Ottawa’s hottest swimming spots
Need to beat the heat? Here are the best swimming spots in the National Capital Region.
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Bring on spring! We invite you to share your seasonal photos so we can showcase them in our galleries. Email photos to ottawaphotos@ctv.ca.
4,500 homes affected by flooding following record rain on Canada Day
118 millimetres of rain fell in Ottawa on July 1st leading to thousands of homes being flooded. Residents of 4500 homes are continuing the difficult clean-up.
Unions protest return-to-office mandate for government workers
Federal public service unions gathered on Parliament Hill to protest the government’s four-day return-to-office mandate for the core public service, which came into effect July 6.
Ottawa watches Canada vs. Morocco in World Cup
Ottawa packed bars and restaurants, while thousands descended on LeBreton Flats for a watch party as the Canadian men's soccer team took on Morocco in a historic Round of 16 match on July 4, 2026.
PICTURES: 100 mm of rain on Canada Day in Ottawa
A series of thunderstorms on Canada Day in Ottawa flooded roads and highways across Ottawa, knocked out power to thousands of customers and forced the cancellation of Canada Day events.
World Cup-inspired beavers take over downtown Toronto
These beavers are some of the 48 sculptures for the “Great Beaver Quest” in Toronto during the World Cup. Each is designed with paintings unique to every country participating in the tournament.
Ceremonial Guard at Rideau Hall
Governor General Louise Arbour conducts an inspection of the Ceremonial Guard at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, on Friday, June 26, 2026.
24 Sussex Drive: A glimpse inside the gutted heritage building
Media was given a tour of the official residence of the Prime Minister of Canada, 24 Sussex Dr. in Ottawa, Friday, June 26, 2026. The National Capital Commission released photos in 2024 of 24 Sussex Drive after abatement of designated substances and removal of obsolete mechanical, heating and electrical systems.
RCMP Musical Ride training session at the stables
Members of the RCMP Musical ride practice at the stables ahead of four nights of free family-fun in Ottawa before heading out on a cross-country tour.
Prime Minister takes part in Saint-Jean-Baptiste celebration
Prime Minister Mark Carney attends a Saint-Jean-Baptiste celebration in Perkins, Que. Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
The 2026 Canadian Track & Field Championships in Ottawa
Participants compete in the national championships of track and field sports at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility in Ottawa between June 17-21, 2026.
Anti-Alto rally on Parliament Hill
Farmers, citizen groups and politicians gather on Parliament Hill to express their opposition to the proposed high-speed rail line connecting Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Momma bear and cub spotted in Kanata backyard
Alison Moore shares photos of a mother black bear and her cub in the backyard of their Kanata area home on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
KD Takeover: BeaverTails offering new menu items including the BeaverDog
BeaverTails and Kraft Dinner Canada are teaming up for two exclusive menu items – the KD Takeover BeaverDog and the KD Takeover Poutine.
Ottawa's Streetcar 696 finds new home
Ottawa's Streetcar 696 has found a new home at the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario in Smiths Falls, Ont.
