Bodies of missing teens have been discovered after falling through the ice on Rideau River on December 27th. At 9:54pm on December 27th, Ottawa paramedics received a call about four teenagers who broke through the ice. Police said emergency crews were sent to Nicolls Island Road. Two of the teenagers, a fifteen year old girl […]
Summer may be coming to an end, but there’s no shortage of events and activities happening all over the city. If you’re looking to get out for some family fun, the Richmond Fair is happening this weekend. You can also check out AERO Gatineau-Ottawa, or head to one of the many corn mazes and apple […]
The 2022 Ontario Summer Indigenous Games (2022 OSIG) are taking place from July 28-31, in the nation’s capital on the traditional territories of the Algonquin Peoples in partnership with the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, the Government of Ontario, City of Ottawa, Ottawa Tourism, and the University of Ottawa. An opening ceremony will be hosted […]
Canada Day is almost here! Find out what’s open and closed in the capital while you celebrate. Most retail stores and malls are closed during the festivities with the exception of the Rideau Centre and Tanger Outlets. Both are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The following grocery stores will be open: Farm Boy […]
In-person events are back to celebrate Canada Day this year, although you can expect more traffic disruptions than in the past. There will be a Motor Vehicle Control Zone in place from June 29 until July 4. Roads inside the control zone will not be closed. Residential and business traffic, public transit, pedestrians, and cyclists […]
Emergency and Utility Crews continue to clean up and make repairs from the big storm. The City of Ottawa has transitioned emergency reception centres into community support centres: CARDELREC Recreation Complex Goulbourn, at 1500 Shea Road Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre, 3320 Paul Anka Drive The François Dupuis Recreation Centre, 2263 Portobello Blvd The […]
Victoria Day is on Monday, May 23. Here’s what’s open and closed this long weekend. Most retail stores, malls and grocery stores will be closed with the exception of the Rideau Centre and Tanger Outlets. The following grocery stores will also remain open: Loblaws on Isabella Street – 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Loblaws on […]
The NCC has announced vehicle closures of the Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Sir John A Macdonald Parkway and Sir George-Etienne Cartier Parkway to allow more active transportation this spring and summer. The Queen Elizabeth Driveway will be closed to vehicles between Fifth Avenue and Somerset Street from 8 a.m. Saturday to 8 p.m. Sunday starting May […]
Ice cream really does make everything better. Compiled with love by the team at The Merry Dairy, Great Scoops features a cheerful collection of 80 easy, custard-style and vegan ice creams and delectable desserts. From hibiscus & passion fruit and bourbon black cherry to triple chocolate and caramel popcorn, this exciting new cookbook also includes […]
Apparently, people just do not learn. The City of Ottawa released numbers for how well their photo radar cameras are performing, and let’s just say they’ve led to an impressive amount of tickets. Once again claiming the top spot in the “Best Bang For The Buck” photo radar setups is the one across from Holy Trinity […]