Friday, November 6, 2026
Ottawa
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Business & Economy ·
The Ottawa-Gatineau economy lost 8,400 jobs in October. The unemployment rate rose to 7.1 per cent from 7.0 per cent in September.
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Public Safety ·
Police asked the public for help locating Ellie Leonard, 13, and Carson Wooldridge, 14.
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DevelopingTransit & Streets ·
The federal government is moving forward with plans for a high-speed rail line linking Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City.
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City Hall ·
Ottawa councillors support letting the MAC Barrhaven Islamic Centre serve its community for up to three years. The site lacks appropriate planning or building code approvals.
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Housing & Homelessness ·
The Planning and Housing Committee approved a proposal to replace a single-detached Alta Vista home with two apartment buildings. Residents raised concerns.
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Transit & Streets ·
OC Transpo said it is addressing staffing and equipment issues that have led to large amounts of overtime pay.
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Schools ·
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board invited its 12 trustees-elect to take an oath of allegiance on Nov. 16. The oath subjects them to the board's code of conduct.
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Housing & Homelessness ·
A proposal calls for four highrises and a municipal park on Baseline Road near Clyde Avenue.
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Transit & Streets ·
Ottawa's airport, YOW, has started work to expedite connecting passengers through the terminal.
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Business & Economy ·
Kinaxis chief executive told analysts that AI is making the company's software increasingly sophisticated.
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Sports ·
Northern Super League president said Ottawa was chosen for the league's final.
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Housing & Homelessness ·
Supporters and advocates gathered at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre on Oct. 28 for the eighth annual Purple Tie Gala.
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Business & Economy ·
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Business & Economy ·
Upstart & Crow, a literary arts studio based in British Columbia, is opening an Ottawa location on Nov. 7. It supports independent presses and emerging artists.
Business & Economy ·
Ten early-stage companies pitched for $30,000 in prizes at Startup Garage Rally Day on Oct. 1. CardiAxis Medical took the top prize.
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DevelopingAround Town ·
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Around Town ·
House League is cheaper than competitive, but even its costs prompt parents and coaches to find ways to save money.
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Around Town ·
The number of butterflies counted in the area has been going down, but there is hope for this important species, experts say.
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Culture & Events ·
Organizer Darryl Hurs said Ottawa's growing music industry makes it a good new location for the Toronto-born Indie Week conference.
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Sports ·
The Gee-Gees beat the Ridgebacks to begin their 2026-27 campaign, with strong showings from new and returning players, according to The Fulcrum.
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Around Town ·
A motion submitted by J. Hepburn calls for fewer UOSU 'spam' emails before the Autumn General Assembly, according to The Fulcrum.
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