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This is Ottawa
This is Ottawa
CBC

What would it take to make the Rideau Canal swimmable? Where do you go to find love in Ottawa when you've given... more

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What happened to the O’Brien Hotel in Gatineau Park?

In 2018 a boutique hotel called The O’Brien opened to great fanfare in Gatineau Park. The derelict mansion overlooking Meech... more

16 Sep 2024 · 14 minutes
What’s the new Night Mayor’s plan to revitalize Ottawa’s social scene from sundown to sunrise?

Mathieu Grondin says he’s been in “listening mode” all summer since being appointed Ottawa’s new nightlife commissioner. So what did... more

09 Sep 2024 · 32 minutes
How will a new museum tell the story of the Vietnamese “boat people” who sought freedom in Ottawa?

There’s a community garden at the corner of Somerset and Preston streets. But if Can Le’s dream comes to fruition,... more

26 Aug 2024 · 12 minutes
Why aren’t there more places to eat and drink along Ottawa’s waterfronts?

Between the Ottawa River, the Rideau Canal and the Rideau River, Ottawa has some prime waterfront space. So why aren’t... more

19 Aug 2024 · 19 minutes
Where do queer seniors find community in Ottawa?

Clubs, bars, internet dating — so much of queer culture is focused on spaces for young people. So where does... more

12 Aug 2024 · 13 minutes
How did Glenroy Gilbert’s Olympic gold change the advice he now gives as head coach for Athletics Canada?

Ottawa’s Glenroy Gilbert was part of the relay team which famously defeated the Americans in the 1996 Summer Olympics, bringing... more

29 Jul 2024 · 19 minutes
From podium high to life low: What inspired an Ottawa Olympian to help elite athletes find meaning in life after sports?

Life after an Olympic medal isn’t always easy. When the extreme training, intense discipline, physical pain and world travel suddenly... more

22 Jul 2024 · 19 minutes
Why did Ottawa backpedal on bike sharing?

You can rent an e-scooter in Ottawa with the scan of a QR code - but not a bike. While... more

15 Jul 2024 · 14 minutes
Could Calgary’s water crisis happen in Ottawa?

Residents in and around Calgary were asked to restrict their water use after a massive water main rupture. A local... more

08 Jul 2024 · 15 minutes
How is Mechanicsville balancing gentrification with the preservation of its working-class history?

At 150 years old, Mechanicsville is proud of its blue-collar history. But like many other Ottawa neighbourhoods, old buildings are... more

24 Jun 2024 · 12 minutes
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What happened to the O’Brien Hotel in Gatineau Park?
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