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Opioid use among kids in grades 7-12 doubled in 2 years: OPH
Ten per cent of grade 7-12 students reported using the highly addictive drugs in 2021, according to recent data presented by Ottawa Public Health. By 2023, that number had jumped to 20 per cent.
Ottawa health officials bracing for potential cases of measles
Amid a province-wide measles outbreak, Ottawa health authorities are bracing for the possibility of the virus emerging in the city.
Ottawa sports teams cancelling U.S. tournaments over safety fears
For Teri-Lynne Belanger, no sports competition is worth risking the safety of her athletes.
Protesters decry 'assault on democracy' at anti-Tesla rally in Ottawa
The snow and freezing rain hitting Ottawa on Saturday couldn't stop dozens of protesters from rallying outside the Tesla showroom on Carling Avenue against CEO Elon Musk.
Another win for Algonquin community in fight against nuclear waste dump
The Kebaowek First Nation is celebrating a second court win in the last month in its battle against the building of a nuclear waste dump at Chalk River.
Refugee groups uneasy over decision to nix newcomer centres
After months of fighting for the tent-like reception centres to house asylum seekers, Camille Kamanzi, executive director of Burundi We Want Ottawa, says he’s filled with disappointment.
Man charged with murder in Barrhaven stabbing
The Ottawa Police Service homicide unit has arrested a man in connection with the death of a person Friday evening in Barrhaven.
Homebuyers, sellers feeling 'extra pressure' amid U.S. tariff uncertainty
For Valon Mcinnis, the idea of buying a home has always been an exciting one. But this time around, the unpredictability of U.S. President Donald Trump and his tariff threats has made her experience the exact opposite.
'Everything is impermanent': Survivor reflects on Barrhaven killings, one year later
It’s been one year since the worst mass killing in Ottawa's recent history, and dozens gathered Saturday at a Buddhist monastery to honour the lives that were lost.
What do young voters in Ottawa care about this election?
From climate change to the cost of living, the issues that matter to young voters are diverse. Some say if politicians want young votes, they have to show they'll make meaningful changes.