Unpublished Newswire
Some councillors are calling for a "sunset clause" and a full review of the City of Ottawa's vacant unit tax on residential properties, while others have defended the tax as an incentive to return vacant units to the housing market that generates millions in revenue for affordable housing initiatives. Read More
February 4, 2026 - 16:07 | Aedan Helmer | Ottawa Citizen
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper will deliver a speech on Wednesday evening at an event in Ottawa to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the election that put his party in power.
The gala comes in the middle of a week of events honouring the former prime minister in Ottawa. On Monday, Harper received a gold medal from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in honour of his public service and then joined
former prime minister...
February 4, 2026 - 16:05 | Stephanie Taylor | National Post
February 4, 2026 - 16:00 | Kim Wheeler | The Globe and Mail
MILAN – At 36, Evan Bates has been skating for over two decades, beginning his Olympic career with a splashy debut at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
That is around the time he began experiencing chronic pain.
“I’ve been dealing with back and neck issues for years,” the American ice dancing medal favourite said on Wednesday. “It’s mileage on the body.”
Past performances of Bates skating with his longtime partner, Madison Chock, share no hint of the athlete’s medical woes. Instead, he presents the picture of someone embracing the spotlight: With bright eyes and a winning smile, he has...
February 4, 2026 - 15:58 | Devika Desai, | National Post
The Ottawa Police Service is seeking public help in locating missing 12-year-old Aevalenna Neveu-Davison. Read More
February 4, 2026 - 15:49 | Norman Provencher | Ottawa Citizen
Kingston Deputy Chief Matt Funnell is retiring after a lengthy suspension, drawing sharp criticism from the police union over the board's 'silence' and lack of transparency.
February 4, 2026 - 15:42 | Paul Soucy | Global News - Canada
