Mario Carlucci

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What will it take for all of Ottawa's pro sports teams to thrive?

Ottawa might not have a reputation for being a sports town, but attendance figures suggest otherwise. The latest wave of sports franchises is hoping there's more room to grow.

New technology on tap to clear Casselman's murky water, mayor says

The mayor of Casselman, Ont., says she'd like to see a permanent solution to the community's water problems, but says for now a pilot project will have to do.  

Many heat records likely Tuesday in a 'staggering departure' from the norm

February is going out with a balmy bang and could set heat records before March arrives. Ottawa's forecast of 16 C Tuesday would easily set a monthly record.

Looking for love in all the IRL places

For every promising tale of found love over the interwebs, there's a giant battlefield riddled with romantic casualties. And for many singles in this city, occasional hits are no longer worth the emotional battle scars — and cost — of online and app-based dating.  

What should we do with Carling Avenue?

With big changes on tap for Carling Avenue, two local architects discuss the need for bold thinking in order to turn the arterial roadway into a walkable stretch of connected neighbourhoods.

How to carve your pumpkin like a pro

Feeling a little inadequate when it comes to your pumpkin-carving skills? Well, this could be the Halloween you turn heads with that jack-o-lantern on your front porch.

Craig Anderson signs 1-day contract to retire an Ottawa Senator

Craig Anderson might not have spent all his years as an NHL goaltender in Ottawa, but he did spend his best years here. The Sens will honour him with a retirement ceremony on Tuesday night versus the Buffalo Sabres.

Streetwear brand Raised By Wolves marks 15 years of keeping Ottawa stylish

Ottawa apparel designer Cal Green says his latest Raised By Wolves collection is the most technical he's ever produced — and the Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards seems to agree.

Software engineering student saves the day for frustrated LRT riders

While mechanical engineers with OC Transpo work to bring Ottawa's light rail system back into service, a software engineering student from the University of Ottawa has created a series of maps to help bus riders avoid the often overcrowded and delayed R1 replacement shuttle buses. 

Law prof confident extradition in Nation River Lady case will be straightforward

An expert in extradition law says proceedings to return the Florida man charged in a decades-old homicide in Canada are likely to be straightforward, though the timeline may be harder to predict.