Unpublished Newswire
A Michigan woman has created an interactive method for today’s children to learn Anishinaabemowin. The so-called SkoBot represents a growing push to preserve and revitalize the world’s endangered languages, largely through the use of robotics and Artificial Intelligence. We explore further in Hour 3 with Shruti Shekar, the editor-in-chief for Android Central and the co-pilot for today’s edition of Web Wednesdays. But first, it’s time to tackle today’s Question of the Day. If the new zoning bylaws are approved by City Council in mid-December, older bungalow...
September 3, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The City of Ottawa’s budget direction has been approved by the Finance and Corporate Services Committee, and it’s going to look noticeably different from previous budgets. As we heard last month, this significant change of course for 2026 would limit the upcoming property tax increase to 3.75 percent. But for a household that makes an average of about $410,000 per year, these increases would add up to an extra $237.30 in taxes. Kitchissippi councillor Jeff Leiper continues to voice his displeasure with this planned approach, and has verbally committed to running for Mayor of...
September 3, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ottawa’s new zoning bylaws could allow for the construction of 3-storey buildings in all neighbourhoods across Canada’s Capital. The City of Ottawa released an update on the final draft ahead of September’s public consultations, which include an open house at the EY Centre on the 23rd. In suburban areas, the height of a high-rise building would be limited to 18 storeys when located farther than 600 metres from a transit station. Next Monday is when the final draft will be released, and December 17th is when the plan will be finalized by city councillors. Kristy Cameron...
September 3, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
André Thibault thought he had left his past behind him. After he was caught carrying cocaine back in 1999, Mr. Thibault pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and spent 16 months in jail. After his release, he stayed out of trouble. He drove tow trucks for the next two decades, finding refuge in an industry that gave him a stable life, allowing him to support his son and aging mother, who live with him in his Ottawa home.
September 3, 2025 - 17:54 | Colin Freeze | The Globe and Mail
BC Ferries says the Spirit of Vancouver Island stopped shortly after departing Tsawwassen following reports that someone had gone overboard.
September 3, 2025 - 17:49 | Amy Judd | Global News - Canada
Ottawa police say they're seeking public assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a robbery on Aug. 3. Read More
September 3, 2025 - 17:47 | Gord Holder, Postmedia | Ottawa Citizen
