Ottawa Citizen

Unless city council has a disappointing change of heart 10 months from now, the Arena at TD Place — formerly and originally known as the Ottawa Civic Centre — is currently hosting the world juniors for the final time. Read More

Ottawa police say a 28-year-old man who was reported missing Dec. 16 has been located safe. Read More

The holiday season brings to mind warmth, joy and togetherness. But for those grieving the loss of a loved one, this time of year can feel profoundly isolating. Here in Ottawa, we see families facing these challenges daily, and it’s a reminder that grief touches all of us in deeply personal ways. Read More

It's looking like a bumpy, sometimes wet weather ride in the capital in the lead-up to New Year's Day. Read More

The year's best Canadian jazz albums are, as usual, a varied bunch, with a big band's roar, adventurous pianism and a swinging but intimate duo vying for the attention of music-lovers. If you like thrilling sounds and in-the-moment improvising, the 12 recordings below, by Canadians from B.C. to Quebec as well as some distinguished expats, all deserve a listen. Read More

As a newcomer to Ottawa, living in Centretown, I depended on OC Transpo for transportation during my first three years in the city. Now that I have a car, I find myself never using public transit, preferring to drive or walk instead. Read More

The new year is almost here and while there are many things about 2024 I don’t particularly want to think about, there was a tonne of good stuff. As you digest your turkey and walk around in a full-bellied daze unsure what day of the week it is — not that it matters — I offer a few pleasant things I remember about the year that was. Read More

In 2024, Ottawa Citizen journalists wrote 17 obituaries. Read More

In order to deal with the geopolitical realities of the 21st century, it is inevitable that Canada and Japan should strengthen their cooperative relationship. One strong foundation of Japan-Canada relations has been the role of sports. Read More

Randy Biggs is still waiting. Read More

Ottawa Citizen photographer Julie Oliver looks back on her top photos of 2024 and the stories behind them, as told to Sofia Misenheimer. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. Read More

Re: Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigns from cabinet, Dec. 16. Read More

Canada made a strong statement in its tournament-opening win over Finland at the world junior hockey championship on Thursday night. Read More

Canada put together a strong team effort in its first game at the world junior championship on Thursday night. Read More

It took James Hagens exactly 487 seconds into his first experience at the world junior hockey championship to prove he's ready to meet all the hype about him face-first on the big international stage. Read More

If the Canadians are going to achieve their ultimate goal at the 2025 world junior hockey championship, they'll have to figure out a way to dim the U.S.A.'s power line. Read More

The head of Frantisek Nutar’s snare drum is heavily pitted, the skin’s white coating worn down to a clear blister. This is what a heavy nationalistic pride and two drumsticks can do. Read More

The Ottawa Senators will return to work on Friday morning with a simple task: Stay in the hunt. Read More

Local restaurant-goers have lots to look forward to in 2025, including new eateries from three top Ottawa chefs and a break from paying taxes on eatery meals until after Valentine's Day. Read More

Ottawa police are investigating the homicide of a 46-year-old woman in Hintonburg on Christmas Day. Read More