situations and characters. Eons ago, I worked in a Ministerial correspondence unit and our job was to reply to people writing to the Minister. So, every day, I would read a variety of letters from across the country, and then I would have to pretend I was the Minister as I drafted a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-a-retired-public-servant-publish-a-tell-all-book/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-a-retired-public-servant-publish-a-tell-all-book/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes win Stanley Cup as Brandon Bussi shuts out Vegas in Game 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/carolina-hurricanes-win-stanley-cup-as-brandon-bussi-shuts-out-vegas-in-game-6/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/carolina-hurricanes-win-stanley-cup-as-brandon-bussi-shuts-out-vegas-in-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why an Inuit group has concerns about policing at downtown gathering spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Lisa saw Kate out of the corner of her eye, she sprang towards her. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-an-inuit-group-has-concerns-about-policing-at-downtown-gathering-spot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-an-inuit-group-has-concerns-about-policing-at-downtown-gathering-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa 67's address all positions and grab two local players in OHL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa 67's walked away with nine forwards, four defencemen and two goalies from the Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection held at Kingston's Slush Puppie Place over the weekend. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-67s-address-all-positions-and-grab-two-local-players-in-ohl-draft/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-67s-address-all-positions-and-grab-two-local-players-in-ohl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunderstorm watch in effect for Ottawa and Gatineau]]></title><description><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm watch advisories have been issued for Ottawa and Gatineau by Environment Canada. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/thunderstorm-watch-in-effect-for-ottawa-and-gatineau/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/thunderstorm-watch-in-effect-for-ottawa-and-gatineau/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Highway 417 lanes near Pinecrest/Greenbank overpass to reopen by June 22, memo says]]></title><description><![CDATA[All lanes of Highway 417 are expected to reopen in less than 10 days, according to the City of Ottawa. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/all-highway-417-lanes-near-pinecrestgreenbank-overpass-to-reopen-by-june-22-memo-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/all-highway-417-lanes-near-pinecrestgreenbank-overpass-to-reopen-by-june-22-memo-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[85-year-old woman now has five university degrees, and she's still going]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ann Laubstein had skipped four of her own graduation ceremonies, including one for her PhD.Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/85-year-old-woman-now-has-five-university-degrees-and-shes-still-going/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/85-year-old-woman-now-has-five-university-degrees-and-shes-still-going/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 18, arrested in Rideau Centre with replica gun, knife]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police are crediting alert members of the public after an 18-year-old man was arrested Friday night with a replica handgun and a knife in the Rideau Centre food court. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-18-arrested-in-rideau-centre-with-replica-gun-knife/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-18-arrested-in-rideau-centre-with-replica-gun-knife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telling Ottawa commuters to be patient is a bit much | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[OC Transpo what have you done with your website? I am 75 years old and not computer savvy. When I went to your website this week, the travel planner and route schedules have changed. Previously I was able to see when my bus was to arrive at my stop. I did not see that option available to me so I would have to rely on the start time of the route to get to my stop. Have I missed information about website changes? Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/telling-ottawa-commuters-to-be-patient-is-a-bit-much-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/telling-ottawa-commuters-to-be-patient-is-a-bit-much-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Ottawa Humane Society hopes to help low-income pet owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is launching a fund-raising campaign to retrofit and operate a former post office in Vanier as a subsidized veterinary clinic. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-the-ottawa-humane-society-hopes-to-help-low-income-pet-owners/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-the-ottawa-humane-society-hopes-to-help-low-income-pet-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa 67's take RW Andrew Laurin 18th, C Henri Packalen 26th, in OHL Priority Selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa 67's put off addressing a position of need on Friday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-67s-take-rw-andrew-laurin-18th-c-henri-packalen-26th-in-ohl-priority-selection/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-67s-take-rw-andrew-laurin-18th-c-henri-packalen-26th-in-ohl-priority-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa 67's take Andrew Laurin with 18th pick in the OHL Priority Selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa 67's ignored a position of need on Friday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-67s-take-andrew-laurin-with-18th-pick-in-the-ohl-priority-selection/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-67s-take-andrew-laurin-with-18th-pick-in-the-ohl-priority-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge protects three more forwards from PWHL expansion process]]></title><description><![CDATA[After what's been a difficult first few phases of PWHL expansion for the Ottawa Charge, the remaining roster is now looking a little less vulnerable. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-protects-three-more-forwards-from-pwhl-expansion-process/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-protects-three-more-forwards-from-pwhl-expansion-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mutchmor Public School cancels drag storytime event during Pride month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mutchmor Public School has cancelled a planned drag storytime event, saying the presentation had &ldquo;raised questions about curricular alignment.&rdquo; Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/mutchmor-public-school-cancels-drag-storytime-event-during-pride-month/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/mutchmor-public-school-cancels-drag-storytime-event-during-pride-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Riverside Hospital briefly locked down for weapon scare; How to stay safe on Ottawa's waters; OC Transpo 'ramping up' recruitment to fill staff shortages]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Friday, June 12. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-riverside-hospital-briefly-locked-down-for-weapon-scare-how-to-stay-safe-on-ottawas-waters-oc-transpo-ramping-up-recruitment-to-fill-staff-shortages/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-riverside-hospital-briefly-locked-down-for-weapon-scare-how-to-stay-safe-on-ottawas-waters-oc-transpo-ramping-up-recruitment-to-fill-staff-shortages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa woman charged with murder in 2025 death of Clarence-Rockland man]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 37-year-old Ottawa woman has become the second person charged with first-degree murder and indignity to a body in connection with the death of a Clarence-Rockland man in 2025. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-woman-charged-with-murder-in-2025-death-of-clarence-rockland-man/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-woman-charged-with-murder-in-2025-death-of-clarence-rockland-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OC Transpo 'ramping up' recruitment to fill staff shortages]]></title><description><![CDATA[OC Transpo is ramping up recruitment efforts to fill staffing gaps as shortages of available bus operators and rail controllers are "directly tied" to unreliable bus service and unplanned rail shutdowns in recent months. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/oc-transpo-ramping-up-recruitment-to-fill-staff-shortages/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/oc-transpo-ramping-up-recruitment-to-fill-staff-shortages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Hospital's Riverside campus briefly locked down for weapon scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Riverside campus of the Ottawa Hospital was briefly on lockdown Friday morning after initiating a "code silver," indicating someone was on site with a weapon. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-hospitals-riverside-campus-briefly-locked-down-for-weapon-scare/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-hospitals-riverside-campus-briefly-locked-down-for-weapon-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa's infrastructure spending gap is a double XL problem | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s the most important question you can ask any candidate for city councillor or mayor before the upcoming municipal election &mdash; what do they intend to do about the city&rsquo;s $3.8 billion infrastructure deficit? Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawas-infrastructure-spending-gap-is-a-double-xl-problem-opinion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawas-infrastructure-spending-gap-is-a-double-xl-problem-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homes: Filling in the 'missing middle' &mdash; Townhomes now more popular than ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/homes-filling-in-the-missing-middle-mdash-townhomes-now-more-popular-than-ever/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/homes-filling-in-the-missing-middle-mdash-townhomes-now-more-popular-than-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Belltown Dome is forcing Ottawa to confront a much bigger problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Alex Cullen, the Belltown Dome is not just a neighbourhood arena on borrowed time. It's a warning. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-the-belltown-dome-is-forcing-ottawa-to-confront-a-much-bigger-problem/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-the-belltown-dome-is-forcing-ottawa-to-confront-a-much-bigger-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After a paddleboarder's death, how to stay safe on Ottawa's waters]]></title><description><![CDATA[On their way back to shore, Tania Jewkowicz and four of her friends in the Britannia Yacht Club spotted something in the distance on the evening of May 30. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/after-a-paddleboarders-death-how-to-stay-safe-on-ottawas-waters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/after-a-paddleboarders-death-how-to-stay-safe-on-ottawas-waters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricanes' Staal extends historic goal streak, Carolina wins Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Staal scored for his fifth straight game as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 to take a 3-2 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday at Lenovo Center. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/hurricanes-staal-extends-historic-goal-streak-carolina-wins-game-5-of-stanley-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/hurricanes-staal-extends-historic-goal-streak-carolina-wins-game-5-of-stanley-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public service co-working space in Gatineau closing on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government co-working space at 480 Boulevard de la Cit&eacute; in Gatineau has reached the end of the line. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/public-service-co-working-space-in-gatineau-closing-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/public-service-co-working-space-in-gatineau-closing-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: 4,000+ public servants approved for early-retirement; Why is OC Transpo installing natural gas generators for a zero-emission bus project?; Where to find the best Ottawa patios for beer lovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Thursday, June 11. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-4000-public-servants-approved-for-early-retirement-why-is-oc-transpo-installing-natural-gas-generators-for-a-zero-emission-bus-project-where-to-find-the-best-ottawa-patios-for-beer-lovers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-4000-public-servants-approved-for-early-retirement-why-is-oc-transpo-installing-natural-gas-generators-for-a-zero-emission-bus-project-where-to-find-the-best-ottawa-patios-for-beer-lovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$5M threshold for 'Buy Canadian' federal procurement policy still too high, business group says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government's new "Buy Canadian" policy is still shutting out small businesses due to restrictions to contracts of $5 million or more, the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses told Parliamentarians on June 11. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/5m-threshold-for-buy-canadian-federal-procurement-policy-still-too-high-business-group-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/5m-threshold-for-buy-canadian-federal-procurement-policy-still-too-high-business-group-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OC Transpo to offer two free weekends as service shows signs of improving]]></title><description><![CDATA[OC Transpo will be offering two free fare weekends as part of a package of reliability measures and service enhancements approved by council this week. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/oc-transpo-to-offer-two-free-weekends-as-service-shows-signs-of-improving/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/oc-transpo-to-offer-two-free-weekends-as-service-shows-signs-of-improving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to eat in the ByWard Market — 22 new eateries you should know about]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Clarence Street to Murray Street to Dalhousie Street to York Street, there's been a changing of the guard among ByWard Market restaurants and caf&eacute;s. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/where-to-eat-in-the-byward-market-22-new-eateries-you-should-know-about/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/where-to-eat-in-the-byward-market-22-new-eateries-you-should-know-about/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These 22 ByWard Market eateries attest to the diversity of downtown dining]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Clarence Street to Murray Street to Dalhousie Street to York Street, there's been a changing of the guard among ByWard Market restaurants and caf&eacute;s. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/these-22-byward-market-eateries-attest-to-the-diversity-of-downtown-dining/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/these-22-byward-market-eateries-attest-to-the-diversity-of-downtown-dining/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muggy Ottawa weather conditions expected to cool by weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Things are looking sweaty for the capital over the next few days. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/muggy-ottawa-weather-conditions-expected-to-cool-by-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/muggy-ottawa-weather-conditions-expected-to-cool-by-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home safety: Carbon monoxide an invisible threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/home-safety-carbon-monoxide-an-invisible-threat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/home-safety-carbon-monoxide-an-invisible-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is OC Transpo installing natural gas generators for a zero-emission bus project?