SIU investigates after vehicle hits 2 police cruisers, later rolls over near Smiths Falls, Ont.

Ontario's Special Investigations Unit is investigating after a vehicle that was fleeing police struck two cruisers before rolling over in a crash near Smiths Falls, Ont., early Sunday morning.

Woman dead, 2 injured in fiery Hwy. 401 crash in Belleville, Ont.

A woman, 30, is dead and two others injured in a fiery, multiple-vehicle crash on Highway 401 in Belleville, Ont., early Sunday morning.

Brooke Henderson finishes 6th at CP Women's Open, Sung Hyun Park wins tournament

by John Chidley-Hill

Although Brooke Henderson had an even par round to finish at 7-under in a tie for 12th on Sunday, she was the star of the LPGA event.

Ottawa LGBT community marks historic Pride parade, but not without controversy

This year's annual Pride parade in Ottawa on Sunday makes history with two high-profile guests, while another guest may ruffle a few feathers for some in the city's LGBT community.

Lowertown residents voice concerns about pop-up drug use site

by Trevor Pritchard

People living near a pop-up drug use site in Ottawa's Lowertown neighbourhood want the tents moved — and the future home of Ottawa's first sanctioned supervised injection site may have a solution.

Mail-order condom campaign hopes to curb young adult STI rates

by Kimberley Molina

Ottawa Public Health is working to get condoms into the hands of teens and young adults as they continue to make up a high percentage of those testing positive for gonorrhea and chlamydia.

Pride parade to close roads in downtown Ottawa Sunday

Planning to travel in a vehicle in downtown Ottawa Sunday? Best to avoid the area in a vehicle altogether, but if you can't, here's a list of road closures.

Recap Redblacks fend off Lions' late charge to capture 2nd-straight victory

by Darren Desaulniers

Trevor Harris became the first quarterback to surpass 3,000 yards passing this season and Brett Maker kicked four field goals as the Ottawa Redblacks beat the visiting B.C. Lions 31-24 Saturday afternoon.

Weather No rainbows in the forecast, but Sunday to bring perfect parade weather

Ideal conditions are expected for today's annual Capital Pride parade, with a mix of sun and cloud and the day's high temperature in the low 20s.

Police find between 30 and 40 bullet casings after Nepean shooting

The Ottawa Police Service's guns and gangs unit is investigating after between 30 and 40 bullet casings were found at the scene of an early morning shooting in Nepean.

Brooke Henderson back on track after firing course record at CP Women's Open

by John Chidley-Hill

Nicole Broch Larsen and Mo Martin finished the third round at 10 under for a tie atop the leaderboard on Saturday at the CP Women's Open.

CBC Ottawa news quiz for the week of Aug. 20

by Trevor Pritchard

Test your brain cells with our weekly news quiz.

'These kinds of events are crucial': Dozens in Ottawa march for transgender rights

More than 100 transgender people and their supporters marched from McNabb Park Friday night to express themselves in a space dedicated solely to the marginalized community.

'Everyone has warts': Indigenous MP supports John A. Macdonald's name on schools

by Catharine Tunney

An Indigenous MP, who called for the renaming of Ottawa's Langevin Block because of its namesake's role in the creation of the residential school system, said he feels differently about stripping the name of Canada's first prime minister off public schools.

Woman calls on public service to remove roadblocks for trans employees

by CBC Radio's Ottawa Morning

The woman who helped develop Public Service and Procurement Canada's guidelines on how to accommodate transgender employees says federal departments can be a model for other sectors in helping people come out at work.

Ottawa bars hope to cash in on Mayweather vs. McGregor fight

by Waubgeshig Rice

It has been hyped as 'The Money Fight' for months, and now Ottawa bars and restaurants are hoping to cash in on the highly anticipated boxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor.

Weather Like cloud-free days? Then you'll love this weekend

Long for those clear blue skies? Hate rain and cloud cover with a searing, turbulent passion? Then this weekend is for you.

Ceremony marks launch of Ottawa's first Indigenous peoples court

Ottawa's first court for Indigenous peoples was officially announced Friday with a ceremony at the Ottawa courthouse.

Henderson makes the cut as Chun takes lead at CP Women's Open

In Gee Chun shot a 4-under 67 to take a two-stroke lead on Friday after two rounds at the CP Women's Open, while Canadian Brooke Henderson rebounded to make the cut at 1 over.

No new asylum seekers expected in Cornwall, Ont., for now

A tent city pitched to make room for an expected onslaught of asylum seekers will remain empty until further notice.

Health Canada warns of suffocation risks of baby nests

Health Canada is warning the public about the suffocation risk associated with small, portable beds with soft, padded sides known as baby nests.

Pop-up drug use site set up in Raphael Brunet Park

Overdose Prevention Ottawa is continuing to operate a supervised drug-use tent at Raphael Brunet Park in Lowertown, despite receiving a complaint that it's breaching city bylaws.

