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Adam: Will Poilievre ever run in an Ottawa-area riding again?

And which version of the Conservative leader will we see in the future: the flame-thrower or a gentler politician?

yesterday 8

Ottawa Citizen

Mohammed Adam

Koehl: Free us from the danger of pickup trucks

Pickups are marketed for their capacity to conquer lunar landscapes, but they’re far more likely to be seen at a Tim Hortons drive-through.

yesterday 20

Ottawa Citizen

Albert Koehl

Tierney: Can't see any lines on the road when you drive? It's an increasing hazard

Federal rules aimed at protecting the environment are causing serious risks to drivers in Ottawa and everywhere else in Ontario.

yesterday 10

Ottawa Citizen

Tim Tierney

Lefroy: Tulips, and the war my uncle never returned from

As we mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, and the bonds between Canada and the Netherlands, an Ottawa resident reflects on her relative's sacrifice.

yesterday 10

Ottawa Citizen

Sharon Lefroy

Khurana : How the federal government can put AI on the map

Canada’s government has a history of acting as a first-resort buyer for new technology, and galvanizing industry.

previous day 2

Ottawa Citizen

Ryan Khurana

Denley: Was red light camera revenue really just a cash grab?

The muddled way in which this policy has been implemented would make some think so. Ottawa needs a more transparent process to get the money into...

tuesday 30

Ottawa Citizen

Randall Denley

Abdulla: Abusing doctors and staff won't make health care any better

Patients are under stress in our over-burdened system. So are family physicians and their colleagues. I get the worry. But I don’t get the rudeness.

tuesday 50

Ottawa Citizen

Dr. Alykhan Abdulla

Grover: 'New ways to bus' means fewer ways to bus

Frequent, reliable transit is our best chance to achieve the city’s stated goals of climate action, affordability and reducing car use. This plan...

05.05.2025 2

Ottawa Citizen

Nick Grover

Chartrand: Volunteering in health care can and should change for the better

People volunteer for a variety of helpful reasons. We need to make it easier for them to do so, and match them with the right role.

05.05.2025 2

Ottawa Citizen

Guy Chartrand

Lynch and Deegan: Elbows up! It's time to reform government procurement

The country needs to get out of its risk-averse, red tape-laden procurement mindset. The new government can show leadership here.

05.05.2025 2

Ottawa Citizen

Kevin Lynch

Gagnon: Moving away from a car-centric city requires better safety measures

Gagnon: Moving away from a car-centric city requires better safety measures

When people drive, they are provided with a very forgiving environment, designed for their vehicles. Cyclists and pedestrians are not so lucky.

04.05.2025 20

Ottawa Citizen

Matthieu Gagnon

Hirsh Spence: Want a healthy society? Bridge the gap between generations

Hirsh Spence: Want a healthy society? Bridge the gap between generations

Loneliness is at an unprecedented high for both younger and older people. So is ageism. Intergenerational practices and policies can help both groups.

04.05.2025 3

Ottawa Citizen

Helen Hirsh Spence