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 former Saskatoon private school director receives a 23-month community sentence after admitting to hitting students, claiming he was instructed to do so. Read the full story.
A doctor who sold ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his overdose death has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison. Read the full details of the case and its consequences.
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.
The Law Society of Ontario has formally revoked the licence of former Ottawa lawyer James Bowie, following his criminal convictions for extortion and harassment. Read the full details of the case and the professional misconduct findings.
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.
An Ottawa lawyer has been disbarred after being found guilty of criminal harassment and extortion. Learn the details of the case and the Law Society's decisive action.
A U.S. appeals court has disqualified Alina Habba, former lawyer for Donald Trump, from serving as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor. Read the full ruling and its implications.
Iain Aspenlieder's sentencing hearing is set for Monday after he pleaded guilty to defacing Ottawa's National Holocaust Monument with red paint in June 2025.
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A Calgary woman has been handed a conditional sentence and probation for her role in a fatal 2023 hit and run in Regina. Learn about the case details and sentencing outcome.
Law Society begins proceedings to suspend Deepak Paradkar's licence following allegations of involvement in Ryan Wedding's cocaine trafficking network. Read the latest developments.
Montreal defence lawyer Mathieu Rondeau-Poissant testified that his intimate relationship with prosecutor Alice Bourbonnais-Rougeau during a major cannabis case was improper and should never have happened.
A Montreal labour lawyer details employer liability and employee conduct at office holiday parties. Learn how to navigate the festivities while understanding your legal rights and responsibilities.
Former Missouri substitute teacher Carissa Jane Smith receives a 10-year prison sentence for paying underage students cash, drugs, and alcohol in exchange for sexual acts.
Canada Post requires another financial bailout as it continues losing money, with a labour lawyer questioning the timing of the union deal announcement following massive loss reports.
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.
British politician receives substantial prison sentence for accepting bribes to make pro-Russian statements. Full details on the corruption case and its implications.
Ottawa experiences messy weather mix Friday with ice fog and frost-coated trees, but sunny skies expected Saturday. Get the full forecast details.
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Former Saskatoon Christian school director receives 18-month sentence following sexual assault convictions. Case highlights accountability in educational institutions.
U.S. authorities charge Deepak Paradkar and 7 Canadians in Ryan Wedding's murder and drug trafficking ring. $15M reward offered for Olympic snowboarder-turned-cartel leader.
Ontario lawyer Deepak Paradkar charged in U.S. indictment for allegedly helping former Olympian Ryan Wedding plot witness murder in Colombia. Read the shocking details.
Actor Danny Masterson requests his rape convictions be overturned, citing ineffective legal counsel. The 'That '70s Show' star was convicted in 2023.
A Vancouver lawyer has been suspended for 4 months by the Law Society of B.C. for professional misconduct involving $9 million in real estate transactions. Learn the details of the case.
Defence in Andrew Rosenfeldt's Saskatoon murder trial admits he lied about girlfriend's shooting but argues for suicide. Key details from the 2022 case and closing arguments.