After 911 call mishandled, family of Thérèse Gauvreau awarded $115K from city

The City of Gatineau has awarded the family of Thérèse Gauvreau $115,000 after police admitted they made a mistake by taking more than 30 minutes to respond to the elderly woman's homicide.

Young man's body pulled from Rideau River after reported drowning

Ottawa police have recovered a young man's body from the Rideau River after they responded to a reported drowning Tuesday afternoon.

Employee accused of defrauding ServiceOntario

An employee at a ServiceOntario office in Prescott, Ont., is accused of defrauding ServiceOntario, OPP say.

2 suspicious fires on Dynes Road likely linked, arson unit says

The Ottawa police arson unit says it appears two overnight fires near the Central Experimental Farm were deliberately set and related to each other.

Orthodontist accused of inappropriately filming clients in Belleville, Ont.

A retired orthodontist is facing voyeurism and child pornography charges after allegedly filming clients without their knowledge over the course of "many years," Belleville police say.

Major crime unit now investigating Inuk woman's disappearance

The Ottawa police major crime unit has taken over the investigation into the disappearance of Mary Papatsie.

Jaywalking man struck by van downtown

A man jaywalking across a downtown Ottawa intersection suffered serious injuries when he was struck by a van early Tuesday morning, police and paramedics say.

'Overwhelming' support for school bus driver still in hospital after crash

by Matthew Kupfer

The school bus driver badly injured in last Thursday's crash with a crane remains in critical but stable condition in hospital, and her family says there's been a strong outpouring of support from the community.

Crane operator dies after crane falls into pond

Ontario's Ministry of Labour is investigating the death of a crane operator north of Prescott, Ont., on Monday.

Feature Summer program gives young refugees skills, confidence

by Ashley Burke

A summer program organized by the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is giving young newcomers the practical skills and language training they need to succeed in their new home.

Library and Archives opens vaults to public tours

by CBC Radio's Ottawa Morning

Starting Tuesday, the centre in Gatineau where the country's archival heritage is preserved and restored is offering guided tours.

Analysis Planning predictability takes resources — and political will

by Joanne Chianello

Ottawa city council has OK'd a 24-storey building where Kristy's restaurant now stands on Richmond Road. A fresh development plan for the area is coming sometime in 2018. As Joanne Chianello writes, it's not the first time a developer has outpaced the city.

Weather High humidity on tap for Ottawa on Tuesday

by Ian Black

After some low cloud and fog to start your Tuesday, expect a warm, humid day with a mix of sun and cloud, says CBC Ottawa's climatologist Ian Black.

Woman awarded $255K for wrongful arrest and imprisonment by Ottawa police

A woman who launched a lawsuit against the Ottawa Police Service for wrongful arrest and wrongful imprisonment has been awarded more than $255,000 by a judge.

Driver still rattled after weekend crash with cyclist

The driver of a car that had a dramatic collision with a cyclist in Ottawa's downtown core on Saturday says he's shaken by the collision but remains grateful no one was seriously hurt.

Football club suffers 'big blow' as thieves strike clubhouse

by Trevor Pritchard

The North Gloucester Giants are trying to raise thousands of dollars to pay for pilfered equipment after thieves broke into their Donald Street clubhouse late last month.

Senators re-sign Jean-Gabriel Pageau to 3-year deal

The Ottawa Senators have re-signed forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau to a three-year contract with an average annual value of the contract of $3.1 million US.

Chelsea man's photography project goes with the flow

by CBC Radio's Ottawa Morning

A Chelsea, Que., man is using a huge, homemade camera to follow the ever-changing flow of Chelsea Creek, an art project he says may never end.

Rain, security issues put a damper on Bluesfest 2017

​Ottawa's 2017 Bluesfest will be remembered for rain, a few security issues and some great performances — but probably the rain above anything else.

Cyclist who survived dramatic collision charged

Dashcam video shows man getting struck by a vehicle in downtown Ottawa on Saturday. No injuries were reported.

Hog's Back Bridge closed again for emergency repairs

After some unplanned closures last week, the Hog's Back Bridge over the Rideau Canal is closed again Monday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for emergency repairs.

Harmony House given $400K to help fix family court

Harmony House in Ottawa has received a federal grant to study the family court system in Canada and make recommendations.

Homelessness a growing problem for Lanark County youth

by Julie Ireton

Social agencies in the communities of Perth, Smiths Falls and Carleton Place say a lack of affordable housing for young people is a significant problem. Cornerstone Landing Youth Services said it has seen a growth in youth homelessness in Lanark County over the last six years.

Why you'll never hear a Canadian meteorologist say there's a 50% chance of rain

by Teri Loretto

When it comes to predicting rain or shine in Canada, it's never a coin toss. CBC weather specialist Teri Loretto explains why, with a little help from her friends at Environment Canada.

Young man pulled from water at Britannia Beach has died, police say

by Trevor Pritchard

A young man who was found unresponsive in the Ottawa River near Britannia Beach Saturday afternoon has died, police have confirmed.

Whale mural by young Inuit artists a vibrant addition to ByWard Market

by Joe Lofaro

Parr Josephee couldn't take his eyes off the sky-high piece of artwork that graces what used to be a blank wall in the heart of the ByWard Market.

Fire guts vacant barn near Metcalfe

Fire destroyed a vacant barn and an abandoned car in south Ottawa near Metcalfe Saturday afternoon.

'You're going to see protests': Vanier residents determined to fight Salvation Army move

by Matthew Kupfer

Residents and business owners in Vanier are organizing against a proposed Salvation Army shelter after two community meetings draw over 1,000 people.