CBC News Ottawa
'Everyone had a seat at her table': Ottawa prof reflects on Dolly Parton's legacy
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- 'Everyone had a seat at her table': Ottawa prof reflects on Dolly Parton's legacy
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- 4:53
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- As tributes continue to pour in for Dolly Parton, Rachelle Elsiufi hears from University of Ottawa professor Jada Watson about the country music legend's lasting impact.
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- As tariffs on U.S. appliances loom, Canadians may be looking for other options
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- Canada will impose a 25 per cent tariff on U.S.-made appliances starting Sept. 8. But the owner of an appliance store in Smiths Falls says Canadians looking to avoid American products will have plenty of other choices. The CBC’s Giacomo Panico reports.
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- Should Ottawa's Trump Avenue be renamed? Residents weigh in
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Residents of Trump Avenue in Ottawa's Central Park neighbourhood are weighing in after the councillor for the area said it's time for the street to be renamed. David Fraser reports.
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- This Ottawa business owner brings Dolly Parton's signature sparkle into her shop
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Alison Harle owns Mad About Patchwork, a quilting and fabric supply store in Stittsville. As Joy SpearChief-Morris reports, the lifelong Dolly fan has woven the country superstar throughout her store.
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- University of Ottawa's rocketry team shoots for the stars, takes 1st prize
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The University of Ottawa's rocketry team took home the top prize last weekend from the Launch Canada Challenge, the country's biggest student rocketry competition. The CBC's Hallie Cotnam sat down with the team's leaders, engineering students Dina Jamani and Isaac Chan.
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- Canadian men's, women's flag football teams qualify for Olympics
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Ottawa quarterback Michael O'Connor led Canada's men's team to Flag Football World Championship bronze. Both the Canadian men's and women's teams now qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games.
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- Of the 20 largest communities outside Ottawa, candidates will be uncontested in 11
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Of the 20 most populated municipalities outside Ottawa, more than half feature races in which only one candidate registered to run in the upcoming municipal elections, including some mayoral races. The CBC’s Guy Quenneville reports.
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- Mayors of Ottawa and Gatineau tighten economic ties amid U.S. trade war
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and Gatineau Mayor Maude Marquis-Bissonnette signed an economic co-operation agreement on Tuesday and pledged to promote national unity in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats.
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- Ottawa musician remembers Dolly Parton after music icon’s death at 80
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Singer-songwriter Catriona Sturton worked for the Canadian arm of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for six years. She spoke to All In A Day’s Elyse Skura about working with the music legend.
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- Winless Ottawa Redblacks fire VP of football operations
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- As their losing streak continues, the Ottawa Redblacks have fired Shawn Burke, their vice-president of football operations. The Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group made the announcement on Aug. 23, just six days after Redblacks team president Adrian Sciarra stepped down.
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- More kids in Ottawa relying on school breakfast programs, new data shows
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Advocates say one in four households in Ottawa now experience food insecurity, leading to a rise in the number of kids using school food programs. The CBC’s Emma Weller reports.
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- Ottawa business looking to pivot from U.S. clients amid latest tariffs
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Flat Line Company founder Noah Marion said the Ottawa-based medical tool producer will need to pivot away from its U.S. customers and toward clients in United Kingdom and Australia.
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- 2SLGBTQ+ community members upset to be turned away from monument ceremony
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Some members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community who tried to attend the opening ceremony of the Thunderhead monument on Aug. 21 say they were shocked to discover it was an invite-only event. The CBC’s Nathan Fung reports.
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- Junior Rapid reporter interviews forward Melanie Forbes ahead of loss vs. Vancouver
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- CBC junior Rapid reporter Neris Copija speaks with Ottawa Rapid FC's Melanie Forbes. The Ottawa Rapid lost 5-1 to Vancouver Rise FC Saturday.
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- Temporary barriers to be installed at school where car crashed through fence
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Concrete barriers will be installed at Knoxdale Public School after a vehicle crashed into the schoolyard earlier this month. The CBC’s David Fraser reports.
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- Former hotel finds new life helping Ottawa residents transition into stable housing
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- A former hotel on O’Connor Street will house over 120 families experiencing homelessness with the goal of keeping them out of the shelter system and getting them back into stable housing. The CBC’s Matthew Kupfer reports.
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- If U.S. alcohol returns to Canada, some Ottawa residents say they still won’t be buying
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- As trade talks between Canada and the U.S. continue, American liquor may once again appear on store shelves as a tradeoff against tariffs. But as Joy SpearChief-Morris reports, some in Ottawa say they still won’t be buying it.
