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Titans win home opener in front of record-breaking crowd

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It’s been a great start to the 2025 season for Ottawa’s professional baseball team — in more ways than one.

What you need to know about King Charles and Queen Camilla’s visit to Ottawa

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King Charles will be in Ottawa next week for his first visit to Canada since his coronation in what is expected to be a historic and highly symbolic event.

Tulip Festival rings in 80th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands

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This year, the 2025 Tulip Festival celebrated the 80th anniversary since the Liberation of the Netherlands from Nazi Germany occupation in 1945, and rang in the milestone with veterans, drones, fireworks and more than 400,000 visitors.

Coun. Tierney, Federation of Canadian Municipalities prepares to host annual conference in Ottawa

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Beacon Hill-Cyrville Coun. Tim Tierney and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities is preparing to host the annual conference and trade show in Ottawa next month, representing 2,200 member municipalities across the country and more than 2,500 people expected to attend the event.

Atlético Ottawa remains undefeated in Canadian Premier League season

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Ottawa’s Canadian Premier League (CPL) side sits atop the...
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Bakery known for Obama cookie debuts new sweet treat for Royal visit

The bakery that made headlines for the “Obama cookie” — and later the “Biden biscuit” — is offering a new design to commemorate King Charles III’s visit to Ottawa.
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Mayor Sutcliffe talks Ontario budget, bubble by-law following City Council meeting

Ahead of the release of the Ontario government’s budget on Thursday, Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe said he hopes to see issues like public transit, public safety, downtown revitalization, affordable housing and economic development in Ottawa prioritized.
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Bank Street renamed ‘Charge Avenue’ for PWHL team’s playoff run

Bank Street was officially renamed ‘Charge Avenue’ on Wednesday, as part of a city-wide effort to support the Ottawa Charge’s first postseason appearance in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL).
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City council approves special event bylaws and next steps on bubble bylaw

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City councillors approved new by-laws for special events and voted to proceed with the next steps for the controversial social infrastructure “bubble” by-law at the council meeting on Wednesday.

Bakery known for Obama cookie debuts new sweet treat for Royal visit

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The bakery that made headlines for the “Obama cookie” — and later the “Biden biscuit” — is offering a new design to commemorate King Charles III’s visit to Ottawa.

King Charles and Queen Camilla land in Ottawa for ‘historic’ visit

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King Charles and Queen Camilla were greeted with maple syrup, cheers and sunny Ottawa weather upon their arrival in Canada’s capital on Monday afternoon.

What you need to know about King Charles and Queen Camilla’s visit to Ottawa

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King Charles will be in Ottawa next week for his first visit to Canada since his coronation in what is expected to be a historic and highly symbolic event.
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Sudden death: Charge fall in PWHL finals after third straight OT loss

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The Ottawa Charge have powered down for the summer. Ottawa’s...

Titans win home opener in front of record-breaking crowd

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It’s been a great start to the 2025 season for Ottawa’s professional baseball team — in more ways than one.

Atlético Ottawa remains undefeated in Canadian Premier League season

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Ottawa’s Canadian Premier League (CPL) side sits atop the...

Bank Street renamed ‘Charge Avenue’ for PWHL team’s playoff run

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Bank Street was officially renamed ‘Charge Avenue’ on Wednesday, as part of a city-wide effort to support the Ottawa Charge’s first postseason appearance in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL).

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