Recap Condon miscue costs Senators in Florida

Jonathan Marchessault scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period to lift the Florida Panthers over the Ottawa Senators 6-5 on Tuesday night.

STO cancels Winterlude shuttles, offers discount as labour dispute continues

Gatineau's public transportation agency is offering bus pass holders and card holders a 25 per cent discount to customers during a labour dispute that has had an impact on the daily commute in the capital region.

Even with big names missing, Ottawa tennis fans 'looking forward' to Davis Cup

by Stu Mills

Tennis fans are disappointed that Canada's Milos Raonic and Britain's Andy Murray will not compete for their respective national teams during this weekend's Davis Cup in Ottawa but are remaining positive about the prestigious tournament.

Map Portion of Rideau Canal Skateway reopens

A stretch of the canal reopened Tuesday morning after the entire length of the 7.8-kilometre Rideau Canal Skateway was temporarily closed due to warm weather.

Backyard chickens and bees up for debate at Gatineau city council

Gatineau residents could soon collect their own eggs and make their own honey if councillors agree to change the city's laws.

Ottawa prom night murder trial: courtroom watches police interrogate accused

A young man on trial for second-degree murder in the 2014 fatal stabbing of high school student Brandon Volpi was uncooperative during a police interrogation, an Ottawa court saw on Tuesday.

No plans to change refugee target in wake of U.S. travel ban: immigration minister

by Kathleen Harris

Canada will not hike its refugee intake target in the wake of a contentious immigration and travel crackdown in the U.S., says Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen.

1 man dead, another in serious condition after 4 people found intoxicated

One man is dead, another is in serious condition and two other people are out of danger after being found intoxicated on Gamelin Street in Gatineau, Que., on Monday.

Man hurts his back falling on stairs during police chase in Ottawa

A 40-year-old man is facing charges after he allegedly fled a police traffic stop in Gatineau, Que., on Tuesday morning, hurting himself in the process as the pursuit continued in Ottawa.

Man charged with arson after fire in west Quebec

A 28-year-old man is facing arson and firearms charges after a shed and home were damaged in a fire near Quyon, Que., on Saturday evening.

Family of 5 displaced, 2 cars destroyed in Orléans fire

A family of five, including three children, have been displaced from their home after a fire broke out in the garage and destroyed two vehicles early Tuesday morning.

How-to hosting videos latest part of Ottawa 2017's tourism strategy

Ottawa 2017 wants to make sure residents feel comfortable helping visitors who come to the capital for Canada's 150th, so they've put together a series of short, cartoon how-to videos.

Explaining deadly mosque shootings to kids a balancing act

by Giacomo Panico

Parents and teachers are being cautioned from trying to shelter children from Sunday night's deadly shootings at a Quebec mosque, all while not bombarding them with too much information or too many details.

Witness arrested in Quebec mosque shooting isn't holding a grudge

by Kamila Hinkson

Mohamed Belkhadir was arrested by police and detained overnight because police thought he was involved in the deadly shooting at a Quebec City mosque Sunday night. He was later released, while another man was charged. Here's Belkhadir's story.

Ontario to offer free counselling for traumatized jurors

by Mahnoor Yawar

Attorney General Yasir Naqvi announced the Juror Support Program on Tuesday afternoon, offering support to jurors suffering PTSD after trials end.

Ontario organ donations jump 30% in just one year

A record number of families consented to donate their loved ones' organs in Ontario last year, leading to a record number of organ transplants, according to figures released Tuesday by the Trillium Gift of Life Network.

No injuries in school bus crash in Rideau Lakes Township, OPP say

A school bus with 19 children inside collided with a car in Rideau Lakes Township on Monday, and Ontario Provincial Police are investigating.

U.S. travel ban uncertainty has Ottawa woman afraid to visit husband

by Waubgeshig Rice

An Ottawa woman originally from Iran worries it could be months — or even longer — before she can see her husband because of the U.S. travel ban on seven Muslim-majority countries.

Local tech companies sign open letter opposing Trump travel ban

by Kate Porter

Leaders at local technology companies have signed an open letter calling on the Canadian government to offer an "immediate and targeted visa" to people affected by the U.S. President's travel ban so they can live and work in Canada.

Smiths Falls home for young at-risk mothers closes

A home for young pregnant women and new mothers in Smiths Falls, Ont., has closed after operating for more than five years, leaving Lanark County and the surrounding area without a maternity home for at-risk youth.

Canadian North flight attendant proposes mid-air to girlfriend, on flight where they first met

by Priscilla Hwang

Mike Lorentz and Dina Fox met in 2015 en route to Iqaluit, and Lorentz proposed during the same flight last Thursday.

Old Man Winter says bundle up as cold returns with a vengeance

On this final day of January, we meet the true winter cold of Ottawa. At least that means the Rideau Canal Skateway has reopened.

Memorial held on Parliament Hill after 'unspeakable' Quebec mosque shooting

Hundreds of people gathered on Parliament Hill in Ottawa Monday after six people were killed and 19 injured in an attack Sunday on a Quebec City mosque. You can watch it here.

'Shocked' Ottawa-Gatineau Muslims hope Quebec shooting an isolated event

Muslims in the National Capital Region gathered in prayer Monday in the wake of a deadly shooting at a Quebec City mosque on Sunday evening — which they say doesn't reflect the Canada they know.

'I thought it would last forever': Canadian soccer star Julian de Guzman retires

Ottawa Fury FC captain Julian de Guzman, one of Canada's most decorated men's soccer players, has announced his retirement.

Trump's travel ban prompts human chain protest at U.S. Embassy in Ottawa

More than a thousand people gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa to protest an executive order signed last week by U.S. President Donald Trump, which bans citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States.

OC Transpo returns most of its double-deckers to city's roads

All of the double-decker buses that OC Transpo sent to the garage last week because of a potential wiring problem should be back on the roads today, the city says.

Police keep close eye on Ottawa, Gatineau mosques after Quebec City shooting

Police will be keeping a closer eye on mosques in both Ottawa and Gatineau, Que., after six people were killed and 19 were injured during a shooting inside a mosque in Quebec City on Sunday evening.

Bike-riding Napanee man with bear spray, bolt cutters, brass knuckles arrested

Police in Napanee, Ont., have apprehended a suspected bike-riding prowler who was carrying brass knuckles, bolt cutters, syringes and bear spray at the time of his arrest.

Police officers break ranks over 'tyrannical' staff sergeant

by Judy Trinh

In a move that could jeopardize their careers, officers who were stationed at the Ottawa airport are speaking out about alleged bullying they say they suffered under a staff sergeant, claiming neither the force nor their union did anything to protect them.

OPP officer injured after being dragged during Kemptville traffic stop

Ontario Provincial Police are asking witnesses to come forward after an officer was dragged for several metres when a driver fled during a traffic stop in Kemptville.

Analysis Tom Anselmi faces job of politician in new role with Ottawa Senators

by Joanne Chianello

Tom Anselmi may have taken over as new CEO and president of the Ottawa Senators but the tasks ahead — including negotiating a new downtown arena — sound like a job for a politician, writes Joanne Chianello.

Victims fear more Ottawa court cases could be thrown out over delays

by Ashley Burke

Charges have been stayed in several high-profile Ottawa court cases over the past few months, including a murder and sexual assault, and that has victims afraid that more cases could be thrown out.