<?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>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:46:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><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><item><title><![CDATA[Overnight fire in Metcalfe burns buildings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early Thursday morning, Ottawa Fire Services tamed a large fire that engulfed multiple buildings in rural south Ottawa. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/overnight-fire-in-metcalfe-burns-buildings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/overnight-fire-in-metcalfe-burns-buildings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What it's like at FONO, Ottawa's first hi-fi listening bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[It wasn&rsquo;t until I had a fancy cocktail in my hand that I began to appreciate the true vibe of FONO, the new hi-fi listening lounge housed in a 100-year old building on Bronson Avenue. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-its-like-at-fono-ottawas-first-hi-fi-listening-bar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-its-like-at-fono-ottawas-first-hi-fi-listening-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberal democracies are cutting public-service jobs. How does Canada stack up?]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand has joined a growing list of democratic countries pledging to cut public-service jobs. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/liberal-democracies-are-cutting-public-service-jobs-how-does-canada-stack-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/liberal-democracies-are-cutting-public-service-jobs-how-does-canada-stack-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As an ER doc, the rise of chair care is frankly demoralizing | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crowding in Canadian emergency departments, as a direct result of almost criminal government inaction has indeed led to clinical workarounds such as examining patients in hallways, chairs and ambulance bays where privacy and patient confidentiality are regrettably largely expediently forgotten as we try to evaluate patients before they ether become critically ill or leave the ER in frustration. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/as-an-er-doc-the-rise-of-chair-care-is-frankly-demoralizing-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/as-an-er-doc-the-rise-of-chair-care-is-frankly-demoralizing-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As an ER doc, the rise of chair care is frankly demoralizing | Leters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crowding in Canadian emergency departments, as a direct result of almost criminal government inaction has indeed led to clinical workarounds such as examining patients in hallways, chairs and ambulance bays where privacy and patient confidentiality are regrettably largely expediently forgotten as we try to evaluate patients before they ether become critically ill or leave the ER in frustration. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/as-an-er-doc-the-rise-of-chair-care-is-frankly-demoralizing-leters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/as-an-er-doc-the-rise-of-chair-care-is-frankly-demoralizing-leters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grey Cup up for grabs as 2026 CFL season begins Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parity in the Canadian Football League could be even greater this season than it was in 2025, when, aside from the Edmonton Elks, Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa Redblacks, the other six teams finished with either 12, 11, or 10 wins. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/grey-cup-up-for-grabs-as-2026-cfl-season-begins-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/grey-cup-up-for-grabs-as-2026-cfl-season-begins-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge protects Rebecca Leslie, Ronja Savolainen and Gwyneth Philips from expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge has announced it will be protecting forward Rebecca Leslie, defender Ronja Savolainen and goaltender Gwyneth Philips from the expansion process. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-protects-rebecca-leslie-ronja-savolainen-and-gwyneth-philips-from-expansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-protects-rebecca-leslie-ronja-savolainen-and-gwyneth-philips-from-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police issue public safety notification about 'dangerous offender']]></title><description><![CDATA[A designated dangerous offender will reside in Ottawa after being released from prison on day parole, police said in a public safety notification. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-issue-public-safety-notification-about-dangerous-offender/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-issue-public-safety-notification-about-dangerous-offender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in critical condition after Overbrook shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, all that remained behind the Ottawa Police Service's yellow crime scene tape were bloodied gauzes, white Nike Air sneakers and a bullet casing. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-in-critical-condition-after-overbrook-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-in-critical-condition-after-overbrook-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's in Ottawa's draft renoviction bylaw? Councillors want to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes to provincial legislation will supercede a long-awaited proposal for a municipal renoviction bylaw, according to a report to Ottawa city councillors. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/whats-in-ottawas-draft-renoviction-bylaw-councillors-want-to-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/whats-in-ottawas-draft-renoviction-bylaw-councillors-want-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Residents can't wait for new Bank and Leitrim intersection; Military police leadership still battling civilian oversight; Long-range financial plan could burden future Ottawa councils]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Wednesday, June 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-residents-cant-wait-for-new-bank-and-leitrim-intersection-military-police-leadership-still-battling-civilian-oversight-long-range-financial-plan-could-burden-future-ottawa-councils/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-residents-cant-wait-for-new-bank-and-leitrim-intersection-military-police-leadership-still-battling-civilian-oversight-long-range-financial-plan-could-burden-future-ottawa-councils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Ottawa police locate man, 23]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Police Service said Wednesday evening that a 23-year-old man listed as missing earlier in the afternoon had been located safe and sound. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/update-ottawa-police-locate-man-23/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/update-ottawa-police-locate-man-23/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police seeking man, 23, missing from Barrhaven]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Police Service issued a request for public assistance in locating a 23-year-old man last seen Wednesday afternoon in Barrhaven. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-seeking-man-23-missing-from-barrhaven/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-seeking-man-23-missing-from-barrhaven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal government canvassing public servants for ideas on using AI at work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;federal&nbsp;government&nbsp;is asking&nbsp;public servants for ideas on how best to use artificial intelligence&nbsp;at work. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/federal-government-canvassing-public-servants-for-ideas-on-using-ai-at-work/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/federal-government-canvassing-public-servants-for-ideas-on-using-ai-at-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postmedia invests in next generation of Canadian journalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Postmedia is welcoming more than a dozen emerging journalists to its newsrooms across the country this summer, part of an ongoing push to invest in the next generation of talent as Canadian media adapts, innovates and builds new ways to connect with audiences. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/postmedia-invests-in-next-generation-of-canadian-journalists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/postmedia-invests-in-next-generation-of-canadian-journalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police seeking cyclist, 40, reported missing in Gatineau]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gatineau police are seeking public assistance to locate Alain Kamuzinzi, 40, last seen on the morning of June 2 riding his road cycle on Atawe Street in Gatineau's Hull sector. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-seeking-cyclist-40-reported-missing-in-gatineau/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-seeking-cyclist-40-reported-missing-in-gatineau/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eleven charged in 'john sting' aimed at underaged sex trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police say 11 people have been arrested and 26 charges have been laid following a "john sting" undercover operation targeting sexual exploitation of minors. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/eleven-charged-in-john-sting-aimed-at-underaged-sex-trade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/eleven-charged-in-john-sting-aimed-at-underaged-sex-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stabbing victim jumps onto OC Transpo bus on Rideau Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police are investigating a stabbing attack Wednesday after a man with serious wounds jumped onto an OC Transpo bus at about 11 a.m. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/stabbing-victim-jumps-onto-oc-transpo-bus-on-rideau-street/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/stabbing-victim-jumps-onto-oc-transpo-bus-on-rideau-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators eye Nick Cousins return as Ottawa weighs options on team's other UFAs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators want to keep Nick Cousins as part of the solution. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-eye-nick-cousins-return-as-ottawa-weighs-options-on-teams-other-ufas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-eye-nick-cousins-return-as-ottawa-weighs-options-on-teams-other-ufas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If only the government listened to RTO4 concerns | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has spent months insisting that workers must return to office four days a week by July 6. And with the day fast approaching, they are woefully unprepared. The government has warned this may happen, and now public service unions are free to say "we told you so.&rdquo; Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/if-only-the-government-listened-to-rto4-concerns-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/if-only-the-government-listened-to-rto4-concerns-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two new swimming docks coming to the Ottawa River this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the summer nears and temperatures steadily rise, Ottawa residents can soon head to two new swimming docks along the Ottawa River, says the National Capital Commission. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-new-swimming-dockscoming-to-the-ottawa-river-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-new-swimming-dockscoming-to-the-ottawa-river-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Ottawa café makes decadent street food from Brazil]]></title><description><![CDATA[For every pastel carried to a table at That&rsquo;s Bananas, Ottawa&rsquo;s newest Brazilian caf&eacute;, another may perish in the fryer. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-ottawa-caf-makes-decadent-street-food-from-brazil/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-ottawa-caf-makes-decadent-street-food-from-brazil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the garden: These shade-seekers will help fill the void]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/in-the-garden-these-shade-seekers-will-help-fill-the-void/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/in-the-garden-these-shade-seekers-will-help-fill-the-void/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military police leadership still battling civilian oversight, watchdog reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Forces police leadership continues to place roadblocks to thwart civilian oversight, warns a new report from a watchdog agency. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/military-police-leadership-still-battling-civilian-oversight-watchdog-reports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/military-police-leadership-still-battling-civilian-oversight-watchdog-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank and Leitrim is a 'mess' and these residents can't wait for its new design]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Findlay Creek resident Roger Baliki, avoiding the intersection of Bank Street and Leitrim Road has become part of his routine. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bank-and-leitrim-is-a-mess-and-these-residents-cant-wait-for-its-new-design/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bank-and-leitrim-is-a-mess-and-these-residents-cant-wait-for-its-new-design/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tomas Hertl scores late as Vegas wins Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tomas Hertl played hero in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, scoring the game-winning goal with 3:24 remaining in regulation, as the Vegas Golden Knights took a 1-0 series lead over the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/tomas-hertl-scores-late-as-vegas-wins-game-1-of-stanley-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/tomas-hertl-scores-late-as-vegas-wins-game-1-of-stanley-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-range financial plan could burden future Ottawa councils, critics say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayoral and council candidates were among the delegates who lined up to caution committee members about a long-range financial plan to fund aging infrastructure that could be "kicking the can down the road" for future council terms to manage. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/long-range-financial-plan-could-burden-future-ottawa-councils-critics-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/long-range-financial-plan-could-burden-future-ottawa-councils-critics-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Early retirement incentives to reduce department operating budgets; Senators and Habs enter high&#8209;stakes off&#8209;season; Is our restaurant critic out of touch with diners' palates?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Tuesday, June 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-early-retirement-incentives-to-reduce-department-operating-budgets-senators-and-habs-enter-high8209stakes-off8209season-is-our-restaurant-critic-out-of-touch-with-diners-palates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-early-retirement-incentives-to-reduce-department-operating-budgets-senators-and-habs-enter-high8209stakes-off8209season-is-our-restaurant-critic-out-of-touch-with-diners-palates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six-year-old boy dies after head-on collision south of Smiths Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[A six-year-old boy has died following a three-vehicle collision on Highway 15 south of Smiths Falls on May 29, provincial police said Tuesday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/six-year-old-boy-dies-after-head-on-collision-south-of-smiths-falls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/six-year-old-boy-dies-after-head-on-collision-south-of-smiths-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stunt driving charges laid on Highway 417 after passenger caught riding in trunk with tailgate open]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver was charged with stunt driving on Highway 417 after reportedly carrying a passenger in the trunk with the tailgate open, provincial police said. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/stunt-driving-charges-laid-on-highway-417-after-passenger-caught-riding-in-trunk-with-tailgate-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/stunt-driving-charges-laid-on-highway-417-after-passenger-caught-riding-in-trunk-with-tailgate-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the Citizen restaurant critic out of touch with diners' palates?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's happened to me three times this spring. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/is-the-citizen-restaurant-critic-out-of-touch-with-diners-palates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/is-the-citizen-restaurant-critic-out-of-touch-with-diners-palates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early retirement incentives to reduce department operating budgets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Early Retirement Incentive program is set to slash departmental budgets by half the salary of each employee approved under the program, according to an internal document obtained by the Ottawa Citizen. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/early-retirement-incentives-to-reduce-department-operating-budgets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/early-retirement-incentives-to-reduce-department-operating-budgets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a 100-year-old man made history in Ottawa's 5K race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa was on fire for 100-year-old Roy Allen on Saturday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-a-100-year-old-man-made-history-in-ottawas-5k-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-a-100-year-old-man-made-history-in-ottawas-5k-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kids Marathon gets Race Weekend off to a fast start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend got kickstarted by the purest among us. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/kids-marathon-gets-race-weekend-off-to-a-fast-start/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/kids-marathon-gets-race-weekend-off-to-a-fast-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Korean submarine arrives in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[VICTORIA &mdash; A South Korean KSS-III submarine arrived in British Columbia on Saturday as part of an effort to further defence relations, but also to market the high-tech boat in the multi-billion-dollar competition for Canada&rsquo;s new sub fleet. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/south-korean-submarine-arrives-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/south-korean-submarine-arrives-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIU probes after man critically injured during Ottawa police chase in Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario's Special Investigations Unit is investigating after a 32-year-old man was left with life-threatening injuries after falling from a second-floor landing in a ByWard Market parking garage while fleeing police early Saturday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/siu-probes-after-man-critically-injured-during-ottawa-police-chase-in-market/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/siu-probes-after-man-critically-injured-during-ottawa-police-chase-in-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP probes fatal fire at Plantagenet]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation is underway into a fatal residential fire Friday afternoon in the town of Plantagenet, about 60 kilometres east of Ottawa. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/opp-probes-fatal-fire-at-plantagenet/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/opp-probes-fatal-fire-at-plantagenet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holy Trinity presented an exceptional production of Macbeth | Cappies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Show #17 Holy Trinity Catholic High School Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/holy-trinity-presented-an-exceptional-production-of-macbeth-cappies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/holy-trinity-presented-an-exceptional-production-of-macbeth-cappies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Joseph High School's Clue, an unpredictable stage experience | Cappies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Show #18 &nbsp; St. Joseph High School Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/st-joseph-high-schools-clue-an-unpredictable-stage-experience-cappies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/st-joseph-high-schools-clue-an-unpredictable-stage-experience-cappies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa needs to think bigger with our green bins | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa, the headline said, is exploring composting options and I nearly choked from the biogas. Green bin waste &mdash; compost, you know &mdash; is composed of organic or fully biodegradable materials. Stuff that rots easily. Like apple cores, chicken bones, discarded vegetables and egg shells. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-needs-to-think-bigger-with-our-green-bins-opinion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-needs-to-think-bigger-with-our-green-bins-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Snowbirds are a national treasure | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Re: Vendor Village a &lsquo;glow up&rsquo; for ByWard Market&nbsp; Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-snowbirds-are-a-national-treasure-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-snowbirds-are-a-national-treasure-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marathoner runs to continue the legacy of legendary Tom Longboat]]></title><description><![CDATA[When 24-year-old Kristian Jamieson runs, he always sees one person ahead of him. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/marathoner-runs-to-continue-the-legacy-of-legendary-tom-longboat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/marathoner-runs-to-continue-the-legacy-of-legendary-tom-longboat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game on: How QB Jake Maier impressed in Ottawa Redblacks CFL pre-season win over Als]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well, that was quite a first impression. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/game-on-how-qb-jake-maier-impressed-in-ottawa-redblacks-cfl-pre-season-win-over-als/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 05:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/game-on-how-qb-jake-maier-impressed-in-ottawa-redblacks-cfl-pre-season-win-over-als/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great Glebe Garage Sale organizers frustrated with city's traffic restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Glebe has been home to the Great Glebe Garage Sale for over 40 years. While a lot has changed overall, the event has been a "constant" for residents of that area. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/great-glebe-garage-sale-organizers-frustrated-with-citys-traffic-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/great-glebe-garage-sale-organizers-frustrated-with-citys-traffic-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does the future hold for Ottawa Charge and coach Carla MacLeod after PWHL expansion process?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge general manager Mike Hirshfeld had little to do but watch and hope as his team battled for the Walter Cup during a six-day stretch that ended Wednesday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-does-the-future-hold-for-ottawa-charge-and-coach-carla-macleod-after-pwhl-expansion-process/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-does-the-future-hold-for-ottawa-charge-and-coach-carla-macleod-after-pwhl-expansion-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Why is there a massive heart in the middle of this field?; Ottawa&rsquo;s high schoolers have big feelings about AI; Departments without enough space can 'stagger' RTO4]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Friday, May 22. 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-is-there-a-massive-heart-in-the-middle-of-this-field-ottawarsquos-high-schoolers-have-big-feelings-about-ai-departments-without-enough-space-can-stagger-rto4/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-why-is-there-a-massive-heart-in-the-middle-of-this-field-ottawarsquos-high-schoolers-have-big-feelings-about-ai-departments-without-enough-space-can-stagger-rto4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Departments without enough space can 'stagger' their return-to-office, Treasury Board says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasury Board officials say departments without enough space can "stagger" their return-to-office schedule, as another federal department has delayed the start of its four-day on-site mandate due to a lack of space. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/departments-without-enough-space-can-stagger-their-return-to-office-treasury-board-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/departments-without-enough-space-can-stagger-their-return-to-office-treasury-board-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homicide confirmed in death of woman, 61, in Greater Madawaska]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forensic examination has confirmed that a 61-year-old woman found dead in Greater Madawaska Township earlier in May was the victim of homicide, the Ontario Provincial Police said Friday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/homicide-confirmed-in-death-of-woman-61-in-greater-madawaska/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/homicide-confirmed-in-death-of-woman-61-in-greater-madawaska/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Ottawa Senators have shown interest in Buffalo Sabres goalie Devon Levi]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators could be looking at an Atlantic Division rival to solve their backup plan for next season. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-the-ottawa-senators-have-shown-interest-in-buffalo-sabres-goalie-devon-levi/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-the-ottawa-senators-have-shown-interest-in-buffalo-sabres-goalie-devon-levi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's why Ottawa's LRT shutdown shut down on a long weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The O-Train's partial shutdown over the Victoria Day long weekend was attributed to "staffing issues" that forced OC Transpo to suspend rail service on Line 4 to the Ottawa International Airport and on the east-west Line 1. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/heres-why-ottawas-lrt-shutdown-shut-down-on-a-long-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/heres-why-ottawas-lrt-shutdown-shut-down-on-a-long-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the home: Designing a child’s bedroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/in-the-home-designing-a-childs-bedroom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/in-the-home-designing-a-childs-bedroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend: What you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Capital is once again preparing for a friendly invasion, with tens of thousands of runners and walkers preparing to dash and stride through area streets from Ottawa to Gatineau over the weekend. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/tamarack-ottawa-race-weekend-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/tamarack-ottawa-race-weekend-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do Ottawa voters have something against leftist mayors? | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the 2026 mayoral campaign gathers pace, Jeff Leiper is not only fighting incumbent Mark Sutcliffe for the top job, he is running against history. Ottawa has not elected a leftist candidate as mayor in nearly 50 years. The last one was Marion Dewar in 1978. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/do-ottawa-voters-have-something-against-leftist-mayors-opinion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/do-ottawa-voters-have-something-against-leftist-mayors-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa man charged in Hwy 7 crash that killed child]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 40-year-old Ottawa man faces criminal charges in connection with a collision last December in the Drummond-North Elmsley Twp area that claimed the life of a 10-year-old child. