Ottawa: Local News, Weather & Traffic Updates

CAA puts electric vehicles to the test in Canadian winter

The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has conducted one of Canada’s first large-scale winter road tests of electric vehicles (EVs), to assess performance in extreme cold.

Driver watching TV show stopped for distracted driving on Ottawa highway

2 stolen vehicles found inside tractor-trailer on Hwy. 401 in eastern Ontario, OPP says

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Body located following house fire in Bancroft, Ont.

OC Transpo union opposes election promises to upload LRT to Metrolinx

Parallel bus service supporting O-Train Line 2 and 4 to be reduced starting next week due to low demand

Ottawa to receive up to 10 cm of snow today

Canada Post laying off 50 managers in Ottawa and across Canada amid ‘significant financial’ challenges

Average rent increases $49 a month in Ottawa in January, Kanata rents among highest in Ontario

Moneris data shows modest spending patterns during the GST/HST holiday

Mayors of Ottawa and Gatineau call for reduction of interprovincial trade barriers to boost the economy

Obstructed licence plate blitz results in 25 tickets to drivers on Ottawa roads

Overturned tractor-trailer forces closure of Hwy. 416 south of Ottawa for several hours

Ottawa police looking to identify driver of Volkswagen Jetta involved in Orleans hit and run

G2 driver facing ‘numerous’ charges after being stopped speeding on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa

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The world of travel is constantly evolving, adapting to new trends, technologies, and traveller preferences. Whether it’s seeking adrenaline-pumping activities, exploring new destinations, or opting for stress-free travel experiences, 2025 promises an exciting array of travel opportunities.

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Record number of tickets issued through Ottawa’s photo radar cameras in 2024: Here are the hot spots for speeding tickets

Ottawa’s photo radar cameras caught a record number of speeders on city roads last year, and the city plans to install 24 more cameras in community safety zones, school zones and high-speed locations this year.