Latest from Isabel Harder
Long wait for cancer drug approvals causing 'great anguish' among patients, doctors
Canada lags behind other developed countries when it comes to the length of time it takes to approve desperately needed cancer drugs. Patients and doctors say that's causing frustration and threatening lives.
Dramatic video shows teen's rescue from frigid river in Smiths Falls
Police in Smiths Falls, Ont., are hoping a video showing the dramatic rescue of a teen who had fallen into the frigid Rideau River last week will prompt others to think twice before venturing onto thin ice.
Cafe Dekcuf closure sparks worry over Ottawa's live music scene
After two decades, the independent music venue closed late last month. Some say it's a sign of the times.
City to update long-debated community insurance program
After more than two decades of debate, the City of Ottawa is moving forward with plans to update the way community groups receive insurance.
Weekend rallies draw opponents, supporters of asylum seeker centre plan
Communication concerns over plans for potential newcomer welcoming centres in Ottawa were front-and-centre at a pair of opposing protests held Sunday afternoon.
Ottawa police shoot, arrest man after 4 people injured
Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after a 33-year-old man who was a suspect in a series of assaults was shot by police at an east-end shopping plaza.
Birthing centre 'so thrilled' to be back open after devastating flood
More than 14 months after flooding caused by heavy rainfall forced the Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre to shut down its birthing unit, it's once again welcoming expecting families.
City pledges new supports amid concerns from rural communities
The City of Ottawa hosted its first rural summit in more than 15 years on Saturday, where it announced investments in areas like rural infrastructure and emergency services.
THIS IS OTTAWA
Why is one of Chinatown's most iconic restaurants closing?
After four decades, the Yangtze restaurant on Somerset Street is closing. Robyn Bresnahan meets its manager to find out why, what’s next and what its closure means to the families who’ve been eating there through the generations.
THIS IS OTTAWA
What's with Ottawa's love-hate relationship with roundabouts?
Depending on who you ask, roundabouts are either Ottawa’s answer to keeping traffic flowing, or pedestrian death traps.