Two Children Dead in Ottawa Murder-Suicide; Father Found in Kemptville
Two Children Dead in Ottawa Murder-Suicide

Two Children Dead in Ottawa Murder-Suicide

Ottawa police are investigating a murder-suicide after two boys were found dead inside a home in Findlay Creek, and their father was later found dead in Kemptville. The incident has shocked the community as authorities continue to gather details.

Neighbours Renew Complaints About Clemow's Noise Problem

Nearly a year after first complaining about a loud continuous humming noise from the building’s rooftop cooling equipment, area residents are renewing a push for action. The noise issue at The Clemow has persisted, with neighbours arguing that the problem is repeating this summer.

Ottawa Councillors Call for More Data and Supports for Unsheltered Encampments

Municipalities are treading in uncertain legal waters following court decisions that upheld unsheltered residents’ rights to maintain a long-standing encampment in downtown Kitchener. Ottawa councillors are now calling for more data and supports to address the needs of those living in unsheltered encampments.

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Opinion: What Really Killed a 360-Unit Housing Project?

An opinion piece explores the factors that led to the collapse of a planned 360-unit housing project, highlighting challenges in development and community planning.

How a Deadhead from Ottawa Joined the Grateful Dead’s Inner Circle

David Lemieux, a former Ottawan, has been archivist and legacy manager for the Grateful Dead for 27 years. He started the role in his family’s Manor Park basement and has since become a key figure in preserving the band's history.

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