Relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions causing 'confusion on the social side': Dr. Etches
Medical Officer of Health Dr. Vera Etches says the relaxation of business restrictions has “caused confusion on the social side in terms of how much can we connect with others.”
Expect a hot end to the week in Ottawa
Environment Canada is calling for a high of 26 C on Thursday, the city’s warmest day since last week’s record-setting heat wave.
Police investigate suspicious package in Ottawa's downtown
The scene has been cleared after Ottawa Police were called in to investigate a suspicious package near the Turkish embassy.
Riverside South residents to walk in solidarity with downtown anti-racism march
A march is planned for Friday in Riverside South to be held in solidarity with those marching in downtown Ottawa to denounce racism and police brutality.
Back yard chickens a growing trend in Kingston
A new trend has popped up in Kingston during the COVID-19 pandemic: backyard chickens.
No crowds but lots of excitement: Racing returns to Rideau Carleton Raceway
The return of harness racing in Ottawa is without crowds; fans will be watching and cheering from home.
A different trip to the dentist: new rules and protocols in place
The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) has set out strict new rules and protocols for dentists to follow.
COVID-19 returns to Perley Rideau one week after first outbreak ends
Management at the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre says a new case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in a resident.
Ottawa police seek to ID two suspects in identity theft investigation
Ottawa police say they are asking for the public's help identifying two men in connection with an identity theft investigation.
Ottawa Public Health collecting race-based data on COVID-19; no timeline for release
Ottawa Public Health confirms it is gathering and compiling race-based data on the effect of COVID-19 in the city.
'Exceptional circumstance': City won't enforce gathering limit during Friday anti-racism march
Ottawa Public Health is urging anyone who plans to attend Friday's march to practice physical distancing as much as possible, wear a mask, and consider signs instead of shouting.
‘It feels like family to me’: Ottawa bus crash survivor with Down syndrome races for a good cause
Elizabeth Langan has two reasons to celebrate: her 27th birthday and her first official race.
Eight new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa
The snapshot of COVID-19 across Ottawa Wards show COVID-19 cases in all Ottawa wards, with the highest rate in Alta Vista and Rideau-Rockcliffe.