Maggie Parkhill
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Ottawa teen aims to be first to swim across widest part of Lake Ontario
An Ottawa teen is about to attempt something no one else has done. Maya Farrell, who turns 16 in June, plans to swim the 88 kilometres — from Rochester, New York, to Brighton, Ont., Lake Ontario’s widest part — in July. → Read More
Police investigate man found with injuries in Gatineau
Police are investigating after receiving an emergency call about a man found injured in Gatineau on Friday. When Gatineau police arrived on scene, they found a man who had laceration injuries on Rue FX-Bouvier, near Gilbert-Garneau park. → Read More
Neighbour's call alerts firefighters to blaze that spread from hedge to home
Firefighters battled a blaze that spread from a hedge to a family home on Friday after receiving a call from an alert neighbour. The neighbour called 911 at 3:01 p.m. after seeing a fire in a tree in the backyard of 108 Seabrooke Dr. → Read More
Ottawa mayor calls man tearing down pro-choice posters an "idiot"
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson said he had an interesting encounter with an “idiot” on the street on Tuesday evening. → Read More
What you should know about buying a condo in Ottawa
After recent stories of condo woes in the National Capital Region, including large, unexpected fees and move-in delays, potential buyers may be wondering how they can protect themselves from similar situations. → Read More
Dramatic emergency test deemed a success at Ottawa airport
A dramatic emergency exercise held Monday night to test the Ottawa airport’s emergency response plan has been deemed “a success. → Read More
Part of Highway 138 closed during car crash investigation
A section of Highway 138 was expected to remain closed for an “extended time” Tuesday while police investigated two-vehicle collision. → Read More
Man arrested after allegedly making threats at former workplace, ramming police car
An Ottawa man has been arrested after allegedly making threats at his former workplace, then fleeing the scene and ramming a police car. → Read More
Ottawa homicide victim was 'funny' and 'quiet,' friends and family say
Family and friends of Opiny P’Ochieng say they are shocked to hear about the violent death of the 49-year-old, who they remember as “funny” and “quiet. → Read More
Ottawa River levels rise due to snowmelt runoff
Water levels are expected to rise over the weekend on the Ottawa River. Snowmelt runoff from the nearby watershed – an area where rain or snow drains or seeps into a body of water – is expected to work its way into the Ottawa River. → Read More
Man in cardiac arrest at grocery store revived by bystanders, firefighters
A man in his 50s was revived after suffering a cardiac arrest in a grocery store Thursday. The Ottawa Paramedic Service said the a man collapsed at around 10:50 a.m. as he walked out of the Canadian Superstore on Innes Road after feeling dizzy. → Read More
Journalist charged in criminal, civil courts wins press freedom prize
The first Canadian journalist to face both criminal and civil charges for his reporting has won a press freedom award. → Read More
Condo owners keep board of directors after fees double
Condominium owners angered after learning their monthly condo fees would be doubled with only a few weeks’ notice were unsuccessful in their bid to oust their board of directors Monday night. → Read More
Man seen brandishing power tool arrested for dangerous driving
A 31-year-old Quebec man has been arrested for dangerous driving and uttering threats after he allegedly brandished a power tool at another driver. → Read More
Firefighters battle blaze at Little Italy high-rise
Firefighters are battling a three-alarm blaze at a high-rise condo under construction on Champagne Avenue South in Little Italy, Ottawa police said Monday. → Read More
'I can't afford it': Owners outraged after monthly payments double at Ottawa condo
Joumana Azzi says she could barely believe her eyes when she saw it: her monthly condo payments were about to double, thanks to $2.3 million in repairs needed for two buildings on Southvale Crescent. → Read More
Ottawa pastor, others celebrate initial peace talks between North, South Korea
Thomas Yoo stayed up almost all night watching the peace talks between North and South Korean leaders. “I couldn’t sleep last night,” the Ottawa Salvation Army pastor said Friday. → Read More
Local bike tour hits hidden Ottawa war memorial sites
Just in time for the warmer weather, a local bike tour is aiming to reveal hidden historical gems across the city. The initiative was set up by Rob Collins and Larry Capstick, two retirees who met while volunteering at the Canadian War Museum. → Read More
Death of Ottawa roofer who fell four storeys ruled accidental: inquest
An Ottawa roofer who had drugs in his system when he plummeted four storeys to his death could have been saved by a simple clip or harness, an inquest heard Wednesday, before the workplace fatality was ruled an accident. → Read More
Roofer who died from fall at Ottawa construction site wasn't clipped in
The day construction worker Robert Cyr fell from a residence to his death, Michel Lavergne said he could sense the potential danger of the icy and snowy roof they were working on. “It was a bad day, too. → Read More