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two large natural gas generators are being installed at OC Transpo&rsquo;s garage on St-Laurent Boulevard, where the city&rsquo;s growing fleet of e-buses will be stored and charged. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-is-oc-transpo-installing-natural-gas-generators-for-a-zero-emission-bus-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-is-oc-transpo-installing-natural-gas-generators-for-a-zero-emission-bus-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geez Louise, Canada's new Governor General is a star. But on the other hand&hellip; | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[There have been Governor Generals who haven&rsquo;t been so good and those who&rsquo;ve just accepted the position simply for ego or resume adding. It&rsquo;s clear from the outset that this new GG has superior intellect, a stellar experience out in the world, and is a genuine humanitarian. She will not only bring Canadians together, but will also strengthen the image and worthiness of Rideau Hall in the Canadian context. Geez Louise! Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/geez-louise-canadas-new-governor-general-is-a-star-but-on-the-other-handhellip-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/geez-louise-canadas-new-governor-general-is-a-star-but-on-the-other-handhellip-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First-time e-biker hails no-sweat way to see downtown Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cycling along the pathway that curves behind the National Gallery of Canada, I approached the incline heading up to K&igrave;wek&igrave; Point with trepidation. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/first-time-e-biker-hails-no-sweat-way-to-see-downtown-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/first-time-e-biker-hails-no-sweat-way-to-see-downtown-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second arrest made in Perth homicide case, OPP say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A second person has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of an Ottawa man found in a Perth park in mid-April. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/second-arrest-made-in-perth-homicide-case-opp-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/second-arrest-made-in-perth-homicide-case-opp-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Long-range' financial plan OK'd by Ottawa city council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa city council has given the green light to a long-range financial plan to address a multi-million-dollar gap in funding for infrastructure over the next decade. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/long-range-financial-plan-okd-by-ottawa-city-council/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/long-range-financial-plan-okd-by-ottawa-city-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Parents stunned by school bus attendants cuts; Bill would keep renters cool; Reported coyote attack closes park]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Wednesday, June 10. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-parents-stunned-by-school-bus-attendants-cuts-bill-would-keep-renters-cool-reported-coyote-attack-closes-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-parents-stunned-by-school-bus-attendants-cuts-bill-would-keep-renters-cool-reported-coyote-attack-closes-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWHL expansion is gutting the Ottawa Charge. Ask our reporters how the team recovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s an emotional and a rather confusing time to be an Ottawa Charge fan, or a fan of the PWHL in general. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pwhl-expansion-is-gutting-the-ottawa-charge-ask-our-reporters-how-the-team-recovers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pwhl-expansion-is-gutting-the-ottawa-charge-ask-our-reporters-how-the-team-recovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 4,000 public servants so far approved for early-retirement incentive; 12 denied]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 4,000 applications for the federal public service early-retirement incentive program have so far been approved, while 12 have been denied, according to a new online tracker launched by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/more-than-4000-public-servants-so-far-approved-for-early-retirement-incentive-12-denied/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/more-than-4000-public-servants-so-far-approved-for-early-retirement-incentive-12-denied/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Jake DeBrusk might be another trade target for Ottawa Senators]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can add another name to the Ottawa Senators' list of potential trade targets for a top-six forward. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-jake-debrusk-might-be-another-trade-target-for-ottawa-senators/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-jake-debrusk-might-be-another-trade-target-for-ottawa-senators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth charged with arson after house fire killed three dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A youth has been charged with arson in connection with Tuesday fire at a residence near Barrhaven that took the lives of three dogs. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/youth-charged-with-arson-after-house-fire-killed-three-dogs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/youth-charged-with-arson-after-house-fire-killed-three-dogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bidding window for Château Montebello extended]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CEOs and entrepreneurs bidding for the world's largest log cabin on the Ottawa River will have to wait a little longer for a decision to be made. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bidding-window-for-chteau-montebello-extended/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bidding-window-for-chteau-montebello-extended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the best Ottawa patios for beer lovers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the sunshine and warm temperatures slowly but surely arriving to this part of the world, local patio operators spent the chilly spring preparing for the glorious moment when everyone wants to be outdoors. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-are-the-best-ottawa-patios-for-beer-lovers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-are-the-best-ottawa-patios-for-beer-lovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Ottawa Charge can now keep key players through expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lot can change in a week, just ask the Ottawa Charge. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-the-ottawa-charge-can-now-keep-key-players-through-expansion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-the-ottawa-charge-can-now-keep-key-players-through-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents stunned as OCSB cuts developmental education school bus attendants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amanda Jollymore and Brian McPhail say their six-year-old daughter, Mia, is strong enough to get herself into trouble, but she isn&rsquo;t always strong enough to get herself out of it. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/parents-stunned-as-ocsb-cuts-developmental-education-school-bus-attendants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/parents-stunned-as-ocsb-cuts-developmental-education-school-bus-attendants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orléans park closed after reported coyote attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Ottawa has temporarily closed Lalande Conservation Park in Orl&eacute;ans and increased safety measures after a reported coyote attack in the area. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/orlans-park-closed-after-reported-coyote-attack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/orlans-park-closed-after-reported-coyote-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playing on Sidney Crosby's line at world championship 'awesome' experience for Senators' Dylan Cozens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dylan Cozens knew his hockey season wasn't destined to end at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/playing-on-sidney-crosbys-line-at-world-championship-awesome-experience-for-senators-dylan-cozens-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/playing-on-sidney-crosbys-line-at-world-championship-awesome-experience-for-senators-dylan-cozens-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playing on Sidney Crosby's line at World Championship "awesome" experience for Senators' Dylan Cozens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dylan Cozens knew his hockey season wasn't destined to end at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/playing-on-sidney-crosbys-line-at-world-championship-awesome-experience-for-senators-dylan-cozens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/playing-on-sidney-crosbys-line-at-world-championship-awesome-experience-for-senators-dylan-cozens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Ottawa ever stop complaining about traffic congestion? | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa residents need to stop the constant whining about traffic congestion that is generated by construction across the city. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/will-ottawa-ever-stop-complaining-about-traffic-congestion-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/will-ottawa-ever-stop-complaining-about-traffic-congestion-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's the hidden danger of a hot home? McKenney wants Ontario to act]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario landlords are required to keep tenants warm in the winter. Ottawa Centre MPP Catherine McKenney says it's time the province offered the same protection from extreme heat in the summer. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/whats-the-hidden-danger-of-a-hot-home-mckenney-wants-ontario-to-act/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/whats-the-hidden-danger-of-a-hot-home-mckenney-wants-ontario-to-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New bill would protect Ontario renters from extreme heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario landlords are required to keep tenants warm in the winter. Ottawa Centre MPP Catherine McKenney says it's time the province offered the same protection from extreme heat in the summer. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-bill-would-protect-ontario-renters-from-extreme-heat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-bill-would-protect-ontario-renters-from-extreme-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How an Ottawa dancer adapted to life in a wheelchair — with more dancing]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a particularly hot summer day in 1986, a fan in six-year-old Julie Pettigrew&rsquo;s bedroom short-circuited. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-an-ottawa-dancer-adapted-to-life-in-a-wheelchair-with-more-dancing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-an-ottawa-dancer-adapted-to-life-in-a-wheelchair-with-more-dancing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All square! Jordan Staal scores twice as Carolina wins Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Staal scored twice, including the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday to tie the championship series at two wins apiece. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/all-square-jordan-staal-scores-twice-as-carolina-wins-game-4-of-stanley-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/all-square-jordan-staal-scores-twice-as-carolina-wins-game-4-of-stanley-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl struck by vehicle in Blackburn Hamlet]]></title><description><![CDATA[A girl about 10 years of age was taken to hospital in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the Blackburn Hamlet neighbourhood on Tuesday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/girl-struck-by-vehicle-in-blackburn-hamlet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/girl-struck-by-vehicle-in-blackburn-hamlet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police looking for witnesses after assault on Michael Cowpland Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa police are seeking witnesses to an assault that took place June 6 in the 300 block of Michael Cowpland Drive. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-looking-for-witnesses-after-assault-on-michael-cowpland-drive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-looking-for-witnesses-after-assault-on-michael-cowpland-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crossbow bolt found lodged in Orléans home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Police Service said Tuesday it was investigating an incident in which a crossbow bolt was found lodged in the back exterior wall of a home in Orl&eacute;ans. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/crossbow-bolt-found-lodged-in-orlans-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/crossbow-bolt-found-lodged-in-orlans-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Public service unions slam government plan to reduce pension contributions; Less protection from the elements at TD Place; Senators owner part of 'all-star' bid for Ch&acirc;teau Montebello]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Tuesday, June 9. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-public-service-unions-slam-government-plan-to-reduce-pension-contributions-less-protection-from-the-elements-at-td-place-senators-owner-part-of-all-star-bid-for-chacircteau-montebello/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-public-service-unions-slam-government-plan-to-reduce-pension-contributions-less-protection-from-the-elements-at-td-place-senators-owner-part-of-all-star-bid-for-chacircteau-montebello/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Ottawa Senators can begin setting table for 2026-27 season over next three weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The talk will turn to action this month for the Ottawa Senators. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-the-ottawa-senators-can-begin-setting-table-for-2026-27-season-over-next-three-weeks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-the-ottawa-senators-can-begin-setting-table-for-2026-27-season-over-next-three-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to look for from the Ottawa 67's at this weekend's OHL draft and going into next season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expect the Ottawa 67's to be unanimous and consistent with their player choices in this week's OHL Priority Selection. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-to-look-for-from-the-ottawa-67s-at-this-weekends-ohl-draft-and-going-into-next-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-to-look-for-from-the-ottawa-67s-at-this-weekends-ohl-draft-and-going-into-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where you can watch the FIFA World Cup in Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa soccer fans will have plenty of places to gather for the FIFA World Cup this summer with pubs, bowling alleys and even movie theatres preparing to host watch parties. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/where-you-can-watch-the-fifa-world-cup-in-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/where-you-can-watch-the-fifa-world-cup-in-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride flag cut down in rural west Ottawa, police launch hate-crime investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Pride flag was cut down in what Ottawa police are investigating as a hate-motivated incident in the city's rural west end Sunday evening. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pride-flag-cut-down-in-rural-west-ottawa-police-launch-hate-crime-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pride-flag-cut-down-in-rural-west-ottawa-police-launch-hate-crime-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride flag cut down at Catholic school in rural west Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Pride flag was cut down at a west Ottawa Catholic elementary school in what police are investigating as a hate-motivated incident. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pride-flag-cut-down-at-catholic-school-in-rural-west-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pride-flag-cut-down-at-catholic-school-in-rural-west-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houseworks: Organic ways to keep mosquitoes away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-organic-ways-to-keep-mosquitoes-away/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-organic-ways-to-keep-mosquitoes-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public service unions slam government plan to reduce pension contributions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal public service unions are calling out the government&rsquo;s plans to reduce pension contributions, arguing it is &ldquo;unacceptable&rdquo; for the government to strip public servants of enhanced pensions. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/public-service-unions-slam-government-plan-to-reduce-pension-contributions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/public-service-unions-slam-government-plan-to-reduce-pension-contributions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Ontario's municipal campaign spending limits too low?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spending limits for municipal elections are "dangerously low," according to a newly-formed association of campaign professionals. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/are-ontarios-municipal-campaign-spending-limits-too-low/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/are-ontarios-municipal-campaign-spending-limits-too-low/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A heated debate about Ottawa diner's spice preference | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Citizen - I urge him to keep pushing for flavour! Full flavour should be the norm and servers can ask clients how they like their food and modify, if necessary. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-heated-debate-about-ottawa-diners-spice-preference-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-heated-debate-about-ottawa-diners-spice-preference-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIU clears Ottawa police officer after man broke nose at hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Special Investigations Unit has cleared an Ottawa police officer after a man broke his nose in a February incident at the Monfort Hospital. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/siu-clears-ottawa-police-officer-after-man-broke-nose-at-hospital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/siu-clears-ottawa-police-officer-after-man-broke-nose-at-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans searched for cover at TD Place. Soon, there will be less of it.]]></title><description><![CDATA[As rain poured during the Ottawa Redblacks&rsquo; home opener Saturday, longtime season-ticket holder Lanny Underhill couldn't help but notice the contrast. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/fans-searched-for-cover-at-td-place-soon-there-will-be-less-of-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/fans-searched-for-cover-at-td-place-soon-there-will-be-less-of-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: How the Rideau Street sinkhole changed a man's life; Company calling on Canada to keep Asterix resupply ship; Parks Canada notifies staff of impending job cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Monday, June 8. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-how-the-rideau-street-sinkhole-changed-a-mans-life-company-calling-on-canada-to-keep-asterix-resupply-ship-parks-canada-notifies-staff-of-impending-job-cuts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-how-the-rideau-street-sinkhole-changed-a-mans-life-company-calling-on-canada-to-keep-asterix-resupply-ship-parks-canada-notifies-staff-of-impending-job-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators mailbag: What position should Ottawa draft with its 2026 first-round pick?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's quiet in Sens land. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-mailbag-what-position-should-ottawa-draft-with-its-2026-first-round-pick/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-mailbag-what-position-should-ottawa-draft-with-its-2026-first-round-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators owner Andlauer part of 'all-star' bid for Ch&acirc;teau Montebello]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer and Devcore Group CEO Jean-Pierre Poulin are part of an "all-star" team of entrepreneurs bidding to buy the iconic Fairmont Ch&acirc;teau Montebello. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-owner-andlauer-part-of-all-star-bid-for-chacircteau-montebello/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-owner-andlauer-part-of-all-star-bid-for-chacircteau-montebello/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge is entering a 'retool' phase. Here's why that may be a good thing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just like that, two of the most recognizable jerseys in the Ottawa Charge fan base have become relics of a bygone era. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-ottawa-charge-is-entering-a-retool-phase-heres-why-that-may-be-a-good-thing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-ottawa-charge-is-entering-a-retool-phase-heres-why-that-may-be-a-good-thing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop spending more on OC Transpo when roads need fixing | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/stop-spending-more-on-oc-transpo-when-roads-need-fixing-opinion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/stop-spending-more-on-oc-transpo-when-roads-need-fixing-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The city gardener: Let’s be careful out there! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[* Always be aware of how you&rsquo;re using your body. It&rsquo;s very easy, while you&rsquo;re busily working away, to lean out too far to clip a branch or twist to reach something. If you can&rsquo;t reach it easily, move closer.&nbsp; Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-city-gardener-lets-be-careful-out-there/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-city-gardener-lets-be-careful-out-there/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The massive Rideau sinkhole was 10 years ago. It changed one man’s life.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Charette had just finished a locksmithing job at the Rideau Centre and was returning to the van he'd parked outside when he first encountered the sinkhole. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-massive-rideau-sinkhole-was-10-years-ago-it-changed-one-mans-life/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-massive-rideau-sinkhole-was-10-years-ago-it-changed-one-mans-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company calling on Canadian government to keep Asterix resupply ship]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Quebec firm is trying to convince the Canadian military and government to continue operating a privately-operated refueling ship that has served the navy almost non-stop since 2018. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/company-calling-on-canadian-government-to-keep-asterix-resupply-ship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/company-calling-on-canadian-government-to-keep-asterix-resupply-ship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coun. Tim Tierney elected president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities]]></title><description><![CDATA[As soon as Tim Tierney got off the plane in Edmonton, the Beacon Hill-Cyrville Ottawa city councillor located the first five-star tattoo parlour he could find. There, he would "support the local economy" by getting a tattoo of a maple leaf decorated with Canada's own crimson red colours and, in black ink, the letters "FCM". Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/coun-tim-tierney-elected-president-of-the-federation-of-canadian-municipalities/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/coun-tim-tierney-elected-president-of-the-federation-of-canadian-municipalities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Line 1 had over 400 unplanned elevator outages in less than two years: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The frequency of OC Transpo elevator outages doesn't surprise transit user and accessibility advocate Alice Hui. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/line-1-had-over-400-unplanned-elevator-outages-in-less-than-two-years-report/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/line-1-had-over-400-unplanned-elevator-outages-in-less-than-two-years-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Line 1 had over 400 broken elevators in less than two years: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The frequency of OC Transpo elevator outages doesn't surprise transit user and accessibility advocate Alice Hui. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/line-1-had-over-400-broken-elevators-in-less-than-two-years-report/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/line-1-had-over-400-broken-elevators-in-less-than-two-years-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge alternate captain Emily Clark signs with PWHL Hamilton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emily Clark has signed a two-year contract with PWHL Hamilton, becoming the second Charge player to depart for the Steel City expansion team. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-alternate-captain-emily-clark-signs-with-pwhl-hamilton/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-alternate-captain-emily-clark-signs-with-pwhl-hamilton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge orders reassessment of decision to deport Ottawa's Mohamed Harkat]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Federal Court judge has ruled that accused terrorist Mohamed Harkat should be granted a judicial review of a federal government decision that he should not be allowed to stay in Canada &mdash; more than two decades after the government first launched its bid to deport the Algerian-born refugee. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/judge-orders-reassessment-of-decision-to-deport-ottawas-mohamed-harkat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/judge-orders-reassessment-of-decision-to-deport-ottawas-mohamed-harkat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitch Marner scores hat trick, Vegas wins Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final in 2OT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shea Theodore scored the double-overtime winner in one of the greatest Stanley Cup Final games of all time, as the Vegas Golden Knights took a 2-1 series lead over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/mitch-marner-scores-hat-trick-vegas-wins-game-3-of-stanley-cup-final-in-2ot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/mitch-marner-scores-hat-trick-vegas-wins-game-3-of-stanley-cup-final-in-2ot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not even "Alfie" can save Ottawa Redblacks from season-opening loss to Edmonton Elks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Redblacks pulled out a secret weapon in their attempt to rally for victory in their rainy season opener at TD Place on Saturday night. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/not-even-alfie-can-save-ottawa-redblacks-from-season-opening-loss-to-edmonton-elks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/not-even-alfie-can-save-ottawa-redblacks-from-season-opening-loss-to-edmonton-elks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not even 'Alfie' can save Ottawa Redblacks from penalty-filled, season-opening loss to Elks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sure, the rain was inconvenient, but what bothered Ryan Dinwiddie most about the Ottawa Redblacks' season-opening loss to the Edmonton Elks on Saturday night at TD Place was his team's contributions to the steady downpour of flags. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/not-even-alfie-can-save-ottawa-redblacks-from-penalty-filled-season-opening-loss-to-elks-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/not-even-alfie-can-save-ottawa-redblacks-from-penalty-filled-season-opening-loss-to-elks-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not even "Alfie" can save Ottawa Redblacks from penalty-filled, season-opening loss to Elks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sure, the rain was inconvenient, but what bothered Ryan Dinwiddie most about the Ottawa Redblacks season-opening loss to the Edmonton Elks Saturday night at TD Place was his team's contributions to the steady downpour of flags. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/not-even-alfie-can-save-ottawa-redblacks-from-penalty-filled-season-opening-loss-to-elks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/not-even-alfie-can-save-ottawa-redblacks-from-penalty-filled-season-opening-loss-to-elks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road safety advocates say Ottawa must double down on 'Vision Zero' goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Hircock's daily commute would start with a one-kilometre walk to Broadview Public School&nbsp;in the&nbsp;Nepean High School complex in Westboro. He'd drop off his daughter there.&nbsp; Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/road-safety-advocates-say-ottawa-must-double-down-on-vision-zero-goal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/road-safety-advocates-say-ottawa-must-double-down-on-vision-zero-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa firefighter injured in Osgoode barn fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A barn fire in Osgoode resulted in a minor injury for an Ottawa firefighter on Friday night. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-firefighter-injured-in-osgoode-barn-fire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-firefighter-injured-in-osgoode-barn-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect in 2024 Little Italy homicide arrested in Türkiye]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police said Saturday that Gibriil Bakal, 31, has been arrested in T&uuml;rkiye, more than two years after detectives identified him as a suspect for Ottawa's first homicide in 2024. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/suspect-in-2024-little-italy-homicide-arrested-in-trkiye/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/suspect-in-2024-little-italy-homicide-arrested-in-trkiye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almonte's original production of Shattered: Time in Pieces an adventure filled with humour, eccentric characters| Cappies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Show # 22 Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/almontes-original-production-of-shattered-time-in-pieces-an-adventure-filled-with-humour-eccentric-characters-cappies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/almontes-original-production-of-shattered-time-in-pieces-an-adventure-filled-with-humour-eccentric-characters-cappies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Immaculata High School's production of We Will Rock You, an undeniable smash hit | Cappies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Show #21 Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/immaculata-high-schools-production-of-we-will-rock-you-an-undeniable-smash-hit-cappies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/immaculata-high-schools-production-of-we-will-rock-you-an-undeniable-smash-hit-cappies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sutcliffe denies rival candidate Lawson's lobbying complaint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Mark Sutcliffe's office said he followed all applicable rules and disclosure requirements in response to a complaint filed by rival mayoral candidate Alex Lawson alleging breaches of lobbying regulations. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sutcliffe-denies-rival-candidate-lawsons-lobbying-complaint/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sutcliffe-denies-rival-candidate-lawsons-lobbying-complaint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa needs so much money for its infrastructure backlog | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2003, I published a book on public infrastructure in Canada, called Down the Road Never Travelled. It warned against infrastructure deficits and how much more money we&rsquo;d have to spend rebuilding roads, sewers and bridges if we didn&rsquo;t devote enough resources to their upkeep. I&rsquo;m finding myself at the public park with beer in my hand and a bad case of d&eacute;j&agrave; vu. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-needs-so-much-money-for-its-infrastructure-backlog-opinion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-needs-so-much-money-for-its-infrastructure-backlog-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I saw our new RTO floor plan today. I've never felt like this | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[I saw our new floor plan today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/i-saw-our-new-rto-floor-plan-today-ive-never-felt-like-this-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/i-saw-our-new-rto-floor-plan-today-ive-never-felt-like-this-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing man, 78, last seen in Barrhaven on Friday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Police Service on Friday evening requested public assistance in locating a missing 78-year-old man. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/missing-man-78-last-seen-in-barrhaven-on-friday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/missing-man-78-last-seen-in-barrhaven-on-friday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing Barrhaven man, 78, found safe and sound]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police say a 78-year-old man missing from his Barrhaven home since Friday morning has been found safe and sound. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/missing-barrhaven-man-78-found-safe-and-sound/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/missing-barrhaven-man-78-found-safe-and-sound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parks Canada notifies staff of impending job cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parks Canada has notified staff it is entering a "period of workforce adjustment" and will be cutting jobs in multiple waves. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/parks-canada-notifies-staff-of-impending-job-cuts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/parks-canada-notifies-staff-of-impending-job-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators owner Michael Andlauer anticipates hot NHL trade market this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will the Ottawa Senators make a splash this summer? Owner Michael Andlauer believes there will be plenty of teams around the National Hockey League plotting big moves. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-owner-michael-andlauer-anticipates-hot-nhl-trade-market-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-owner-michael-andlauer-anticipates-hot-nhl-trade-market-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Surviving Ottawa's mosquitos; Historic Gatineau Park mansion reopens; 'Concrete action' at New Dawn Medical]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Friday, June 5. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-surviving-ottawas-mosquitos-historic-gatineau-park-mansion-reopens-concrete-action-at-new-dawn-medical/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-surviving-ottawas-mosquitos-historic-gatineau-park-mansion-reopens-concrete-action-at-new-dawn-medical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will the 2026 Ottawa Redblacks debut with a new QB, and without a prized free-agent signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[In just one month, Jake Maier has greatly impressed not only his Ottawa Redblacks coaches, but also his teammates. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-will-the-2026-ottawa-redblacks-debut-with-a-new-qb-and-without-a-prized-free-agent-signing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-will-the-2026-ottawa-redblacks-debut-with-a-new-qb-and-without-a-prized-free-agent-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge captain Brianne Jenner signs with PWHL Hamilton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brianne Jenner has become the first player to sign with the PWHL Hamilton expansion team after serving as captain of the Ottawa Charge for the past three seasons. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-captain-brianne-jenner-signs-with-pwhl-hamilton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-captain-brianne-jenner-signs-with-pwhl-hamilton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Citizen reporter takes nursing association's top media award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa Citizen journalist Natasha Baldin has been honoured by the Registered Nurses&rsquo; Association of Ontario (RNAO), winning the association&rsquo;s award for best news story to appear in a daily newspaper in Ontario in 2025. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/citizen-reporter-takes-nursing-associations-top-media-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/citizen-reporter-takes-nursing-associations-top-media-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 73, faces child abuse and exploitation materials-related charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 73-year-old man faces charges related to child sexual abuse and exploitation materials offences after devices were seized from a south-end home, Ottawa police say. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-73-faces-child-abuse-and-exploitation-materials-related-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-73-faces-child-abuse-and-exploitation-materials-related-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New elementary school to be named after Brian Mulroney, contrary to OCDSB policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The newest elementary school at Ottawa's largest school board named will be named after Conservative prime minister Brian Mulroney. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-elementary-school-to-be-named-after-brian-mulroney-contrary-to-ocdsb-policy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-elementary-school-to-be-named-after-brian-mulroney-contrary-to-ocdsb-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with murder one year after victim's body found]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provincial police have charged a Quebec man with murder in connection with the homicide of a Clarence-Rockland man more than a year ago. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-charged-with-murder-one-year-after-victims-body-found/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-charged-with-murder-one-year-after-victims-body-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O-Train lines 2 and 4 to shut for maintenance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two O-Train lines will be closed next weekend for maintenance work, OC Transpo's new general manager Rick Leary announced Friday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/o-train-lines-2-and-4-to-shut-for-maintenance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/o-train-lines-2-and-4-to-shut-for-maintenance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New homes: Partnerships paving way for affordable housing to be built]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-homes-partnerships-paving-way-for-affordable-housing-to-be-built/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-homes-partnerships-paving-way-for-affordable-housing-to-be-built/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa mosquitos have reappeared. Here's a survival guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[As warmer summer temperatures are finally expected to settle in after a cool spring in Ottawa, outdoor patios and swimming pools won&rsquo;t be the only things coming to life. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-mosquitos-have-reappeared-heres-a-survival-guide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-mosquitos-have-reappeared-heres-a-survival-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa mosquitos have finally reappeared. Here's a survival guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[As warmer summer temperatures are finally expected to settle in after a cool spring in Ottawa, outdoor patios and swimming pools won&rsquo;t be the only things coming to life. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-mosquitos-have-finally-reappeared-heres-a-survival-guide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-mosquitos-have-finally-reappeared-heres-a-survival-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Dawn Medical opened year ago. Finally 'concrete action,' councillor says]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been exactly a year since the New Dawn Medical clinic has called Chinatown home. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-dawn-medical-opened-year-ago-finally-concrete-action-councillor-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-dawn-medical-opened-year-ago-finally-concrete-action-councillor-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Dawn Medical opened a year ago. Finally 'concrete action,' councillor says]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been exactly a year since the New Dawn Medical clinic has called Chinatown home. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-dawn-medical-opened-a-year-ago-finally-concrete-action-councillor-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-dawn-medical-opened-a-year-ago-finally-concrete-action-councillor-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's been a year since New Dawn Medical opened. Finally 'concrete action,' councillor says]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been exactly a year since the New Dawn Medical clinic has called Chinatown home. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/its-been-a-year-since-new-dawn-medical-opened-finally-concrete-action-councillor-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/its-been-a-year-since-new-dawn-medical-opened-finally-concrete-action-councillor-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seth Jarvis scores OT winner for Carolina in Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seth Jarvis scored 3:56 into overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes survived another dramatic Stanley Cup Final game, evening the championship series with the Vegas Golden Knights at one game apiece. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/seth-jarvis-scores-ot-winner-for-carolina-in-game-2-of-stanley-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/seth-jarvis-scores-ot-winner-for-carolina-in-game-2-of-stanley-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can the Ottawa Redblacks take advantage of a friendly CFL schedule to start their turnaround?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will be nowhere to go but up for the Ottawa Redblacks when they kick off their Canadian Football League campaign against the Edmonton Elks on Saturday night at TD Place. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-the-ottawa-redblacks-take-advantage-of-a-friendly-cfl-schedule-to-start-their-turnaround/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-the-ottawa-redblacks-take-advantage-of-a-friendly-cfl-schedule-to-start-their-turnaround/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge is reinforcing its future on and off the ice amid PWHL expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s been a week full of difficult decisions, tough conversations and the desire for a future-gazing crystal ball for the Ottawa Charge management as the PWHL&rsquo;s expansion process officially begins. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-is-reinforcing-its-future-on-and-off-the-ice-amid-pwhl-expansion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-is-reinforcing-its-future-on-and-off-the-ice-amid-pwhl-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child critically injured in fall from fourth-floor balcony in Stittsville]]></title><description><![CDATA[A child was taken to the hospital Wednesday with "critical injuries" after falling from a fourth-floor balcony of a residential building near Abbott Street in Stittsville. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/child-critically-injured-in-fall-from-fourth-floor-balcony-in-stittsville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/child-critically-injured-in-fall-from-fourth-floor-balcony-in-stittsville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This historic Gatineau Park mansion sat empty for years. Now it's back in business.]]></title><description><![CDATA[After sitting empty for years, the historic O'Brien House overlooking Meech Lake is again welcoming guests. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/this-historic-gatineau-park-mansion-sat-empty-for-years-now-its-back-in-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/this-historic-gatineau-park-mansion-sat-empty-for-years-now-its-back-in-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Police issue public safety notice about 'dangerous offender'; Ottawa's first hi-fi listening bar; What's in the draft renoviction bylaw?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Thursday, June 4. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-police-issue-public-safety-notice-about-dangerous-offender-ottawas-first-hi-fi-listening-bar-whats-in-the-draft-renoviction-bylaw/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-police-issue-public-safety-notice-about-dangerous-offender-ottawas-first-hi-fi-listening-bar-whats-in-the-draft-renoviction-bylaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea man still missing after divers' search Gatineau River]]></title><description><![CDATA[S&ucirc;ret&eacute; du Qu&eacute;bec divers had no success with a nautical search for 78-year-old William (Bill) Lidington of Chelsea on June 4. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/chelsea-man-still-missing-after-divers-search-gatineau-river/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/chelsea-man-still-missing-after-divers-search-gatineau-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black reps left off federal advisory council on rights, equality and inclusion, advocates say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advocates are calling for Black representation and a more inclusive mandate for the federal government's new Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/black-reps-left-off-federal-advisory-council-on-rights-equality-and-inclusion-advocates-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/black-reps-left-off-federal-advisory-council-on-rights-equality-and-inclusion-advocates-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black reps left off federal advisory council on rights, equality and inclusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advocates are calling for Black representation and a more inclusive mandate for the federal government's new Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/black-reps-left-off-federal-advisory-council-on-rights-equality-and-inclusion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/black-reps-left-off-federal-advisory-council-on-rights-equality-and-inclusion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged over Rideau Street stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 57-year-old man was scheduled to appear in court on Thursday to face assault and other charges in connection with a stabbing on Rideau Street on Wednesday Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-charged-over-rideau-street-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-charged-over-rideau-street-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New national AI strategy promises more use of the technology in the public service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's much-anticipated and long-delayed national artificial intelligence strategy promises to accelerate the procurement and delivery of AI systems across the federal government through the "Office of Digital Transformation," though it doesn't set a launch date or detail how the office will operate. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-national-ai-strategy-promises-more-use-of-the-technology-in-the-public-service/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-national-ai-strategy-promises-more-use-of-the-technology-in-the-public-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hum: Altay Flame introduces Ottawa to Uyghur kebabs and noodle dishes]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the 25 years that Bykal Deli lived in China, there were limitations on what he could eat. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/hum-altay-flame-introduces-ottawa-to-uyghur-kebabs-and-noodle-dishes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/hum-altay-flame-introduces-ottawa-to-uyghur-kebabs-and-noodle-dishes/</guid></item></channel></rss>