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Strong wind gusts expected in Ottawa Friday evening

A windy late afternoon and early evening are expected in Ottawa. Environment Canada issued a special weather statement, calling for wind gusts of up to 80 km/h, with conditions easing Friday evening.

‘Turning green space into parking is not the answer’: Ottawa councillor criticizes DND’s plan to create new parking at Carling Campus

An Ottawa councillor is raising concerns about the Department of National Defence (DND) exploring the use of sports fields for parking lots to ease parking congestion at its campus on Carling Avenue.

‘Sore and a little bruised’: Coun. Jeff Leiper taken to hospital after scooter accident

Ottawa city councillor and mayoral hopeful Jeff Leiper says he was taken to the hospital after a scooter accident on Friday.

Here’s where the City of Ottawa will install speed cushions, humps at former photo radar locations

Speed humps and cushions could be installed at 29 former photo radar camera locations across Ottawa as part of the plan to slow down drivers.

‘It’s so upsetting’: Sandy Hill community garden closing unexpectedly

A community garden in Sandy Hill is unexpectedly closing just as gardening season gets underway.

Ottawa marks Accessibility Day with wheelchair basketball game at City Hall

The 23rd annual Accessibility Day took place at City Hall on Friday to recognize the importance of accessibility and the contributions of those in the community living with disabilities.

What’s playing this weekend: May 29-31

Film reviewer Matt Demers, A.K.A. Mr. Hollywood, says there’s something for everyone playing in theatres this weekend.

Six-year-old boy dies after being found in water near Mooney’s Bay

Ottawa police say a six-year-old child died after being found in the water near Mooney’s Bay on Thursday evening.

Ottawa police charge 2 men for alleged use of AI deepfakes to share sexual content without consent

Two men are facing charges following an investigation into the alleged use of artificial intelligence deepfakes and other emerging technologies to create and distribute sexual content without consent, according to police.

OPP arrest woman in connection with knifepoint robbery in Pembroke, Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police say a 32-year-old woman from Brantford has been arrested following a reported armed robbery at a gas station in Pembroke earlier this month.

Ottawa police stop truck driver hauling trailer missing 10 wheels

Ottawa police say they stopped a truck driver hauling an unsafe trailer on Lester Road on Thursday.

Ottawa Senators appoint Ullmark mentor Maciej Szwoch as goalie coordinator

The Ottawa Senators have announced veteran goalie coach Maciej Szwoch has been appointed the team’s coordinator of goaltending scouting and development.

House fire in Manotick takes 4 hours to get under control

Investigators are searching for the cause of a large fire at a house in Manotick. The Ottawa Fire Services says it took firefighters more than four hours to get the fire under control on Bravar Drive.

‘Hate has no place here’: Mayor of Smiths Falls, Ont., condemns graffiti on town property

The mayor of Smiths Falls is condemning what he called “deeply disturbing” graffiti that appeared on town property on Thursday.

Ottawa homeless shelter worker wins $1,000 a week Cash for Life

A worker in an Ottawa homeless shelter says he’s “filled with excitement” after winning the Instant Cash for Life grand prize.