Lemon aid: Sisters fundraising for cancer after getting permit for stand from NCC

by Chloé Fedio

Two young Ottawa sisters are back in business selling lemonade, a week after the National Capital Commission shut them down for failing to have a permit — sparking a wave of public criticism, an apology and, ultimately, leading to a resolution.

'The cows taught me patience': Former inmate pleased government considering reopening prison farms

by Diana Mehta

The 2010 closure of the country's prison farms by the then-Conservative government — six in total operating at institutions in New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta — was highly controversial.

Audio Decades-long performer Joe Jackson discusses what keeps him in music

by CBC Radio's All in a Day

Joe Jackson, an English singer-songwriter who has been performing for decades, was a guest on CBC Radio's All in a Day on Thursday ahead of his performance later that night at Bluesfest.

CBC Ottawa's news quiz for week of July 4

Where was an Ottawa police officer caught busting a move during the Canada Day festivities downtown? A crew member for which band sounded off in an expletive-laden rant about conditions at Amnesia Rockfest? Did the Ottawa RedBlacks win Friday's home opener? These questions and more in our weekly quiz.

'It's kids helping kids': Smiths Falls boy writes song for sick baby girl Everley

by Chloé Fedio, Sandra Abma

A 10-year-old Smiths Falls boy has written a song for a baby girl from his community with a rare, incurable disease to help raise money for her treatment.

Boy injured in minivan rollover on Highway 417

Ottawa paramedics are reminding parents to have a "properly restrained car seat" after a three-year-old boy was seriously injured in a minivan rollover on Highway 417 Saturday afternoon.

Grab your poncho! Bluesfest still a go as rain pours down on Ottawa

Bluesfest organizers expect concerts to go ahead on day three of the giant music festival at LeBreton Flats, despite the downpour — but the wet conditions changed programming for at least one show on Saturday.

Ottawa staff offered 'work around' to get Sinking Ship funds for mega playground: report

by Matthew Kupfer

The city's integrity commissioner says there were major breaches to Ottawa's lobbying rules in the lead up to the announcement of a new playground in Mooney's Bay Park.

Under the influence: Marijuana industry closely watches advertising rules

by Catharine Tunney

Licensed marijuana growers in Canada say a potential ban on advertising would be a "disservice" to users searching for the high that's right for them.

'These aren't just bees.' Beekeeper stung by late night hive heist

Debbie Hutchings tears up when she thinks about the theft of her honeybees. "I've had a life with these bees." On Wednesday night, thieves stole $10,000 worth of her bees.

Homecoming for Eddie Edward as Ottawa Fury begin fall campaign

by Mario Carlucci

On Sunday, for the first time in three years, Eddie Edward will play soccer at TD Place and not get booed by fans of the home team. That’s because, instead of playing for Canadian rivals FC Edmonton, he’ll make his home debut as a member of the Ottawa Fury.

'I did no such thing': accused in Jagtar Gill murder trial denies Crown's claims

by Laurie Fagan, Paul Cote Jay

​A woman accused of beating and stabbing her former lover's wife to death maintained her innocence of the crime Friday in the face of repeated questioning from the Crown.

Recap Redblacks, Stampeders battle to 1st CFL tie in 7 years

The Ottawa Redblacks and the Calgary Stampeders battled to a 26-26 tie, the first draw in the Canadian Football League in seven years.

A month after Rideau sinkhole, LRT tunneling hasn't resumed

by Joanne Chianello

One month after a watermain break caused a massive sinkhole on Rideau Street, work on the last 50 metres of the downtown light rail tunnel remains at a standstill.

Chelsea businesses take dim view of 'lights-out' bylaw

A west Quebec municipality's plan to limit outdoor lights at nighttime has run into resistance from local businesses who say the draft bylaw goes too far.

Police, pastor in Ottawa-Gatineau react to deadly shootings in U.S.

Police in Ottawa and Gatineau, and an Ottawa pastor whose brother was killed in a racially motivated shooting 40 years ago, are among some of the people reacting to this week's spate of deadly shootings in the United States.

Former Ottawa teacher facing more sexual assault charges

A Morrisburg, Ont., man is facing more charges of sexual assault and charges of sexual exploitation and gross indecency related to incidents between 1973 and 1992 when he was a teacher in Ottawa.

Ontario says 'unprecedented' interprovincial trade proposals ready for PM, premiers

by Peter Zimonjic

Ontario's economic development minister says his provincial and federal counterparts have agreed on a proposal that will form a new interprovincial trade agreement and ease the flow of goods and services across the country — including alcohol.

Illegal marijuana dispensaries popping up in Ottawa

by Waubgeshig Rice

Ottawa police say they're "aware" of medical marijuana dispensaries popping up illegally across the city, including one in Vanier that just opened its doors last weekend.

