Unpublished Newswire
Two swatches of NCC land on both sides of the Rideau River could be rezoned as "development reserve" — and that has both nature-lovers and poetry buffs worried about the future of greenspace as the city overhauls zoning bylaws. Read More
December 17, 2025 - 04:00 | Joanne Laucius | Ottawa Citizen
All I want for Christmas is a decent tree canopy. Instead, all I’ve got is this rotten Yuletide tale of how the capital city of a country known around the world for its forests, a nation whose symbol is the maple leaf, can’t plant trees without tripping over red tape. Even Charles Dickens couldn’t make that make sense. Read More
December 17, 2025 - 04:00 | Aaron Hutchins | Ottawa Citizen
Canada's tax agency says it doesn't expect Canadians who hold simple trusts, known as bare trusts, to file required tax forms this coming tax season — but legislative changes currently before the House of Commons means the requirements will likely be there in 2027.
December 17, 2025 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Canada
Undocumented youth in Canada say they’re feeling worried and hopeless as they face decades-long processing times for permanent residence under the humanitarian and compassionate pathway. Lawyers fear more children will lose their status in the coming years, forcing them to go underground.
December 17, 2025 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Canada
Ottawa schools are currently reporting student absence rates nearly double the peak of last season, according to Ottawa Public health, as the region faces a sharp rise in serious flu cases.
December 17, 2025 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
François Legault's political future looks bleek. His party is currently projected to win zero seats in the next provincial election. But in a recent interview with Radio-Canada Téléjournal host Patrice Roy, the premier said he believes he will win next October and the Parti Québécois's lead in the polls won't last.
December 17, 2025 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
