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Another win for Algonquin community in fight against nuclear waste dump
The Kebaowek First Nation is celebrating a second court win in the last month in its battle against the building of a nuclear waste dump at Chalk River.
Refugee groups uneasy over decision to nix newcomer centres
After months of fighting for the tent-like reception centres to house asylum seekers, Camille Kamanzi, executive director of Burundi We Want Ottawa, says he’s filled with disappointment.
Man charged with murder in Barrhaven stabbing
The Ottawa Police Service homicide unit has arrested a man in connection with the death of a person Friday evening in Barrhaven.
Homebuyers, sellers feeling 'extra pressure' amid U.S. tariff uncertainty
For Valon Mcinnis, the idea of buying a home has always been an exciting one. But this time around, the unpredictability of U.S. President Donald Trump and his tariff threats has made her experience the exact opposite.
'Everything is impermanent': Survivor reflects on Barrhaven killings, one year later
It’s been one year since the worst mass killing in Ottawa's recent history, and dozens gathered Saturday at a Buddhist monastery to honour the lives that were lost.
What do young voters in Ottawa care about this election?
From climate change to the cost of living, the issues that matter to young voters are diverse. Some say if politicians want young votes, they have to show they'll make meaningful changes.
Algonquin College planning widespread program cuts amid ongoing financial strain
Algonquin College is recommending to its board of governors the suspension of 37 academic programs as it grapples with “unprecedented financial challenges,” its president and CEO announced Tuesday.
Ottawa could lose oversight over LRT under Metrolinx, Toronto councillor warns
Two major provincial party leaders have promised to transfer responsibility for Ottawa's light rail system to Metrolinx if elected, but some experts in Toronto are warning that they've been trying to claw back authority from that same agency.
A family divided: Gazans who fled to Canada wait and worry for those left behind
After months of enduring the war in Gaza, Waseem Elrayyes and his immediate family are among the lucky ones who have been able to escape to Canada under the federal government's temporary visa program. His sisters and other family members are still there.
Canada's immigration department cutting roughly 3,300 jobs over 3 years
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to cut about 3,300 jobs, or about a quarter of its workforce, over the next three years.