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Bob Plamondon says it will go beyond budget trimming and will streamline administration. A union rep says cuts are expected at senior levels.

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Special Investigations Unit director Joseph Martino ruled that there were no reasonable grounds to believe that the 'subject officer' had committed a criminal offence

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Vehicle hits OPP cruiser already at scene of collision on Highway 417

The officer and an individual from the first collision managed to jump into the OPP cruiser before it was struck by the oncoming vehicle, and no one was injured

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Police probe death of Bath Institution inmate

A 49-year-old inmate died Saturday after being found "in medical distress in his cell."

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Gatineau police ask for help in search for missing 24-year-old

Nathaniel Boisseau was last seen early Sunday morning as he left his residence on Sacré-Coeur Boulevard, in the Hull sector, on foot

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Snowbank helps Smiths Falls police collar fleeing suspect

High snowpiles in the region came in handy in Smiths Falls earlier this week when a fugitive in a car fleeing police crashed into a snowbank.

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Sam Bennett gets call to replace Anthony Cirelli on Team Canada at 2026 Olympics

Florida Panthers forward will be headed to Milano-Cortina Winter Games after Lightning centre was injured.

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Team Canada superstar Marie-Philip Poulin still the 'little girl' from Beauceville

A big-hearted family and a small Quebec town helped launch the greatest female player in hockey history. Now she's headed to her fifth Winter Olympics

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What to expect at the 2026 Olympics opening ceremony

Here’s what you can expect during the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, taking place on Feb. 6

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Lindsey Vonn will compete at 2026 Winter Olympics a week after tearing ACL

U.S. alpine skiing legend suffered the injury to her left knee in a crash on Jan. 30 during a the World Cup event.

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The 2026 Olympic hockey rink sounds bad. These NHL veterans have played in worse.

As Italian officials scramble to complete the main hockey rink for the Olympics, NHL veterans describe other arenas with colourful flaws

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Ottawa turning 200 seems like a good enough reason to fix traffic | Letters to the Editor

Fixing ByWard It’s been about a year since The Citizen posted my Op-Ed on ByWard Market digression. Thomas Brawn Former ByWard busker, Orléans Market the market Yet another article in Saturday’s Citizen on how to “fix” the ByWard Market. Bringing back the actual market is a fantastic idea and would undoubtedly be visited by many. However, the “car-less” concept immediately rules out a number of those, as well as tourists. The best way to celebrate Ottawa’s bicentennial would be to greatly improve traffic flow across the city. Resolve the total chaos and gridlock that was created by misguided city planners. Open up the streets for an efficient traffic flow. Related Ottawa homes for sale shouldn't be hit with extra tax | Letters to the Editor We have a constitutional right to free, public health care | Letters to the Editor Do you have an opinion or idea you want to share with thousands of Ottawa Citizen readers? Write to us: [email protected] Here are a few basic guidelines to keep in mind: How to submit an Ottawa Citizen Letter to the Editor

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Thanks to Peter Hum and the NAC, I had one of the best dishes I've ever eaten

Wednesday, Jan. 28: A Citizen reader thanks food critic Peter Hum

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Ottawa's new high-speed rail project isn't life-changing | Opinion

Randall Denley: This “nation-building” megaproject would be a sound idea if the nation began at Quebec City and ended at Toronto.

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Public servants could be forced back to offices full time with no reliable way to get there | Opinion

Flexible and remote work is not a perk; it is a pressure valve that prevents further collapse of an ailing transit system.

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Seven things to watch as Parliament resumes | Opinion

Parliamentarians return to Ottawa this week. What should we expect?

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Hum: At chef Briana Kim's Antheia, a long-awaited dinner was flawless and fascinating

A new restaurant from the winner of the 2023 Canadian Culinary Championship offers a cutting-edge vegetarian tasting menu.

