Fifth time lucky? That’s certainly what the owner of the Chateau Laurier, Larco Investments, is hoping with its architect’s latest and, it hopes, final re-design. But the councillor for the area is already saying he won’t give it a green…
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Task force on flooding holds meeting in Pembroke
PEMBROKE, ON — The Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry hosted about two dozen people including municipal mayors, a representative from Ontario Power Generation and the Ottawa River Regulation Secretariat at a meeting into this spring’s flood disaster on Thursday.…
Man who beat pregnant girlfriend and sexually assaulted 13 women will stay in jail for an indeterminate period
An Ottawa man who brutally beat his pregnant girlfriend and sexually assaulted more than a dozen women he had secretly drugged will stay behind bars indefinitely. Philip Wilson, 34, has been deemed a dangerous offender, a designation reserved for violent…
Senators hire Smith as head coach
OTTAWA – There were more experienced candidates available, but the Ottawa Senators believe D.J. Smith is the best coach to lead the team. The former Toronto Maple Leafs assistant coach signed a three-year deal to become the 14th head coach…
Road closures coming with Ottawa Race Weekend
With Ottawa Race Weekend hitting the capital this weekend, here’s a short rundown of some road closures you’ll want to keep in mind:Dylan Dyson Saturday – most closures are starting around 3 p.m.: – Laurier between Metcalfe and Nicholas –…
Planning committee OKs proposed pair of residential towers connecting to Ottawa LRT station downtown
The city’s planning committee on Thursday gave its blessing to a pair of 27-storey residential towers that would introduce just over 580 new apartments around the Lyon Street light-rail transit (LRT) station in Ottawa’s downtown core. Story continues below The…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Ottawa, warns of 100 km/h wind, chance of ‘isolated tornado’
Environment Canada has placed the Ottawa area under a severe thunderstorm watch for Thursday afternoon and is warning residents of 100 km/h wind gusts that could be accompanied by large hail or possibly an “isolated tornado.” “Thunderstorms are expected to…
Former health ministers urge Ontario to reverse funding cuts
The Canadian Press Published Thursday, May 23, 2019 1:08PM EDT Last Updated Thursday, May 23, 2019 1:09PM EDT TORONTO — Ten former Ontario health ministers across the political spectrum urged the provincial government Thursday to reverse its cuts to public…
Ottawa Senators name D.J. Smith as new head coach
The Ottawa Senators announced Thursday that they have named former Toronto Maple Leafs assistant coach D.J. Smith as the team’s new head coach. According to the organization, Smith has agreed to a three-year deal with the Senators. READ MORE: Governing…
NewsAlert: Senators hire Smith as head coach
OTTAWA – Former Toronto Maple Leafs assistant coach D.J. Smith is the new head coach of the Ottawa Senators. The Senators announced the hiring today. Smith replaces interim head coach Marc Crawford, who also interviewed for the position. Guy Boucher…