National Capital Region

• Power restored for thousands after severe thunderstorms, lighting strikes in Ottawa

  The hydro company says crews have been working around the clock since Friday, restoring electricity to approximately 9,000 customers.

  Weather

  Jul 29, 2023
  
• Alexandra Bridge between Ottawa and Gatineau closing to cars for 4 months in 2021

  The Alexandra Bridge between Ontario and Quebec is closing to cars for four months at the start of 2021 for structural steel replacement work.

  Traffic

  Dec 14, 2020
  
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• Bodies stored in unusual places due to full morgues at Ottawa hospitals, union says

  The Ottawa Hospital says space once used for autopsies has been converted to manage capacity issues but claims conference rooms aren't used to house bodies.

  Health

  Jan 7, 2020
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• Tobi Nussbaum reflects on last decade in Ottawa-Gatineau, challenges and hopes for NCC

  The CEO of the National Capital Commission answers questions about city building, how the National Capital Region has transformed and the future of LeBreton Flats.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2019
• Schools, parks close as high winds buffet the National Capital Region

  High winds in the National Capital Region have already caused some small power outages, according to Hydro Ottawa, with several trees in the city being felled by the gusts.

  Weather

  Nov 1, 2019
• Britain’s Red Arrows to take flight over National Capital Region

  The Red Arrows begin a six-week tour of North America starting with a stop in Ottawa and Gatineau on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2019
• NCC begins assessing infrastructure damage after floods

  The NCC spent about $6 million on repairs after the 2017 floods, keeping some popular tourist paths closed for many months for extensive reconstruction.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2019
• NCC warns residents to stay off Rideau Canal ice surface

  The commission has installed barricades and signs at access points along the canal to discourage people from entering the area.

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2019
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• NCC closing Victoria Island for 7 years to clean up contaminated soil

  The $13-million clean up project on the 5.6-hectare island will take about seven years, the NCC said. 

  Environment

  Oct 2, 2018
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• City staff approve new Château Laurier design

  According to the report, city staff believes the new addition to the building will not take anything away from the cultural heritage that the hotel represents.

  Politics

  Jun 12, 2018