Remembering Dieppe Raid: A ceremony days late and a new museum exhibit
The Dieppe Raid took place on Aug. 19, 1942 and ended with over 900 Canadian soldiers dead.
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Matt Skube to anchor CTV Ottawa’s new 5 p.m. newscast
The new show, News at Five, will launch on Aug. 28 with Matt Skube at the helm, Bell Media announced in a news release Thursday.
FEATURED: Double Trouble – Elvis Tribute (August 25-26)
Don’t miss this one of a kind whirlwind of a show as these two magnificent performers come together to bring you an unparalleled rock’n roll concert experience celebrating the music and legacy of Elvis Presley.
FEATURED: Garden Photo-Fest (August 19 & 20)
Explore the Garden Promenade during Garden Photo-Fest August 19 &...
Driver stopped to help woman at the side of the road. Instead, they were robbed
A motorist was swarmed after stopping to help a woman at the side of the road, police say.
PHOTOS: A flyby amid the cheers at Thursday’s Redblacks game
Two CC-130 Hercules aircraft roared over TD Place Thursday night for the Redblack’s annual Canadian Armed Forces appreciation night.
Shania Twain to perform at Grey Cup halftime show in Ottawa
“I’m thrilled to be coming home and being a part of the country’s biggest annual party,” said a news release quote attributed to Twain.
PHOTOS: Performers dazzle at Buskerfest
Ottawa Buskerfest 2017 wrapped up Monday, after five days’ worth of performances.
First human case of West Nile Virus in Ottawa this year confirmed
Most people will not develop any symptoms if infected with WNV, but about 20 per cent may experience flu-like symptoms including fever, headache, muscle aches, and, possibly, a rash.
What’s open and closed in Ottawa for the August long weekend
The civic holiday is not a statutory holiday so many retail stores will be open. Here’s a list of what’s open and closed.
FEATURED: Capital Ribfest (August 3-7)
The family friendly Festival offers FREE Admission (you pay for what you eat) and there’s lots of street, lot and indoor parking within two blocks of Festival Plaza including free and special parking rates on the weekend.
Split identities: How some young Somali Canadians in Ottawa are hanging onto their culture
The first annual Somali Cultural Festival was held on Saturday. Part of its goal is to help the Somali community — particularly youth — retain their heritage.
City of Ottawa service changes for Colonel By Day
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EDITORIAL: La Machine proves cars not essential for local biz. Who knew?
Closing roads to cars doesn’t kill customer flow, it improves it. People like to walk and they will take more pleasure in it when they have more room to do so.
‘The place to be:’ Though it’s summer, high schoolers unite in learning
“It was a truly beautiful moment where we all bonded, and it also taught us that even when there are challenges, people can come together and just use what they have to create something beautiful.”
Easy to get carried away in the action and realism of La Machine
Long Ma, the horse-dragon character in the production, does a spectacular job in bringing the myth of dragons to life
Where to watch La Machine (and how to get through downtown when it’s on)
It will probably be hard to miss these dozen-or-so metres tall mechanical creatures roaming around in the streets, but as a helpful guide here’s the schedule from Ottawa 2017.
Teen charged after June crash in Stittsville that killed two
Charges include criminal negligence and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
Arrest warrant issued for suspect in Monday’s double killings
Alam Gabriel Buoc, 30, is wanted on two charges of first-degree murder and one of attempted murder, after two men were found shot dead on Monday and a third hospitalized.
