Sarah MacFarlane

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Ottawa’s chief medical officer named president and CEO of CHEO

Dr. Vera Etches has been appointed the new president and CEO of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), the hospital announced Wednesday, effective March 3, 2025.

Cost of living, housing crisis poses new challenges for survivors of domestic violence, says Ottawa organization

Gender-based violence isn’t new in Ottawa, but with the high cost of living and continued housing crisis, women fleeing domestic abuse are facing more challenging times, says one of Ottawa’s primary shelters for survivors.

In the news this week in Ottawa

Despite the holidays approaching, it's been a busy week here in Ottawa. It seems it will take more than Wednesday's snowfall to slow this...

Ottawa to receive $20 million for downtown revitalization, ByWard Market

Ottawa is receiving a $20-million investment to revitalize downtown as part of the province’s Ontario-Ottawa New Deal, the Ontario government announced Wednesday. With this round...

Ecological infrastructure top of mind for Pontiac MP Sophie Chatel across the river and on the Hill

Sophie Chatel was elected as MP for Pontiac in 2021, and during that time, one of her main focuses has been securing ecological infrastructure...

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Ottawa extends federal gas tax holiday until 2027

Ottawa is extending its fuel excise tax holiday until...

Ottawa Police Blotter – September 2

Good Morning Ottawa, The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has...

Barrie businesses get $180,000 boost to navigate U.S. tariffs

The Ontario government is investing $180,000 in Barrie to...

This Week in Barrie: Week of August 31

  List of certified candidates for 2026 Municipal Election now...