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Man calls western Quebec paramedics to ‘take revenge on his partner’: police

Police in western Quebec say a man is facing a $522 fine after calling emergency services claiming his partner was suicidal following a disagreement.

Here’s what you need to know about Canada Day fireworks in Ottawa

Canada’s 159th birthday party will include fireworks displays across Ottawa. CTVNewsottawa.ca looks at what you need to know about fireworks displays in Ottawa on July 1.

Body of missing Ottawa man found in Gatineau River in Cantley, Que.: police

The body of a 78-year-old Ottawa man missing for more than three weeks has been found in the Gatineau River in western Quebec, according to police.

OC Transpo offering free rides to youth this summer. Here’s what you need to know

Children and youth can ride OC Transpo buses, the O-Train and Para Transpo for free this summer.

Size of federal public service drops by 12,600 jobs

New statistics from the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat show there were 345,282 federal public servants at the end of March, down from 357,965 federal workers in March 2025

Risk of rain for final days of school in Ottawa

There is a risk of rain to wrap up the school year in Ottawa.

NLL hopes to keep Ottawa Black Bears in Ottawa-Gatineau following ‘termination’ of ownership

The National Lacrosse League says it has terminated the ownership of the Ottawa Black Bears but aims to keep the franchise in the National Capital Region.

OC Transpo cutting some school routes in the fall, leaving school bus authorities in ‘timeline crunch’

School bus authorities in Ottawa say around 3,600 students in Ottawa will be swapping their red and white buses for yellow ones, as OC Transpo plans to make cuts to school routes this fall.

Trial underway for man accused in crossing guard’s death

The trial of a 19-year-old man accused in the hit-and-run death of a crossing guard in Barrhaven in March is now underway.

Ottawa Catholic School Board trustees reverse cuts to bus attendant program

The Ottawa Catholic School Board has reversed a decision to eliminate bus attendees for students with special needs, days after parents raised issue with the sudden change.

RCMP Musical Ride returns to Ottawa with four free shows

The RCMP Musical Ride returns to Ottawa this Thursday, bringing four nights of free family-fun before heading out on a cross-country tour that will help raise money for local charities.

Ottawa councillor ‘nervous’ about traffic impacts of new Chick-fil-A

As Ottawa’s newest Chick-fil-A location is about to open, an Ottawa councillor is worried about potential traffic disruptions and wants the city to take a closer overall look at drive-thrus.

Woman seriously injured after falling from Rockcliffe Lookout overnight

Ottawa paramedics say a woman was taken to the hospital overnight after falling from the Rockcliffe Lookout.

Speed limits increasing on sections of Hwy. 7, 416, and 417 this summer

The Ontario government is increasing the speed limit on several provincial highways this summer, including in the Ottawa region.

Kingston police looking to identify suspect in indecent act incident

The Kingston Police are seeking the public’s assistance identifying a suspect in an indecent act case from last month.