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-man-charged-in-hwy-7-crash-that-killed-child/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-man-charged-in-hwy-7-crash-that-killed-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modern living: Cleaning The Capital volunteer effort has its rewards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/modern-living-cleaning-the-capital-volunteer-effort-has-its-rewards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/modern-living-cleaning-the-capital-volunteer-effort-has-its-rewards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP seeks truck in connection with Hwy 417 crash with pedestrian]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provincial police are seeking public assistance in locating a transport truck that may have been involved in a collision with a pedestrian on Highway 417 early Friday morning. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/opp-seeks-truck-in-connection-with-hwy-417-crash-with-pedestrian/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/opp-seeks-truck-in-connection-with-hwy-417-crash-with-pedestrian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highway 417 closed for hours after pedestrian hit by vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic on Highway 417 remained blocked Friday morning after a pedestrian was struck and seriously injured on the highway east of Bronson Avenue earlier in the day. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/highway-417-closed-for-hours-after-pedestrian-hit-by-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/highway-417-closed-for-hours-after-pedestrian-hit-by-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is there a massive heart in the middle of this field?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Genevieve Herzog was working on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic as an occupational therapist, she would often walk through an overgrown stretch of Ottawa&rsquo;s hydro corridor. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-is-there-a-massive-heart-in-the-middle-of-this-field/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-is-there-a-massive-heart-in-the-middle-of-this-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa’s high schoolers have big feelings about AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most students at Laya Pich&eacute;&rsquo;s school refer to ChatGPT as a friend. Pich&eacute;, who is in Grade 11 at Ottawa&rsquo;s Coll&egrave;ge catholique Franco-Ouest, thinks that&rsquo;s a serious issue &mdash; and this concern isn&rsquo;t unique to her. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawas-high-schoolers-have-big-feelings-about-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawas-high-schoolers-have-big-feelings-about-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why top pick Giordano Vaccaro and the rest of Redblacks are anxious to play 'physical' football]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Redblacks' pre-season opener at Percival-Molson Memorial Stadium on Friday will mean different opportunities for different folks. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-top-pick-giordano-vaccaro-and-the-rest-of-redblacks-are-anxious-to-play-physical-football/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-top-pick-giordano-vaccaro-and-the-rest-of-redblacks-are-anxious-to-play-physical-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How did an Ottawa Charge team gutted by expansion return to the PWHL final?]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the beginning of the season, Ottawa Charge general manager Mike Hirshfeld was well aware that many observers projected the team to finish last in the PWHL standings. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-did-an-ottawa-charge-team-gutted-by-expansion-return-to-the-pwhl-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-did-an-ottawa-charge-team-gutted-by-expansion-return-to-the-pwhl-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Cyclist from Ottawa dies after collision with school bus in Chelsea]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 36-year-old man from Ottawa died Thursday, May 21, after the bicycle he was riding was struck head-on by a school bus in Chelsea, police from the MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais confirmed. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/update-cyclist-from-ottawa-dies-after-collision-with-school-bus-in-chelsea/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/update-cyclist-from-ottawa-dies-after-collision-with-school-bus-in-chelsea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclist injured in collision with school bus in Chelsea]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cyclist was transported to the Hull Hospital with unspecified injuries after being struck by a school bus in Chelsea on Thursday afternoon. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cyclist-injured-in-collision-with-school-bus-in-chelsea/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cyclist-injured-in-collision-with-school-bus-in-chelsea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International cybercrime investigation leads to arrest of Ottawa man]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ottawa man has been arrested following an international cybercrime investigation into a major "botnet" operation that is alleged to have infected millions of devices with malware. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/international-cybercrime-investigation-leads-to-arrest-of-ottawa-man/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/international-cybercrime-investigation-leads-to-arrest-of-ottawa-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Spend defence dollars in Canada, Canadians say; Season comes to emotional end for Charge; Prof behind cold war-era queer research investigated]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Thursday, May 21. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-spend-defence-dollars-in-canada-canadians-say-season-comes-to-emotional-end-for-charge-prof-behind-cold-war-era-queer-research-investigated/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-spend-defence-dollars-in-canada-canadians-say-season-comes-to-emotional-end-for-charge-prof-behind-cold-war-era-queer-research-investigated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sens 1-on-1: Charge come up short in Walter Cup Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[WATCH BELOW:&nbsp; On this special edition of Sens 1-on-1 with Bruce Garrioch, Bruce speaks with Ottawa Citizen Charge writer Natasha Baldin to recap the PWHL Walter Cup Finals between the Charge and the Montreal Victoire. They talk about Montreal&rsquo;s series-clinching win over Ottawa in Game 4, what the Charge need to improve their team next season, why it was still a successful year, the amazing job head coach Carla MacLeod did, how the upcoming expansion draft will affect the roster, and i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sens-1-on-1-charge-come-up-short-in-walter-cup-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sens-1-on-1-charge-come-up-short-in-walter-cup-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vanier finally getting a new recreation centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[What has long been an empty lot in the heart of Vanier now promises a future space for recreation, gathering and community. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/vanier-finally-getting-a-new-recreation-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/vanier-finally-getting-a-new-recreation-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL freezes out plans for Canadiens playoff viewing party in Ottawa Senators territory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Hockey League has thrown cold water on a viewing party for fans of the Montreal Canadiens at the Slush Puppie Centre in Gatineau. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/nhl-freezes-out-plans-for-canadiens-playoff-viewing-party-in-ottawa-senators-territory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/nhl-freezes-out-plans-for-canadiens-playoff-viewing-party-in-ottawa-senators-territory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witnesses sought in hit-and-run Highway 417 collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Provincial Police have requested public assistance in locating a vehicle that was involved in a collision with a Jeep Grand Cherokee on eastbound Highway 417 at Woodroffe Avenue shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 21. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/witnesses-sought-in-hit-and-run-highway-417-collision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/witnesses-sought-in-hit-and-run-highway-417-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analysts forecast new slide in local gasoline prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gas price watchers are confident capital region motorists could be in for a break heading into the weekend. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/analysts-forecast-new-slide-in-local-gasoline-prices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/analysts-forecast-new-slide-in-local-gasoline-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CRA workers to return to office four days a week in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canada Revenue Agency is returning to the office in July, taxation employees were told on May 21 in an internal memo despite not having enough office space, according to the union that represents tax workers. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cra-workers-to-return-to-office-four-days-a-week-in-july/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cra-workers-to-return-to-office-four-days-a-week-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the three Senators prospects competing in the Memorial Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators fans feeling some serious FOMO watching the Stanley Cup playoffs can soon avert their eyes from what could have been and focus on the future. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/meet-the-three-senators-prospects-competing-in-the-memorial-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/meet-the-three-senators-prospects-competing-in-the-memorial-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hum: At Akira Back Ottawa, posh setting tops pricey, overhyped food]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was out and about earlier this month when a couple approached me with a burning question: "Should we go eat at Akira Back?" Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/hum-at-akira-back-ottawa-posh-setting-tops-pricey-overhyped-food/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/hum-at-akira-back-ottawa-posh-setting-tops-pricey-overhyped-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Season comes to emotional end for Carla MacLeod, Ottawa Charge players in PWHL final loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carla MacLeod can process a question and provide an intelligent response as quickly as anyone and quicker than most. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/season-comes-to-emotional-end-for-carla-macleod-ottawa-charge-players-in-pwhl-final-loss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/season-comes-to-emotional-end-for-carla-macleod-ottawa-charge-players-in-pwhl-final-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Ottawa Charge persevered this season when everyone counted them out]]></title><description><![CDATA[It would have been easy to count the Ottawa Charge out at the beginning of the season. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-the-ottawa-charge-persevered-this-season-when-everyone-counted-them-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-the-ottawa-charge-persevered-this-season-when-everyone-counted-them-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LGBT+ scholars investigate prof behind Cold War-era queer research]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten years after Carleton University offered a vague apology for a former professor's role in dishonourable Cold War-era research about queer people, two professors are trying to paint a full picture of Frank Robert Wake&rsquo;s life on campus. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/lgbt-scholars-investigate-prof-behind-cold-war-era-queer-research/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/lgbt-scholars-investigate-prof-behind-cold-war-era-queer-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is there a greener solution to Ottawa's garbage problem? | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa city councillors face a seemingly difficult choice about how to dispose of the city&rsquo;s garbage in the long term. The city&rsquo;s purchase earlier this year of a provincially approved landfill site on Boundary Road near Carlsbad Springs determined where garbage will be handled, but not how. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/is-there-a-greener-solution-to-ottawas-garbage-problem-opinion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/is-there-a-greener-solution-to-ottawas-garbage-problem-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians want defence dollars spent on Canadian-owned firms, not U.S. companies or their subsidiaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadians strongly support investing in domestically owned defence companies and oppose relying on American companies to build equipment for the Canadian military, according to a new public opinion poll released May 21. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canadians-want-defence-dollars-spent-on-canadian-owned-firms-not-us-companies-or-their-subsidiaries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canadians-want-defence-dollars-spent-on-canadian-owned-firms-not-us-companies-or-their-subsidiaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Being absent from school is not be the best solution | Letter to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Re: &ldquo;Cutting class shouldn&rsquo;t mean lost marks&rdquo; Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/being-absent-from-school-is-not-be-the-best-solution-letter-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/being-absent-from-school-is-not-be-the-best-solution-letter-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge has its championship dreams dashed again in PWHL's Walter Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second consecutive May, the Ottawa Charge will have to settle for bridesmaid status in the PWHL's final. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-has-its-championship-dreams-dashed-again-in-pwhls-walter-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-has-its-championship-dreams-dashed-again-in-pwhls-walter-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 drivers charged in one day as OPP target distracted driving in Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty-three people face a total of 56 charges for using cellphones while driving following an Ontario Provincial Police project targeting distracted driving in the Ottawa region on Wednesday, May 20. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/23-drivers-charged-in-one-day-as-opp-target-distracted-driving-in-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/23-drivers-charged-in-one-day-as-opp-target-distracted-driving-in-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's on to Game 4: Photos from Ottawa Charge vs. Montreal Victoire at the CTC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having secured a thrilling 2-1 victory in a must-win situation in Game 3 on Monday night, the Ottawa Charge was back at the Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday for another Walter Cup final matchup with the Montreal Victoire. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/its-on-to-game-4-photos-from-ottawa-charge-vs-montreal-victoire-at-the-ctc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/its-on-to-game-4-photos-from-ottawa-charge-vs-montreal-victoire-at-the-ctc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At the CTC: Game 4 photos of Ottawa Charge vs. Montreal Victoire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having secured a thrilling 2-1 victory in a must-win situation in Game 3 on Monday night, the Ottawa Charge was back at the Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday for another Walter Cup final matchup with the Montreal Victoire. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/at-the-ctc-game-4-photos-of-ottawa-charge-vs-montreal-victoire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/at-the-ctc-game-4-photos-of-ottawa-charge-vs-montreal-victoire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public service union calls for better air quality testing over asbestos concerns at federal office building]]></title><description><![CDATA[A public service union is&nbsp;calling on the federal government&nbsp;to improve&nbsp;its&nbsp;air quality&nbsp;testing&nbsp;after&nbsp;learning that&nbsp;two&nbsp;former&nbsp;public servants who both worked in the same Montreal office tower&nbsp;were diagnosed&nbsp;with&nbsp;asbestos-related&nbsp;illnesses. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/public-service-union-calls-for-better-air-quality-testing-over-asbestos-concerns-at-federal-office-building/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/public-service-union-calls-for-better-air-quality-testing-over-asbestos-concerns-at-federal-office-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nepean 'bike guy' fixes them up good as new, then gives them away]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Daniel Addai Fobi first saw the driveway in Ottawa&rsquo;s Bel Air Park neighbourhood covered entirely in bicycles, he wasn&rsquo;t sure what to think. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/nepean-bike-guy-fixes-them-up-good-as-new-then-gives-them-away/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/nepean-bike-guy-fixes-them-up-good-as-new-then-gives-them-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: New Snowbirds aircraft cost $30 million; OC Transpo bus delays force Charge fans into ubers; Ottawa artist's joyful clay world is a call for inclusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Wednesday, May 20. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-new-snowbirds-aircraft-cost-30-million-oc-transpo-bus-delays-force-charge-fans-into-ubers-ottawa-artists-joyful-clay-world-is-a-call-for-inclusion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-new-snowbirds-aircraft-cost-30-million-oc-transpo-bus-delays-force-charge-fans-into-ubers-ottawa-artists-joyful-clay-world-is-a-call-for-inclusion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa firefighters responded to 54 lithium-ion battery fires since 2024, including 10 this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa firefighters have responded to 54 fires related to lithium-ion batteries since 2024, and 23 of those fires caused "significant" structural damage to homes. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-firefighters-responded-to-54-lithium-ion-battery-fires-since-2024-including-10-this-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-firefighters-responded-to-54-lithium-ion-battery-fires-since-2024-including-10-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports car driver, 17, charged after automated plate reader flags suspended licence]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 17-year-old Ottawa G1 driver is expected to face a half-dozen charges after their expensive sports car was pulled over on Highway 417 when an automated licence plate reader identified the driver as suspended. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sports-car-driver-17-charged-after-automated-plate-reader-flags-suspended-licence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sports-car-driver-17-charged-after-automated-plate-reader-flags-suspended-licence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four capital residents among suspects 'sophisticated' CERB fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four National Capital area residents are among eight people charged in an alleged cyber-enabled fraud targeting benefits for Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/four-capital-residents-among-suspects-sophisticated-cerb-fraud/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/four-capital-residents-among-suspects-sophisticated-cerb-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best goalie in the 'Q': Senators prospect Lucas Beckman backstops Chicoutimi to Memorial Cup berth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whatever your goals, Lucas Beckman's are loftier. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/best-goalie-in-the-q-senators-prospect-lucas-beckman-backstops-chicoutimi-to-memorial-cup-berth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/best-goalie-in-the-q-senators-prospect-lucas-beckman-backstops-chicoutimi-to-memorial-cup-berth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Neil Saravanamuttoo become Ottawa's Zohran Mamdani? | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that the race for mayor is on, and we know who is running, one of the more intriguing questions to ponder, is whether Neil Saravanamuttoo can become Ottawa&rsquo;s Zohran Mamdani. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-neil-saravanamuttoo-become-ottawas-zohran-mamdani-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-neil-saravanamuttoo-become-ottawas-zohran-mamdani-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houseworks: Sharpen, oil and repair your shovels ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-sharpen-oil-and-repair-your-shovels/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-sharpen-oil-and-repair-your-shovels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staff recommend rejecting urban boundary expansion for development near Stittsville]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Ottawa planning staff are recommending councillors reject an application to expand the urban boundary as part of a proposal to build 360 homes south of Stittsville. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/staff-recommend-rejecting-urban-boundary-expansion-for-development-near-stittsville/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/staff-recommend-rejecting-urban-boundary-expansion-for-development-near-stittsville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa artist's joyful clay world is a call for inclusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Benjamin Lachapelle, gloomy weather is just another reason to reach for his colourful assortment of air-dry clays. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-artists-joyful-clay-world-is-a-call-for-inclusion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-artists-joyful-clay-world-is-a-call-for-inclusion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newly upgraded Snowbirds aircraft costing $30 million to go from delivery to retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/newly-upgraded-snowbirds-aircraft-costing-30-million-to-go-from-delivery-to-retirement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/newly-upgraded-snowbirds-aircraft-costing-30-million-to-go-from-delivery-to-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police seek public's assistance as they search for missing woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa police are asking for help from the public as they search for a 40-year-old woman who has been missing since May 17. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-seek-publics-assistance-as-they-search-for-missing-woman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-seek-publics-assistance-as-they-search-for-missing-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunderstorm watch on for Ottawa area, with damaging wind gusts possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[A thunderstorm watch alert was issued for the Ottawa area on the evening of Tuesday, May 19. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/thunderstorm-watch-on-for-ottawa-area-with-damaging-wind-gusts-possible/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/thunderstorm-watch-on-for-ottawa-area-with-damaging-wind-gusts-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will it take for Ottawa Charge to complete 'reverse sweep' in PWHL final?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Greco knows exactly what it takes to complete the "reverse sweep". Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-will-it-take-for-ottawa-charge-to-complete-reverse-sweep-in-pwhl-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-will-it-take-for-ottawa-charge-to-complete-reverse-sweep-in-pwhl-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OC Transpo bus delays force Ottawa Charge fans into Ubers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Am&eacute;lie Houle stood in the afternoon heat at Bank and Catherine streets watching the crowd around her slowly give up. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/oc-transpo-bus-delays-force-ottawa-charge-fans-into-ubers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/oc-transpo-bus-delays-force-ottawa-charge-fans-into-ubers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: The Canadian military refused to release a copy of this photo; Could AI make for a better ER?; Ottawa Charge still in it]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Tuesday, May 19. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-the-canadian-military-refused-to-release-a-copy-of-this-photo-could-ai-make-for-a-better-er-ottawa-charge-still-in-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-the-canadian-military-refused-to-release-a-copy-of-this-photo-could-ai-make-for-a-better-er-ottawa-charge-still-in-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian dies days after being struck by a vehicle in Barrhaven]]></title><description><![CDATA[A female pedestrian struck by a car at Fallowfield Road and Via Park Place in Barrhaven has died. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pedestrian-dies-days-after-being-struck-by-a-vehicle-in-barrhaven/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pedestrian-dies-days-after-being-struck-by-a-vehicle-in-barrhaven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How whispers, winks and nudges suggest Ottawa Charge and PWHL expect to make CTC full-time home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The only certainty about Wednesday's PWHL championship series showdown at Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday night is that it will be the last hockey game people pay to watch in Ottawa this season. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-whispers-winks-and-nudges-suggest-ottawa-charge-and-pwhl-expect-to-make-ctc-full-time-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-whispers-winks-and-nudges-suggest-ottawa-charge-and-pwhl-expect-to-make-ctc-full-time-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This hidden Ottawa café makes impeccable wanpaku sandwiches]]></title><description><![CDATA[To find a wanpaku sandwich in Ottawa requires heading up the L'Esplanade Laurier concourse to a small mezzanine counter. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/this-hidden-ottawa-caf-makes-impeccable-wanpaku-sandwiches/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/this-hidden-ottawa-caf-makes-impeccable-wanpaku-sandwiches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who can back up Linus Ullmark? Breaking down the Senators’ goalie options]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators need to find a safety net this summer. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/who-can-back-up-linus-ullmark-breaking-down-the-senators-goalie-options/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/who-can-back-up-linus-ullmark-breaking-down-the-senators-goalie-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Ottawa Charge put a hold on the Montreal Victoire's PWHL championship party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caretakers of the Walter Cup were wheeling the PWHL's grand prize down a Canadian Tire Centre hallway when they heard the building erupt with five and a half minutes left in Monday's monumental clash between the Ottawa Charge and Montreal Victoire. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-the-ottawa-charge-put-a-hold-on-the-montreal-victoires-pwhl-championship-party/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-the-ottawa-charge-put-a-hold-on-the-montreal-victoires-pwhl-championship-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Canadian military refused to release this photo, but we obtained a copy in the end. Here's how. | Analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somewhere, maybe locked in a vault at Department of National Defence headquarters, is one of the rarest recent photos involving the Canadian Forces. