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3,500 The number of deaths caused by flu in Canada each year, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. 12,200 The number of hospitalizations across the country each year, the Public Health Agency of Canada estimates 504 The number of influenza cases in Ottawa in 2015-2016, the most recent year for which numbers are […]

With weeks until flu season begins in earnest, health officials are already warning that it could be a tough one. That could cause further problems for Ottawa’s already overcrowded hospitals. Public health officials have been watching flu activity in the southern hemisphere with concern. Australia has had its worst flu season in recent memory with […]

Basil Borutski believed God “was making it easy” for him as he killed three women, telling a police detective the morning after his arrest the bloodshed was a form of “vindication.”

After earning a Juno nomination and a spot on this year’s Polaris short list with their full-length debut, the indie-pop rockers Weaves are already back with another album and plans for a major tour. Lynn Saxberg spoke to singer-songwriter/frontperson Jasmyn Burke about songwriting, diversity and their burgeoning career.  Q: Congratulations on a powerful new album. […]

Parliament Hill was a swirl of fresh faces and a storm of news this week in the rush to get things done and squared away before the Thanksgiving break. In a sea of pageantry, the next Governor General, astronaut Julie Payette, was sworn in to her new position, replacing David Johnston. Premiers and Indigenous leaders […]

If you feel the need to get out of the house on Thanksgiving Monday, there are options. While many city services, banks and stores, including the LCBO, will be closed, some retailers and museums will remain open in Ottawa. Here is a sample of stores and services that are open: Shopping: Most ByWard Market (including […]

Who knew the relationship between Canada and her Indigenous people could be so fun? Yes, fun. Sir John A: Acts of a Gentrified Ojibway Rebellion, the new play commissioned by the National Arts Centre in honour of Canada’s 150th anniversary, unpacks the issues that divide us in a smart, punchy production that’s bolstered by sharp […]

If renovating Nepean Point is going to be worth the money, we have to make it magnetic, a place people cannot help but visit. The lookout behind the National Gallery is a spectacular spot with glorious views of the heart of Ottawa and Gatineau. It’s also hard to get to and there’s nothing to do […]

Planned Parenthood Ottawa is criticizing the tweaks made to the City of Ottawa’s flag-raising policy, saying it’s offsetting gains made this week through a proposed “bubble zone” law in Ontario. “There’s nothing here saying flags won’t be flown for issues that undermine human rights or that are politically divisive,” executive director Catherine Macnab said Friday. […]

Ten members of Australia’s North-West Mobile Force (NORFORCE) are in Canada to take part in Exercise NORTHERN LIGHTS. The exercise started October 5 and runs until Oct. 21. The exercise, hosted by the 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group, is a reciprocal training event where the two army units share best practices, training methods, procedures, and cultural […]

The host of the CBC Radio show The Debaters performs at the Shenkman Arts Centre in Orléans on Thursday.

Just before the elevators doors at opened at CHEO, Sarah Telford playfully, but pointedly, picked up a nearby yellow caution cone — the kind that warn of wet floors, spills and whatnot — and placed it in front of the elevator. When the doors opened, the elevator’s lone occupant, hospital CEO Alex Munter, was compelled […]

Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business will soon have a new $48-million dollar home in the heart of the campus. Carleton’s board of governors officially approved construction of the 100,000-square-foot Nicol Building, named in honour of Ottawa entrepreneur, Tartan Homes founder and Carleton alumnus, the late Wesley Nicol.  “This new building will take the Sprott School of […]

An American forest scientist has identified a new and scary face of global warming for Ottawa residents: Not drought or pestilence, but bigger and badder poison ivy. Lee Frelich is a big name in the field of forecasting what climate change will do to forest species. He teaches at the University of Minnesota, and has […]

The plea came: “Someone get help! Call 911!” He had collapsed and wasn’t moving. We found out later that he was experiencing a massive heart attack, and was one of the unlucky ones that had no typical warning signs or chest pain. Instead, his heart flipped quickly into a deadly rhythm, rendering him unresponsive. If […]

Dealing with violent attacks, coping with long-term care, why the Senators can’t fill seats – these and other topics were on your mind this past week. We appreciate your letters, which can be sent to: letters@ottawacitizen.com Our guidelines can be read here. — Simple fix: Vote for gun-control politicians Re: Chaos and fear in Las […]

Somehow, a country of vital importance to Western interests, regional stability and global security is managing to hold a national election of seemingly little importance to anything at all, including itself. On Oct. 22, Japan elects a new government. Exposed to China’s dominance and North Korea’s missiles, many Japanese citizens will base their votes on […]

Award-winning photojournalist, author, and humane educator, Jo-Anne McArthur returns to her hometown of Ottawa to launch her book Captive at Bar Robo on Oct. 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Q: Tell me about your book Captive.  A: Captive is my contribution to the growing conversation about the ethics of captivity. I’ve been photographing animals in […]

Check your purses and pants pockets if you’ve been buying lottery tickets in the Outaouais. Loto-Québec says a $2-million winning ticket for the Sept. 6 Quebec 49 draw was sold in the region. The winning numbers are 02-03-12-29-40-43 (bonus number 07). If that’s you, call Loto-Québec’s customer service line at 1-866-611-5686 or head to the corporation’s […]

Police are investigating after shots were apparently fired in Overbrook Thursday night. Officers responding to 911 calls at about 10 p.m. found shell casings at the intersection of Presland Road and Whitton Crescent, in the middle of a residential neighbourhood. However there was no evidence anyone was hurt. Central district investigators are on the case.

Former Chelsea councillor Edmond Hétu has announced his candidacy for mayor of the municipality about 20 kilometres north of Ottawa. Hétu was councillor from 2009 to 2013, serving as chair of the roads committee. He was also a volunteer firefighter. He has pledged to pay down the township’s debt, while maintaining city services and infrastructure […]

On summer evenings, Julie Vaillant likes to watch the sunset from her freshly renovated front porch. It’s one of life’s simple pleasures, but it’s that much sweeter when she recalls her renovator, Casey Grey, is likely enjoying her repurposed former porch at his Manotick home. To build the west-facing fiberglass deck, Grey ripped out the […]

The Canadian government has listed the cost of the Joint Support Ship acquisition as $2.3 billion. That, however, is set to change. “As for costs, the published estimate of $2.3B is from the earlier part of the decade and is several years old,” noted an email from the Department of National Defence. “The figure predates Strong, Secure, […]

The capital region’s job market showed little movement in September as the jobless rate declined to 5.8 per cent from 5.9 per cent in August, Statistics Canada reported Friday. While the number of jobs dropped 1,300, the size of the labour force — which includes people looking for work — shrank by 2,200. These numbers […]

By any measure of success — academic performance, school spirit, community involvement, university placement — Elmwood School for girls enjoys an outstanding reputation for achievement. The private school offers a supportive environment where girls learn to find their own voice, and where they are challenged to reach their full potential as lifelong learners, responsible leaders […]