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Delay or plunge ahead? Councillors mull 2 options for 'bubble zone' bylaw

May 15 , 2025 at 05:50:07 p.m. EDT • :

Ottawa city councillors are debating whether to proceed with the development of a bylaw that would restrict protests in the name of preventing harassment and hate speech — or to hold off until legal challenges against similar steps taken by other cities are resolved.

Ontario tables massive deficit in 2025 budget amid Trump tariffs

May 15 , 2025 at 04:02:47 p.m. EDT • :

Doug Ford's new budget is awash in red ink, with a $14.6-billion deficit planned for the next fiscal year largely to deal with the economic pain of a trade war with the United States.

Police seeking elderly couple who used crash victim's phone to call 911

May 15 , 2025 at 02:15:25 p.m. EDT • :

Ottawa police are hoping to get in touch with an elderly couple who called 911 after finding a seriously injured man on an east-end bike path last month.

Northern Super League: Ottawa vs Vancouver

May 15 , 2025 at 07:00:00 p.m. EDT • :

Watch Ottawa Rapid FC and Vancouver Rise FC go head-to-head in Northern Super League action from TD Place Stadium.

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Michelin unveils Quebec guide, awards stars to 9 restaurants

May 15 , 2025 at 02:19:41 p.m. EDT • :

The Michelin guide awards stars to restaurants for excellence in food, drinks and service. A restaurant can earn up to three stars, widely considered the highest honour any restaurant can achieve. Inspectors conduct multiple visits before a rating is issued.