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Restaurant critic Peter Hum takes reader questions today at noon

Ask about Valentine’s Day picks, his chef’s menu at 1 Elgin or what to expect when Ottawa hosts the 2026 Canadian Culinary Championship.

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January 26, 2026 Life
10 of the best Ottawa restaurants for a romantic date-night dinner

From sushi to steak to tasting-menu splurges, here's where to go to make your date night or Valentine's Day sparkle.

January 20, 2026 Life
Hum: Perch tasting menu celebrates chef Justin Champagne-Lagarde's beloved ingredients

The intimate Preston Street restaurant ranked 95th on last year's Canada's 100 Best restaurants list.

January 15, 2026 Life
I went to the world's best restaurant and was blown away by its remarkable fusion

Maido is one of many eateries that make Peru’s capital a culinary mecca, reports restaurant critic Peter Hum

January 9, 2026 Travel

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Gliding through the orchard at River Oak Skating Trails

Last winter was a record season in terms of length, and this one is shaping up to be even longer because the trails opened early, well before Christmas.

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Why is there a ferris wheel at Winterlude?

Winterlude 2026 boasts a ferris wheel, lantern grove and the return of ice sculptures to Confederation Park.

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Six overlooked ways to make the ByWard Market better

How Ottawa responds to homelessness, traffic, vacant buildings and food culture may decide the Market’s next chapter.

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January 22, 2026 Life
Bluesfest sweetens July 19 with extra acts, discount tickets

Canadian acts Sheepdogs and Elisapie will join the Guess Who in celebrating Ottawa's bicentennial

January 20, 2026 Local News
Extreme snowmobiling to rev up ByWard Market during Winterlude

Barbegazi is the first Ottawa show produced by Tribu Expérientiel, a Montreal company that brings extreme sports to urban locations.

January 18, 2026 Local News

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Ottawa Senators' winning goal leaves Penguins frustrated with officials

The decision to award the goal to the Ottawa Senators left Pittsburgh goalie Arturs Silovs mystified

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Senators player grades: Giroux clutch, Stutzle with mind-bending assist in win over Penguins

All of Tim Stutzle's offensive talents were on display, Claude Giroux did something impressive every shift, Michael Amadio ended a lengthy scoring drought, and Linus Ullmark was reliable enough in a 3-2 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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How have Ottawa Redblacks improved through Day 2 of the CFL free agent process?

A position-by-position look at what the Ottawa Redblacks look like four months before the 2026 season opens

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Ottawa Senators defenceman Thomas Chabot suits up against Penguins

The Senators face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night with the NHL's break for the Olympics looming.

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Redblacks raid roster of Cup-champion Roughriders as CFL's 'communication window' opens

According to 3DownNation, the Ottawa Redblacks have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with quarterback Jake Maier, who spent last season as a backup with the Saskatchewan Roughriders

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ByWard Market booster: Meet the new director of the district authority

"To me, this is a dream job because it creates change," Victoria Williston says.

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Two Ottawa restaurants among the 'most romantic in Canada'

Romance, according to Ottawa diners, involves a seafood tower, shared lobster, risotto and white chocolate dessert.

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Ottawa's most successful used bookstores run on donations

A volunteer-run operation moves $500,000 a year in used books — and booksellers say it’s helping, not hurting, the market.

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January 17, 2026 Life
Jeff Goldblum to headline Ottawa Jazz Festival this summer

Top billing also goes to WILLOW and London Afrobeat ensemble KOKOROKO. Here's who else is on the early lineup.

January 14, 2026 Life
Hum: Tayanti's pork belly sandwiches, beef tenderloin stir-fries should make Peru proud

From ceviches to stir-fries to beef heart morsels on a stick, dishes at the new ByWard Market eatery hit the spot.

January 8, 2026 Life

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Ottawa councillors seeking more legislative tools to deal with derelict heritage buildings

Several members of the city's built heritage committee want other ways to compel owners to restore and develop heritage properties before they fall into neglect.