Updated 'Demolition by neglect' nears final phase for crumbling wing of Somerset House

by Joanne Chianello

Nine years after failing to restore the damaged Somerset House, its owner is asking the city to allow him to demolish a section of the century-old heritage building at the southeast corner of Somerset and Bank streets.

Fire lab source of chemicals found in drinking water, NRC confirms

by Ashley Burke

Government officials have confirmed the National Fire Laboratory is the source of chemicals that contaminated the drinking water in Mississippi Mills, Ont.

Canada Post, union remain divided as offer of bargaining truce stalls

Hope that a work stoppage at Canada Post could be avoided for at least one more month faded Friday as a proposed truce fell apart over what the union called a 'poison pill' from the Crown corporation.

Ottawa weather forecast calls for rain, reprieve from heat

The dry stretch of weather continues during the day Friday, but all those heading outside for a busy night in Ottawa-Gatineau should prepare for rain.

Paramedic assaulted at scene of crash

A 24-year-old man faces an impaired driving charge, and possibly more charges, after a crash near the Alexandra Bridge on Thursday night. He also allegedly assaulted one of the paramedics at the scene, paramedics say.

Quarterback clash? Not on this team, says Redblacks backup

by Mario Carlucci with files from Dan Seguin

Thrust into starting status and leading his team to a 2-0 start, Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Trevor Harris says he’s just happy to help out.

Lee Valley Tools founder Leonard Lee dies

Leonard Lee, the founder of popular woodworking and gardening tool retailer Lee Valley Tools, died Thursday morning at the age of 77.

'Fatal attraction' led Gurpreet Ronald to kill Jagtar Gill, co-accused's lawyer says

by Laurie Fagan, Paul Cote Jay

The lawyer for the man on trial for allegedly conspiring with his former lover to kill his wife went after the other co-accused Thursday, saying Gurpreet Ronald stabbed Jagtar Gill in a fit of jealousy.

Couriers scramble to meet demand as Canada Post lockout looms

by Chloé Fedio

Courier services across the country are reporting a spike in business, leading to new hires and changes in delivery times as a Canada Post lockout looms.

In their own words: public servants offer inside look at payroll mess

by Mario Carlucci

A supervisor buys groceries for a summer student; a two-time cancer survivor sinks deeper into debt; a new mom goes weeks without a paycheque. Here's an up-close look at the federal public service payroll mess, from the people most affected.

Arnprior daycare's 'non-profit' claim questioned

by Stu Mills

An Arnprior, Ont., father says he feels cheated and deceived by a local daycare operator who called the private business a non-profit child care facility.

Canadians can now apply to join the Senate

by Aaron Wherry

With new changes announced by the Liberal government, Canadians are now able to apply directly to fill vacancies in the Senate.

Ottawa yoga instructor facing more sexual assault charges

An Ottawa yoga instructor is facing additional charges of sexual assault after two more people came forward to police.

Drugs cut with potent fentanyl posing deadly threat, health unit warns

A health unit south of Ottawa is sounding the alarm over powdered fentanyl being cut into cocaine, which is causing overdoses for some recreational drug users who aren't aware of what they're taking.

Blog Cooler heads needed to bridge bike helmet divide

by Kristy Nease

For most folks, biking with a helmet on probably seems like a no-brainer. But a lot of smart cyclists go without, and for reasons that deserve some consideration.

Overbrook shooting investigated after bullet found lodged in window

Ottawa police are investigating a suspected shooting Wednesday in the Overbrook neighbourhood after a resident found a bullet lodged in their front window.

91-year-old woman struck by car at crosswalk, paramedics say

An elderly woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries after she was struck by a car as she reportedly crossed a crosswalk, Ottawa paramedics say.

Construction contractors file defences to Ottawa Hospital fraud lawsuit

by Amanda Pfeffer

Federal Electric and Pro Management/Diamond Construction filed their statements of defence to the Ottawa Hospital's fraud lawsuit, leaving two defendants left to file.

Police seek public's help to find suspect in Lowertown sexual assault

Ottawa police are asking for the public's help to identify a sexual assault suspect who allegedly attacked a stranger in Lowertown early Wednesday.

Uber drivers in Ontario now insured automatically

Ontario's insurance regulator has approved a policy that means Uber drivers in the province are now insured from when the ride-sharing app is turned on to when passengers exit the vehicle.

Dave Cameron heading to Calgary Flames

by Kevin Yarr

Islander Dave Cameron has found a new job with the Calgary Flames after being fired from the Ottawa Senators.

Hundreds attend Parliament Hill vigil for Baghdad bombing

by Matthew Kupfer

About 600 people joined in a vigil for victims of the Baghdad bombings. They called for the end of the violence that has plagued the country for years.