(Via Ontario Education Services Corporation) Schools are more than simple bricks and mortar. They are the foundation and heart of their communities. Schools connect students, parents, teachers, school staff, citizens and locally elected school board trustees together in support of a common goal – building bright futures for students. ...

Ottawa - The City of Ottawa will host information sessions for residents affected by Friday’s tornado and windstorm. For affected residents in the Gloucester-Southgate and River wards: Friday, September 28 5 to 7 pm – Greenboro Community Centre, Studio A and B, 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive For affected residents in the Knoxdale-Merivale ward: Saturday, September 29 ...

(Via University of Ottawa) With regret, the University of Ottawa provided notice of termination of its agreement with the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO). Effective December 24, 2018, the University will no longer recognize the Federation as the exclusive association representing undergraduate students. ...

(Via TD Place) A tradition like non-other in Canadian university football, the annual Panda Game, in which cross-town rivals the Carleton University Ravens and the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees meet for a thrilling battle of athletic prowess with school pride on the line, is set for September 29. ...

Photo: Damage in Dunrobin, from Jim Watson’s Twitter feed Power was back on for most people in the city Monday morning, in the aftermath of a powerful thunderstorm and tornado on Friday. By Monday morning, fewer than 4,000 were still without electricity. ...

A lot of people are asking how they can help residents in our region who were affected by Friday’s storm. The Canadian Red Cross is accepting financial donations by phone, 1-800-418-1111, or at local Red Cross offices. The Salvation Army is accepting donations of clothes, furniture or household items. ...

Here’s a drone video from Hydro Ottawa, showing the astonishing extent of destruction following a tornado in Dunrobin on Friday. Drone footage from Dunrobin area. #Ottnews #Ottcity #OttawaOutage pic.twitter.com/0ocrOGwSp8 — Hydro Ottawa (@hydroottawa) September 22, 2018 Hydro Ottawa also has a video showing the situation on Greenbank Road, where a second tornado hit. ...

For more aftermath updates and resources, including where to charge your phone or get food, please see our Ottawa storm resources page… Damage and injuries were reported after a tornado touched down in Dunrobin, before travelling across the Ottawa River into Gatineau on Friday. ...

The annual Canada Army Run is on Sunday, Sept. 23 from 7 a.m. until late afternoon. Here’s a list of road closures from the City of Ottawa: Elgin Street between Laurier Avenue West and Wellington Street Wellington Street between Elgin Street and Booth Street Sir John A. ...

The Ottawa Senators may have traded captain Erik Karlsson to the San Jose Sharks, but he said that he still considers Ottawa “home.” “It’s a very emotional and sad day for me and my family, but it’s an unfortunate part of the business,” Karlsson said at a press conference Thursday, choking back tears. ...