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Future of Belltown Dome ice rink uncertain, says councillor
Located just west of Britannia Beach, the dome has long been used for ice skating in the winter. But this season, after being converted from a refrigerated arena into a 'natural ice surface,' it's barely been operational.
Ottawa Food Bank makes 'heartbreaking' cuts to food programs
The Ottawa Food Bank says it's cutting donations to local food programs by up to half this year, due to all-time high visits and rising food costs.
City staff come out against anti-renoviction bylaw
After assessing whether Ottawa should implement an anti-renoviction bylaw to better protect tenants, city staff say they do not support it for a few reasons.
What does Justin Trudeau's departure mean for federal public servants?
The upcoming change in national leadership is thickening the cloud of uncertainty around the future for federal public servants.
Hockey Canada ticket donation program opens doors for kids, parents say
For Renee Larocque, buying tickets for her family to watch the World Juniors in Ottawa wasn't in the cards, due to high costs associated with her children’s medical bills.
Hometown hockey stars take stage as world juniors begin in Ottawa
From watching the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre to their sons stepping on the same ice to represent Canada — Cole Beaudoin and Oliver Bonk's parents say the feeling is surreal.
Local hockey team to face off against Kazakhstan in pre-tournament World Junior game
Playing in the World Junior Hockey Championship has always been a dream for Rémi Gagné, the captain of the Hawkesbury Hawks — and soon, that dream will partly come true.
Ottawa restaurants hoping tax-free hype lasts into new year
While some restaurants around Ottawa are celebrating the GST/HST holiday, they're also hoping customers stick around beyond Christmas to continue taking advantage of the tax break and help curtail their dry season.
Federal public servants vie for prized co-working spaces to avoid downtown commute
Some federal public servants in Ottawa wait nearly an hour each morning for a coveted spot in one of the city's suburban co-working spaces rather than endure the commute to their government offices downtown.
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Auto theft in Ottawa in 2024, by the numbers
As 2024 comes to a close, here's a closer look at this year's auto theft trends in Ottawa. One trend that may come as a surprise to some: The most recent data shows a decline.