Audio Time to scrap zero-tolerance policies for domestic, sexual assaults, lawyer says

by CBC Radio's The House

An Ottawa criminal defence lawyer says Crown prosecutors need to do away with zero-tolerance policies for certain crimes, including sexual assault, to avoid unreasonable court delays.

Feature Ottawa's past in pictures: A fledgling capital comes alive

by Danny Globerman

With Canadians celebrating a year-long 150th birthday party, CBC Ottawa is digging into the archives for the unusual, the revealing, and the historic images from our city's past.

8 tweets that define Game 5 of the Sens-Bruins series

The best tweets of Game 5 of the Senators-Bruins series in round one of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Julian de Guzman opens up ahead of Ottawa Fury FC's home opener

by Mario Carlucci

Ottawa Fury assistant coach Julian de Guzman says he sees a lot of potential in his youthful squad. Beyond the home opener versus Toronto FC II, de Guzman opened up about making the transition from player to assistant coach, as well as what’s missing from the next generation of Canadian soccer players.

MARKETPLACE Real estate practice of 'double-ending' under scrutiny in Ontario

by Tiffany Foxcroft

The Ontario government recently announced that it is looking into the ethics of real estate agents representing both buyer and seller in Toronto's hot housing market

Marches across Canada, including Ottawa, pushing politicians to support science

by Nicole Mortillaro

Nineteen locations across Canada are participating in this Saturday's March for Science, designed to promote and advocate for science.

Analysis Why next week's Ontario budget might be Kathleen Wynne's last chance

by Conrad Collaco

We might find out soon if Kathleen Wynne is going to step down as leader of the Ontario Liberal party before the next election. CBC's Ontario political analyst Robert Fisher says it all depends on what people in the province think of next week's budget.

'Drive them quickly to their graves': Tools found in satchel at Ian Bush's home

by Kristy Nease

Rope, a sawed-off .22-calibre rifle with ammunition, and clear plastic bags marked only with suffocation warnings. Those were some of the items found by Ottawa police in a black satchel, sitting in the basement of a man now on trial for three counts of first-degree murder.

Ottawa commuters celebrate, lament OC Transpo bus number changes

We asked you if they had fond or foul memories of riding routes like the No. 2 or No. 96 bus. Here's what you had to say.

Recap Bruins survive elimination in double OT, force Game 6 against Senators

by Lisa Wallace

Sean Kuraly scored his second goal of the game in double overtime Friday night as the Boston Bruins defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2 to stave off elimination.

1 person dead in Orléans house fire

Firefighters say one person has died after a house fire on Old Montreal Road east of Trim Road Friday afternoon.

Ottawa Hospital sees spike in suspected fentanyl overdoses

Ottawa Public Health is warning residents about the dangers of opioid use after a spike in suspected fentanyl overdoses across the city has swamped hospitals this week.

CBC broadcaster Rex Loring has died at age 91

Legendary CBC broadcaster Rex Loring, best known for his work on World Report, has died.

Strike averted after NAC reaches tentative deal with ushers, box office staff

The National Arts Centre has reached a tentative deal with its ushers and box office staff, averting a potential strike.

Fierce new theatre and a birthday for the Bard: it's your Ottawa arts weekend rundown

by Sandra Abma

This week's list includes riveting historical drama, a birthday party for William Shakespeare, and a gospel for going green from David Suzuki.

Police release photos in attempt to ID body found in Wendover, Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police have released photos of clothing worn by an unidentified man whose body was found along the shores of the Ottawa River in Wendover, Ont., earlier this week.

Syrian refugees mistakenly given Westernized names 'frustrated,' says Ottawa agency

by Dean Beeby

Many of the thousands of Syrian refugees who have fled to Canada in the last few years face a vexing problem: erroneous names recorded on their official immigration papers. The problems largely arise from transferring Arabic names into French or English. So far, more than 400 people have applied for official name changes.

Sens defenceman Erik Karlsson among Norris Trophy finalists

Ottawa Senators defenceman Erik Karlsson is one of three finalists for the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the third consecutive season and fourth time in the past six years.

Firefighters recommend some Gatineau residents leave homes due to flooding

Gatineau residents started to evacuate their homes Friday after firefighters warned they are at risk due to intensifying spring flooding that has people in other parts of the Outaouais on edge.

Quebec opens up emergency flood funds for Outaouais municipalities

Ten west Quebec municipalities will receive emergency financial assistance from the province to help deal with intensifying spring flooding.

Analysis LRT running late, even if city won't say so

by Joanne Chianello

Ottawa's $2.1-billion light rail project is the most expensive infrastructure undertaking in the city's history. So there should be virtually no questions about the project that are out of bounds — especially, when it's going to be complete.

Float like a butterfly: Parkinson's patients take up boxing to fight symptoms

A group of people with Parkinson's disease are pummelling punching bags to battle their degenerative disorder. Now a researcher at the University of Ottawa is trying to measure the effects.

Buzz builds on Sens Mile as Senators aim to eliminate Bruins

by Waubgeshig Rice

Businesses and fans are excited for Friday night's Game 5 between the Ottawa Senators and the Boston Bruins. The Senators can advance to the next round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a win.

Ottawa weather forecast calls for a rainy Friday

We have a wet, rainy Friday on tap in the capital.

Hair at triple homicide does belong to Ian Bush, defence admits

by Kristy Nease

A body hair found at a 2007 triple homicide scene does belong to the accused in the case, his defence team admitted in court Thursday.

Ombudsman slams Ottawa jail for poorly tracking inmate's time in solitary confinement

by Kate Porter

'We probably tracked livestock better than we do human beings,' one ministry official tells ombudsman's office.

Path to forgiveness: Sgt. Hrnchiar meets man who called him out on racist comments

by Kristin Nelson, Mario Carlucci

In a tearful encounter, Ottawa Police Sgt. Chris Hrnchiar met with the man who called him out for making racist comments in the wake of artist Annie Pootoogook's death.

Accused in Michael Wassill murder case saw himself as 'technically' a pimp

The man accused of killing Michael Wassill as he protected a young woman inside his Orléans home told court Thursday he was "technically" a pimp — even though he may not have fit the legal description.

Saint-André-Avellin, Que., declares state of emergency over spring floods

The municipality of Saint-André-Avellin, Que., has declared a state of emergency after floodwaters have forced a dozen homes to be evacuated.

High expectations: Ottawa 420 revellers have questions about marijuana legalization

Thousands of people gathered on Parliament Hill Thursday afternoon, calling for the government to pass their bill to legalize marijuana.

Wynne's rent control will backfire, says property owner association

by Giacomo Panico

The Ontario government's effort to cool the housing market in the GTA could backfire in Ottawa, according to a landlord group who fears adding rent control to units built after 1991 will reduce the number of available rental pro