What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: Dec. 5-7
Your guide to Ottawa's weekend events from Santa's Parade of Lights to a new ByWard Market security pilot. Discover festive fun and local news for December 5-7, 2025.
Your guide to Ottawa's weekend events from Santa's Parade of Lights to a new ByWard Market security pilot. Discover festive fun and local news for December 5-7, 2025.
A major review of B.C.'s health authorities will eliminate over 1,100 positions and redirect $60 million to front-line services. Learn how this restructuring aims to improve patient care.
An Ottawa driver was arrested after a collision in the city's southwest, with police reporting a blood alcohol concentration nearly double the legal limit. Get the latest details on the incident.
Ottawa residents face a prolonged cold snap as frigid Arctic air settles over the capital. Stay updated on the forecast and tips for staying safe in the extreme cold.
Ottawa charities report increased demand and shrinking resources this Giving Tuesday. Learn how local organizations like BGC Ottawa are adapting and how you can help support vital community programs.
Ottawa's new Ādisōke central library will not open until after 2026, city officials confirmed. The delay impacts the highly anticipated joint facility with Library and Archives Canada.
Life of Pie bakery and cafe on Bank Street will shut its doors for good on Dec. 28, 2025. The owners announced the permanent closure of the beloved Old Ottawa South spot.
Life of Pie bakery and cafe on Bank Street in Old Ottawa South will shut its doors for good on December 28, 2025. The owners announced the sad news to the community.
For two decades, The Ottawa Hospital's On Track program has helped youth recover from psychosis with high success rates, offering hope and a path forward. Discover how early intervention changes lives.
Ottawa residents combine holiday tradition with charity at Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre tree sale. Discover how buying Christmas trees helps community mental health services.
Discover the best events and activities in Ottawa this weekend from November 28-30. Your complete guide to making the most of your days in the capital city.
Ottawa police arrested four individuals following a suspicious vehicle report in Barrhaven on November 28, 2025. Get the latest details on this developing story.
OC Transpo will provide complimentary transit service on New Year's Eve 2025 to ensure safe celebrations. Plan your holiday travel in Ottawa with free buses and trains.
A new report shows Alberta's health care spending is growing faster than the economy, reaching $9,597 per person in 2025. Discover the key factors driving this increase.
Nokia officially breaks ground on its innovative new campus at Kanata North Business Park, marking significant investment in Ottawa's tech sector. Learn about the project details and local impact.
Alberta's UCP government introduces fundamental health care legislation allowing private-public shifts, changing payment structures, and requiring health card reapplication.
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has approved a modest spending increase for its 2026 budget. Learn how this affects local public health services in our community.
Over 50,000 Ottawans gathered for the annual Help Santa Toy Parade on November 22, 2025, celebrating holiday spirit along a brand-new route through downtown Ottawa.
Ottawa residents should prepare for variable weather this weekend with sunshine, snow and rain all in the forecast. Stay updated on the changing conditions.
Ottawa's professional women's hockey team calls new arena 'unacceptable' due to limited seating capacity, putting the Ottawa Charge's future in jeopardy. Read about the stadium dispute.
Ottawa experiences messy weather mix Friday with ice fog and frost-coated trees, but sunny skies expected Saturday. Get the full forecast details.
Discover Ottawa's weekend events including Magic of Lights, Luminaire Holiday Kickoff and Christmas Market. Your guide to November 21-23 festivities in the capital.
A 14-year-old missing from Ottawa has been located safe. The positive outcome brings relief to the community and highlights the importance of public awareness in missing persons cases.
Calgary's new CASA Mental Health facility will provide specialized care for 81 youth with complex mental health challenges, addressing growing needs in Alberta communities.
Your complete guide to Ottawa events this weekend featuring the Barrhaven Santa Claus parade, police body camera rollout, and potential city landfill purchase. Stay informed about local happenings!
Ottawa residents can enjoy a temporary reprieve from rainfall today, but should prepare for a significant temperature drop overnight with lows reaching 5°C. Get the full forecast details.
Quebec's health care system faces a potential triple threat under Bill 2, with experts warning of devastating consequences for patient care and medical privacy rights across the province.
A brutal daylight stabbing outside Ottawa's iconic Rideau Centre shopping mall has left one man seriously injured, sparking a major police investigation and raising safety concerns in the heart of the nation's capital.
Ottawa residents woke up to the season's first significant snowfall, transforming the capital into a winter landscape. Discover how much snow fell, what to expect for the coming winter, and how the city is preparing.
Ottawa residents should brace for dramatic weather changes with significant rainfall today followed by overnight snow. Get the complete forecast and preparation tips.