Breaking news: DDoS attacks block PM Trudeau’s website | Ottawa Citizen

At a press conference today, Trudeau addressed the incident. For example, it is alleged that one document underestimates the extent of Russian casualties in the war with Ukraine, apparently to give the impression the war hasn’t hurt Russia as much as other countries think. According to the news site Zero Day, the controversial stolen documents […]

‘Rolling Thunder’ rally buoys supporters, but doesn’t replicate the impact of the ‘Freedom …

Google trend data indicates that “Rolling Thunder” and other associated searches did spike on the weekend, but only by about a tenth as much as the “Freedom Convoy” did at its peak. “Rolling Thunder” drew less attention for myriad reasons, according to Merlyna Lim, the Canada research chair in digital media and global network society […]

Parkade redevelopment could give ByWard Market a showcase destination | Ottawa Citizen

According to the city’s request documents, the city doesn’t intend to use the REOI to prequalify development teams in future stages of the procurement. It could be the right time for the city to take on the project, which would happen under a council-approved public realm strategy for the ByWard Market. “Right now, in the […]

Cottage country prices will continue on upward trend in 2022, agency predicts – Ottawa Citizen

According to Royal LePage’s analysis, prices for single-family recreational properties in Rideau Lakes increased by 25.6 per cent in 2021 compared to 2020, with an average price of $609,000. We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread […]

Study finds a spike in youth emergency visits for cannabis in years even before it was legalized

The spike in emergency visits related to cannabis for children, youth and young adults between 10 and 24 came just before cannabis was legalized in Canada in 2018. The study examined more than 14.5 million administrative records of emergency department visits in Ontario between 2003 and 2017. The study did not explain why there was […]

Weather: Another warming trend that you might not notice at first on account of the wind chill …

Winds will be from the southwest at 20 km/h gusting to 40, and the temperature will rise to 2 C by morning. For Monday, the Family Day holiday, we’re expecting more clouds with a 40 per cent chance of flurries or drizzle in the morning and early in the afternoon. We have enabled email notifications—you […]

Great green hope: How former Canopy Growth execs plan to save the world | Ottawa Citizen

The Liberal government has committed to reducing carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions by up to 45 per cent below 2005 levels — but not until 2030. For instance, Ottawa-based e-commerce giant Shopify offers an app that allows merchants and customers to purchase credits that offset the carbon-based gases produced by delivering packages. Here’s how […]

Church’s ‘temporary’ lot drives talks about Market parking solution | Ottawa Citizen

According to Fleury, the city plans to release a request for expressions of interest in February to develop the building. The south part has 85 spots and was made permanent by city council before amalgamation. Still, both versions of the official plan allow temporary land uses, like a parking lot, and planning staff endorse another […]

Maadani found guilty of second-degree murder in Canada Day 2019 Market killing – Ottawa Citizen

After one group exited a bar near the corner of George and Dalhousie Streets around 3 a.m. There was already a significant police presence downtown, according to testimony from lead investigator Det. Investigators had already obtained a tracking warrant on Rashed’s cellphone and followed his route to Algonquin College on July 18, 2019, when he […]