Ottawa food critic reviews 65 eateries in 2025
Ottawa Citizen food critic Peter Hum visited over 60 restaurants, bakeries, and bars in 2025. Discover his culinary journey across the city's diverse food scene.
Ottawa Citizen food critic Peter Hum visited over 60 restaurants, bakeries, and bars in 2025. Discover his culinary journey across the city's diverse food scene.
Ottawa Citizen critic Peter Hum reveals his top restaurant dishes of 2025, featuring 20 categories from tacos to tacos. Discover the must-try culinary highlights across the capital region.
A look at Ottawa's dynamic 2025 dining landscape, featuring the long-awaited opening of chef Briana Kim's Antheia and other new eateries that reshaped the city's food scene. Discover the highlights and trends.
The Civil restaurant in Kitchener provided a warm meal and gathering space for the community on December 24, 2025, offering comfort and connection during the holidays.
John McBeth of Ontario's Fire Marshal Office outlines critical fire risks linked to everyday lithium-ion batteries and offers essential safety tips for Canadian consumers.
Bars and restaurants across Ottawa are fully decorated for Christmas, creating festive destinations for holiday gatherings. Discover the seasonal transformation in the capital.
Denny's Canada celebrates its 55th anniversary with a new 24/7 location at Yonge and Sheppard in North York, introducing its 'Love-a-Bowls' menu and seating 142 guests.
Festival Japan Restaurant, a staple on Ottawa's Kent Street for nearly two decades, has permanently closed its doors. Discover the story behind the closure of this beloved local eatery.
Don't let foodborne illness ruin your holidays. Get essential food safety advice from Dr. Paul to keep your festive meals safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Halifax's Lot Six restaurant is set to become an immersive New Year's Eve destination featuring KAYO and DJ Badi. Discover the unique celebration planned for December 31st.
As winter deepens, Manitobans are urged to learn crucial ice safety practices. Learn the essential tips and understand why 'ice is unpredictable' to prevent tragedies.
Calgary-based Bravo Target Safety partners with STARS Vigilant to provide GPS monitoring for mobile medical units, enhancing safety for remote energy sector workers across Canada.
The iconic Malibu Restaurant in east London, Ont., is moving to a new location after seven decades. The landmark's famous neon sign, however, will not make the journey. Read more about this end of an era.
Quebec's education ministry has issued safety guidelines for schoolyard snow hills, emphasizing 'common sense' alongside new protocols. Learn about the updated winter safety measures.
An oil and gas company, an engineering firm, and a supervisor face $216,000 in penalties after a worker was seriously injured. A creative sentence directs $116,000 to Red Deer Polytechnic for safety training.
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver relaunches his Jamie's Italian chain in the UK with a new franchise model, aiming to lure squeezed consumers with fresh pasta and classics like prawn linguine.
Penny Crown, a New York-style tavern, has opened in Calgary's Marda Loop, adding to the area's booming restaurant scene. Explore the new concept from restaurateur Tony Migliarese.
Popular Halifax restaurant 2 Doors Down is closing its Barrington Street location. The closure marks the end of an era for the downtown dining scene. Read more about the impact.
Memories Dining & Bar in Regina is frustrated as city parking attendants ticket delivery drivers in its loading zone, hurting business operations. Co-owner Nik Selimos speaks out.
Vancouver is streamlining patio permits for 2026, eliminating fees for small setups and simplifying applications to boost local restaurants and bars. Learn about the new rules.
Following the tragic death of 7-year-old Dante Caranci, London parents demand action on school bus safety. Their 'No Excuses' campaign seeks to prevent future tragedies.
From asking for ice to expecting free refills, travel experts reveal the dining behaviors that immediately identify American tourists abroad. Learn the cultural differences to blend in better.
Quebec coroner urges improved pedestrian safety measures following the 2022 death of 7-year-old Mariia Legenkovska, a Ukrainian refugee killed walking to school in Montreal.
Barrie County has approved reduced speed limits near a new Oro-Medonte school to enhance student safety. The changes take effect immediately in designated community safety zones.
A Calgary family is advocating for intersection safety improvements after two sisters were struck by a minivan in a northwest crosswalk. Their story sparks calls for pedestrian protection.
The Alberta Motor Association launches Crosswalk Quest: Zoo Rescue on Roblox to educate children about pedestrian safety through interactive gaming. Learn how this innovative approach works.
Calgary's culinary scene shines with 14 restaurants on Open Table's 2025 Canada Top 100 list, plus two from Banff. Discover the winning eateries and national dining trends.
Barrhaven mother Suzanne Westover advocates for real traffic calming measures on Clearbrook Drive, where speeding cars endanger students walking to school. Join the call for safer streets.
Prepare your holiday home for the season with essential fire prevention and electrical safety tips from a renovation expert. Protect your family and property this winter.
Two Edmonton restaurants earn prestigious spots on Canada's best restaurants list for 2025. Discover which local gems made the national culinary cut.