U.S. sperm bank lawsuit prompts Ottawa fertility doctor's call for new donor standards

by Mario Carlucci

An Ottawa fertility doctor says stricter Canadian standards for sperm donations could have helped avoid a debacle which has led several families, including one in Ottawa, to file lawsuits against a Georgia-based sperm bank.

By the numbers: collisions involving cyclists in Ottawa

by Matthew Kupfer

The death of 23-year-old Nusrat Jahan while biking on the Laurier separate bike lane is raising questions about the safety of cycling in Ottawa. Here's some of the latest data.

Curious fire hydrant removed from middle of new Booth Street bridge

A fire hydrant curiously placed in the middle of a sidewalk in the centre of the new Booth Street bridge was removed this morning, just days before the roadway connecting Albert Street and the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway is expected to open.

'She meant the world to us': Diplomat's daughter identified as cyclist killed in Ottawa

by Ashley Burke, Chloe Fedio

The young woman who died after being hit by a truck while cycling down Laurier Avenue West in Ottawa on Thursday morning has been identified as Nusrat Jahan, the daughter of an employee with the Bangladesh High Commission.

Ottawa man accused of sexually assaulting child in Centretown

A 57-year-old Ottawa man has been accused of sexually abusing a child at a home on Waverley Street in Centretown over the course of 17 months, beginning in January 2015.

These Ontario grocers will carry wine starting Oct. 28

Wine is set to hit some grocery store shelves this October. Find out which chains will be stocking it.

Man killed in fiery crash in western Quebec

A man died in a fiery crash after losing control of his vehicle in Chénéville, Que., according to provincial police.

Parents vowing to push back against OCDSB school closure plan

Some parents who see their childrens' schools on the short list for closure by the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board vow to push back.

Thumbs up for this Labour Day weekend forecast

You couldn't ask for a better forecast for Friday and the Labour Day long weekend in Ottawa-Gatineau.

Construction ahead: Ottawa commuters face 'challenging' fall, city warns

by Waubgeshig Rice

After a busy summer construction season snarled traffic, especially in downtown Ottawa, the city is warning commuters to expect more of the same on local roads this fall.

Recap Redblacks top Alouettes to end losing skid

by Kelsey Patterson

The Ottawa Redblacks powered through a low-scoring game, managing to end a two-game losing streak with a win over the Alouettes on Thursday night in Montreal.

More than 100 Canadians have opted for assisted death since law passed

by Catherine Cullen

Doctors and nurse practitioners have helped hasten the deaths of more than 100 Canadians since the federal law governing medical aid in dying was passed in June.

Here's what's open and closed in Ottawa-Gatineau for Labour Day 2016

Planning on running any errands this coming Labour Day Monday? Here's what will be open and closed in Ottawa-Gatineau.

Rockland lawyer suspended as investigation into misuse of clients' millions continues

by Andrew Foote

A Rockland lawyer has had his license to practise law suspended as Ontario's law society investigates allegations he misused millions of dollars of his client's money.

LIVE MUSIC Garage bands, beat-dropping dance parties make for a musical long weekend in Ottawa-Gatineau

by Jessa Runciman

Local stages are set to host everything from electronic folk, to garage-pop, to beat-dropping dance parties, as summer vacation goes out with a bang.

Ottawa police find, charge woman seen in texting and driving video

by Andrew Foote

A woman seen texting and driving in a video caught on a motorcyclist's helmet camera last week is facing careless and distracted driving charges.

Bulldozer crushes man's leg in east Ottawa industrial park

A construction worker his 20s was seriously hurt when a bulldozer ran over his leg in an industrial park near Innes Road and St. Laurent Boulevard on Thursday afternoon, according to the Ottawa Paramedic Service.

Redblacks redemption: Punted from NFL, John Boyett gets starting role in Ottawa

by Mario Carlucci

John Boyett, once a promising NFL prospect, will make his debut as a starter for the Ottawa Redblacks tonight against the Montreal Alouettes.

Cyclist struck, killed by truck at Laurier intersection ID'd as Nusrat Jahan

A cyclist is dead after being struck by a Tomlinson construction truck and pinned under its back wheel at the intersection of Lyon Street and Laurier Avenue West on Thursday morning.

Ottawa's latest cycling fatality sparks heated exchanges, calls for safety improvements

The death of a young woman who was hit by a truck as she cycled in downtown Ottawa on Thursday morning has sparked heated reaction on social media and calls for change.

Exclusive Damage done: NCC scrambled to contain fallout from lemonade stand shutdown

by Ashley Burke

Internal emails obtained by CBC News show how the NCC's communications team struggled to deal with an impending public relations nightmare after a junior conservation officer shut down a lemonade stand run by two little girls.

Indigenous teen uses running to chase the hope her cousin, Maisy Odjick, is still alive

by Ashley Burke

An Ottawa high school student is making a name for herself on the race track to raise awareness about missing and murdered indigenous women and girls, including her cousin, who disappeared in 2008.

Repeat impaired driver arrested in Gatineau with 2 blown tires, police say

Police arrested an alleged impaired driver in Gatineau, Que., on Wednesday night after several people called 911 to report erratic driving.

Scott Gomez retires from NHL after 16 seasons

by Doug Harrison

Veteran NHL centre Scott Gomez is hanging up his skates after 1,079 regular-season games, two Stanley Cup titles, an Olympic appearance and Calder Trophy as the league’s top rookie in 2000.

Motorcyclist dies after crash in west Ottawa, police say

A man in his 40s has died after the motorcycle he was driving left Jinkinson Road and ended up in a field in west Ottawa, police say.

'It's not a no': Candidates mull a run with 2 vacancies in Ottawa-Vanier

by Laurie Fagan

It's a political rarity but the riding of Ottawa-Vanier is without both an MP and an MPP. By-elections have yet to be called, but some potential candidates are admitting they are at least considering a run for office.

Thursday roads update caps summer of construction 'hell'

by Trevor Pritchard

Could construction relief be on the way? Or will it be more of the same in downtown Ottawa this fall?

Rockland lawyer Stéphane Langlois facing suspension over missing millions

A Rockland, Ont., lawyer is facing suspension at a law tribunal hearing for allegedly mishandling or spending up to $4 million held in trust for his clients.

8 Ottawa schools should close, OCDSB reports recommend

A set of sweeping Ottawa-Carleton District School Board staff reports recommend the closure of eight schools as early as September 2017 as part of a comprehensive review meant to address shifting student enrolment and thousands of "empty pupil places."