


Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate jumps to 7.4%, highest level since 2021
Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate rose again in October. Since August, the region’s unemployment rate has continued to show levels unseen since 2021. The region’s jobless rate

Twenty local restaurants step up to the grill to participate in the Ultimate Burger Battle
In addition to fries, diners can add a side of giving to their hamburger orders this November as 20 restaurants across the region join forces

CHEO Gala: A dazzling night of glitz, glamour and good deeds
With its throwback theme to the Roaring 20s, luxe aesthetic, and 360-degree cocktail hub within the walls of the historic Fairmont Château Laurier, CHEO’s annual


Helping young people rise and thrive
The Youth Services Bureau (YSB) is a story of people coming together – of a community that cares and an organization that has grown and

Concerns over college campuses and other news from around eastern Ontario
Algonquin College’s Perth campus is up for sale, with Algonquin seeking to exit the town by the end of August 2026.



Erin Benjamin says budget’s investments in the arts good news for Ottawa’s live music scene
The head of the Canadian Live Music Association says the new federal budget means good things for Ottawa’s live music economy, but more needs to
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