'Still a long way to go': Julian de Guzman on his first days coaching Ottawa Fury FC

This Sunday marks Julian de Guzman's first home game as Ottawa Fury FC's interim head coach and general manager, after Paul Dalglish announced his resignation earlier this month.

Defence chief hopes to show solidarity, spark recruitment with Pride march

by Lee Berthiaume

Gen. Jonathan Vance wants to send a message of solidarity — and spark a rush for the military's recruiting centres — this weekend by becoming the first chief of defence staff to march in a Pride parade in Ottawa.

MosaiCanada 150 surpasses visitor goal nearly 2 months early

They hoped for 800,000 visitors in total, but as of Friday, with nearly two months of exhibition time left, MosaiCanada 150 surpassed its goal.

Replace costly City Hall front lawn with paver stones, report recommends

Continual repairs to the Marion Dewar Plaza lawn have city staff contemplating replacing entire area with paver stones.

ATV driver dies in North Dundas Township crash

An ATV driver from South Dundas is dead after a crash in North Dundas on Tuesday night.

For 2nd straight year, Ottawa paramedic response times fall short of benchmark

by Matthew Kupfer

The Ottawa Paramedic Service is still falling short of a council-set benchmark for how long it should take to respond to life-threatening emergencies.

Future of Hog's Back Bridge a hot topic after NCC audit reveals need for repairs

The future of Hog's Back Bridge is uncertain after a National Capital Commission audit found that many components of the 40-year-old bridge are 'at the end of [their] life cycle.'

Analysis 'A teachable moment': Debating whether John A. Macdonald's name should be scrubbed from schools

by Aaron Wherry

It is easy to complain about "political correctness" or warn of a slippery slope. It is harder to work through why someone should get a statue in their likeness or their name on a school.

Driver flees scene after striking cyclist on Bronson Avenue

Ottawa police are looking for a driver who left the scene after a cyclist was struck Thursday evening on Bronson Avenue.

Hometown girl Henderson struggles in 1st round of CP Women's Open

by John Chidley-Hill

Marina Alex had four birdies on the back nine and finished 5-under 66 to take the clubhouse lead at the CP Women's Open on Thursday.

Audio Thousands remember 'hockey artist' Bryan Murray at memorial

by Waubgeshig Rice

Fans, supporters, family members, and Ottawa Senators players and staff celebrated the life of beloved former general manager and head coach Bryan Murray at the Canadian Tire Centre Thursday afternoon.

NCC faces deteriorating assets and lack of funding, audit finds

by Kristy Nease

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is falling behind on keeping its properties in good condition and didn't properly inform the government about the steps it's taken to address a funding shortfall, according to the findings of a recent audit.

Ottawa man charged after Smiths Falls hospital worker stabbed with scissors

An Ottawa man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed a staff member at a hospital in Smiths Falls, Ont.

Proposal to strip public schools of Sir John A's name misses mark, says premier

by Shanifa Nasser

Premier Kathleen Wynne has weighed in on a controversial proposal by the Ontario elementary teachers union to rename public schools bearing the name of Canada's first prime minister, saying it has "missed the mark."

Level zero: Deal could further strain Ottawa's 'struggling' paramedics

by Ashley Burke

A tentative deal between Ottawa paramedics and their rural counterparts won't prevent the capital from running out of ambulances to respond to emergencies, senior officials say. In fact, it could make the situation worse.

City asks for public's input on slots at Rideau Carleton Raceway

The City of Ottawa is asking residents what they think about establishing the Rideau Carleton Raceway as a gaming facility — even though it's already been one for nearly two decades.

Neurosurgeon accused of murdering physician wife seeks bail

A Toronto neurosurgeon charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife and fellow physician, Dr. Elana Fric, is seeking bail.

Unsanctioned 'overdose prevention site' to pop up in Ottawa, group says

by Matthew Kupfer

An organization called Overdose Prevention Ottawa is following the lead of groups in Vancouver and Toronto and will be opening an "overdose prevention site" at a yet-to-be disclosed location in the capital on Friday.

Mike Duffy is suing the Senate, federal government for $8M

by John Paul Tasker

Sen. Mike Duffy is suing for $6.5 million in general damages, $300,000 for loss of income and benefits and $1 million in punitive damages relating to the treatment he faced during the Senate expenses scandal, his lawyer said Thursday.

Public works introduces government's 1st transgender workplace guide

by David McKie

One of the largest federal government departments has become the first federal institution in Canada to draft a workplace guide to accommodate transgender employees.

Nearly half of public servants paid by Phoenix have reported problems

Nearly one in every two federal public servants paid through the problem-plagued Phoenix system has opened a file seeking redress for a pay issue, CBC News has learned.

MP Judy Foote steps down from cabinet

Public Services Minister Judy Foote has announced her resignation from the federal cabinet. The Newfoundland and Labrador MP had been on leave from cabinet for personal reasons and said Thursday she needs to be home and closer to her family.