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-canadian-military-refused-to-release-this-photo-but-we-obtained-a-copy-in-the-end-heres-how-analysis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-canadian-military-refused-to-release-this-photo-but-we-obtained-a-copy-in-the-end-heres-how-analysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to deal with return-to-work issues in the public service]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a growing concern&nbsp;regarding&nbsp;the absence of accountability within my unit at Transport Canada in relation to accommodation and return to work processes.&nbsp; Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-to-deal-with-return-to-work-issues-in-the-public-service/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-to-deal-with-return-to-work-issues-in-the-public-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could AI make for a better ER? Queensway Carleton doctor thinks so]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was 10 p.m. when Dr. Gautam Goel started his night shift. He put on his white coat and sifted through patients' charts. There must have been 15 of them that night, he said, many of whom had waited in the Queensway Carleton Hospital's emergency ward for hours. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/could-ai-make-for-a-better-er-queensway-carleton-doctor-thinks-so/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/could-ai-make-for-a-better-er-queensway-carleton-doctor-thinks-so/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atrocious conditions of Ottawa roads | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[I moved to Ottawa in 1981 as a result of a Public Service promotion. I bought a house in Barrhaven, and for the next 12 years, rode the bus to get back and forth to work. In that time, I worked in various departments, at Elgin &amp; Slater, at NDHQ on Mackenzie Bridge, at Tunney&rsquo;s Pasture, and at Rideau Hall. During that entire period, I walked about 200 metres to the end of my street, got on a bus, and arrived at work in less than 45 minutes. With the exception of Rideau Hall, I used one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/atrocious-conditions-of-ottawa-roads-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/atrocious-conditions-of-ottawa-roads-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Peyton Hemp's quiet contributions finally paid off in the postseason for the Ottawa Charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the youngest players on the ice on Monday night just happened to be one of the most important ones in keeping the Ottawa Charge alive in the Walter Cup final. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-peyton-hemps-quiet-contributions-finally-paid-off-in-the-postseason-for-the-ottawa-charge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-peyton-hemps-quiet-contributions-finally-paid-off-in-the-postseason-for-the-ottawa-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebecca Leslie's last-minute game-winner completes late rally, Ottawa Charge stays alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge is alive to fight another day. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/rebecca-leslies-last-minute-game-winner-completes-late-rally-ottawa-charge-stays-alive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/rebecca-leslies-last-minute-game-winner-completes-late-rally-ottawa-charge-stays-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Ottawa Station neighbours worried about effects of possible second station; Ontario health-care system at breaking point; Ottawa obsessed with Hyrox]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Monday, May 18. 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-ottawa-station-neighbours-worried-about-effects-of-possible-second-station-ontario-health-care-system-at-breaking-point-ottawa-obsessed-with-hyrox/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-ottawa-station-neighbours-worried-about-effects-of-possible-second-station-ontario-health-care-system-at-breaking-point-ottawa-obsessed-with-hyrox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge: Photos from Game 3 of the Walter Cup final at the CTC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge was facing a daunting task as the Walter Cup final shifted to the nation's capital for Game 3 on Monday evening. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-photos-from-game-3-of-the-walter-cup-final-at-the-ctc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-photos-from-game-3-of-the-walter-cup-final-at-the-ctc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Gross mismanagement' and other cases of wrongdoing found at Immigration department, report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[An executive engaging in "gross mismanagement" by giving preferential treatment to a romantic partner, another executive attempting to hire a niece and an employee holding down another full-time job in the public service. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gross-mismanagement-and-other-cases-of-wrongdoing-found-at-immigration-department-report-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gross-mismanagement-and-other-cases-of-wrongdoing-found-at-immigration-department-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything you need to know as Ottawa Charge looks to keep Walter Cup hopes alive at home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge is officially in must-win territory as the Walter Cup final series returns to the nation's capital on Monday evening. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/everything-you-need-to-know-as-ottawa-charge-looks-to-keep-walter-cup-hopes-alive-at-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/everything-you-need-to-know-as-ottawa-charge-looks-to-keep-walter-cup-hopes-alive-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a City of Ottawa grant brought new life to an old art]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite Cody McCallum&rsquo;s extensive experience writing grants to arts councils while she worked for the Toronto Fringe Festival, this one was different. This time, the application was for herself. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-a-city-of-ottawa-grant-brought-new-life-to-an-old-art/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-a-city-of-ottawa-grant-brought-new-life-to-an-old-art/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Trepidation' in neighbourhood next to Tremblay station after Alto officials throw cold water on downtown stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Alto officials appeared to throw cold water on the idea of building a proposed high-speed rail station downtown, an Ottawa city councillor is hearing "a lot of unease" from residents in the quiet neighbourhood adjacent to another key site under consideration. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/trepidation-in-neighbourhood-next-to-tremblay-station-after-alto-officials-throw-cold-water-on-downtown-stop/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/trepidation-in-neighbourhood-next-to-tremblay-station-after-alto-officials-throw-cold-water-on-downtown-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa has caught the Hyrox bug. What’s behind this new obsession?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imagine running for one kilometre and doing one functional workout. Sounds doable, right? Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-has-caught-the-hyrox-bug-whats-behind-this-new-obsession/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-has-caught-the-hyrox-bug-whats-behind-this-new-obsession/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New and colourful 'Vendor Village' comes to the ByWard Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flowers in the light-brown wooden booths, the colourful metal container bins and pavements, the festive overhead lights, the uniform IKEA furniture ... Darwin Radke is all for it. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-and-colourful-vendor-village-comes-to-the-byward-market/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-and-colourful-vendor-village-comes-to-the-byward-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why fans see this PWHL final between Ottawa and Montreal as a celebration of Canadian hockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAVAL, Que. &mdash; For PWHL superfan France Bergeron, the 200-kilometre trip between Ottawa and Montreal has become a common rabbit run throughout this hockey season. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-fans-see-this-pwhl-final-between-ottawa-and-montreal-as-a-celebration-of-canadian-hockey/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-fans-see-this-pwhl-final-between-ottawa-and-montreal-as-a-celebration-of-canadian-hockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why officials owe the Ottawa Charge a big one after Game 2 of the PWHL final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kaitlin Willoughby has no goals, no assists and no penalty minutes in the Montreal Victoire's seven postseason games this spring. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-officials-owe-the-ottawa-charge-a-big-one-after-game-2-of-the-pwhl-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-officials-owe-the-ottawa-charge-a-big-one-after-game-2-of-the-pwhl-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge were such a strong team in overtime all season. What has happened?]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAVAL, Que. &mdash; As soon as the buzzer sounded marking the end of the third period in Game 2 of the Walter Cup final, the Ottawa Charge knew that finding one more goal would be the difference between tying the series at one or falling into a rather daunting 2-0 hole in the best-of-five series. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-ottawa-charge-were-such-a-strong-team-in-overtime-all-season-what-has-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-ottawa-charge-were-such-a-strong-team-in-overtime-all-season-what-has-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acquitted of murder last August, one Lam sister has died]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the two sisters charged and acquitted in the 2022 killing of their elderly mother has herself passed away. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/acquitted-of-murder-last-august-one-lam-sister-has-died/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/acquitted-of-murder-last-august-one-lam-sister-has-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second straight overtime defeat leaves Ottawa Charge with just one life left in PWHL final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal leads best-of-five 2-0 Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/second-straight-overtime-defeat-leaves-ottawa-charge-with-just-one-life-left-in-pwhl-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/second-straight-overtime-defeat-leaves-ottawa-charge-with-just-one-life-left-in-pwhl-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Carleton's production of The Tortoise and The Hare: Blood and Glory packed with emotion | Cappies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Show #15 &nbsp; West Carleton Secondary School Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/west-carletons-production-of-the-tortoise-and-the-hare-blood-and-glory-packed-with-emotion-cappies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/west-carletons-production-of-the-tortoise-and-the-hare-blood-and-glory-packed-with-emotion-cappies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lester B. Pearson Catholic High School production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, was a whirlpool of colour and excitement | Cappies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Show #16 &nbsp; Lester B. Pearson Catholic High School Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/lester-b-pearson-catholic-high-school-production-of-disneys-the-little-mermaid-was-a-whirlpool-of-colour-and-excitement-cappies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/lester-b-pearson-catholic-high-school-production-of-disneys-the-little-mermaid-was-a-whirlpool-of-colour-and-excitement-cappies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why traffic is so bad on Highway 417 in Ottawa … again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highway 417 construction continues with more lane closures, infrastructure replacements and speed reductions across Ottawa. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-traffic-is-so-bad-on-highway-417-in-ottawa-again/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-traffic-is-so-bad-on-highway-417-in-ottawa-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['For the People' means citizens and media have access to government records]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unanswered communications over the past three years to Premier Doug Ford and the Ministers of Agriculture, Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Transportation confirm the column by Ken Rubin. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/for-the-people-means-citizens-and-media-have-access-to-government-records/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/for-the-people-means-citizens-and-media-have-access-to-government-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can the Ottawa Charge bounce back from Game 1 heartbreaker in PWHL final?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the final three seconds of Thursday night's hockey game at Place Bell, hope quickly turned to heartbreak for the Ottawa Charge. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-can-the-ottawa-charge-bounce-back-from-game-1-heartbreaker-in-pwhl-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-can-the-ottawa-charge-bounce-back-from-game-1-heartbreaker-in-pwhl-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal showed up for women’s hockey all season. So why was Game 1 of the PWHL final half-empty?]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAVAL, QUE. &mdash; Walk through the doors of Place Bell on a Montreal Victoire game day and you&rsquo;ll often find the arena close to its 10,172-seat capacity, with maroon Marie-Philip Poulin jerseys filling the stands. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/montreal-showed-up-for-womens-hockey-all-season-so-why-was-game-1-of-the-pwhl-final-half-empty/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/montreal-showed-up-for-womens-hockey-all-season-so-why-was-game-1-of-the-pwhl-final-half-empty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We’ve never seen a situation like this before’: Ontario health-care system at breaking point, nurses say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year, nurses, nurse practitioners and politicians gather for conversation over coffee and breakfast. This year's "Breakfast with Politicians" was different. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/weve-never-seen-a-situation-like-this-before-ontario-health-care-system-at-breaking-point-nurses-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/weve-never-seen-a-situation-like-this-before-ontario-health-care-system-at-breaking-point-nurses-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Snowbirds aircraft replacement option rejected in 2019; 'Freak accident' at auto shop claims life of Kanata youth; Centenarian plans to go the distance in 5k race]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Friday, May 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-snowbirds-aircraft-replacement-option-rejected-in-2019-freak-accident-at-auto-shop-claims-life-of-kanata-youth-centenarian-plans-to-go-the-distance-in-5k-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-snowbirds-aircraft-replacement-option-rejected-in-2019-freak-accident-at-auto-shop-claims-life-of-kanata-youth-centenarian-plans-to-go-the-distance-in-5k-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why did coveted Canadian linebacker A.J. Allen choose to sign with the Ottawa Redblacks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A.J. Allen is a firm believer in "Lombardi Time," the philosophy on punctuality popularized by legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi that says arriving 15 minutes early is being on time and showing up on time is being late. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-did-coveted-canadian-linebacker-aj-allen-choose-to-sign-with-the-ottawa-redblacks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-did-coveted-canadian-linebacker-aj-allen-choose-to-sign-with-the-ottawa-redblacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trailblazing Canadian goaltender Manon Rhéaume named general manager of PWHL Detroit]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 30 years ago, Manon Rh&eacute;aume made a name for herself as the first woman to sign a professional hockey contract and cemented herself in history as one of the most prominent trailblazers in women's sport. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/trailblazing-canadian-goaltender-manon-rhaume-named-general-manager-of-pwhl-detroit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/trailblazing-canadian-goaltender-manon-rhaume-named-general-manager-of-pwhl-detroit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why scoring first really matters for the Ottawa Charge in PWHL final]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAVAL, QUE. &ndash; If scoring the first goal of a hockey game has the power to do anything, it injects energy into the building when the home team strikes first and drains it just as quickly when the visitors capitalize instead. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-scoring-first-really-matters-for-the-ottawa-charge-in-pwhl-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-scoring-first-really-matters-for-the-ottawa-charge-in-pwhl-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead in Russell Road townhouse fire, arson unit investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is dead after a Thursday night fire in a townhouse on Russell Road. Four people were able to escape the flames. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/one-dead-in-russell-road-townhouse-fire-arson-unit-investigating/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/one-dead-in-russell-road-townhouse-fire-arson-unit-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's open and closed in Ottawa for Victoria Day weekend 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[After several days of overcast weather, Ottawa may be getting a brief break from the rain during this long weekend. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/whats-open-and-closed-in-ottawa-for-victoria-day-weekend-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/whats-open-and-closed-in-ottawa-for-victoria-day-weekend-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will new contracts look like for Senators' Spence, Batherson and others?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators will undoubtedly look to improve their depth at all three positions through potential trades and free agency later this offseason. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-will-new-contracts-look-like-for-senators-spence-batherson-and-others/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-will-new-contracts-look-like-for-senators-spence-batherson-and-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCAF rejected purchase of interim replacement aircraft for Snowbirds in 2019: documents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal Canadian Air Force leadership examined a proposal to rapidly purchase an interim replacement aircraft for the Snowbirds aerobatic team but decided against that option, according to government records. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/rcaf-rejected-purchase-of-interim-replacement-aircraft-for-snowbirds-in-2019-documents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/rcaf-rejected-purchase-of-interim-replacement-aircraft-for-snowbirds-in-2019-documents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100-year-old aiming to go the distance in Ottawa 5K race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just over a month past his 100th birthday, Roy Allen will walk the 5K during Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, becoming the first centenarian to do so. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/100-year-old-aiming-to-go-the-distance-in-ottawa-5k-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/100-year-old-aiming-to-go-the-distance-in-ottawa-5k-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge was a deep breath from victory before letting Game 1 of PWHL final slip away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three seconds. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-was-a-deep-breath-from-victory-before-letting-game-1-of-pwhl-final-slip-away/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-was-a-deep-breath-from-victory-before-letting-game-1-of-pwhl-final-slip-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge give up tying goal with three seconds left before losing Game 1 of PWHL final in OT]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Game 1 was any indication, the PWHL championship final will be chock-full of drama. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-give-up-tying-goal-with-three-seconds-left-before-losing-game-1-of-pwhl-final-in-ot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-give-up-tying-goal-with-three-seconds-left-before-losing-game-1-of-pwhl-final-in-ot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mississippi Mills man killed in single-vehicle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 27-year-old man from Mississippi Mills is dead following a single-vehicle crash in that eastern Ontario community on May 13. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/mississippi-mills-man-killed-in-single-vehicle-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/mississippi-mills-man-killed-in-single-vehicle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Freak accident' at Kanata auto repair shop blamed for death of Jordan Junger]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the days since what Tariq In'airat described as an "immeasurable" loss, a Kanata-based auto repair shop has been mourning the death of one of their coworkers. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/freak-accident-at-kanata-auto-repair-shop-blamed-for-death-of-jordan-junger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/freak-accident-at-kanata-auto-repair-shop-blamed-for-death-of-jordan-junger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O-Train axle redesign could take years, transit commission is told]]></title><description><![CDATA[It could take years before the redesign and replacement of the O-Train's faulty wheel bearings is complete, officials with the Rideau Transit Group said Thursday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/o-train-axle-redesign-could-take-years-transit-commission-is-told/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/o-train-axle-redesign-could-take-years-transit-commission-is-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Stem cell treatment shows promising results for COVID patients; Ottawa certified as a 'bird friendly' city; Wastewater surveillance for drugs pitched to council]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Thursday, May 14. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-stem-cell-treatment-shows-promising-results-for-covid-patients-ottawa-certified-as-a-bird-friendly-city-wastewater-surveillance-for-drugs-pitched-to-council/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-stem-cell-treatment-shows-promising-results-for-covid-patients-ottawa-certified-as-a-bird-friendly-city-wastewater-surveillance-for-drugs-pitched-to-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taekwondo coach charged with sexual assault by Ottawa police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 50-year-old Ottawa man is facing sexual assault charges after being arrested by the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit on Thursday, May 14. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/taekwondo-coach-charged-with-sexual-assault-by-ottawa-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/taekwondo-coach-charged-with-sexual-assault-by-ottawa-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bid for defence bank part of city’s plan to offset public service job cuts: Ottawa mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says the city&rsquo;s bid to host a proposed multinational defence investment bank is &ldquo;absolutely&rdquo; part of a broader plan to mitigate the economic impact of federal public service job cuts. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bid-for-defence-bank-part-of-citys-plan-to-offset-public-service-job-cuts-ottawa-mayor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/bid-for-defence-bank-part-of-citys-plan-to-offset-public-service-job-cuts-ottawa-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New in homes: Caivan commits to smarter, more efficient models]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-in-homes-caivan-commits-to-smarter-more-efficient-models/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-in-homes-caivan-commits-to-smarter-more-efficient-models/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City hall is pushing new home construction out of Ottawa | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Ottawa planners and councillors focus a lot of attention on the perceived merits of intensification and building apartments near light rail, but they&rsquo;re missing a big part of the picture. Ottawa is doing a poor job of producing &ldquo;ground-oriented housing,&rdquo; the singles, semis and townhouses that families want. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-hall-is-pushing-new-home-construction-out-of-ottawa-opinion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-hall-is-pushing-new-home-construction-out-of-ottawa-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why call it 'Bike Days?'; Lamenting Lansdowne 2.0 | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[I&rsquo;m curious why the NCC closes several parkways and calls it &ldquo;Bike Days&rdquo;. I live near Queen Elizabeth Drive, and notice that even when the roadway is closed to cars, the majority of cyclists still use the pathway. This is uncomfortable, if not downright dangerous, for the many pedestrians who use the pathway. But when I suggested to the NCC that they might put up signs to at least encourage cyclists to use the open road, they did not think that would be appropriate. So why call]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-call-it-bike-days-lamenting-lansdowne-20-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-call-it-bike-days-lamenting-lansdowne-20-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stem cell treatment given to COVID patients shows promising results]]></title><description><![CDATA[In January 2021, at the height of the pandemic, Sharon Charlebois spent three weeks at the Civic hospital battling a life-threatening case of COVID-19. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/stem-cell-treatment-given-to-covid-patients-shows-promising-results/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/stem-cell-treatment-given-to-covid-patients-shows-promising-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Ottawa became certified as a 'bird friendly' city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spotted sandpipers, palm warblers and wood ducks are just some of the species among the approximately two million birds that live in Canada&rsquo;s capital. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-ottawa-became-certified-as-a-bird-friendly-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-ottawa-became-certified-as-a-bird-friendly-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Ottawa Charge can earn a Walter Cup title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge is suddenly just three wins away from converting a long-awaited Cinderella-story run into a Walter Cup championship. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-the-ottawa-charge-can-earn-a-walter-cup-title/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-the-ottawa-charge-can-earn-a-walter-cup-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why does Ottawa Charge captain Brianne Jenner also deserve to hoist the PWHL's Walter Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The greatest moment any true team captain can enjoy is being presented a championship trophy, and for all she's done in women's hockey, Montreal Victoire "legend" Marie-Philip Poulin deserves the thrill of having the Walter Cup handed to her next week. