In collaboration with the City of Ottawa, a team of five engineering students from the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) have developed a wheelchair-accessible prototype, improving […]
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Here are the best and worst elementary schools in Ottawa, according to Fraser Institute
A new report shows that many good elementary schools are located in Ottawa, but the city also has some lower-ranking ones. The Fraser Institute, a […]
Ottawa Fire asking residents to avoid area of active fire off Ogilvie Road
Ottawa Fire Services has reported an active fire in Ottawa’s east end, in a Twitter (X) post at 8:25 a.m. this morning. Firefighters are on […]
Rise in motorcyclist fatalities prompts free first aid training for riders
An alarming rise of motorcyclist deaths across Canada has prompted two organizations to offer life-saving training to riders. In partnership with the Canadian Red Cross, […]
Number of Ottawa cyclists has more than doubled in over a decade
A new report details that the number of residents travelling by bicycle has more than doubled in over a decade. The City of Ottawa released […]
E. coli closes 3/4 Ottawa beaches as data shows high levels of bacteria
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has reported the presence of E. coli bacteria at three Ottawa beaches on Tuesday, including Mooney’s Bay Beach, Petrie East Bay […]
Ottawa’s on-street parking rate changes are starting next week. Here’s what to expect
Beginning on Monday the City of Ottawa’s first parking rate changes will come into effect. Hourly rates will increase across the majority of on-street parking […]
What’s on in Ottawa this long weekend?
The August long weekend is here and there is no shortage of fun to be had, including the Glengarry Highland Games, a grand fireworks display, […]
Feed the City expanding to tackle food insecurity in Ottawa
Ottawa has seen a steady rise in food insecurity, which prompted a not-for-profit program to ramp up its efforts. Feed the City, a volunteer-driven initiative […]
Tavern on the island: Ottawa’s new hidden gem, accessible to all
The National Capital Commission (NCC) introduced a new outdoor eatery on Bate Island, located along the Ottawa River that can be reached using the Champlain […]