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- Music fans and musicians excited as History Ottawa opens to sold-out crowd
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Ottawa's newest music venue opened Thursday to a crowd of around 2,000 people. The venue's first ever show featured American band The Wallflowers.
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- Ottawa bagpiper recovering after knife attack near Château Laurier
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Kevin Murison was playing the bagpipes in downtown Ottawa on Aug. 15 when a stranger attacked him with a knife. Police later arrested a 25-year-old man, who is facing numerous charges. The CBC’s Emma Weller reports.
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- Hundreds of evacuees return home after propane truck crash, leak in south Ottawa
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Residents in Greely have been allowed back into their homes after a propane truck crashed and began leaking fuel Tuesday evening. Those within an 800-metre radius were initially asked to vacate the area, with many told to leave in a rush.
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- Community reacts after remains of 3rd missing person found at same Lanark County property
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Residents in Lanark County are reeling after a third set of human remains were found on a single rural property near Smiths Falls. As Jodie Applewaithe reports, many questions still remain.
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- Ottawa golfer wins back-to-back Canadian PGA titles
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- After winning the Canadian PGA Championship, Craig Stefureak became the second-ever golfer to win back-to-back tournaments and the first-ever Indigenous golfer to win the title. He spoke to Ottawa Morning’s Giacomo Panico about the win.
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- OSEG CEO shares disappointment in Redblacks losing streak
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- The Ottawa Redblacks now have the longest losing streak of any CFL team in the modern era. Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group CEO Mark Goudie pleads with fans to stick with the team as it rebuilds.
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- Remains of 3rd missing person found at same Lanark County property
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Police say a third set of remains has been found at a property outside Smiths Falls, this time belonging to a man who went missing in 2022. The CBC’s Jodie Applewaithe reports.
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- Stittsville flea market to close after more than 5 decades
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Stittsville's Carp Road Flea Market will close at the end of October after more than 50 years selling antiques and collectibles. Vendors and shoppers say the closure will leave a significant gap in the local second-hand market.
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- Voice actor from Cornwall, Ont., stars in new Paw Patrol movie
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie hit theatres on Aug. 14, starring 12-year-old William Desrosiers alongside big names like Terry Crews, Jennifer Hudson and Snoop Dogg. The CBC’s Alan Neal spoke to the Cornwall resident about what it was like to voice the character of Rocky.
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- Take a peek inside Ottawa's newest music venue before its official opening
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- The new music venue from Live Nation Canada on Rideau Street officially opens on Thursday. Sandra Abma got a tour on Monday.
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- NCC hosts public archaeological digs to uncover history at Leamy Lake Park
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- The National Capital Commission is hosting public archaeological digs at Leamy Lake Park throughout August in hopes of finding and collecting Indigenous artifacts from thousands of years ago. CBC's Sannah Choi spoke to the NCC's Monica Maika and participants.
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- Experts warn of rising e-scooter injuries among children and youth
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- 3:42
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- As e-scooters become increasingly common, doctors and safety advocates are warning of a rise in injuries involving children and youth. Pamela Fuselli, CEO of injury prevention charity Parachute, spoke to Ontario Today guest host Stu Mills.
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- More late-night parties could be possible in Ottawa thanks to new permit changes
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Venues in Ottawa currently face a 3 a.m. cutoff time for music unless they’re granted a one-night permit to extend it. But starting next year, that permit will be valid for the whole year. The CBC’s Cameron Mahler reports.
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- Junior Rapid reporter interviews defender Olivia Scott as team extends unbeaten streak
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- CBC junior Rapid reporter Gigi Isidoro speaks with Ottawa Rapid FC's Olivia Scott. The Ottawa Rapid extended their unbeaten streak on Aug. 9 with a 2-2 draw against Toronto AFC.
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- OC Transpo chief fields questions as agency continues consultation sessions
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Riders brought up a range of concerns at OC Transpo’s latest customer consultation session in Nepean. The CBC’s Dan Taekema reports.
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- South Keys Metro to be replaced by Food Basics, leaving employees out in the cold
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- A Metro grocery store in South Keys will be replaced by a Food Basics in the fall, leaving dozens of employees out of work — and facing an application process for a job in the new store, even though the two brands are owned by the same company.
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- The site of hundreds of crashes, Highway 138 gets a closer look from the province
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- The government of Ontario is launching a new study aiming to make the single-lane highway linking Cornwall to Highway 417 safer. The CBC’s Nathan Fung reports.