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-does-ottawa-charge-captain-brianne-jenner-also-deserve-to-hoist-the-pwhls-walter-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-does-ottawa-charge-captain-brianne-jenner-also-deserve-to-hoist-the-pwhls-walter-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis II crew given hero's welcome at the NAC]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Christina Koch was hurtling towards the moon, she didn&rsquo;t realize there would be crowds of rocket enthusiasts and kids in spacesuits, huddled together, cheering her on back down on Earth. At least not immediately. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/artemis-ii-crew-given-heros-welcome-at-the-nac/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/artemis-ii-crew-given-heros-welcome-at-the-nac/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wastewater surveillance for drugs pitched to Ottawa city council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rideau-Vanier Coun. St&eacute;phanie Plante is asking fellow councillors to consider wastewater testing to help identify trends in drug use in Ottawa. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/wastewater-surveillance-for-drugs-pitched-to-ottawa-city-council/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/wastewater-surveillance-for-drugs-pitched-to-ottawa-city-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Suspended police officer loses appeal; Will the Snowbirds get new aircraft?; Ottawa Charge in all-Canadian PWHL final]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Wednesday, May 13. 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-suspended-police-officer-loses-appeal-will-the-snowbirds-get-new-aircraft-ottawa-charge-in-all-canadian-pwhl-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-suspended-police-officer-loses-appeal-will-the-snowbirds-get-new-aircraft-ottawa-charge-in-all-canadian-pwhl-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sens 1-on-1: Can the Ottawa Charge win their first PWHL title?]]></title><description><![CDATA[WATCH BELOW:&nbsp;On this special edition of of Sens 1-on-1 with Bruce Garrioch, Bruce speaks with Ottawa Citizen Charge writer Nicole Baldin to preview the PWHL Walter Cup final between the Ottawa Charge and the Montreal Victoire which begins on Thursday. They discuss why this is a shot at redemption for the Charge, how the series ended against Boston, the team&rsquo;s resiliency, expectations for the series against the Victoire, if Fanuza Kadirova can be an X-factor for Ottawa and potential ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sens-1-on-1-can-the-ottawa-charge-win-their-first-pwhl-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sens-1-on-1-can-the-ottawa-charge-win-their-first-pwhl-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The City Gardener: What should I plant? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-city-gardener-what-should-i-plant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-city-gardener-what-should-i-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What happened to make Ottawa transit commutes worse? | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six years and $7 billion later, what do we have to show for our transit investment? If you&rsquo;re using it regularly, you know it&rsquo;s bad. But exactly how bad is it and where? Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-happened-to-make-ottawa-transit-commutes-worse-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-happened-to-make-ottawa-transit-commutes-worse-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Canada buy new aircraft for the Snowbirds?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a flurry of accusations and counter accusations in the House of Commons on May 7 when Conservative MPs raised questions about the future of the Royal Canadian Air Force&rsquo;s Snowbirds aerobatic team. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/will-canada-buy-new-aircraft-for-the-snowbirds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/will-canada-buy-new-aircraft-for-the-snowbirds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police need to budget better, auditor general says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Project management at the Ottawa Police Service falls short in budgeting, reporting and oversight, a new auditor general report finds. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-need-to-budget-better-auditor-general-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-need-to-budget-better-auditor-general-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford government's regressive FOI changes will be awful for Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent ramming through of amendments to Ontario's provincial and local freedom of information legislation &mdash; as part of an omnibus budget bill 97 &mdash; will hit home right away, including in Ottawa. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ford-governments-regressive-foi-changes-will-be-awful-for-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ford-governments-regressive-foi-changes-will-be-awful-for-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge to face Montreal Victoire in all-Canadian PWHL final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Walter Cup will be awarded to a Canadian team for the first time in PWHL history, as the Montreal Victoire will advance to face the Ottawa Charge in the final. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-to-face-montreal-victoire-in-all-canadian-pwhl-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-to-face-montreal-victoire-in-all-canadian-pwhl-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspended Ottawa police officer Goran Beric loses appeal of order to resign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Const. Goran Beric was ordered to resign within seven days or be fired from the Ottawa Police Service last week after losing his appeal of a police disciplinary decision a year ago. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/suspended-ottawa-police-officer-goran-beric-loses-appeal-of-order-to-resign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/suspended-ottawa-police-officer-goran-beric-loses-appeal-of-order-to-resign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can the Ottawa Charge ride the 'Michela Cava Factor' to win a PWHL championship?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michela Cava entered this season with perhaps one of the most impressive resum&eacute;s in the Professional Women's Hockey League. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-the-ottawa-charge-ride-the-michela-cava-factor-to-win-a-pwhl-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-the-ottawa-charge-ride-the-michela-cava-factor-to-win-a-pwhl-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One suspect charged in Perth homicide case; police still seeking two others]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 46-year-old man from Perth has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the death of another man in mid-April, the Ontario Provincial Police have announced. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/one-suspect-charged-in-perth-homicide-case-police-still-seeking-two-others/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/one-suspect-charged-in-perth-homicide-case-police-still-seeking-two-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators' Matinpalo to play for Finland at world hockey championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa Senators defenceman Nikolas Matinpalo will suit up for Team Finland at the world hockey championship in Switzerland. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-matinpalo-to-play-for-finland-at-world-hockey-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-matinpalo-to-play-for-finland-at-world-hockey-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LRT Line 1 full service could be restored in mid-June: OC Transpo boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[OC Transpo is eyeing a mid-June target to restore O-Train Line 1 service as newly-appointed general manager Rick Leary outlined a 10-point plan to improve the city's beleaguered transit system. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/lrt-line-1-full-service-could-be-restored-in-mid-june-oc-transpo-boss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/lrt-line-1-full-service-could-be-restored-in-mid-june-oc-transpo-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police seeking witnesses after pedestrian critically injured in Barrhaven]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Police Service wants to hear from anyone who witnessed a collision involving a vehicle and a female pedestrian on Monday night in Barrhaven. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-seeking-witnesses-after-pedestrian-critically-injured-in-barrhaven/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-seeking-witnesses-after-pedestrian-critically-injured-in-barrhaven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why did the CFL's Ottawa Redblacks cut Lewis Ward for an older kicker with a worse percentage?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost as important as quarterback depth is a reliable kicker, and the 2026 Ottawa Redblacks are striving for both. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-did-the-cfls-ottawa-redblacks-cut-lewis-ward-for-an-older-kicker-with-a-worse-percentage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-did-the-cfls-ottawa-redblacks-cut-lewis-ward-for-an-older-kicker-with-a-worse-percentage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houseworks: Five projects for your yard ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-five-projects-for-your-yard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-five-projects-for-your-yard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hum: Yan's Restaurant introduces Armenian and Georgian fare to Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The people who know what they're doing put down their forks and knives. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/hum-yans-restaurant-introduces-armenian-and-georgian-fare-to-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/hum-yans-restaurant-introduces-armenian-and-georgian-fare-to-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Ottawa's only Inuk reverend is fostering traditional Inuit culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a small stone church on Montreal Road in the Ottawa-area neighbourhood of Vanier, something remarkable takes place every Sunday morning. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-ottawas-only-inuk-reverend-is-fostering-traditional-inuit-culture/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-ottawas-only-inuk-reverend-is-fostering-traditional-inuit-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds extend contracts for over 750 pay centre employees to handle expected Phoenix surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public Services and Procurement Canada is extending the contracts of hundreds of term employees until the end of the year to meet an expected surge of pay issues as thousands of public servants are set to depart the federal public service. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/feds-extend-contracts-for-over-750-pay-centre-employees-to-handle-expected-phoenix-surge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/feds-extend-contracts-for-over-750-pay-centre-employees-to-handle-expected-phoenix-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada is epic. 24 Sussex should be equally grand | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expropriate the French embassy next door to 24 Sussex Drive and combine the two properties into a Prime Minister's precinct of grand scale and substance, with meeting rooms for heads-of-state conferences. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canada-is-epic-24-sussex-should-be-equally-grand-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canada-is-epic-24-sussex-should-be-equally-grand-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa CityFolk reveals lineup for 'semi-permanent' new home at RA Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa&rsquo;s CityFolk Festival has unveiled the program for an expanded edition of the event that will make its debut this summer in a spacious new site on the grounds of the RA Centre. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-cityfolk-reveals-lineup-for-semi-permanent-new-home-at-ra-centre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-cityfolk-reveals-lineup-for-semi-permanent-new-home-at-ra-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police, looking into assault of two women on Riverside Drive, ask for help]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police are asking for the public's help as they attempt to identify a suspect after two women were assaulted in February. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-looking-into-assault-of-two-women-on-riverside-drive-ask-for-help/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-looking-into-assault-of-two-women-on-riverside-drive-ask-for-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do the Ottawa Redblacks expect to be much-improved for the 2026 CFL season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greg Bell is back at the scene of his CFL debut. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-do-the-ottawa-redblacks-expect-to-be-much-improved-for-the-2026-cfl-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-do-the-ottawa-redblacks-expect-to-be-much-improved-for-the-2026-cfl-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brady Tkachuk, Steve Staios meet to dissect Senators' year, off-season changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brady Tkachuk and Steve Staios both had time to take a step back before they looked ahead. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/brady-tkachuk-steve-staios-meet-to-dissect-senators-year-off-season-changes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/brady-tkachuk-steve-staios-meet-to-dissect-senators-year-off-season-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWHL postpones Game 5 between Montreal Victoire and Minnesota Frost, rescheduled for Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner-takes-all semifinal Game 5 between the Montreal Victoire and the Minnesota Frost has been postponed to Tuesday night due to player safety concerns related to illness. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pwhl-postpones-game-5-between-montreal-victoire-and-minnesota-frost-rescheduled-for-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pwhl-postpones-game-5-between-montreal-victoire-and-minnesota-frost-rescheduled-for-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWHL postpones Game 5 between Montreal Victoire and Minnesota Frost]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner-take-all semifinal Game 5 between the Montreal Victoire and the Minnesota Frost has been postponed due to player safety concerns related to illness. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pwhl-postpones-game-5-between-montreal-victoire-and-minnesota-frost/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pwhl-postpones-game-5-between-montreal-victoire-and-minnesota-frost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposals for central-west elementary schools expanded to include younger siblings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa's largest school board has added a proviso to its review of boundaries and programs for six elementary schools in the west-central sector of Ottawa. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/proposals-for-central-west-elementary-schools-expanded-to-include-younger-siblings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/proposals-for-central-west-elementary-schools-expanded-to-include-younger-siblings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: How can public servants trust the system after the Fox report?; CRA offices don't have space for four-day RTO; Is the National Film Board okay?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Monday, May 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-how-can-public-servants-trust-the-system-after-the-fox-report-cra-offices-dont-have-space-for-four-day-rto-is-the-national-film-board-okay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-how-can-public-servants-trust-the-system-after-the-fox-report-cra-offices-dont-have-space-for-four-day-rto-is-the-national-film-board-okay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Senators prospect Hoyt Stanley became a fan favourite on one of Barstool's biggest shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hoyt Stanley has already made a name for himself &mdash; just maybe not in the way you'd expect. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-senators-prospect-hoyt-stanley-became-a-fan-favourite-on-one-of-barstools-biggest-shows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-senators-prospect-hoyt-stanley-became-a-fan-favourite-on-one-of-barstools-biggest-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genetic testing at birth? Researchers are now studying the possibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just a few days after her daughter was born, Robyn Miller was awoken by frantic knocking at the front door. Her midwife was there with an urgent message to contact SickKids Hospital. Specialists were concerned about the results of a blood screening test her newborn had been given shortly after birth. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/genetic-testing-at-birth-researchers-are-now-studying-the-possibility/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/genetic-testing-at-birth-researchers-are-now-studying-the-possibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More public servants needed to administer military mobilization plan: documents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Defence department will need more money to hire additional public servants and military personnel to handle the influx of 300,000 Canadians into a new mobilization force, according to federal government documents. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/more-public-servants-needed-to-administer-military-mobilization-plan-documents/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/more-public-servants-needed-to-administer-military-mobilization-plan-documents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can public servants trust the system after the Christiane Fox report?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I can&rsquo;t say that I&rsquo;m particularly shocked by the ethics commissioner&rsquo;s findings about Christiane Fox, but I am extremely disturbed by the Privy Council Office&rsquo;s (PCO) lack of response to them.&#8239;&nbsp; Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-can-public-servants-trust-the-system-after-the-christiane-fox-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-can-public-servants-trust-the-system-after-the-christiane-fox-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa library reveals new 'third space' rebrand vision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amidst a decline in physical book rentals and in-person visits to its 33 branches, the Ottawa Public Library is doubling down on a rebrand. One that positions it as a "third space" for clients. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-library-reveals-new-third-space-rebrand-vision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-library-reveals-new-third-space-rebrand-vision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking down the Ottawa Public Library's rebrand and its numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amidst a decline in physical book rentals and in-person visits to its 33 branches, the Ottawa Public Library is doubling down on a rebrand. One that positions it as a "third space" for clients. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/breaking-down-the-ottawa-public-librarys-rebrand-and-its-numbers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/breaking-down-the-ottawa-public-librarys-rebrand-and-its-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Takeaways: Double-overtime win sends Ottawa Charge to second straight Walter Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge will be heading back to the Walter Cup finals for the second straight season, after Michela Cava netted the dramatic double-overtime winner in Game 4 to defeat the Boston Fleet 4-3. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/takeaways-double-overtime-win-sends-ottawa-charge-to-second-straight-walter-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/takeaways-double-overtime-win-sends-ottawa-charge-to-second-straight-walter-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double-overtime win sends Ottawa Charge to second straight Walter Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michela Cava emerged the hero for the Ottawa Charge after scoring the game-winner in double-overtime to send the Charge to its second straight Walter Cup final after a high-scoring Game 4 of the PWHL semifinal series against the Boston Fleet. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/double-overtime-win-sends-ottawa-charge-to-second-straight-walter-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/double-overtime-win-sends-ottawa-charge-to-second-straight-walter-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game 4 in photos: Ottawa Charge finishes it in double overtime]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge and the Boston Fleet met in Game 4 of their PWHL semifinal series on Sunday afternoon at the Canadian Tire Centre. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/game-4-in-photos-ottawa-charge-finishes-it-in-double-overtime/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/game-4-in-photos-ottawa-charge-finishes-it-in-double-overtime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game 4 in photos: Ottawa Charge finish it double overtime]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge and the Boston Fleet met in Game 4 of their PWHL semifinal series on Sunday afternoon at the Canadian Tire Centre. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/game-4-in-photos-ottawa-charge-finish-it-double-overtime/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/game-4-in-photos-ottawa-charge-finish-it-double-overtime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game 4 in photos: It's the Ottawa Charge and the Boston Fleet at the CTC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge and the Boston Fleet met in Game 4 of their PWHL semifinal series on Sunday afternoon at the Canadian Tire Centre. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/game-4-in-photos-its-the-ottawa-charge-and-the-boston-fleet-at-the-ctc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/game-4-in-photos-its-the-ottawa-charge-and-the-boston-fleet-at-the-ctc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police cut off mobile drinking party in weekend stunt-driving crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mobile teen drinking party featuring a dozen youths in a rented U-haul cube van was among the street activities curtailed by Ottawa police Friday night in their continuing #ResidentsMatter initiative targeting unsafe vehicle activities in the capital. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-cut-off-mobile-drinking-party-in-weekend-stunt-driving-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-cut-off-mobile-drinking-party-in-weekend-stunt-driving-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate body found at Petrie Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police are investigating after a body was discovered in the water near Petrie Island in the city's east end Saturday night. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-investigate-body-found-at-petrie-island/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-investigate-body-found-at-petrie-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do paid police suspensions last for years?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been nearly five years since Cst. Goran&nbsp;Beric firmly pressed his boot for two minutes and five seconds on the neck of man in the throes of a mental breakdown inside a public housing complex on Bronson Avenue. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-do-paid-police-suspensions-last-for-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-do-paid-police-suspensions-last-for-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCC 'tulip meter' touts best time to view annual display in capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tulips are a long-standing symbol of friendship between Canada and the Netherlands, but the spring-blooming plant also have an edgier and more scientific side, one that can help you best plan visits to the Canadian Tulip Festival. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ncc-tulip-meter-touts-best-time-to-view-annual-display-in-capital/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ncc-tulip-meter-touts-best-time-to-view-annual-display-in-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanata's Jamie Lee Rattray knows hometown crowd isn't on her side in PWHL semifinal]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Jamie Lee Rattray, the Canadian Tire Centre has always felt like home. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/kanatas-jamie-lee-rattray-knows-hometown-crowd-isnt-on-her-side-in-pwhl-semifinal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/kanatas-jamie-lee-rattray-knows-hometown-crowd-isnt-on-her-side-in-pwhl-semifinal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge one win away from finishing the job in PWHL semifinals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge is on the verge of returning to the Walter Cup final for the second consecutive season. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-one-win-away-from-finishing-the-job-in-pwhl-semifinals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-one-win-away-from-finishing-the-job-in-pwhl-semifinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police seek witnesses to Stittsville plaza assaults]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police are seeking witnesses in connection with an assault Friday night in a plaza parking lot in Stittsville. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-seek-witnesses-to-stittsville-plaza-assaults/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-seek-witnesses-to-stittsville-plaza-assaults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toddler, two, dies following Ottawa River rescue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police confirmed Saturday a two year-old child has died following a dramatic river rescue Friday evening. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/toddler-two-dies-following-ottawa-river-rescue/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/toddler-two-dies-following-ottawa-river-rescue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Merivale's production of Freaky Friday&nbsp;captivates audience | Cappies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Show #14 Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/merivales-production-of-freaky-fridaynbspcaptivates-audience-cappies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/merivales-production-of-freaky-fridaynbspcaptivates-audience-cappies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Bruce Deachman should really ask about Ottawa Charge | Letters to the Editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Re: Did Lansdowne Back the Wrong Team? Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-bruce-deachman-should-really-ask-about-ottawa-charge-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-bruce-deachman-should-really-ask-about-ottawa-charge-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shorter hours for NCC Weekend Bikedays are here to stay]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Orl&eacute;ans resident and cyclist Rob Attrell, the scenic Sir George-&Eacute;tienne Cartier Parkway is crucial for getting around. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/shorter-hours-for-ncc-weekend-bikedays-are-here-to-stay/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/shorter-hours-for-ncc-weekend-bikedays-are-here-to-stay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Takeaways: Ottawa Charge score late goal to take semifinal series lead against Boston Fleet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes, all you need is a little bit of puck luck. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/takeaways-ottawa-charge-score-late-goal-to-take-semifinal-series-lead-against-boston-fleet/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/takeaways-ottawa-charge-score-late-goal-to-take-semifinal-series-lead-against-boston-fleet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge score late goal to take 2-1 series lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes, the bounces just go your way. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-score-late-goal-to-take-2-1-series-lead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-score-late-goal-to-take-2-1-series-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos from Ottawa Charge's first win at CTC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday marked the return of the Professional Women's Hockey League playoffs to Ottawa, this time at the Canadian Tire Centre for Game 3 of the semifinal series between the Charge and the Boston Fleet. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/photos-from-ottawa-charges-first-win-at-ctc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/photos-from-ottawa-charges-first-win-at-ctc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gallery: Ottawa hockey fans geared up for Charge playoff series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday marked the return of the Professional Women's Hockey League playoffs to Ottawa, this time at the Canadian Tire Centre for Game 3 of the semifinal series between the Charge and the Boston Fleet. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gallery-ottawa-hockey-fans-geared-up-for-charge-playoff-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gallery-ottawa-hockey-fans-geared-up-for-charge-playoff-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man facing charges over Ottawa church incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 40-year-old man is facing charges of criminal harassment, mischief to religious property and breach of probation following an incident at a church in Kanata on May 3. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-facing-charges-over-ottawa-church-incident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-facing-charges-over-ottawa-church-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa man, 42, charged with sexual assaults]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say investigators believe there could be more victims in and around the Ottawa area in connection with a case that has led to sexual assault charges against a 42-year-old man. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-man-42-charged-with-sexual-assaults/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-man-42-charged-with-sexual-assaults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than a third of CRA offices don't have space for four-day return to office: union]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canada Revenue Agency will not be ready to implement a four-day return to office come July 6 alongside many other federal departments and agencies, according to the union that represents tax workers. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/more-than-a-third-of-cra-offices-dont-have-space-for-four-day-return-to-office-union/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/more-than-a-third-of-cra-offices-dont-have-space-for-four-day-return-to-office-union/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Four-day return to office based on 'philosophical choice': Ottawa could use a little micro-managing right now; Senators off-season to do list]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Friday, May 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-four-day-return-to-office-based-on-philosophical-choice-ottawa-could-use-a-little-micro-managing-right-now-senators-off-season-to-do-list/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-four-day-return-to-office-based-on-philosophical-choice-ottawa-could-use-a-little-micro-managing-right-now-senators-off-season-to-do-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver caught doing 156 km/h in solo trip on HOV lane]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ottawa-area driver was nailed Friday trying to sneak through a "high occupancy vehicle" lane on Highway 417 near Moodie Drive. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/driver-caught-doing-156-kmh-in-solo-trip-on-hov-lane/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/driver-caught-doing-156-kmh-in-solo-trip-on-hov-lane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about Canadian Tulip Festival 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perhaps the longest thank-you in world history resumes this weekend with the 74th edition of the Canadian Tulip Festival. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/everything-you-need-to-know-about-canadian-tulip-festival-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/everything-you-need-to-know-about-canadian-tulip-festival-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Filling in the Centretown canopy, one new tree at a time]]></title><description><![CDATA[In recent years, the trees lining the streets of Centretown &mdash; providing shade and respite for passersby &mdash; have slowly faded away. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/filling-in-the-centretown-canopy-one-new-tree-at-a-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/filling-in-the-centretown-canopy-one-new-tree-at-a-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found guilty of sending death threats to Ottawa councillor]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who sent two threatening emails to Rideau-Vanier Coun. St&eacute;phanie Plante in June 2024 has been found guilty of uttering death threats and criminal harassment. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-found-guilty-of-sending-death-threats-to-ottawa-councillor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-found-guilty-of-sending-death-threats-to-ottawa-councillor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home and garden: Rhubarb is an absolute spring delight ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/home-and-garden-rhubarb-is-an-absolute-spring-delight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/home-and-garden-rhubarb-is-an-absolute-spring-delight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking down the off‑season ‘to-do’ list for Senators GM Steve Staios]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Staios has his work cut out for him as the calendar turns to May. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/breaking-down-the-offseason-to-do-list-for-senators-gm-steve-staios/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/breaking-down-the-offseason-to-do-list-for-senators-gm-steve-staios/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's see how Louise Arbour handles unveiling this war monument | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s only been days since former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour was named Canada&rsquo;s next governor general. And it&rsquo;ll be weeks before she&rsquo;s sworn in and takes up residence at Rideau Hall. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/lets-see-how-louise-arbour-handles-unveiling-this-war-monument-opinion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/lets-see-how-louise-arbour-handles-unveiling-this-war-monument-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protecting Canadian farmland from development is a national security issue, senators told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protecting Canadian farmland from development is a national security issue, says a farmer helping lead a group to stop the military&rsquo;s grab of prime agricultural land for a radar site. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/protecting-canadian-farmland-from-development-is-a-national-security-issue-senators-told/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/protecting-canadian-farmland-from-development-is-a-national-security-issue-senators-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deachman: The part of Jim Watson I miss]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the 2018 municipal election campaign, I spent a day shadowing incumbent mayor Jim Watson as he worked the voter trail. Driving along the Airport Parkway to an event at the EY Centre, he noticed that the recently paved road hadn&rsquo;t yet had lines painted on it, and so he immediately took out his phone and called whoever at the city was responsible to get that done. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/deachman-the-part-of-jim-watson-i-miss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/deachman-the-part-of-jim-watson-i-miss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can 'Monkey Power' help Ottawa Charge star Rebecca Leslie have a very happy 30th birthday?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guests at Rebecca Leslie's 30th birthday bash on Friday will smell the hottest item on the menu the minute they walk in the door. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-monkey-power-help-ottawa-charge-star-rebecca-leslie-have-a-very-happy-30th-birthday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-monkey-power-help-ottawa-charge-star-rebecca-leslie-have-a-very-happy-30th-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hockey is our language': Inside Fanuza Kadirova's seamless fit with the Ottawa Charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fanuza Kadirova may still lean on nods, smiles and her Google Translate app to communicate in the Ottawa Charge locker room. But on the ice, her teammates say she speaks fluent hockey. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/hockey-is-our-language-inside-fanuza-kadirovas-seamless-fit-with-the-ottawa-charge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/hockey-is-our-language-inside-fanuza-kadirovas-seamless-fit-with-the-ottawa-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: OCDSB posts job opening for $150,000-plus; Did Lansdowne 2.0 back the wrong team?; Remote work petition gets 16,000+ signatures]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Thursday, May 7. 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-ocdsb-posts-job-opening-for-150000-plus-did-lansdowne-20-back-the-wrong-team-remote-work-petition-gets-16000-signatures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-ocdsb-posts-job-opening-for-150000-plus-did-lansdowne-20-back-the-wrong-team-remote-work-petition-gets-16000-signatures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Identities released in Gatineau murder-suicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gatineau police identified two people in an apparent murder-suicide at a highrise apartment building Wednesday as Tien Quan Vu, 34, who is suspected of killing his partner, Shannon Jean Hickey, 30. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/identities-released-in-gatineau-murder-suicide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/identities-released-in-gatineau-murder-suicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four-day return to office based on 'philosophical choice': top Treasury Board official]]></title><description><![CDATA[The top Treasury Board official is chalking up the government's four-day return-to-office directive to a "philosophical choice" and says the policy is not based on a study of remote work. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/four-day-return-to-office-based-on-philosophical-choice-top-treasury-board-official/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/four-day-return-to-office-based-on-philosophical-choice-top-treasury-board-official/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas prices in Ottawa expected to slide before weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a bump up this week, gas prices are expected to slide as much as 13 cents in the capital in the next two days, making Friday afternoon a good possible time to fill up. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gas-prices-in-ottawa-expected-to-slide-before-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gas-prices-in-ottawa-expected-to-slide-before-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remote work petition amasses more than 16,000 signatures]]></title><description><![CDATA[A petition calling for changes to Canadian labour laws that would guarantee three remote work days a week for federally regulated employees has garnered more than 16,000 signatures. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/remote-work-petition-amasses-more-than-16000-signatures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/remote-work-petition-amasses-more-than-16000-signatures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hints for the home: A lending hand ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/hints-for-the-home-a-lending-hand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/hints-for-the-home-a-lending-hand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa ice dippers make the most of Britannia Beach flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[What&rsquo;s been a nuisance for most Britannia residents quickly became quite the opposite for one local group of adrenaline junkies. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-ice-dippers-make-the-most-of-britannia-beach-flooding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-ice-dippers-make-the-most-of-britannia-beach-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mary Simon should have been considered bilingual even if she didn't speak fluent French | Letters to the editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[I liked Niigaan Sinclair's comments on CBC&nbsp;about Mary Simon. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/mary-simon-should-have-been-considered-bilingual-even-if-she-didnt-speak-fluent-french-letters-to-the-editor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/mary-simon-should-have-been-considered-bilingual-even-if-she-didnt-speak-fluent-french-letters-to-the-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DND will not be able to accommodate public servants for four days in office come July]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of National Defence will not be ready to welcome its public servants back in offices for four days a week in July. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/dnd-will-not-be-able-to-accommodate-public-servants-for-four-days-in-office-come-july/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/dnd-will-not-be-able-to-accommodate-public-servants-for-four-days-in-office-come-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DND, IRCC will not be able to accommodate public servants for four days in office come July]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of National Defence and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will not be ready to welcome public servants back in offices for four days a week in July. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/dnd-ircc-will-not-be-able-to-accommodate-public-servants-for-four-days-in-office-come-july/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/dnd-ircc-will-not-be-able-to-accommodate-public-servants-for-four-days-in-office-come-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deachman: New CFL playoff format tells me Lansdowne 2.0 backed the wrong team]]></title><description><![CDATA[If 90 per cent of the sports teams in a league qualify for the playoffs, what exactly is the regular season for? Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/deachman-new-cfl-playoff-format-tells-me-lansdowne-20-backed-the-wrong-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/deachman-new-cfl-playoff-format-tells-me-lansdowne-20-backed-the-wrong-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City hall security incidents decline 30 per cent after screening gates installed]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Ottawa officials have noted a 30 per cent drop in security incidents at city hall since the installation of secure screening gates nearly a year ago. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-hall-security-incidents-decline-30-per-cent-after-screening-gates-installed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-hall-security-incidents-decline-30-per-cent-after-screening-gates-installed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP investigating death of inmate after incident at Millhaven]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after a Millhaven Institute inmate died following an incident Sunday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/opp-investigating-death-of-inmate-after-incident-at-millhaven/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/opp-investigating-death-of-inmate-after-incident-at-millhaven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OCDSB posts job opening for $150,000-plus 'strategic advisor']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa's largest school board, currently under provincial supervision, has posted a job for a "senior strategic advisor" to assist the director of education. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ocdsb-posts-job-opening-for-150000-plus-strategic-advisor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ocdsb-posts-job-opening-for-150000-plus-strategic-advisor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OCDSB posts job opening for $150,000-plus 'strategic adviser']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa's largest school board, currently under provincial supervision, has posted a job for a "senior strategic adviser" to assist the director of education. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ocdsb-posts-job-opening-for-150000-plus-strategic-adviser/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ocdsb-posts-job-opening-for-150000-plus-strategic-adviser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What PWHL expansion means to all players, including Kendra Woodland of the Ottawa Charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second straight year, the Professional Women's Hockey League has created a distraction from its playoffs with news of expansion plans. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-pwhl-expansion-means-to-all-players-including-kendra-woodland-of-the-ottawa-charge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-pwhl-expansion-means-to-all-players-including-kendra-woodland-of-the-ottawa-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Public Service will return to assigned seating; Drop-off traffic at this elementary school is 'out of control'; Possible refunds for poor OC Transpo service]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Wednesday, May 6. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-public-service-will-return-to-assigned-seating-drop-off-traffic-at-this-elementary-school-is-out-of-control-possible-refunds-for-poor-oc-transpo-service/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-public-service-will-return-to-assigned-seating-drop-off-traffic-at-this-elementary-school-is-out-of-control-possible-refunds-for-poor-oc-transpo-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OCDSB releases proposals for boundaries, programs at six elementary schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa's largest school board has released a plan to balance enrolment and introduce new programs at six elementary schools in the west-central district. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ocdsb-releases-proposals-for-boundaries-programs-at-six-elementary-schools/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ocdsb-releases-proposals-for-boundaries-programs-at-six-elementary-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Jocelyne Larocque is leading the Charge in PWHL playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Talk to Ottawa Charge players about Jocelyne Larocque and you&rsquo;ll hear one word again and again used to describe the veteran defender: Leader. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-jocelyne-larocque-is-leading-the-charge-in-pwhl-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-jocelyne-larocque-is-leading-the-charge-in-pwhl-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Compensation for poor OC Transpo service could include refunds or discounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[OC Transpo senior staff have suggested several options to compensate riders for cancelled bus trips and reduced availability of trains earlier this year, including retroactive refunds, future discounts or investments in improving reliability. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/compensation-for-poor-oc-transpo-service-could-include-refunds-or-discounts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/compensation-for-poor-oc-transpo-service-could-include-refunds-or-discounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators prospect Luke Ellinas ready for OHL Final: 'I'll do whatever it takes']]></title><description><![CDATA[There is an edge to Luke Ellinas' game that might look familiar to Ottawa Senators fans. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-prospect-luke-ellinas-ready-for-ohl-final-ill-do-whatever-it-takes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-prospect-luke-ellinas-ready-for-ohl-final-ill-do-whatever-it-takes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Splitsville is Kanata's favourite birthday party venue]]></title><description><![CDATA[We arrived at Splitsville on a Saturday around noon, stepping into a place filled with the riotous sounds of bowling balls hitting pins, arcade games blaring and a whole bunch of kids celebrating birthdays. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-splitsville-is-kanatas-favourite-birthday-party-venue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-splitsville-is-kanatas-favourite-birthday-party-venue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homes: Spring market off to a slow start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/homes-spring-market-off-to-a-slow-start/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/homes-spring-market-off-to-a-slow-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two dead in Gatineau highrise fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gatineau police say a "welfare verification" Wednesday morning led to the discovery of two men who later succumbed to their injuries. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-dead-in-gatineau-highrise-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-dead-in-gatineau-highrise-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two dead in Gatineau high-rise fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[First responders in Gatineau confirm two people were found dead in a burning building in the downtown area early Wednesday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-dead-in-gatineau-high-rise-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/two-dead-in-gatineau-high-rise-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating Gatineau deaths as murder-suicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gatineau police said Wednesday afternoon that the death of two people in a highrise apartment building earlier in the day was now being investigated as a murder-suicide. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-investigating-gatineau-deaths-as-murder-suicide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-investigating-gatineau-deaths-as-murder-suicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police declare Gatineau deaths domestic murder-suicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gatineau police confirmed Wednesday afternoon that the death of two people in a high-rise apartment earlier in the day was a domestic murder-suicide. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-declare-gatineau-deaths-domestic-murder-suicide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/police-declare-gatineau-deaths-domestic-murder-suicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DND's parking problem isn't new &mdash; and they have no good solutions | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised the Department of National Defence an $84 billion spending boost over five years, presumably on the premise that DND can manage the money wisely and effectively. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/dnds-parking-problem-isnt-new-mdash-and-they-have-no-good-solutions-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/dnds-parking-problem-isnt-new-mdash-and-they-have-no-good-solutions-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National monument to Canada&rsquo;s Afghan mission won't be completed until 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new national monument to Canada&rsquo;s Afghan mission will be completed in the fall of 2028, more than a decade past its original schedule. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/national-monument-to-canadarsquos-afghan-mission-wont-be-completed-until-2028/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/national-monument-to-canadarsquos-afghan-mission-wont-be-completed-until-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five steps to ensure 24 Sussex revamp is done right | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s&nbsp;ironic that the first owner of 24 Sussex, lumber baron Joseph Merrill Currier, called the house&#8239;Gorffwysfa, which means &ldquo;place of peace&rdquo; in Welsh. With rodents,&nbsp;asbestos&nbsp;and bad wiring,&nbsp;the 24 Sussex of today&nbsp;seems less like a place of peace and more like&nbsp;a cross between&nbsp;a handyman&nbsp;special&nbsp;and a tear-down. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/fivestepsto-ensure24-sussexrevamp-is-done-right-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/fivestepsto-ensure24-sussexrevamp-is-done-right-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drop-off at this Nepean elementary school is 'out of control']]></title><description><![CDATA[For the many years that parent council member Brittany Lauzon has been walking her two daughters to and from St. John XXIII Catholic Elementary School in Nepean, she's seen how bad pickup and drop-off times can get. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/drop-off-at-this-nepean-elementary-school-is-out-of-control/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/drop-off-at-this-nepean-elementary-school-is-out-of-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth seriously injured in dirt bike-SUV collision on Highway 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 12-year-old was taken to hospital by air ambulance after the dirt bike they were riding collided with a vehicle on Highway 17. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/youth-seriously-injured-in-dirt-bike-suv-collision-on-highway-17/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/youth-seriously-injured-in-dirt-bike-suv-collision-on-highway-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public service will move away from desk hoteling in response to return-to-office: Treasury Board]]></title><description><![CDATA[The public service will move away from desk hoteling and reinstate assigned seating where possible, says Bill Matthews, secretary of the Treasury Board. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/public-service-will-move-away-from-desk-hoteling-in-response-to-return-to-office-treasury-board/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/public-service-will-move-away-from-desk-hoteling-in-response-to-return-to-office-treasury-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's everything fans need to know as Ottawa Charge returns home for PWHL semifinal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Tire Centre ice is sporting a fresh paint job as the Ottawa Charge moves into the building for Games 3 and 4 of its Professional Women&rsquo;s Hockey League semifinal. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/heres-everything-fans-need-to-know-as-ottawa-charge-returns-home-for-pwhl-semifinal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/heres-everything-fans-need-to-know-as-ottawa-charge-returns-home-for-pwhl-semifinal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health workers warn staff cuts at The Ottawa Hospital will affect patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[The loss of hundreds of nursing and health-worker jobs at The Ottawa Hospital will be felt by patients in the form of longer waits and reduced quality of care, health workers warned Tuesday during a noisy rally. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/health-workers-warn-staff-cuts-at-the-ottawa-hospital-will-affect-patients/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/health-workers-warn-staff-cuts-at-the-ottawa-hospital-will-affect-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: What's behind the increase in discarded drug paraphernalia; Local chef Briana Kim lauded as one of Canada's best; Ottawa has a responsibility to maintain parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Tuesday, May 5. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-whats-behind-the-increase-in-discarded-drug-paraphernalia-local-chef-briana-kim-lauded-as-one-of-canadas-best-ottawa-has-a-responsibility-to-maintain-parks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-whats-behind-the-increase-in-discarded-drug-paraphernalia-local-chef-briana-kim-lauded-as-one-of-canadas-best-ottawa-has-a-responsibility-to-maintain-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gatineau man faces charges after 'wave of arson attacks']]></title><description><![CDATA[A 61-year-old man is facing charges after what Gatineau police described as "a wave of arson attacks". Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gatineau-man-faces-charges-after-wave-of-arson-attacks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/gatineau-man-faces-charges-after-wave-of-arson-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sens 1-on-1: How the Ottawa Charge can win their series against Boston]]></title><description><![CDATA[WATCH BELOW: On this special edition of of Sens 1-on-1 with Bruce Garrioch, Bruce speaks with Ottawa Citizen Charge writer Natasha Baldin about the PWHL semifinal series between the Charge and Boston Fleet. They discuss the first two games of the series, which players have stood out for the Charge, Jocelyne Larocque&rsquo;s steady play, home-ice advantage and more. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sens-1-on-1-how-the-ottawa-charge-can-win-their-series-against-boston/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sens-1-on-1-how-the-ottawa-charge-can-win-their-series-against-boston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Non-teaching positions cut at Ottawa-Carleton District School Board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Non-teaching positions are being cut at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board as the district grapples with a budget deficit and declining enrolment numbers next year. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/non-teaching-positions-cut-at-ottawa-carleton-district-school-board/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/non-teaching-positions-cut-at-ottawa-carleton-district-school-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Stephen Halliday is 'excited' after signing two-year extension with Senators]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators are set at centre for next season. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-stephen-halliday-is-excited-after-signing-two-year-extension-with-senators/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-stephen-halliday-is-excited-after-signing-two-year-extension-with-senators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators sign centre Stephen Halliday to a two-year extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators are set at centre for next season. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-sign-centre-stephen-halliday-to-a-two-year-extension/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-sign-centre-stephen-halliday-to-a-two-year-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houseworks: Why garden mulching matters ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-why-garden-mulching-matters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/houseworks-why-garden-mulching-matters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deachman: Linda Thom — and her park — deserve a new gold medal]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s a tiny park in my &lsquo;hood &mdash; Linda Thom Park, named for the woman who at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics won a gold medal in the 25-metre pistol event &mdash; the first summer Olympic gold won by a Canadian woman in 56 years. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/deachman-linda-thom-and-her-park-deserve-a-new-gold-medal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/deachman-linda-thom-and-her-park-deserve-a-new-gold-medal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A $400 fine for a backyard bird feeder? | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Gatineau woman has been warned that her backyard bird feeder could get her a $400 fine &mdash; and after picking myself off from the floor, I sat back down in my chair to write a letter congratulating city hall for turning everyone into rabid libertarians. Does life in a modern city really have to be this ridiculous? Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-400-fine-for-a-backyard-bird-feeder-opinion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-400-fine-for-a-backyard-bird-feeder-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's behind an increase in discarded needles and drug paraphernalia in Ottawa?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Cheryl Parrott joins fellow members of the Hintonburg community to clean the local park, she brings a &ldquo;show-and-tell bag&rdquo; with items she&rsquo;s collected over the years. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/whats-behind-an-increase-in-discarded-needles-and-drug-paraphernalia-in-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/whats-behind-an-increase-in-discarded-needles-and-drug-paraphernalia-in-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIU clears Ottawa police officer after man breaks knee during arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ottawa Police Service officer has been cleared by the Special Investigations Unit after a 37-year-old man suffered a fractured right knee during his arrest early in 2026. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/siu-clears-ottawa-police-officer-after-man-breaks-knee-during-arrest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/siu-clears-ottawa-police-officer-after-man-breaks-knee-during-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list lauds Ottawa chef Briana Kim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa chef Briana Kim is a big winner on the just-released 2026 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canadas-100-best-restaurants-list-lauds-ottawa-chef-briana-kim/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canadas-100-best-restaurants-list-lauds-ottawa-chef-briana-kim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Briana Kim is Ottawa's big winner on Canada's 100 Best]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa chef Briana Kim is the city's breakout star on the just-released 2026 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/briana-kim-is-ottawas-big-winner-on-canadas-100-best/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/briana-kim-is-ottawas-big-winner-on-canadas-100-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is there a six-day break between Ottawa Charge-Boston Fleet PWHL playoff games?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broadcasters of Professional Women's Hockey League games, in general, like (or are asked) to rave about how much "fun" the fans in attendance are having, how "excited" and "enthusiastic" they are in support of the product before them. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-is-there-a-six-day-break-between-ottawa-charge-boston-fleet-pwhl-playoff-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-is-there-a-six-day-break-between-ottawa-charge-boston-fleet-pwhl-playoff-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day:  Plan to move 1,200 public servants from Vanier to downtown scrapped; Vigil for crossing guard Peter Clark; Some disabled public servants requests take hundreds of days]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Monday, May 4. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-plan-to-move-1200-public-servants-from-vanier-to-downtown-scrapped-vigil-for-crossing-guard-peter-clark-some-disabled-public-servants-requests-take-hundreds-of-days/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-plan-to-move-1200-public-servants-from-vanier-to-downtown-scrapped-vigil-for-crossing-guard-peter-clark-some-disabled-public-servants-requests-take-hundreds-of-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators winger Ridly Greig given two-game suspension for Canes incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ridly Greig will miss the start of next season due to a suspension. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-winger-ridly-greig-given-two-game-suspension-for-canes-incident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-winger-ridly-greig-given-two-game-suspension-for-canes-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dirt bike rider dead after off-road crash in Laurentian Hills]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 27-year-old dirt bike rider is dead after an off-road collision in the town of Laurentian Hills. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/dirt-bike-rider-dead-after-off-road-crash-in-laurentian-hills/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/dirt-bike-rider-dead-after-off-road-crash-in-laurentian-hills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PBO flags impacts of government cuts on Phoenix pay system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's budget watchdog is warning Parliamentarians about the impacts the government's spending review could have on the Phoenix pay system. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pbo-flags-impacts-of-government-cuts-on-phoenix-pay-system/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pbo-flags-impacts-of-government-cuts-on-phoenix-pay-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accommodation requests for some public servants take hundreds of days: AG]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some government organizations average more than a hundred days to address accommodation requests, according to a new report from Canada's auditor general. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/accommodation-requests-for-some-public-servants-take-hundreds-of-days-ag/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/accommodation-requests-for-some-public-servants-take-hundreds-of-days-ag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accommodation requests for some disabled public servants take hundreds of days: AG]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some government organizations average more than a hundred days to address accommodation requests, according to a new report from Canada's auditor general. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/accommodation-requests-for-some-disabled-public-servants-take-hundreds-of-days-ag/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/accommodation-requests-for-some-disabled-public-servants-take-hundreds-of-days-ag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators mailbag: GM Steve Staios must beef up top six forward group ahead of next season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over a week since their team's disheartening early exit from the Stanley Cup playoffs, Ottawa Senators fans are slowly beginning to pick themselves up off of the ground and look ahead to what the offseason holds. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-mailbag-gm-steve-staios-must-beef-up-top-six-forward-group-ahead-of-next-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-mailbag-gm-steve-staios-must-beef-up-top-six-forward-group-ahead-of-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2026 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list lauds Ottawa chef Briana Kim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa chef Briana Kim is the city's big winner on the just-released 2026 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-2026-canadas-100-best-restaurants-list-lauds-ottawa-chef-briana-kim/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-2026-canadas-100-best-restaurants-list-lauds-ottawa-chef-briana-kim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The public service doesn’t need blind adopters of AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;powers that be&nbsp;seem hellbent on pushing us as public servants to implement artificial intelligence in our daily tasks as much as possible.&nbsp; Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-public-servicedoesntneed-blind-adopters-of-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-public-servicedoesntneed-blind-adopters-of-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBSA scraps plan to move 1,200 public servants from Vanier to downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canada Border Services Agency has abandoned plans to move about 1,200 public servants from a Vanier office tower to a building downtown. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cbsa-scraps-plan-to-move-1200-public-servants-from-vanier-to-downtown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cbsa-scraps-plan-to-move-1200-public-servants-from-vanier-to-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late crossing guard Peter Clark remembered as steady and familiar presence in Barrhaven community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even dark-tinted glasses couldn&rsquo;t conceal the tears that welled up in Katherine Kennedy-Boisvert&rsquo;s eyes. She looked up towards the scorching sun in an attempt to hold them in, though the sun only made them more visible. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/late-crossing-guard-peter-clark-remembered-as-steady-and-familiar-presence-in-barrhaven-community/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/late-crossing-guard-peter-clark-remembered-as-steady-and-familiar-presence-in-barrhaven-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Ottawa Charge can get offensive boost from blue line in PWHL semifinal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge has been getting offensive production from some rather unexpected places in the PWHL postseason, and it's starting to look like it hasn't been by accident. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-ottawa-charge-can-get-offensive-boost-from-blue-line-in-pwhl-semifinal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-ottawa-charge-can-get-offensive-boost-from-blue-line-in-pwhl-semifinal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Strong possibility' Senators' Dylan Cozens headed to world championships with Team Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[It looks like the Ottawa Senators will be represented by at least one player at the world championships in Switzerland. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/strong-possibility-senators-dylan-cozens-headed-to-world-championships-with-team-canada/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/strong-possibility-senators-dylan-cozens-headed-to-world-championships-with-team-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist in serious condition following west-end crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa paramedics say a motorcycle driver suffered serious injuries in a collision with a car in the west end Sunday morning. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/motorcyclist-in-serious-condition-following-west-end-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/motorcyclist-in-serious-condition-following-west-end-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 21, arrested in woman's shooting death in Gatineau]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gatineau police said Sunday they have arrested a 21-year-old suspect in the shooting death of a 39-year-old woman at a Main Street "establishment" last weekend. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-21-arrested-in-womans-shooting-death-in-gatineau/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/man-21-arrested-in-womans-shooting-death-in-gatineau/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 'nursing homes without walls' are helping seniors remain in their homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researcher Suzanne Dupuis-Blanchard had a lightbulb moment when she began looking into why older adults often struggle to remain in their homes. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-nursing-homes-without-walls-are-helping-seniors-remain-in-their-homes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-nursing-homes-without-walls-are-helping-seniors-remain-in-their-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carillon Park in Vanier set to become Ottawa's first 'sponge park']]></title><description><![CDATA[A park in Vanier will be converted to a &ldquo;sponge park&rdquo; in the next few years, the first of its kind in Ottawa. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/carillon-park-in-vanier-set-to-become-ottawas-first-sponge-park/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/carillon-park-in-vanier-set-to-become-ottawas-first-sponge-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge finds just enough offence to even PWHL playoff series against Boston Fleet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge managed a feat few other Professional Women's Hockey League teams have accomplished this season. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-finds-just-enough-offence-to-even-pwhl-playoff-series-against-boston-fleet/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-finds-just-enough-offence-to-even-pwhl-playoff-series-against-boston-fleet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special Investigations Unit clears OPS officer after man stabs himself]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ottawa Police Service officer who ordered that tasers and pepper spray be used against a man in mental distress did not commit a criminal offence, the Special Investigations Unit has concluded. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/special-investigations-unit-clears-ops-officer-after-man-stabs-himself/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/special-investigations-unit-clears-ops-officer-after-man-stabs-himself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special Investigation Unit clears OPS officer after man stabs himself]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ottawa Police Service officer who user a taser and pepper spray against a man in mental distress did not commit a criminal offence, the Special Investigation Unit has concluded. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/special-investigation-unit-clears-ops-officer-after-man-stabs-himself/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/special-investigation-unit-clears-ops-officer-after-man-stabs-himself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators winger Ridly Greig will face the music for 'gutless' sucker punch on Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ridly Greig will learn his fate to start next season on Monday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-winger-ridly-greig-will-face-the-music-for-gutless-sucker-punch-on-monday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-winger-ridly-greig-will-face-the-music-for-gutless-sucker-punch-on-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Patrick’s High School delivered a transcendent presentation of In the Heights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Show #13 Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/st-patricks-high-school-delivered-a-transcendent-presentation-of-in-the-heights/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/st-patricks-high-school-delivered-a-transcendent-presentation-of-in-the-heights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian on sidewalk suffered serious injuries after he was struck by an SUV]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was struck by an SUV that left the roadway in Centretown. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pedestrian-on-sidewalk-suffered-serious-injuries-after-he-was-struck-by-an-suv/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pedestrian-on-sidewalk-suffered-serious-injuries-after-he-was-struck-by-an-suv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lennox and Addington County youth faces 'indignity to a dead body' charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[An eastern Ontario youth whose name, age and gender have not been released faces a number of charges, including "indignity to a dead body" after a medical emergency at a school. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/lennox-and-addington-county-youth-faces-indignity-to-a-dead-body-charge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/lennox-and-addington-county-youth-faces-indignity-to-a-dead-body-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the 2025 playoffs turned the Ottawa Charge's Rebecca Leslie into one of the PWHL's best players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some players wilt, and others thrive under the heat of the playoffs. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-the-2025-playoffs-turned-the-ottawa-charges-rebecca-leslie-into-one-of-the-pwhls-best-players/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-the-2025-playoffs-turned-the-ottawa-charges-rebecca-leslie-into-one-of-the-pwhls-best-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OCDSB enrolment projected to drop, Catholic board predicts increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city's largest school board is projecting a drop in student enrolment next year, while the Ottawa Catholic School Board is predicting an uptick. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ocdsb-enrolment-projected-to-drop-catholic-board-predicts-increase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ocdsb-enrolment-projected-to-drop-catholic-board-predicts-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Program to prevent avalanches on Trans-Canada Highway not to be renewed; Documents reveal significant space needed for full RTO; Candidates and hot-button issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Friday, May 1. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-program-to-prevent-avalanches-on-trans-canada-highway-not-to-be-renewed-documents-reveal-significant-space-needed-for-full-rto-candidates-and-hot-button-issues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-program-to-prevent-avalanches-on-trans-canada-highway-not-to-be-renewed-documents-reveal-significant-space-needed-for-full-rto-candidates-and-hot-button-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A top Ottawa chef will leave his multiple ByWard Market kitchens in mid-May]]></title><description><![CDATA[The executive chef overseeing several leading ByWard Market restaurants is stepping down in mid-May. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-top-ottawa-chef-will-leave-his-multiple-byward-market-kitchens-in-mid-may/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-top-ottawa-chef-will-leave-his-multiple-byward-market-kitchens-in-mid-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much will a strong Ottawa Charge power play matter in the PWHL playoffs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The penalty-box benches barely had time to cool as a steady stream of players cycled through them in the opening game of the PWHL semifinal between the Ottawa Charge and the Boston Fleet. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-much-will-a-strong-ottawa-charge-power-play-matter-in-the-pwhl-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-much-will-a-strong-ottawa-charge-power-play-matter-in-the-pwhl-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa constable faces off-duty intimate partner violence charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Kingston confirm they have arrested and charged an Ottawa Police Services officer in connection with off-duty intimate partner violence accusations. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-constable-faces-off-duty-intimate-partner-violence-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-constable-faces-off-duty-intimate-partner-violence-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators' Stutzle, Sanderson standouts in end-of-season report cards]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a shame to be looking back on the Ottawa Senators' 2025-26 season so early, but here we are. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-stutzle-sanderson-standouts-in-end-of-season-report-cards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-stutzle-sanderson-standouts-in-end-of-season-report-cards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Carney have the backbone to fix 24 Sussex? | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney has finally said aloud what most Canadians already know: the decrepit 24 Sussex is unfit for any prime minister &ndash; and he may never live there. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/will-carney-have-the-backbone-to-fix-24-sussex-opinion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/will-carney-have-the-backbone-to-fix-24-sussex-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Procurement Canada explores space needed for five-day return-to-office: documents]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least one federal government department is assessing how much space it would need to bring public servants back into the office five days a week. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/procurement-canada-explores-space-needed-for-five-day-return-to-office-documents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/procurement-canada-explores-space-needed-for-five-day-return-to-office-documents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candidates and hot-button issues: A 2026 municipal election primer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Mark Sutcliffe could face some formidable competition in the mayoral race as a number of high-profile candidates are poised to kick off their campaigns with the&nbsp;nomination period opening on Friday. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/candidates-and-hot-button-issues-a-2026-municipal-election-primer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/candidates-and-hot-button-issues-a-2026-municipal-election-primer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge falls 2-1 in PWHL playoff opener against Boston Fleet]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in five meetings this season, the Ottawa Charge and Boston Fleet settled matters in 60 minutes. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-falls-2-1-in-pwhl-playoff-opener-against-boston-fleet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-falls-2-1-in-pwhl-playoff-opener-against-boston-fleet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators GM Steve Staios must deliver vision for improvement to Brady Tkachuk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ball is in Steve Staios&rsquo; court. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-gm-steve-staios-must-deliver-vision-for-improvement-to-brady-tkachuk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-gm-steve-staios-must-deliver-vision-for-improvement-to-brady-tkachuk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead, one seriously injured after shooting incident in Cornwall]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is dead, and another was transported to hospital after a weapons incident in east-end Cornwall on Wednesday afternoon. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/one-dead-one-seriously-injured-after-shooting-incident-in-cornwall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/one-dead-one-seriously-injured-after-shooting-incident-in-cornwall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto-based AI firm, Cohere, buys naming rights to EY Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa&rsquo;s largest convention facility becomes the Cohere Centre Friday following a naming rights deal with a fast-growing Toronto-based AI company. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/toronto-based-ai-firm-cohere-buys-naming-rights-to-ey-centre/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/toronto-based-ai-firm-cohere-buys-naming-rights-to-ey-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former HBC Rideau location acquired by company linked to Claridge Homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Hudson&rsquo;s Bay store in downtown Ottawa has been acquired by a numbered company associated with Claridge Homes Chief Financial Officer Neil Malhotra, according to recent court documents filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/former-hbc-rideau-location-acquired-by-company-linked-to-claridge-homes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/former-hbc-rideau-location-acquired-by-company-linked-to-claridge-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: DND encourages employees to work from home due to parking shortages; Wife of killed crossing guard tries to stay strong; How will Ottawa Charge do in the championships?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Thursday, April 30. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-dnd-encourages-employees-to-work-from-home-due-to-parking-shortages-wife-of-killed-crossing-guard-tries-to-stay-strong-how-will-ottawa-charge-do-in-the-championships/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-dnd-encourages-employees-to-work-from-home-due-to-parking-shortages-wife-of-killed-crossing-guard-tries-to-stay-strong-how-will-ottawa-charge-do-in-the-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s top general says military won't renew program to prevent avalanches on Trans-Canada Highway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s top general is shutting down a key operation keeping avalanches under control along the Trans-Canada Highway in the Rocky Mountains because of "significant resource pressures," according to a letter obtained by the Ottawa Citizen. