Ottawa

ADVERTISEMENT

Photo radar, red light cameras catch dozens of police cruisers on Ottawa roads this winter

A report for the Ottawa Police Services Board shows 69 tickets through the automated speed enforcement camera program and 23 tickets for red light camera violations were issued to officers in the January to March period.

Ottawa Mission expecting to serve record-breaking number of meals on Easter Monday

The Ottawa Mission is holding its Easter dinner Monday for people who are suffering with food insecurity and left going without.

Repeat stunt driver nabbed in Ottawa now could see 3-year driving ban

Ontario Provincial Police say a driver who was previously charged with stunt driving in Ottawa is facing a second charge with stiffer penalties.

Ottawa reacts to passing of Pope Francis

The Catholic community in Ottawa is mourning the passing of Pope Francis.

OPP seek missing 23-year-old man who may be in Ottawa

Ontario Provincial Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 23-year-old man.

OPP lay 54 speed, seatbelt charges in eastern Ontario over Easter weekend

Ontario Provincial Police say dozens of charges for speeding or not using a seatbelt in Grenville County, south of Ottawa, over the Easter weekend.

Periods of rain for Ottawa on Easter Monday

Environment Canada is predicting a rainy Easter Monday in the nation’s capital.

Chickens may be allowed to live in backyards in Smiths Falls, Ont.

Smiths Falls Council will vote Tuesday on a proposal for a Backyard Hen Pilot Program, allowing residents to keep chickens in their backyard. The motion for a one-year pilot project was moved by coun. Peter McKenna.

Battle of Ontario: Leafs beat Sens 6-2 in Game 1

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Ottawa Senators 6-2 in Game 1 of the best-of-seven series. Game 2 is Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

Driver, 64, charged with stunt driving on Ottawa highway

A 64-year-old driver and a G1 licenced driver cruising around in mom’s SUV spent the Easter weekend without a vehicle after being stopped for stunt driving over the holiday weekend.

Fans celebrate everything cosplay at 2nd Anime Ottawa convention

The Anime Ottawa convention returned to the EY Centre in the nation’s capital this Easter long weekend.

Poker players split historic $2.5 million ‘Bad Beat Jackpot’ at Gatineau, Que. casino

A player that lost a poker hand with four 10s walked away from the poker tables at the Casino du Lac-Leamy in Gatineau, Que. with $1 million, as part of a historic $2.5 million “Bad Beat Jackpot” split amongst 46 players.

Brockville, Ont. voters flock to advance polls on Easter Sunday

At an advance poll at the Brockville Country Club on Easter Sunday, voters in the riding of Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes were out in full force casting their ballots.

Ottawa dentist says oral health part of overall well-being

April is National Oral Health Month and an Ottawa dentist is reminding people of the importance of getting regular checkups, citing their benefits to overall health.

Easter long weekend traffic safety campaign: Here’s the latest update from the OPP

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to enforce the Easter long weekend traffic safety campaign in eastern Ontario.