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What’s playing this weekend: May 8-10

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, film critic Matt Demers, A.K.A. Mr. Hollywood, has three very different movie options you can check out in theatres this weekend.

Princess Margriet of the Netherlands visits Ottawa as Tulip Festival begins

Princess Margriet of the Netherlands has returned to Ottawa to mark the opening of the Canadian Tulip Festival.

Homebuyers camp out near Ottawa real estate office for chance at newly built home

People are camping out in Kanata in a quest to buy a new home. The line-up is forming as real-estate developer Minto gets set to put 30 newly constructed homes up for sale on Saturday. Experts say a newly extended home tax rebate by the government could be boosting interest and have people eyeing a move.

Man charged with harassment following incident at Kanata Church

The Ottawa Police Service says a man is facing charges for an incident at a church in Kanata last Sunday.

Ottawa police seek additional victims after charging man with sexual offences

Ottawa police are seeking additional victims after charging a 42-year-old man with multiple sexual offences.

Teen accused in triple homicide in Brockville, Ont. was in relationship with victim, police say

Police say that a 17-year-old who was arrested after three people were found dead at a Brockville, Ont. residence on Thursday, was in a relationship with one of the victims.

Eastbound Hwy. 417 onramp at Pinecrest closing for 11.5 weeks starting Saturday

Drivers in Ottawa’s west end will need to take a detour to access the Queensway from Pinecrest Road starting Saturday.

‘It’s just not a solution’: Experts question why Ontario allows double the federally recommended lead limit in school drinking water

Ontario remains one of the last provinces in the country allowing double the Health Canada recommended levels of lead in school drinking waters, a policy now facing renewed scrutiny after repeated high test results at an Ottawa elementary school.

Blooms brighten Ottawa at the Canadian Tulip Festival

Tulips are blooming across the city of Ottawa for the Canadian Tulip Festival. More than 300,000 tulips are at Commissioners Park alone.

Things to do in Ottawa: May 8-10

Canadian Tulip Festival kicks off, Ottawa Charge play at Canadian Tire Centre and the Ottawa Titans bedin a new season. CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa this weekend.

Ontario spending $14M to upgrade water infrastructure in Smiths Falls, Plevna

The Ontario government is spending $14 million to upgrade water infrastructure in Lanark and Frontenac counties.

Watch the parking signs while visiting the Canadian Tulip Festival

Residents and tourists planning to tiptoe through the tulips during the Canadian Tulip Festival are being reminded to pay attention to parking signs on streets around Commissions Park.

Lone driver in HOV lane on Hwy. 417 charged with stunt driving

Ontario Provincial Police say a driver is facing a stunt driving charge after being caught speeding in a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane on Highway 417 in Ottawa.

Ottawa couple credits dog for alerting them to overnight fire

A Greely couple is crediting their dog with alerting them to a fire early Monday morning, giving them the time they needed to call 911 and get out safely.

The Ottawa Charge are at the Canadian Tire Centre tonight. Here’s what to know

The Ottawa Charge are bringing their playoff series home Friday night, with Game 3 against the Boston Fleet taking place at the Canadian Tire Centre.