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How I became the NAC's new resident chef

The Citizen's restaurant critic, Peter Hum is the first non-chef to hold this role, which shines spotlight on rising culinary talents from across Canada.

January 25, 2026 News
‘I would rather die’: How a decades-long love affair ended with homicide

A case playing out in an Ottawa courtroom presents not just the heavy burden of caring for an ailing loved one, but also the moral and legal considerations when love leads to a so-called 'mercy killing'.

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January 22, 2026 News
New details emerge from deadly 2023 Ottawa wedding shooting

Community anger and investigative limits collide as the Infinity Convention Centre mass shooting remains unsolved.

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December 19, 2025 News
Ontario's new residency rule dashes hopes of internationally trained doctor

He was the cream of the crop of medical graduates in India. When he came to Ottawa, the geriatric specialist was left applying for jobs at Tim Hortons.

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Leaders in health: Dr. Latif Murji inspires social change through deeds and lyrics

Dr. Latif Murji's music, like the work he does as a physician, is fueled by creativity and innovation, and he says it’s where he finds his quiet moments

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Opinion: How physician assessors can unlock international help for Ontario’s primary care crisis

Serving as an assessor is a way to protect the future of care for the communities that have trusted you for years

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Disconnecting not disengaging: How people are quietly shifting away from hustle culture for better overall health

When it comes to hustle culture and health, this lack of disconnection can lead to mental and physical health declines

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Opinion: Nicotine pouches are not helping Canadian smokers quit

Very few Canadian smokers are using pouches in their quit attempts, and those who do appear less likely to succeed

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Rewriting the story of pancreatic cancer: The Murphy family and precision medicine

As Kathy Murphy says, “We need to stop talking about cancer as a battle and a fight. We need to reframe cancer as a condition that you can live with."

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When sudden, excruciating abdominal pain revealed a rare and aggressive blood cancer, Ted Wagstaff faced his toughest challenge yet

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Honouring The Ottawa Hospital’s top researchers of 2025

Each year, The Ottawa Hospital and its Research Institute honour a select number of outstanding researchers for discoveries and innovations that are improving patient care at TOH and advancing science around the world. This year’s honourees have led game-changing discoveries and clinical trials in areas such as bioethics, patient engagement, brain behaviour and aneurysms.

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3D custom implant gives new hope for patient with rare bone cancer

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Social Scene | Community Builders: Senators Black, Red & Gold Gala

Black tie met heart-led impact at the sold-out Senators Black, Red & Gold Gala, where Ottawa’s hockey community showed just how powerful a village can be. Held Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Rogers Centre, the 2026 Fullscript Senators Gala presented by Bell raised more than $850,000 in support of children and youth across Ottawa and Western Quebec.

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Social Scene | Community Builders: Taste in the Glebe

Tickets vanished faster than a canapé at cocktail hour as Taste in the Glebe once again proved it is one of Ottawa’s most deliciously in-demand nights out. The 26th edition of the beloved fundraiser sold out in mere minutes, packing 350 eager food lovers into the Glebe Community Centre on Wednesday, Jan. 28, for one of the city’s most welcoming cocktail-style evenings, where jeans and cocktail dresses mingled just as easily as neighbours and friends.

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Social Scene | Community Builders: Heart Month

February is Heart Month, a time to shine a light on heart health, celebrate life-saving care and rally the community around prevention, awareness and support. In Ottawa, Heart Month is marked by the growing Light the Capital Red campaign, with nearly 200 landmarks, businesses and community spaces lighting up red throughout February to honour patients, caregivers and the work of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.

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Social Scene | Community Builders: Gold Hearts Gala

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Social Scene | Community Builders: Best of 2025

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OCDSB supervisor to introduce 'student-focused resource optimization'

Budget watchdog disagrees with ‘confidentiality’ around job cuts

Five charts to help visualize public service job cuts

Non-profit run by Canadian military officer was supported by investment fund hoping to make big profits off Ukraine

Ottawa Senators make it four straight with victory over Pittsburgh Penguins

Labour board decision opens the door to negotiating remote work into collective agreements

Is it legal for the government to implement cuts before the budget becomes law?

