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When I was appointed Ottawa’s first-ever nightlife commissioner in June 2024, my role was clear: to implement the City of Ottawa's council-approved Nightlife Economy Action Plan, with a target completion by the end of 2026. But this is just the beginning: transforming a city’s nightlife is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s also a lot of detailed work at City Hall; it’s not just about attending events and going to parties. Read More

As the federal election campaign picks up speed, the Citizen's Bruce Deachman has been asking Ottawa residents to share, in their own words, some experiences and thoughts on voting. Today: Brad Fisher of Sandy Hill explains what he thinks is the main election issue. Read More

The Canadian Forces says it is trying to work out problems with its reserve compensation system that has resulted in some part-time soldiers not being paid for their service. Read More

Former Liberal prime minister John Turner opposed all free trade deals between Canada and the United States, eventually adding Mexico. They were negotiated over the years, starting in 1988, under both Conservative and Liberal governments. Turner repeatedly explained those deals contained the seeds of significant threats to Canada's identity, economic security and sovereignty — which have now fiercely materialized under U.S. President DonaldTrump. Those trade deals were negotiated by democratically elected governments and supported by Canadian public opinion. Read More

In addition to her endless talents and sharp mind, Estrellita Karsh was driven to make the world a warmer and healthier place for children. Read More

The Ottawa Senators should be thrilled they've seen the last of the Buffalo Sabres. Read More

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Minutes after his wife called 911 for a check on their nextdoor neighbour, André Cousineau was left in shock after the horrifying scenes of a police wellness call turned deadly. Read More

A suspect was in custody Tuesday evening after a homicide in the Lowertown neighbourhood, the Ottawa Police Service reported. Read More

Algonquin College is phasing out its academic upgrading courses as it grapples with a budget deficit of at least $60 million next year, rising to $93 million by the following year. Read More

Changes to elementary school boundaries at Ottawa's largest school board will have an effect on real estate prices in some neighbourhoods, real estate professionals say. Read More

The Ottawa Senators will have to soldier on without captain Brady Tkachuk. Read More

A vacant apartment building under construction in Bells Corners burned to the ground Tuesday morning. Read More

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This seems obvious, but perhaps it bears repeating: The core job of an Ottawa city councillor is spending the public’s tax dollars wisely. Last week’s daffy decision to blow nearly $2 million acquiring a piece of land in West Carleton fails to meet that basic standard. Read More

We marked the International Day of Transgender Visibility on March 31, but visibility itself can be a fraught subject. Read More

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe remembers the 1990s when he started the Ottawa Business Journal alongside other entrepreneurs. Read More

While the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has shown some willingness to make minor adjustments to its elementary school review, “Do less, better” is the mantra, championed by board director Pino Buffone. Read More