Ottawa's Most Annoying 2025 Stories: Sidewalks to Hockey
From a controversial sidewalk in Manor Park to forced office returns and transit chaos, columnist Brigitte Pellerin lists the top local irritants that plagued Ottawa in 2025.
From a controversial sidewalk in Manor Park to forced office returns and transit chaos, columnist Brigitte Pellerin lists the top local irritants that plagued Ottawa in 2025.
Ottawa's O-Train Line 2 and Line 4 experienced a service disruption on December 28, 2025. Get the latest details on the transit issue affecting the capital.
OC Transpo reinstates weekend service for Route 189, reconnecting Ottawa residents to the Sadaqa Food Bank. Councillor Sean Devine and GM Troy Charter celebrate the crucial link for community access.
Plan your holidays in Ottawa with our complete guide to city services, OC Transpo schedules, and facility hours from December 22 to January 2.
As OC Transpo fails to meet reliability goals, Ottawa commuters face freezing waits. Could heaters help, or is better service the real fix? Read the full story.
OC Transpo says it is ready to adapt to a potential five-day return-to-office mandate for federal workers, as ridership sees significant increases this fall. Learn about the transit authority's plans.
Ottawa residents express concerns over traffic congestion, childcare costs, and commuting times as rumours of a full federal return-to-office mandate circulate. Learn about the potential impacts.
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.
Ottawa City Council will debate free transit for youths 18 and under on evenings, weekends, and holidays, plus a temporary transfer window extension. Learn about the proposed changes.
OC Transpo is investigating artificial intelligence technology to enhance monitoring of Ottawa's O-Train system and transit network. Learn how AI could improve service reliability.
Ottawa's OC Transpo approves 2.5% fare increase for 2026 while bus reliability continues to miss targets. Monthly passes rising to $138.50 amid affordability concerns.
Ottawa's O-Train Line 1 extension to the east is scheduled to begin operations early in 2026, marking significant progress for the city's public transit system. Learn about the project timeline and impacts.
Ottawa's OC Transpo faces a potential $1 million cost to extend transfer windows as it prepares to launch its new bus network in April 2025. Learn how this could impact riders.
OC Transpo riders in Ottawa express concerns about proposed 2026 fare increases, demanding improved service quality alongside higher costs. Learn what changes commuters want.
Ottawa's 2026 budget offers no solution for OC Transpo's unsustainable deficits, relying on uncertain provincial bailouts while transit faces $140M annual shortfalls.
OC Transpo reports a single-track service on O-Train Line 1 due to an overhead wire defect between Rideau and uOttawa stations. Expect delays; full service is expected to resume Friday.
Ottawa's O-Train Line 1 will operate on single-track service in the downtown tunnel all day due to an overhead power system defect. Commuters should expect delays.
Ottawa residents face higher costs as city proposes 3.75% property tax increase and 2.5% OC Transpo fare hike for 2026 budget. Learn how this affects your household expenses.
Ottawa's O-Train Line 1 will operate on single track through three stations Wednesday morning, affecting commuter routes. Stay informed about transit delays.
Ottawa's public transit agency spends $192,000 on used California buses plus towing costs, raising questions about fiscal responsibility and transit strategy.