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.
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Consumer advocates urge Canadians to scrutinize the fine print on 'lifetime' warranties, as many come with hidden limitations and exclusions that can void coverage.
Plan your holiday outings with our complete guide to what's open and closed in Metro Vancouver on Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2025. Find shopping hours, attractions, and more.
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.
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.
Italy's antitrust authority has fined Apple 116 million US dollars for alleged anti-competitive practices related to user data privacy. Apple announces it will appeal the decision.
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.
Quebec provincial police are targeting aggressive drivers who follow too closely. Learn about the new enforcement campaign and how to avoid a costly fine.
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.
A Saskatchewan advertising company faces a $40,000 fine after a worker was seriously injured by falling glass panels. Learn about the safety violations and legal consequences.
An Ottawa driver received a $110 ticket after believing her cat qualified her for the HOV lane on Highway 417. OPP clarifies pets don't count as passengers. Read the full story.
Relive the magic of Vancouver's 2025 live music scene. From legendary farewell tours to rising stars, discover the 10 concerts that defined the year. See the full list now.
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.
A Maple Ridge man faces a $50,000 fine and decade-long hunting prohibition for multiple poaching violations. Learn about the charges and the wider investigation.
Global financial crime auditors conducted a three-week review of Canadian banks and government agencies in November. This follows a record penalty for a major Canadian bank. Learn the details and implications.
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.
Two Alberta companies and a supervisor face significant fines following a serious injury at an oil and gas site. Read the full details of the court's decision and its implications for workplace safety.
A British Columbia man faces severe penalties, including a $50,000 fine and a decade-long hunting prohibition, after being convicted of illegal wildlife hunting. Learn the details of the case and its implications for conservation.
A Toronto-based company has been ordered to pay a $1 million penalty by Ontario's construction regulator for constructing homes without the required permits. Learn the details of the enforcement action.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has waived a significant portion of a Biden-era penalty against Southwest Airlines for 2022 holiday meltdown. Discover the details and implications.
A Terrace Bay man faces a $1,000 fine for careless hunting while intoxicated in October 2024. Details on the incident and Ontario's hunting safety laws.
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.
The European Union has fined X 120 million euros for violating the Digital Services Act, citing deceptive blue checks and ad transparency failures. Read the full details.
U.S. regulators impose a $140 million fine on X for breaching online content rules, while TikTok reaches a settlement with significant concessions. Get the full details on the tech crackdown.
The City of Vancouver has proposed eliminating its volunteer civic committees, a move that could reshape public consultation. Learn about the implications for local governance.
The City of Vancouver has terminated 30 employees following a council decision to freeze property taxes. Learn about the budget impacts and municipal workforce changes.