‘No Peace Until Justice’ march set for downtown Ottawa
OTTAWA — Thousands of people are expected to gather in downtown Ottawa this afternoon for the “No Peace Until Justice” march. The rally to denounce racism and police brutality is …
Tow truck corruption, kickback scheme bigger than just a few Ottawa cops, alleges whistleblower
In the towing industry, they call it “cop connects”: a scam where drivers can make up to $1,000 per “hook” and kick back as much as $500 to the friendly …
Ontario launches advisory council to study social, economic barriers for youth
TORONTO — Ontario has announced the creation of an “advisory group” that will specifically look into the social and economic barriers young people experience on a day-to-day basis in areas …
Ottawa business faces backlash after posts on Blackout Tuesday
OTTAWA — Expressing outrage over racism can be a complicated and sometimes divisive action. One Ottawa business that tried to share its opinion on social media this week found out …
Hunger strike by 14 inmates at Ottawa jail over food, sanitary supplies is over: Ministry
OTTAWA — The Ministry of Solicitor General says a hunger strike by 14 inmates at the Ottawa Jail on Innes Road is over. Deepan Budlakoti and 13 other inmates began …
‘They really hurt’: Ottawa woman shares hurtful high school experience with racism
OTTAWA — There comes a time when a child realizes the colour of their skin. For Jialyn Knight, it was age six. “I had one of my classmates come up …
14 inmates launch hunger strike at Ottawa jail over food, lack of sanitary supplies
OTTAWA — The Ministry of Solicitor General says staff are speaking with 14 inmates holding a hunger strike at the Ottawa Jail on Innes Road. Deepan Budlakoti and 13 other …
One death, eight new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa
OTTAWA — Ottawa Public Health is reporting eight new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa, along with one new death linked to the virus. The new cases were announced in the …
Ottawa jail inmates on hunger strike over food, lack of sanitary supplies
OTTAWA — Inmates at an Ottawa jail are on a hunger strike over the conditions at the institution, which they say have worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Deepan Budlakoti says …
Motorcyclist killed in crash near Lochaber, Quebec
OTTAWA — A motorcyclist has died following a three vehicle crash northeast of Ottawa. The Surete du Quebec responded to a crash on Highway 148 near Lochaber, Quebec Thursday involving …