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Ottawa magic mushroom shops keep a low profile as police crack down in other cities
Ottawa magic mushroom shops openly selling the illegal drug say they're hoping police have more pressing matters than cracking down on their stores, as retailers in other municipalities are raided and shut down.
Memorial to Victims of Communism finally unveiled, but controversy lingers
Canada's Memorial to the Victims of Communism was finally unveiled in Ottawa on Thursday, but the controversy that has followed the project over the past decade continues.
East-end bridge could close if driver habits don't change, says councillor
The City of Ottawa says a bridge in the rural east end is in dire need of replacement and could deteriorate faster if large trucks don’t keep off it.
Former captain with Air Cadets found guilty of sexual offences involving children
A former captain working with air cadets has been found guilty of all eight charges brought against him, including five involving sexual abuse against children and another three involving child pornography.
Former cadet captain says he found USB drive loaded with child porn on the ground
The trial of Adrian Schmid, a former captain working with the Air Cadets who was charged in 2022 with a slew of sex offences involving children, is expected to wrap up in mid-October.
Soccer program takes aim at new goal — increasing Indigenous participation
Ottawa's top men's soccer team is looking to kick the footwork skills of Indigenous children into high gear by providing easier access to the sport, as well as high-level coaching.
What's the scoop on dog waste in public parks?
One Riverside South park has sparked a lively debate over what's the best model for disposing of animal waste.
Mayor, 2 hospitals to skip Capital Pride events over pro-Palestinian stance
Mark Sutcliffe says he's skipping this year's Capital Pride after a falling-out between the organization and a prominent Jewish group in the run-up to this year's festivities, while both The Ottawa Hospital and CHEO have pulled out of the Pride parade.
Casselman mayor to meet with Ontario minister to discuss water quality
The mayor of Casselman, Ont., is preparing to meet the province’s infrastructure minister to discuss the high levels of manganese that have turned her municipality’s water a murky brown periodically for the better part of a decade.
Marlene Catterall remembered as accomplished politician, trailblazer for women
Tributes are pouring in for Marlene Catterall, a former Ottawa city councillor, member of Parliament and the first woman to become the chief government whip. Catterall died Monday. She was 85.