4 Gatineau, Que. Streets among the worst roads in Quebec, poll finds
Five of the top 10 worst roads in Quebec are located in Gatineau and the Outaouais. CAA-Quebec released its 2025 list of the worst roads in the province, voted on by Quebecers.
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‘OC Transpo has my hands tied’: Ottawa woman says new bus routes leave her with no connection to work
An Ottawa transit user says new route changes at OC Transpo have left her without a connection to get to her job in Manotick, and she is now “seriously considering” her employment options.
Police look to speak to couple who found unconscious e-bike rider in Ottawa’s east end
The Ottawa Police Service is looking to speak with an elderly couple who called 9-1-1 to report an e-bike accident in the city’s east end last month.
Think tank calls for ‘Chretien-style’ review of federal public service, resulting in thousands of job cuts
The Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) released a report Thursday morning, calling for a “Chretien-style” review of the federal public service, which would result in the elimination of 64,000 public service jobs and reduce spending by $10 billion
Ottawa Humane Society issues urgent appeal for volunteers
The Ottawa Humane Society is issuing an urgent appeal for volunteers to shelter animals after having to turn eight pets away.
Alexander Shelley to step down as NAC Orchestra music director
Alexander Shelley is preparing to say goodbye to the National Arts Centre Orchestra. The NAC announced Wednesday evening Shelley will end his tenure as music director of the NAC Orchestra in July 2026 after 11 seasons.
You can now fly direct from Ottawa to Victoria on Porter Airlines
Porter Airlines launches its new non-stop route between the Ottawa International Airport and Victoria International Airport Thursday morning.
‘You have to be aware of your surroundings’: Ottawa police officer tips to keep pedestrians safe
The Ottawa Police Service is urging drivers and pedestrians to be aware of their surroundings, put down the distractions and follow the rules of the road, following a deadly week on Ottawa’s roads.
E-scooters return to Ottawa roads for the summer: Here’s what you need to know
E-scooters began rolling out on Ottawa’s roads Thursday morning, kicking off another summer of the e-scooter program across the city.
Bylaw officers issue hundreds of parking tickets on streets around Canadian Tulip Festival
As thousands of people took advantage of the sunshine and warm temperatures to view the 300,000 tulips at Commissioners Park, Bylaw and Regulatory Services (BLRS) deployed additional officers to neighbourhoods to address “the increased volume of vehicles in the area.
Stittsville boy opens lemonade stand to raise money for friend with rare disease
Jack Laidlaw was diagnosed with hereditary spastic paraplegia type four (SPG4), a disease that affects less than 0.01 per cent of the population. Laidlaw’s friend is selling lemonade all week to raise money to help fund treatment.
Cloudy and humid Thursday in Ottawa. It will feel like 30 with the humidex
A cloudy and humid Thursday is in the forecast for Ottawa, with the stretch of 20 C temperatures continuing for a fourth day.
Here’s what’s open and closed in Ottawa over the Victoria Day long weekend
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at what’s open and closed in Ottawa on the Victoria Day holiday on Monday.
Search continues for suspect who discharged gun in Petawawa apartment building
Ontario Provincial Police continue to search for a suspect who allegedly discharged a firearm inside a Petawawa apartment building nearly two months ago.
Mother, daughter ‘who endured the unimaginable’ raise awareness about child exploitation
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has released a new documentary to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation before the “unimaginable” happens.
NCC ‘Summer Zone’ returning for 2nd year at newly installed Dows Lake dock
A floating dock that was installed earlier this month along the shoreline of Dows Lake across from Commissioner’s Park will become home to the attraction this year.