22 things to do in Ottawa this summer
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at some of the major festivals, concerts and events happening in Ottawa this summer.
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Restaurant boost in the ByWard Market
Despite restaurants leaving the ByWard Market due to negative perceptions, some new business owners are opening up shop and are hopeful for business.
Ottawa buys 15-year-old buses to help alleviate pressures on aging fleet
OC Transpo has purchased 11 used buses to help alleviate pressures on the City of Ottawa’s aging bus fleet, but delays with electrical infrastructure work could slow down the rollout of zero-emission buses later this year and in early 2026.
Bylaw officers stepping up parking tickets across Ottawa
It appears bylaw officers are stepping up enforcement in the capital. New data obtained by CTV News Ottawa shows more parking tickets are being handed out this year compared to 2024.
Grocery store with almost entirely Canadian inventory encouraging shoppers to buy local
A brand-new grocery store in Perth, Ont. has opened with an almost entirely Canadian inventory.
‘Glad they asked’: OPP denies request to attach giant horns to car
Ontario Provincial Police are reminding drivers there are limits to how you can decorate your car.
OPP charge woman following seizure of drugs, weapon in eastern Ontario
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) says a woman is facing charges following a search warrant at a home that resulted in the seizure of drugs and a weapon in Addington Highlands Township Friday.
Police watchdog clears Kingston, Ont. officers after vehicle theft suspect punched, tasered
Ontario’s police watchdog agency says three Kingston police officers did not commit a crime when they struck a suspect several times and shot him with a Taser in February.
2 facing charges following targeted shooting in Craig Henry: Ottawa police
The Ottawa Police Service says two people are facing charges following the targeted shooting that happened in the neighbourhood of Craig Henry earlier this month.
Here’s what you need to know about the Redblacks home opener Friday night, including a CF-18 flyby
The Ottawa Redblacks will kick off a new season of football games at TD Place Friday night with more than 20,000 fans in the stands, a CF-18 flyby, a $5 fan first menu and live music before the game.
Boil water advisory lifted for residents in Hull sector of Gatineau, Que.
The preventive boil water advisory that was issued by the City of Gatineau for the Hull sector Wednesday has been lifted.
OPP urging 3 suspects in serious assault in Deseronto, Ont. to turn themselves in
Ontario Provincial Police are urging three suspects in a serious assault in Deseronto to turn themselves in.
Man who claimed to have been abducted at gunpoint in Ottawa Valley now charged with public mischief
Ontario Provincial Police say a man who claimed earlier this year that he was abducted at gunpoint in the Ottawa Valley is now facing a public mischief charge.
Woman sexually assaulted while running in Orléans last weekend, police say
The Ottawa Police Service is appealing for witnesses to come forward after a woman was sexually assaulted while jogging in Orléans.
2 suspects charged, 1 sought after driver’s van stolen while delivering packages
The Ottawa Police Service says two men are facing charges and a third person is being sought after a delivery van was stolen while the driver was delivering packages.