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- Police increase presence in Manotick after shots fired during Facebook Marketplace deal
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Residents of Manotick say they’re thinking about public safety after a youth produced a gun and tried to rob the seller of a Facebook Marketplace item during a mid-morning meeting in front of a bank. The CBC’s David Fraser reports.
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- Future Moodie LRT station singled out for repairs as officials assess flood damage
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- The tracks near Moodie station near Bells Corners were largely washed out by the flooding on Canada Day, damage that may end up delaying the opening of the LRT’s western expansion. The CBC’s Cameron Mahler reports.
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- Ottawa-Gatineau Colombian community raising funds for earthquake victims
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- The Colombian Canadian Community of Ottawa and Gatineau says it has launched an online fundraising initiative to help provide humanitarian assistance such as food, drinking water and other essential supplies.
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- Ottawa man with cerebral palsy reunited with stolen custom-made bike
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Kevin Shaw says he was pleasantly surprised to get his bike back after it was stolen in mid-July. It turned up in a scrap metal yard where the owner recognized it and turned it in to police. The CBC’s David Fraser reports.
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- Watch these endangered turtles get released back into their habitat
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- 4:22
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Each summer, conservationists with the Canadian Wildlife Federation release endangered Blanding's turtles in west Ottawa. This year, they're releasing 900 hatchlings — up from 600 last year. Rachelle Elsiufi tagged along for a recent release.
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- Jordanian man driving around the world after country qualified for the World Cup
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Have you seen this SUV decked out with scenes from the Middle Eastern country? The viral vehicle designed to share Jordanian culture is making its way around the world and has now arrived in Ottawa. The CBC's Jayden Dill spoke with Abdulsalam Alajarmah, the man making the journey.
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- Ottawa Police Service forecasting multimillion-dollar deficit for 2026
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- The Ottawa Police Service says it’s anticipating a $21.6-million operating deficit this year, driven mostly by rising overtime and project costs. The CBC’s Cameron Mahler reports.
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- Acrobats, musicians and fire-eaters to descend on Ottawa for annual Buskerfest
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Ottawa International Buskerfest will see more than 20 artists perform on Sparks Street and at the World Exchange Plaza this weekend. The CBC’s Sandra Abma reports.
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- Owner of stolen custom-made bike speaks out
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- An Ottawa man with cerebral palsy whose custom-built bike was stolen from his Alta Vista home wants it back. He shared his story with CBC's Matthew Kupfer.
UPDATE AUG 7: Based on information from Ottawa police, a previous version of this story said the man who had his bike stolen was elderly and had Parkinson's disease. Police have since corrected that information, now saying he's in his 50s and has cerebral palsy.
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- Canadian war machines roar into action at Ottawa museum
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- War machines from the Canadian War Museum's vast collection roar into action this weekend. It's one of the museum's most popular events, where visitors can learn about tanks, trucks and emergency vehicles. The CBC's Sandra Abma has the story.
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- Ottawa police say sexual assault reports have gone up in 2026
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- 7:33
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- The Ottawa Police Service says reports of sexual assaults have increased by almost 24 percent during January to August this year compared to the same time period in 2025. Police also say 150 sexual assaults have been reported to the service since June 1. The CBC's Rachelle Elsiufi spoke with Supt. Heather Lachine to find out what's behind the surge.
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- Nitro Circus is back in Ottawa with daring tricks and mind-bending stunts
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- 4:12
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Nitro Circus athletes say they're attempting to redefine what's possible in action sports. The CBC's Rachelle Elsiufi caught up with FMX rider, Adam Jones, who's planning to ride through a wall of fire.
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- Remains of man last seen in 2018 discovered on Smiths Falls property
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Robert Lambert was 75 years old when he disappeared in 2018. OPP now say they’ve discovered his remains at a property on Kelly Jordan Road, less than a year after the body of Robbie Thomson was also found there.
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- Fireworks light up sky over Ottawa River
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Fireworks from Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy lit up the sky over the Ottawa River on Aug. 5, as part of a fireworks festival featuring countries from around the world.
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- Local cyclists help fix Ironman athlete’s bike after mid-race breakdown
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Frank Hamel and Eddie Palco were cycling along the Ironman course in Ottawa when they noticed competitor Gael Rayes-Dominguez, who had pulled over with a broken bike seat.
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- Nitro Circus is back in Ottawa with daring tricks and mind-bending stunts
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Nitro Circus athletes say they're attempting to redefine what's possible in action sports. Rachelle Elsiufi caught up with FMX rider, Adam Jones.