What will job cuts at war, history museums mean for programming?

Canadian Army looks to buy new tracked vehicles for Arctic use

New government website tracks planned public service job cuts

Kelly Burke set to become Canada's new language watchdog

SIU clears Ottawa police officer after man's 'medical crisis' in cell

Vehicle hits OPP cruiser already at scene of collision on Highway 417

Police probe death of Bath Institution inmate

Gatineau police ask for help in search for missing 24-year-old

Snowbank helps Smiths Falls police collar fleeing suspect

Five charts to help visualize public service job cuts

Non-profit run by Canadian military officer was supported by investment fund hoping to make big profits off Ukraine

Labour board decision opens the door to negotiating remote work into collective agreements

Ottawa Senators' winning goal leaves Penguins frustrated with officials

Budget watchdog disagrees with ‘confidentiality’ around job cuts

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The 2026 Olympic hockey rink sounds bad. These NHL veterans have played in worse.

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Thanks to Peter Hum and the NAC, I had one of the best dishes I've ever eaten

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Restaurant critic Peter Hum takes reader questions today at noon

10 of the best Ottawa restaurants for a romantic date-night dinner

Hum: Perch tasting menu celebrates chef Justin Champagne-Lagarde's beloved ingredients

I went to the world's best restaurant and was blown away by its remarkable fusion

Gliding through the orchard at River Oak Skating Trails

Why is there a ferris wheel at Winterlude?

Six overlooked ways to make the ByWard Market better

Bluesfest sweetens July 19 with extra acts, discount tickets

Extreme snowmobiling to rev up ByWard Market during Winterlude

Ottawa Senators' winning goal leaves Penguins frustrated with officials

Senators player grades: Giroux clutch, Stutzle with mind-bending assist in win over Penguins

How have Ottawa Redblacks improved through Day 2 of the CFL free agent process?

Ottawa Senators defenceman Thomas Chabot suits up against Penguins

Redblacks raid roster of Cup-champion Roughriders as CFL's 'communication window' opens

ByWard Market booster: Meet the new director of the district authority

Two Ottawa restaurants among the 'most romantic in Canada'

Ottawa's most successful used bookstores run on donations

Jeff Goldblum to headline Ottawa Jazz Festival this summer

Hum: Tayanti's pork belly sandwiches, beef tenderloin stir-fries should make Peru proud

Ottawa councillors seeking more legislative tools to deal with derelict heritage buildings

How I became the NAC's new resident chef

‘I would rather die’: How a decades-long love affair ended with homicide

New details emerge from deadly 2023 Ottawa wedding shooting

Ontario's new residency rule dashes hopes of internationally trained doctor

Leaders in health: Dr. Latif Murji inspires social change through deeds and lyrics

Opinion: How physician assessors can unlock international help for Ontario’s primary care crisis

Disconnecting not disengaging: How people are quietly shifting away from hustle culture for better overall health

Opinion: Nicotine pouches are not helping Canadian smokers quit

Rewriting the story of pancreatic cancer: The Murphy family and precision medicine

National Capital Region's Top Employers: 2025 winners

National Capital Region’s Top Employers raise the bar on employee benefits, compensation

Opportunities for learning, career development top the benefits list for NCR Top Employers

Investing in staff is key to Carleton’s community legacy

Dairy Farmers of Canada nourishes staff development

Ted Wagstaff’s ‘Toughest Mudder’ — overcoming a rare and aggressive blood cancer

Honouring The Ottawa Hospital’s top researchers of 2025

3D custom implant gives new hope for patient with rare bone cancer

Specialized care for early-stage breast cancer and severe endometriosis

Specialized neurosurgery to remove rare brain tumour

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