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Transitional housing misses the mark in addressing homelessness, says U of O expert

A University of Ottawa professor who specializes in housing, homelessness and community mental health says transitional housing models, including ones like the facility just opened on Queen Street by the City of Ottawa, miss the mark in effectively addressing homelessness.

Sentencing hearing for “Freedom Convoy” organizers underway as Crown calls for jail time

More than three years after the three-week 2022 "Freedom Convoy" occupied Ottawa streets, two of the organizers of the demonstration are facing sentencing in...

Amilcar leaves legacy of transparency and ‘technical expertise’ after 4 years with OC Transpo

After joining OC Transpo nearly four years ago, general manager Renée Amilcar left the team on July 18 to head up Quebec’s provincial transit organization. She joined Ottawa’s transit services team in October 2021, just months after two train derailments, one in August and one in September that halted service for 54 days.

Bluesfest gears up to welcome 25,000 Green Day fans

More than 250,000 people will attend this year’s Bluesfest by the time the event wraps up this weekend after 10 days of headliners, food trucks and stifling heat, and the festival is gearing up for what’s expected to be its biggest night on Friday.

Why the new transitional housing facility in a converted office building might be a ‘unicorn’

In one of the latest steps to address ongoing homelessness in the nation’s capital, the City of Ottawa has converted a vacant office building into a new transitional housing facility that will provide temporary housing for up to 140 people. However, while experts say the facility is necessary, it isn't likely to start a new trend in Ottawa.

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BlackJacks clinch spot in CEBL playoffs

Ottawa’s professional basketball team has solidified a spot in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) postseason.

Shopify and its merchants ‘remaining resilient’ amid escalating tariff war: CFO

The Ottawa-based purveyor of e-commerce software reported a profit Wednesday of US$906 million in its latest quarter as its revenue grew by 31 per cent.

Community scores big Barn Burner raises $605K for local charities

The crowd was buzzing and the goals kept coming...

Addressing increasing intimate partner violence in Ottawa goes ‘beyond policing’: experts

With recent data from the Ottawa Police indicating an...
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