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canadarsquos-top-general-says-military-wont-renew-program-to-prevent-avalanches-on-trans-canada-highway/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canadarsquos-top-general-says-military-wont-renew-program-to-prevent-avalanches-on-trans-canada-highway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators defenceman Jake Sanderson a finalist for Lady Byng Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jake Sanderson is a finalist for at least one National Hockey League trophy this spring. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-defenceman-jake-sanderson-a-finalist-for-lady-byng-trophy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/senators-defenceman-jake-sanderson-a-finalist-for-lady-byng-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wife of killed crossing guard struggles 'to be strong' without him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter and Amanda Clark had a plan. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/wife-of-killed-crossing-guard-struggles-to-be-strong-without-him/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/wife-of-killed-crossing-guard-struggles-to-be-strong-without-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New gas price jump expected for the weekend despite OPEC shifts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The continued standoffs in the Straits of Hormuz are expected to push gasoline prices up by as much as 10 cents to 12 cents per litre in the capital by Friday, industry watchers say. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-gas-price-jump-expected-for-the-weekend-despite-opec-shifts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/new-gas-price-jump-expected-for-the-weekend-despite-opec-shifts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Design trends: Boosting your home’s curb appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/design-trends-boosting-your-homes-curb-appeal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/design-trends-boosting-your-homes-curb-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hum: Dinette Atomique's charming retro ambience surpasses hit-and-miss food]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billie Holiday is singing torch songs over the sound system at Dinette Atomique. Fred Astaire is dancing on one of the TVs beside the long, striking bar that you see as soon as you step in the door. A second TV shows a vintage western TV show that I can't identify &mdash;&nbsp; either Bonanza or Gunsmoke, I think. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/hum-dinette-atomiques-charming-retro-ambience-surpasses-hit-and-miss-food/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/hum-dinette-atomiques-charming-retro-ambience-surpasses-hit-and-miss-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open fire burn ban in Ottawa lifted after rainfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa Fire Services have lifted an open fire ban for the capital region following a thorough drenching in the region. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/open-fire-burn-ban-in-ottawa-lifted-after-rainfall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/open-fire-burn-ban-in-ottawa-lifted-after-rainfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water levels on Ottawa River rise slightly after Wednesday’s rain - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Water levels on Ottawa River rise slightly after Wednesday&rsquo;s rain&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/water-levels-on-ottawa-river-rise-slightly-after-wednesdays-rain-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/water-levels-on-ottawa-river-rise-slightly-after-wednesdays-rain-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open-air fire ban in Ottawa lifted after rainfall - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Open-air fire ban in Ottawa lifted after rainfall&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/open-air-fire-ban-in-ottawa-lifted-after-rainfall-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/open-air-fire-ban-in-ottawa-lifted-after-rainfall-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain warning ends for Ottawa with cloudy Thursday ahead - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain warning ends for Ottawa with cloudy Thursday ahead&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/rain-warning-ends-for-ottawa-with-cloudy-thursday-ahead-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/rain-warning-ends-for-ottawa-with-cloudy-thursday-ahead-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Morning Ottawa Update: Family left heartbroken by fatal fall - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your Morning Ottawa Update: Family left heartbroken by fatal fall&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/your-morning-ottawa-update-family-left-heartbroken-by-fatal-fall-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/your-morning-ottawa-update-family-left-heartbroken-by-fatal-fall-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critics call out Ottawa for not contesting Iran joining UN nuclear weapons conference - MSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Critics call out Ottawa for not contesting Iran joining UN nuclear weapons conference&nbsp;&nbsp;MSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/critics-call-out-ottawa-for-not-contesting-iran-joining-un-nuclear-weapons-conference-msn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/critics-call-out-ottawa-for-not-contesting-iran-joining-un-nuclear-weapons-conference-msn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa rolls out sovereign wealth fund open to retail investors - Wealth Professional Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa rolls out sovereign wealth fund open to retail investors&nbsp;&nbsp;Wealth Professional Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-rolls-out-sovereign-wealth-fund-open-to-retail-investors-wealth-professional-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-rolls-out-sovereign-wealth-fund-open-to-retail-investors-wealth-professional-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skilled trade students hope federal funding will help close Canada’s labour gap - BNN Bloomberg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skilled trade students hope federal funding will help close Canada&rsquo;s labour gap&nbsp;&nbsp;BNN Bloomberg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/skilled-trade-students-hope-federal-funding-will-help-close-canadas-labour-gap-bnn-bloomberg/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/skilled-trade-students-hope-federal-funding-will-help-close-canadas-labour-gap-bnn-bloomberg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa announces $5.9B plan to train 100,000 skilled trades workers by 2031. Here’s how students reacted - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa announces $5.9B plan to train 100,000 skilled trades workers by 2031. Here&rsquo;s how students reacted&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-announces-59b-plan-to-train-100000-skilled-trades-workers-by-2031-heres-how-students-reacted-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-announces-59b-plan-to-train-100000-skilled-trades-workers-by-2031-heres-how-students-reacted-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YOU SAID IT: Democracy no more - Ottawa Sun]]></title><description><![CDATA[YOU SAID IT: Democracy no more&nbsp;&nbsp;Ottawa Sun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/you-said-it-democracy-no-more-ottawa-sun/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/you-said-it-democracy-no-more-ottawa-sun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out-of-service elevator leaves mother struggling with stroller and children at Parliament station]]></title><description><![CDATA[A transit user says she encountered a mother with two small children struggling to negotiate a stairway at Parliament Station &mdash; eight days after a 92-year-old man fell on the same stairs. 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CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[How much should Ottawa sprawl as it seeks space for 500,000 more people?&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-much-should-ottawa-sprawl-as-it-seeks-space-for-500000-more-people-cbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-much-should-ottawa-sprawl-as-it-seeks-space-for-500000-more-people-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa announces planned defence bank to be headquartered in Canada - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa announces planned defence bank to be headquartered in Canada&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-announces-planned-defence-bank-to-be-headquartered-in-canada-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-announces-planned-defence-bank-to-be-headquartered-in-canada-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HIGH ACHIEVERS: West Ottawa Wild women’s U19A ringette team ends exceptional season with Eastern Canadian title - OttawaSportsPages.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[HIGH ACHIEVERS: West Ottawa Wild women&rsquo;s U19A ringette team ends exceptional season with Eastern Canadian title&nbsp;&nbsp;OttawaSportsPages.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/high-achievers-west-ottawa-wild-womens-u19a-ringette-team-ends-exceptional-season-with-eastern-canadian-title-ottawasportspagesca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/high-achievers-west-ottawa-wild-womens-u19a-ringette-team-ends-exceptional-season-with-eastern-canadian-title-ottawasportspagesca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa announces up to $145-million in security funding for World Cup - The Globe and Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa announces up to $145-million in security funding for World Cup&nbsp;&nbsp;The Globe and Mail]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-announces-up-to-145-million-in-security-funding-for-world-cup-the-globe-and-mail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-announces-up-to-145-million-in-security-funding-for-world-cup-the-globe-and-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney says clean electricity strategy promised weeks ago is still on its way - Village Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carney says clean electricity strategy promised weeks ago is still on its way&nbsp;&nbsp;Village Report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/carney-says-clean-electricity-strategy-promised-weeks-ago-is-still-on-its-way-village-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/carney-says-clean-electricity-strategy-promised-weeks-ago-is-still-on-its-way-village-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarah “Wizard of Woz” Wozniewicz Sets New Ottawa Charge Rookie Scoring Record - The Hockey News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah &ldquo;Wizard of Woz&rdquo; Wozniewicz Sets New Ottawa Charge Rookie Scoring Record&nbsp;&nbsp;The Hockey News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sarah-wizard-of-woz-wozniewicz-sets-new-ottawa-charge-rookie-scoring-record-the-hockey-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sarah-wizard-of-woz-wozniewicz-sets-new-ottawa-charge-rookie-scoring-record-the-hockey-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge get ready for Game 1 of PWHL playoffs against Boston Fleet - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa Charge get ready for Game 1 of PWHL playoffs against Boston Fleet&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-get-ready-for-game-1-of-pwhl-playoffs-against-boston-fleet-cbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-charge-get-ready-for-game-1-of-pwhl-playoffs-against-boston-fleet-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa's wait-and-see strategy carries risk, warns Quebec's emissary in CUSMA review - MSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa's wait-and-see strategy carries risk, warns Quebec's emissary in CUSMA review&nbsp;&nbsp;MSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawas-wait-and-see-strategy-carries-risk-warns-quebecs-emissary-in-cusma-review-msn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawas-wait-and-see-strategy-carries-risk-warns-quebecs-emissary-in-cusma-review-msn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa commits millions to study micro nuclear reactors for Northern defence facilities - The Globe and Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa commits millions to study micro nuclear reactors for Northern defence facilities&nbsp;&nbsp;The Globe and Mail]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-commits-millions-to-study-micro-nuclear-reactors-for-northern-defence-facilities-the-globe-and-mail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-commits-millions-to-study-micro-nuclear-reactors-for-northern-defence-facilities-the-globe-and-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tories ask Ottawa to shut down harm-reduction van after assault - Winnipeg Free Press]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tories ask Ottawa to shut down harm-reduction van after assault&nbsp;&nbsp;Winnipeg Free Press]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/tories-ask-ottawa-to-shut-down-harm-reduction-van-after-assault-winnipeg-free-press/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/tories-ask-ottawa-to-shut-down-harm-reduction-van-after-assault-winnipeg-free-press/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WCDR bracing for second Ottawa River peak - West Carleton Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[WCDR bracing for second Ottawa River peak&nbsp;&nbsp;West Carleton Online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/wcdr-bracing-for-second-ottawa-river-peak-west-carleton-online/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/wcdr-bracing-for-second-ottawa-river-peak-west-carleton-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Redblacks sign first overall CFL draft pick Giordano Vaccaro - 3DownNation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa Redblacks sign first overall CFL draft pick Giordano Vaccaro&nbsp;&nbsp;3DownNation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-redblacks-sign-first-overall-cfl-draft-pick-giordano-vaccaro-3downnation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-redblacks-sign-first-overall-cfl-draft-pick-giordano-vaccaro-3downnation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa's wait-and-see strategy carries risk, warns Quebec's emissary in CUSMA review - National Post]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa's wait-and-see strategy carries risk, warns Quebec's emissary in CUSMA review&nbsp;&nbsp;National Post]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawas-wait-and-see-strategy-carries-risk-warns-quebecs-emissary-in-cusma-review-national-post/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawas-wait-and-see-strategy-carries-risk-warns-quebecs-emissary-in-cusma-review-national-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Tkachuk's future in Ottawa overshadowing his poor play in playoffs? - TSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Tkachuk's future in Ottawa overshadowing his poor play in playoffs?&nbsp;&nbsp;TSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/is-tkachuks-future-in-ottawa-overshadowing-his-poor-play-in-playoffs-tsn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/is-tkachuks-future-in-ottawa-overshadowing-his-poor-play-in-playoffs-tsn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials in Ottawa and Gatineau brace for rising water levels as more rain is forecasted - Yahoo News Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials in Ottawa and Gatineau brace for rising water levels as more rain is forecasted&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/officials-in-ottawa-and-gatineau-brace-for-rising-water-levels-as-more-rain-is-forecasted-yahoo-news-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/officials-in-ottawa-and-gatineau-brace-for-rising-water-levels-as-more-rain-is-forecasted-yahoo-news-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teachers at Ottawa public school advocate for smaller class sizes - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teachers at Ottawa public school advocate for smaller class sizes&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/teachers-at-ottawa-public-school-advocate-for-smaller-class-sizes-cbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/teachers-at-ottawa-public-school-advocate-for-smaller-class-sizes-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa River flood watch: Here's the latest - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa River flood watch: Here's the latest&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-river-flood-watch-heres-the-latest-cbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-river-flood-watch-heres-the-latest-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa bus driver recognized for saving life - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa bus driver recognized for saving life&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-bus-driver-recognized-for-saving-life-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-bus-driver-recognized-for-saving-life-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents of boy who died after fall from Ottawa apartment speak out - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents of boy who died after fall from Ottawa apartment speak out&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/parents-of-boy-who-died-after-fall-from-ottawa-apartment-speak-out-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/parents-of-boy-who-died-after-fall-from-ottawa-apartment-speak-out-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manitoba, Ottawa raise pay for child-care workers - SteinbachOnline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manitoba, Ottawa raise pay for child-care workers&nbsp;&nbsp;SteinbachOnline]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/manitoba-ottawa-raise-pay-for-child-care-workers-steinbachonline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/manitoba-ottawa-raise-pay-for-child-care-workers-steinbachonline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: Ottawa family grieving child who fell from apartment window - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exclusive: Ottawa family grieving child who fell from apartment window&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/exclusive-ottawa-family-grieving-child-who-fell-from-apartment-window-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/exclusive-ottawa-family-grieving-child-who-fell-from-apartment-window-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s need for skilled trades workers will far outstrip boost from Ottawa’s new plan - Toronto Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s need for skilled trades workers will far outstrip boost from Ottawa&rsquo;s new plan&nbsp;&nbsp;Toronto Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canadas-need-for-skilled-trades-workers-will-far-outstrip-boost-from-ottawas-new-plan-toronto-star/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/canadas-need-for-skilled-trades-workers-will-far-outstrip-boost-from-ottawas-new-plan-toronto-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nations Push Ottawa For Power To Licence Salmon Farms In B.C. Waters - Sea West News]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Nations Push Ottawa For Power To Licence Salmon Farms In B.C. Waters&nbsp;&nbsp;Sea West News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/first-nations-push-ottawa-for-power-to-licence-salmon-farms-in-bc-waters-sea-west-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/first-nations-push-ottawa-for-power-to-licence-salmon-farms-in-bc-waters-sea-west-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These artists have creative ideas for celebrating Ottawa’s 200th birthday - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[These artists have creative ideas for celebrating Ottawa&rsquo;s 200th birthday&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/these-artists-have-creative-ideas-for-celebrating-ottawas-200th-birthday-cbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/these-artists-have-creative-ideas-for-celebrating-ottawas-200th-birthday-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Ottawa Charge's new players lead team to championship?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trip to Boston for the Professional Women's Hockey League semifinal is more than just another playoff series for Charge defender Emma Greco. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/will-ottawa-charges-new-players-lead-team-to-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/will-ottawa-charges-new-players-lead-team-to-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge traded for championship experience in January. Will it pay off in the postseason?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trip to Boston for the Professional Women's Hockey League semifinal is more than just another playoff series for Charge defender Emma Greco. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-ottawa-charge-traded-for-championship-experience-in-january-will-it-pay-off-in-the-postseason/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-ottawa-charge-traded-for-championship-experience-in-january-will-it-pay-off-in-the-postseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why London-area unions are applauding Ottawa's investments in the trades - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why London-area unions are applauding Ottawa's investments in the trades&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-london-area-unions-are-applauding-ottawas-investments-in-the-trades-cbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-london-area-unions-are-applauding-ottawas-investments-in-the-trades-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto to get additional funding for FIFA World Cup security costs from Ottawa - Toronto Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto to get additional funding for FIFA World Cup security costs from Ottawa&nbsp;&nbsp;Toronto Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/toronto-to-get-additional-funding-for-fifa-world-cup-security-costs-from-ottawa-toronto-star/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/toronto-to-get-additional-funding-for-fifa-world-cup-security-costs-from-ottawa-toronto-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quebec will manage worker training programs, Fréchette tells Ottawa - Montreal Gazette]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quebec will manage worker training programs, Fr&eacute;chette tells Ottawa&nbsp;&nbsp;Montreal Gazette]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/quebec-will-manage-worker-training-programs-frchette-tells-ottawa-montreal-gazette/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/quebec-will-manage-worker-training-programs-frchette-tells-ottawa-montreal-gazette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa pledges $145M for World Cup security - thecanadianpressnews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa pledges $145M for World Cup security&nbsp;&nbsp;thecanadianpressnews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-pledges-145m-for-world-cup-security-thecanadianpressnewsca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-pledges-145m-for-world-cup-security-thecanadianpressnewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police officer accused of unauthorized database searches into women, colleagues - Yahoo News Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police officer accused of unauthorized database searches into women, colleagues&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-officer-accused-of-unauthorized-database-searches-into-women-colleagues-yahoo-news-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-officer-accused-of-unauthorized-database-searches-into-women-colleagues-yahoo-news-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa plans to outsource air passenger complaints process amid record backlog - Pique Newsmagazine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa plans to outsource air passenger complaints process amid record backlog&nbsp;&nbsp;Pique Newsmagazine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-plans-to-outsource-air-passenger-complaints-process-amid-record-backlog-pique-newsmagazine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-plans-to-outsource-air-passenger-complaints-process-amid-record-backlog-pique-newsmagazine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: How one of the world's hottest bands just played in Gatineau; NATO interested in Canadian aircraft for new fleet; Arrest warrants issued in Perth homicide - Ottawa Citizen]]></title><description><![CDATA[News of the day: How one of the world's hottest bands just played in Gatineau; NATO interested in Canadian aircraft for new fleet; Arrest warrants issued in Perth homicide&nbsp;&nbsp;Ottawa Citizen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-how-one-of-the-worlds-hottest-bands-just-played-in-gatineau-nato-interested-in-canadian-aircraft-for-new-fleet-arrest-warrants-issued-in-perth-homicide-ottawa-citizen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-how-one-of-the-worlds-hottest-bands-just-played-in-gatineau-nato-interested-in-canadian-aircraft-for-new-fleet-arrest-warrants-issued-in-perth-homicide-ottawa-citizen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s when the Ottawa Charge will host playoff games at the Canadian Tire Centre - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s when the Ottawa Charge will host playoff games at the Canadian Tire Centre&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/heres-when-the-ottawa-charge-will-host-playoff-games-at-the-canadian-tire-centre-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/heres-when-the-ottawa-charge-will-host-playoff-games-at-the-canadian-tire-centre-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: How one of the world's hottest bands just played in Gatineau; NATO interested in Canadian aircraft for new fleet; Arrest warrants issued in Perth homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Wednesday, April 29. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-how-one-of-the-worlds-hottest-bands-just-played-in-gatineau-nato-interested-in-canadian-aircraft-for-new-fleet-arrest-warrants-issued-in-perth-homicide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-how-one-of-the-worlds-hottest-bands-just-played-in-gatineau-nato-interested-in-canadian-aircraft-for-new-fleet-arrest-warrants-issued-in-perth-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa earmarks millions more for security funding in Spring Economic Statement - The Canadian Jewish News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa earmarks millions more for security funding in Spring Economic Statement&nbsp;&nbsp;The Canadian Jewish News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-earmarks-millions-more-for-security-funding-in-spring-economic-statement-the-canadian-jewish-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-earmarks-millions-more-for-security-funding-in-spring-economic-statement-the-canadian-jewish-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manitoba chiefs want Ottawa to protect treaty rights first - Winnipeg Sun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manitoba chiefs want Ottawa to protect treaty rights first&nbsp;&nbsp;Winnipeg Sun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/manitoba-chiefs-want-ottawa-to-protect-treaty-rights-first-winnipeg-sun/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/manitoba-chiefs-want-ottawa-to-protect-treaty-rights-first-winnipeg-sun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critics call out Ottawa for not contesting Iran joining UN nuclear weapons conference - CityNews Halifax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Critics call out Ottawa for not contesting Iran joining UN nuclear weapons conference&nbsp;&nbsp;CityNews Halifax]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/critics-call-out-ottawa-for-not-contesting-iran-joining-un-nuclear-weapons-conference-citynews-halifax/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/critics-call-out-ottawa-for-not-contesting-iran-joining-un-nuclear-weapons-conference-citynews-halifax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critics call out Ottawa for not contesting Iran joining UN nuclear weapons conference - Toronto Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Critics call out Ottawa for not contesting Iran joining UN nuclear weapons conference&nbsp;&nbsp;Toronto Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/critics-call-out-ottawa-for-not-contesting-iran-joining-un-nuclear-weapons-conference-toronto-star/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/critics-call-out-ottawa-for-not-contesting-iran-joining-un-nuclear-weapons-conference-toronto-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sens' Tkachuk says having to justify his commitment to Ottawa is a 'distraction' - Bowen Island Undercurrent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sens' Tkachuk says having to justify his commitment to Ottawa is a 'distraction'&nbsp;&nbsp;Bowen Island Undercurrent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sens-tkachuk-says-having-to-justify-his-commitment-to-ottawa-is-a-distraction-bowen-island-undercurrent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/sens-tkachuk-says-having-to-justify-his-commitment-to-ottawa-is-a-distraction-bowen-island-undercurrent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What actually matters to your personal finances in Ottawa’s spring economic update - The Globe and Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[What actually matters to your personal finances in Ottawa&rsquo;s spring economic update&nbsp;&nbsp;The Globe and Mail]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-actually-matters-to-your-personal-finances-in-ottawas-spring-economic-update-the-globe-and-mail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/what-actually-matters-to-your-personal-finances-in-ottawas-spring-economic-update-the-globe-and-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Canadians to compete for Ottawa’s Fastest Women 5K title - Canadian Running Magazine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top Canadians to compete for Ottawa&rsquo;s Fastest Women 5K title&nbsp;&nbsp;Canadian Running Magazine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/top-canadians-to-compete-for-ottawas-fastest-women-5k-title-canadian-running-magazine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/top-canadians-to-compete-for-ottawas-fastest-women-5k-title-canadian-running-magazine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tkachuk says he’s been ‘fully committed’ to Senators, City of Ottawa - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tkachuk says he&rsquo;s been &lsquo;fully committed&rsquo; to Senators, City of Ottawa&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/tkachuk-says-hes-been-fully-committed-to-senators-city-of-ottawa-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/tkachuk-says-hes-been-fully-committed-to-senators-city-of-ottawa-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBC Ottawa travels to Massachusetts to cover Charge-Fleet PWHL playoffs - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Ottawa travels to Massachusetts to cover Charge-Fleet PWHL playoffs&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cbc-ottawa-travels-to-massachusetts-to-cover-charge-fleet-pwhl-playoffs-cbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cbc-ottawa-travels-to-massachusetts-to-cover-charge-fleet-pwhl-playoffs-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OTTAWA SELECTS AIDAN LAROS FIRST OVERALL IN 2026 CFL GLOBAL DRAFT - CFL.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA SELECTS AIDAN LAROS FIRST OVERALL IN 2026 CFL GLOBAL DRAFT&nbsp;&nbsp;CFL.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-selects-aidan-laros-first-overall-in-2026-cfl-global-draft-cflca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-selects-aidan-laros-first-overall-in-2026-cfl-global-draft-cflca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cochrane's Ben Dobson drafted by Ottawa Redblacks - CochraneNow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cochrane's Ben Dobson drafted by Ottawa Redblacks&nbsp;&nbsp;CochraneNow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cochranes-ben-dobson-drafted-by-ottawa-redblacks-cochranenow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/cochranes-ben-dobson-drafted-by-ottawa-redblacks-cochranenow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWHL Mic'd Up: Ottawa Charge's Gabbie Hughes - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[PWHL Mic'd Up: Ottawa Charge's Gabbie Hughes&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pwhl-micd-up-ottawa-charges-gabbie-hughes-cbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/pwhl-micd-up-ottawa-charges-gabbie-hughes-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa plans to outsource air passenger complaints process amid record backlog - Winnipeg Sun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa plans to outsource air passenger complaints process amid record backlog&nbsp;&nbsp;Winnipeg Sun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-plans-to-outsource-air-passenger-complaints-process-amid-record-backlog-winnipeg-sun/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-plans-to-outsource-air-passenger-complaints-process-amid-record-backlog-winnipeg-sun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[REDBLACKS add a pair of specialists in 2026 CFL Global Draft - Ottawa REDBLACKS]]></title><description><![CDATA[REDBLACKS add a pair of specialists in 2026 CFL Global Draft&nbsp;&nbsp;Ottawa REDBLACKS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/redblacks-add-a-pair-of-specialists-in-2026-cfl-global-draft-ottawa-redblacks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/redblacks-add-a-pair-of-specialists-in-2026-cfl-global-draft-ottawa-redblacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa plans to outsource air passenger complaints process amid record backlog - CityNews Toronto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa plans to outsource air passenger complaints process amid record backlog&nbsp;&nbsp;CityNews Toronto]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-plans-to-outsource-air-passenger-complaints-process-amid-record-backlog-citynews-toronto/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-plans-to-outsource-air-passenger-complaints-process-amid-record-backlog-citynews-toronto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A tough ending, and a meaningful beginning - NHL.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tough ending, and a meaningful beginning&nbsp;&nbsp;NHL.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-tough-ending-and-a-meaningful-beginning-nhlcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/a-tough-ending-and-a-meaningful-beginning-nhlcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forecasts call for 50 mm of rain in Ottawa - CityNews Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forecasts call for 50 mm of rain in Ottawa&nbsp;&nbsp;CityNews Ottawa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/forecasts-call-for-50-mm-of-rain-in-ottawa-citynews-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/forecasts-call-for-50-mm-of-rain-in-ottawa-citynews-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not going anywhere: Brady Tkachuk says questions about his Senators future ‘frustrating’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brady Tkachuk did his part to calm the waters for the Ottawa Senators. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/not-going-anywhere-brady-tkachuk-says-questions-about-his-senators-future-frustrating/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/not-going-anywhere-brady-tkachuk-says-questions-about-his-senators-future-frustrating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nepean will soon have Canada's largest pinball arcade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa&rsquo;s pinball guru, Mike Loftus, is working to transform the former Brass Monkey rock bar into a family-friendly entertainment bunker that will house the largest pinball arcade in the country. The new name of the endeavour is Experience Social. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/nepean-will-soon-have-canadas-largest-pinball-arcade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/nepean-will-soon-have-canadas-largest-pinball-arcade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa cancels Air Canada CEO’s appearance before Official Languages Committee - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa cancels Air Canada CEO&rsquo;s appearance before Official Languages Committee&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-cancels-air-canada-ceos-appearance-before-official-languages-committee-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-cancels-air-canada-ceos-appearance-before-official-languages-committee-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa cancels Air Canada CEO’s appearance before Official Languages Committee - CP24]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa cancels Air Canada CEO&rsquo;s appearance before Official Languages Committee&nbsp;&nbsp;CP24]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-cancels-air-canada-ceos-appearance-before-official-languages-committee-cp24/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-cancels-air-canada-ceos-appearance-before-official-languages-committee-cp24/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents near Ottawa River urged to stock up on supplies: flood risk - The Weather Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents near Ottawa River urged to stock up on supplies: flood risk&nbsp;&nbsp;The Weather Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/residents-near-ottawa-river-urged-to-stock-up-on-supplies-flood-risk-the-weather-network/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/residents-near-ottawa-river-urged-to-stock-up-on-supplies-flood-risk-the-weather-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brady Tkachuk Couldn't Be More Clear About His Ottawa Senators Future - The Hockey News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brady Tkachuk Couldn't Be More Clear About His Ottawa Senators Future&nbsp;&nbsp;The Hockey News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/brady-tkachuk-couldnt-be-more-clear-about-his-ottawa-senators-future-the-hockey-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/brady-tkachuk-couldnt-be-more-clear-about-his-ottawa-senators-future-the-hockey-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Ottawa puts Stittsville land for sale to build new health hub - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Ottawa puts Stittsville land for sale to build new health hub&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-of-ottawa-puts-stittsville-land-for-sale-to-build-new-health-hub-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-of-ottawa-puts-stittsville-land-for-sale-to-build-new-health-hub-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa police pull 31 commercial vehicles from the road following safety blitz - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police pull 31 commercial vehicles from the road following safety blitz&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-pull-31-commercial-vehicles-from-the-road-following-safety-blitz-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-police-pull-31-commercial-vehicles-from-the-road-following-safety-blitz-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brady Tkachuk End of Season Media Availability - NHL.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brady Tkachuk End of Season Media Availability&nbsp;&nbsp;NHL.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/brady-tkachuk-end-of-season-media-availability-nhlcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/brady-tkachuk-end-of-season-media-availability-nhlcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brady Tkachuk answers ongoing questions about his future in Ottawa: ‘It’s become a distraction’ - TSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brady Tkachuk answers ongoing questions about his future in Ottawa: &lsquo;It&rsquo;s become a distraction&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;TSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/brady-tkachuk-answers-ongoing-questions-about-his-future-in-ottawa-its-become-a-distraction-tsn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/brady-tkachuk-answers-ongoing-questions-about-his-future-in-ottawa-its-become-a-distraction-tsn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why did the Ottawa Redblacks leave the CFL draft barking gleefully about their haul?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Redblacks walked away from the 2026 CFL draft on Tuesday night with a bunch of "dogs." Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-did-the-ottawa-redblacks-leave-the-cfl-draft-barking-gleefully-about-their-haul/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/why-did-the-ottawa-redblacks-leave-the-cfl-draft-barking-gleefully-about-their-haul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring clean-up: A journey, not a destination ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/spring-clean-upa-journeynota-destination/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/spring-clean-upa-journeynota-destination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[53+ fun things to see and do in and around Ottawa, April 27 to May 3 - Ottawa Road Trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[53+ fun things to see and do in and around Ottawa, April 27 to May 3&nbsp;&nbsp;Ottawa Road Trips]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/53-fun-things-to-see-and-do-in-and-around-ottawa-april-27-to-may-3-ottawa-road-trips/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/53-fun-things-to-see-and-do-in-and-around-ottawa-april-27-to-may-3-ottawa-road-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How underdog Ottawa Charge can upset the juggernaut Boston Fleet in PWHL playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge may still carry underdog status as the lowest-seeded team in the PWHL playoffs, but after last year&rsquo;s improbable post-season run, the Charge has shed any illusion of being an easy out. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-underdog-ottawa-charge-can-upset-the-juggernaut-boston-fleet-in-pwhl-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-underdog-ottawa-charge-can-upset-the-juggernaut-boston-fleet-in-pwhl-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How underdog Ottawa Charge can upset the Boston Fleet in PWHL playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Charge may still carry underdog status as the lowest-seeded team in the PWHL playoffs, but after last year&rsquo;s improbable post-season run, the Charge has shed any illusion of being an easy out. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-underdog-ottawa-charge-can-upset-the-boston-fleet-in-pwhl-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/how-underdog-ottawa-charge-can-upset-the-boston-fleet-in-pwhl-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls for service drop as Ottawa police prepare to roll out Phase 2 of downtown strategy - Ottawa Citizen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calls for service drop as Ottawa police prepare to roll out Phase 2 of downtown strategy&nbsp;&nbsp;Ottawa Citizen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/calls-for-service-drop-as-ottawa-police-prepare-to-roll-out-phase-2-of-downtown-strategy-ottawa-citizen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/calls-for-service-drop-as-ottawa-police-prepare-to-roll-out-phase-2-of-downtown-strategy-ottawa-citizen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Ottawa to reinstate its public staff directory years after shutting it down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Ottawa will re-establish its city staff directory, almost five years after the original was taken down from its website. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-of-ottawa-to-reinstate-its-public-staff-directory-years-after-shutting-it-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/city-of-ottawa-to-reinstate-its-public-staff-directory-years-after-shutting-it-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrant out for two Ottawa men charged with second-degree murder - CityNews Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warrant out for two Ottawa men charged with second-degree murder&nbsp;&nbsp;CityNews Ottawa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/warrant-out-for-two-ottawa-men-charged-with-second-degree-murder-citynews-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/warrant-out-for-two-ottawa-men-charged-with-second-degree-murder-citynews-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rob Shaw: Ottawa tightens health funding at the exact wrong moment for B.C. - Business in Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Shaw: Ottawa tightens health funding at the exact wrong moment for B.C.&nbsp;&nbsp;Business in Vancouver]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/rob-shaw-ottawa-tightens-health-funding-at-the-exact-wrong-moment-for-bc-business-in-vancouver/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/rob-shaw-ottawa-tightens-health-funding-at-the-exact-wrong-moment-for-bc-business-in-vancouver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa won’t summon departing Air Canada CEO over French-language controversy - Montreal Gazette]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa won&rsquo;t summon departing Air Canada CEO over French-language controversy&nbsp;&nbsp;Montreal Gazette]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-wont-summon-departing-air-canada-ceo-over-french-language-controversy-montreal-gazette/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-wont-summon-departing-air-canada-ceo-over-french-language-controversy-montreal-gazette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Brady Tkachuk addresses media in Ottawa - TSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIVE: Brady Tkachuk addresses media in Ottawa&nbsp;&nbsp;TSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/live-brady-tkachuk-addresses-media-in-ottawa-tsn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/live-brady-tkachuk-addresses-media-in-ottawa-tsn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burn ban remains in place despite heavy rain forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa Fire Services will maintain an "open burn ban" in the capital until further notice despite expected heavy rains beginning Wednesday evening. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/burn-ban-remains-in-place-despite-heavy-rain-forecast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/burn-ban-remains-in-place-despite-heavy-rain-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa posts smaller deficit than budgeted in November - BNN Bloomberg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa posts smaller deficit than budgeted in November&nbsp;&nbsp;BNN Bloomberg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-posts-smaller-deficit-than-budgeted-in-november-bnn-bloomberg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-posts-smaller-deficit-than-budgeted-in-november-bnn-bloomberg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[REDBLACKS targeted specific type of players in 2026 Canadian Draft - Ottawa REDBLACKS]]></title><description><![CDATA[REDBLACKS targeted specific type of players in 2026 Canadian Draft&nbsp;&nbsp;Ottawa REDBLACKS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/redblacks-targeted-specific-type-of-players-in-2026-canadian-draft-ottawa-redblacks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/redblacks-targeted-specific-type-of-players-in-2026-canadian-draft-ottawa-redblacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: Buyers Found For Hudson's Bay Buildings In Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa - Howard Chai | Substack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exclusive: Buyers Found For Hudson's Bay Buildings In Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa&nbsp;&nbsp;Howard Chai | Substack]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/exclusive-buyers-found-for-hudsons-bay-buildings-in-vancouver-calgary-ottawa-howard-chai-substack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/exclusive-buyers-found-for-hudsons-bay-buildings-in-vancouver-calgary-ottawa-howard-chai-substack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ottawa Hospital's problem is poor funding, not too many employees | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Hospital&rsquo;s plan to eliminate 400 jobs is bad news for people in our city and it&rsquo;s likely just the beginning as other city hospitals get their budget allocations from the province this summer. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-ottawa-hospitals-problem-is-poor-funding-not-too-many-employees-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/the-ottawa-hospitals-problem-is-poor-funding-not-too-many-employees-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who gets the Fringe stage? New two-tiered lottery sparking turmoil at Ottawa festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kate Jaimet spent years writing &ldquo;The Outrageous! Comedy Sketch Show." A local playwright and member of the Playwrights Guild of Canada, she got a big break when the show &mdash; comprised of five short plays all under 10 minutes &mdash; was selected for the 2024 Ottawa Fringe Festival. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/who-gets-the-fringe-stage-new-two-tiered-lottery-sparking-turmoil-at-ottawa-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/who-gets-the-fringe-stage-new-two-tiered-lottery-sparking-turmoil-at-ottawa-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NATO looking at Canadian aircraft for its new airborne warning fleet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s aerospace industry could be in for windfall with news that NATO has selected a new fleet of airborne warning planes based on Canadian aircraft outfitted with Swedish technology. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/nato-looking-at-canadian-aircraft-for-its-new-airborne-warning-fleet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/nato-looking-at-canadian-aircraft-for-its-new-airborne-warning-fleet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls for service drop as Ottawa police prepare to roll out Phase 2 of downtown strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa police are reporting a significant drop in calls for service in the ByWard Market and Rideau Street area over the past year with an increased police presence and targeted enforcement in known "hotspots." Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/calls-for-service-drop-as-ottawa-police-prepare-to-roll-out-phase-2-of-downtown-strategy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/calls-for-service-drop-as-ottawa-police-prepare-to-roll-out-phase-2-of-downtown-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Redblacks get physical "mauler" in taking Giordano Vaccaro with first pick of CFL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Dinwiddie knew who he was taking with the first overall pick in the CFL draft Tuesday night well before commissioner Stuart Johnston announced that the Ottawa Redblacks were "on the clock." Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-redblacks-get-physical-mauler-in-taking-giordano-vaccaro-with-first-pick-of-cfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-redblacks-get-physical-mauler-in-taking-giordano-vaccaro-with-first-pick-of-cfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa Student Transportation Authority names new GM]]></title><description><![CDATA[The school bus consortium that manages bus transportation for Ottawa's English-language schools has named a new general manager and chief administration officer. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-student-transportation-authority-names-new-gm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-student-transportation-authority-names-new-gm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With $6-billion boost, Ottawa hopes to shore up labour force for its building agenda - The Globe and Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[With $6-billion boost, Ottawa hopes to shore up labour force for its building agenda&nbsp;&nbsp;The Globe and Mail]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/with-6-billion-boost-ottawa-hopes-to-shore-up-labour-force-for-its-building-agenda-the-globe-and-mail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/with-6-billion-boost-ottawa-hopes-to-shore-up-labour-force-for-its-building-agenda-the-globe-and-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest warrants issued for two Ottawa men in Perth homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arrest warrants have been issued for two Ottawa men wanted in the death of 34-year-old Christo Allison Richards in Perth. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/arrest-warrants-issued-for-two-ottawa-men-in-perth-homicide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/arrest-warrants-issued-for-two-ottawa-men-in-perth-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Gwyneth Philips recapture last year's playoff MVP form to lead the Ottawa Charge in the playoffs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[No team should have more confidence heading into the Professional Women's Hockey League postseason than the Ottawa Charge. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-gwyneth-philips-recapture-last-years-playoff-mvp-form-to-lead-the-ottawa-charge-in-the-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/can-gwyneth-philips-recapture-last-years-playoff-mvp-form-to-lead-the-ottawa-charge-in-the-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redblacks select OL Vaccaro first overall in 2026 CFL Canadian Draft - TSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Redblacks select OL Vaccaro first overall in 2026 CFL Canadian Draft&nbsp;&nbsp;TSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/redblacks-select-ol-vaccaro-first-overall-in-2026-cfl-canadian-draft-tsn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/redblacks-select-ol-vaccaro-first-overall-in-2026-cfl-canadian-draft-tsn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young boy dies after fall from Sandy Hill apartment building, Ottawa police say - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young boy dies after fall from Sandy Hill apartment building, Ottawa police say&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/young-boy-dies-after-fall-from-sandy-hill-apartment-building-ottawa-police-say-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/young-boy-dies-after-fall-from-sandy-hill-apartment-building-ottawa-police-say-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News of the day: Young boy dies after fall from highrise; Son of Barrhaven femicide victim wishes to hear her voice once more; Spring economic update highlights cuts to public service consultants]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Tuesday, April 28. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-young-boy-dies-after-fall-from-highrise-son-of-barrhaven-femicide-victim-wishes-to-hear-her-voice-once-more-spring-economic-update-highlights-cuts-to-public-service-consultants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/news-of-the-day-young-boy-dies-after-fall-from-highrise-son-of-barrhaven-femicide-victim-wishes-to-hear-her-voice-once-more-spring-economic-update-highlights-cuts-to-public-service-consultants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refugee housing gets funding bump in government's spring economic update]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government's spring economic update gave a reprieve to several programs that were set to see their funding drop. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/refugee-housing-gets-funding-bump-in-governments-spring-economic-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/refugee-housing-gets-funding-bump-in-governments-spring-economic-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa announces $6-billion for skilled trades, projects smaller deficit in spring economic update - The Globe and Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa announces $6-billion for skilled trades, projects smaller deficit in spring economic update&nbsp;&nbsp;The Globe and Mail]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-announces-6-billion-for-skilled-trades-projects-smaller-deficit-in-spring-economic-update-the-globe-and-mail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/ottawa-announces-6-billion-for-skilled-trades-projects-smaller-deficit-in-spring-economic-update-the-globe-and-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government shifts focus to cutting external consultants in spring economic update]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the public service spending review well underway, the federal government says it&rsquo;s now turning its attention to reining in spending on external consultants. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/government-shifts-focus-to-cutting-external-consultants-in-spring-economic-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/ottawa/government-shifts-focus-to-cutting-external-consultants-in-spring-economic-update/</guid></item></channel></rss>