National Defence wins award for its efforts to hide information from the public
The “Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy” award is handed out annually by the Canadian Association of Journalists.
The “Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy” award is handed out annually by the Canadian Association of Journalists.
Our political system is at a crucial tipping point, or even in a death spiral. It desperately needs a reset.
Donald Musselman, convicted of second-degree murder, says another teenager fired the gun that killed Ottawa musician Markland Campbell.
Ottawa police have charged a 20-year-old Ottawa man with second degree murder in connection with the April 19 shooting death of a man in the Manor Park district. Tristan Ethier, of Ottawa, is scheduled to appear in court Friday. In a release, police said investigators believe the killing occurred after a struggle during the robbery […]
The Union of Family Physicians of Ontario (OUFP) is calling for the resignation of Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones after the Ministry of Health suggested recruitment and retention of doctors in Ontario is “not a major concern”. The group said the comments from the ministry are “insensitive and dangerous” during a period in which family […]
Ceremonies in Ottawa to mark Israel’s Independence Day on May 14 are back on. In a statement issued Friday, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe said he’s asked the police chief, city staff and members of Ottawa’s Jewish community to come up with a plan to commemorate the day “while protecting the security and safety of everyone involved.” […]
Provincial police have released new details in connection with the suspected hit-and-run death of Steven Tate, 34, near Smiths Falls last November. Tate, of Montague Township, was found deceased Nov. 8 at the side of Hwy 15 several days after he was reported missing. In a social message to X, formerly Twitter, the OPP East […]
Tartan Homes is shaking things up in Russell, a move that’s reflected in its recently unveiled model homes and a shift in the name of its community under construction in the charming town southeast of Ottawa. Tartan has been building in Russell for a decade, first partnering with Corvinelli Homes to create Russell Trails in […]
Q I am so excited to have found something in my cutlery drawer that says ‘STERLING!!’ I had recently heard that it can be valuable these days. So here I am sharing my granny’s pickle fork, just for fun which was part of her trousseau when she arrived from Winnipeg by train to marry my […]
Ottawa firefighters were called to a fire early Friday at a building in the 400 block of Bank Street. Responders found the the blaze had spread in an apartment in a four-storey building near Waverley Avenue. Fire extinguishing agent was applied about one minute after crews arriving on the scene. The fire was declared under […]
I was angry and grief-stricken after losing my mom due to negligent health care. Then a yoga retreat — and an extraordinary river — brought healing and peace.
Professionals don’t deserve to be treated like toddlers who can’t be without supervision just because someone else wants a slice of their after-tax income. Fixing downtown shouldn’t be on them.
Friday, May 10: Columnist Tasha Kheiriddin has the right idea, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com
The federal government's three-day-a-week work mandate is heavy-handed, though in many cases there may be reasons for it. If so, let's hear them.
Children at Risk says its has been flooded with calls since news emerged that two other orgganztions that serve families of children with autism are closing their doors
Jahquan Bloomfield is quick with an answer when asked about his fondest memory of Ottawa. “Probably going to Tim Hortons in the morning,” he said, grinning. Pretty good that he has that recollection, considering he moved from Nepean to Chateauguay, Que. at the age of “three or four.” Bloomfield is back in his home town […]
"From what I've seen, it's an extremely competitive group."
"He said we don’t report on our brothers and sisters, we can work this out among the crew."
Injured were taken to hospitals in Perth, Ottawa and Kingston, with one transported by air ambulance.
Nobody has to convince Brandon Sutter that the Ottawa Senators selected the right man for the job. The former Vancouver Canucks forward, who officially announced his retirement from the National Hockey League last fall after attempting a comeback with Edmonton Oilers, is confident head coach Travis Green will help right the ship in Ottawa. Hours […]
Sharon DeSousa, PSAC's national executive vice president, is running for the position of president at this month's election.