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Questions swirl around temporary tax cut, timing
There's mixed reaction among some small business owners and customers in Ottawa about how much or even whether the coming two-month federal sales tax break on certain products will benefit them.
Pensioners wary as federal dental plan switches to Canada Life
Sixteen months after Canada Life took over the administration of the Public Service Health Care Plan, hundreds of thousands of federal retirees are hoping to avoid similar problems now that their dental plan is under the same provider.
Ottawa police delaying body-worn cameras until at least 2026
Ottawa police say it will be at least 14 months before officers can be outfitted with body-worn cameras, and are blaming the delay on budget constraints.
Gender-affirming coverage a constant fight, federal trans employees say
A new gender-affirming care provision under the federal government's employee health plan — a change touted as a major win for transgender plan members — has turned into an ongoing struggle for some trans workers.
Farmers, artisans face uncertainty with looming Aberdeen Pavilion closure
The City of Ottawa is planning some much-needed repairs to the 126-year-old Victorian heritage building at Lansdowne Park which housed exhibitions since the turn of the 20th century and, more recently, local farmers' and flea markets.
Residents, councillor want more crackdowns on 'fast and furious' drivers in Barrhaven
Some residents in Barrhaven say they're tired — literally and figuratively — of vehicles ripping down the main drags, using them like their own personal racetrack and it's something the local councillor hopes harsher penalties could help deter.
Proposed aquatic centre could meet 'desperate need' for world-class venue
Ottawa is preparing to dive into an agreement with Carleton University that could create a new world-class aquatic centre, potentially putting the city back on the map for national competitions.
Arson unit investigating highrise fire that sent 3 to hospital in critical condition
Ottawa police now say the fire at the building on Donald Street is considered suspicious.
Paid to stay home
Suspended local police officers paid $24M over past decade
Police suspensions across eastern Ontario have cost taxpayers about $24 million over the past decade, accounting for nearly one-fifth of all salaries paid to police officers in the province who were taken off the job while under investigation for alleged wrongdoing.
Court docs shed light on Eastway Tank disaster — but mysteries remain
New details about what likely caused the fatal January 2022 blast have been laid out in court documents presented in Friday's decision, which saw the Ottawa company and its owner plead guilty to breaching Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act.