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Why the Infinity Convention Centre homicides remain unsolved two years later

Dec 22, 2025

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15 min read

Why the Infinity Convention Centre homicides remain unsolved two years later

The party was in full swing and guests were having the time of their lives when gunfire rang out at a wedding held at the Infinity Convention Centre on Sept. 2, 2023.

Charlie Senack

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A 'transformative year', Sutcliffe looks back at 2025

Dec 19, 2025

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12 min read

A 'transformative year', Sutcliffe looks back at 2025

The Ottawa Lookout sat down with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe to discuss some of the biggest stories of 2025 and to look ahead to 2026.

Charlie Senack

Ottawa South

Searching for something bigger: Ottawa churches report ‘massive’ rise in young people attending worship

Dec 17, 2025

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12 min read

Searching for something bigger: Ottawa churches report ‘massive’ rise in young people attending worship

A trend is emerging among Ottawa churches, and it’s one that has caught most priests and pastors by surprise.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

ByWard Market

Dec 15, 2025

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9 min read

Changing times: Will a heritage designation attract more people to the ByWard Market?

In recent years, numerous initiatives have been introduced to revitalize the area; the latest seeks to establish the Market as a heritage site.

Charlie Senack

Budget

Dec 12, 2025

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9 min read

City council approves the 2026 budget — tax increases and all

Ottawa City Council has approved its 2026 municipal budget, setting a $5.2 billion operating plan and a $1.92 billion capital budget, which will result in a 3.75 per cent property tax increase.

Charlie Senack

Housing

Dec 10, 2025

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7 min read

Provincial and federal governments plan more affordable housing in Centretown and Nepean

During the Mayor’s Breakfast held at the Rogers Centre on Monday, Prime Minister Mark Carney gave more details on how his build Canada Homes Fund will help build more affordable accommodations in Ottawa.

Charlie Senack

ByWard Market

Dec 8, 2025

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9 min read

A quiet experiment in compassion: How the ByWard Market’s block leaders are redefining street outreach

How the ByWard Market’s block leaders are redefining street outreach

Kate Chappell

Ottawa East

What the 2026 Budget has in mind for Ottawa’s east end

Dec 5, 2025

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8 min read

What the 2026 Budget has in mind for Ottawa’s east end

For years, east-end residents say they have watched as new roads, libraries, and transit projects seem to pop up everywhere but their own neighbourhood.

Charlie Senack

Lansdowne

Dec 1, 2025

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9 min read

The future of the Ottawa Charge as Lansdowne 2.0 breaks ground

Despite shovels going into the ground on Ottawa’s Lansdowne 2.0 development later this week, the Ottawa Charge women’s hockey team says they will not play at the new arena when it opens in 2028.

Charlie Senack

Downtown

Dec 22, 2025

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15 min read

Why the Infinity Convention Centre homicides remain unsolved two years later

The party was in full swing and guests were having the time of their lives when gunfire rang out at a wedding held at the Infinity Convention Centre on Sept. 2, 2023.

Charlie Senack

Transportation

Dec 19, 2025

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12 min read

A 'transformative year', Sutcliffe looks back at 2025

The Ottawa Lookout sat down with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe to discuss some of the biggest stories of 2025 and to look ahead to 2026.

Charlie Senack

Ottawa South

Dec 17, 2025

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12 min read

Searching for something bigger: Ottawa churches report ‘massive’ rise in young people attending worship

A trend is emerging among Ottawa churches, and it’s one that has caught most priests and pastors by surprise.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

ByWard Market

Dec 15, 2025

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9 min read

Changing times: Will a heritage designation attract more people to the ByWard Market?

In recent years, numerous initiatives have been introduced to revitalize the area; the latest seeks to establish the Market as a heritage site.

Charlie Senack

Budget

Dec 12, 2025

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9 min read

City council approves the 2026 budget — tax increases and all

Ottawa City Council has approved its 2026 municipal budget, setting a $5.2 billion operating plan and a $1.92 billion capital budget, which will result in a 3.75 per cent property tax increase.

Charlie Senack

Housing

Dec 10, 2025

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7 min read

Provincial and federal governments plan more affordable housing in Centretown and Nepean

Charlie Senack

City Hall

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Downtown

Dec 22, 2025

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15 min read

Why the Infinity Convention Centre homicides remain unsolved two years later

The party was in full swing and guests were having the time of their lives when gunfire rang out at a wedding held at the Infinity Convention Centre on Sept. 2, 2023.

Charlie Senack

Transportation

Dec 19, 2025

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12 min read

A 'transformative year', Sutcliffe looks back at 2025

The Ottawa Lookout sat down with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe to discuss some of the biggest stories of 2025 and to look ahead to 2026.

Charlie Senack

Ottawa South

Dec 17, 2025

•

12 min read

Searching for something bigger: Ottawa churches report ‘massive’ rise in young people attending worship

A trend is emerging among Ottawa churches, and it’s one that has caught most priests and pastors by surprise.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

ByWard Market

Dec 15, 2025

•

9 min read

Changing times: Will a heritage designation attract more people to the ByWard Market?

In recent years, numerous initiatives have been introduced to revitalize the area; the latest seeks to establish the Market as a heritage site.

Charlie Senack

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Housing

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Housing

Dec 10, 2025

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7 min read

Provincial and federal governments plan more affordable housing in Centretown and Nepean

Charlie Senack

Housing

Dec 8, 2025

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9 min read

A quiet experiment in compassion: How the ByWard Market’s block leaders are redefining street outreach

How the ByWard Market’s block leaders are redefining street outreach

Kate Chappell

Development

Dec 1, 2025

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9 min read

The future of the Ottawa Charge as Lansdowne 2.0 breaks ground

Despite shovels going into the ground on Ottawa’s Lansdowne 2.0 development later this week, the Ottawa Charge women’s hockey team says they will not play at the new arena when it opens in 2028.

Charlie Senack

Housing

How Heron Gate is rebuilding amid inequality and renewal

Nov 26, 2025

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9 min read

How Heron Gate is rebuilding amid inequality and renewal

A story of redevelopment and infill, and of a neighbourhood facing challenges and inequity.

Kate Chappell

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Dec 22, 2025

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15 min read

Why the Infinity Convention Centre homicides remain unsolved two years later

The party was in full swing and guests were having the time of their lives when gunfire rang out at a wedding held at the Infinity Convention Centre on Sept. 2, 2023.

Charlie Senack

Dec 19, 2025

•

12 min read

A 'transformative year', Sutcliffe looks back at 2025

The Ottawa Lookout sat down with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe to discuss some of the biggest stories of 2025 and to look ahead to 2026.

Charlie Senack

Dec 17, 2025

•

12 min read

Searching for something bigger: Ottawa churches report ‘massive’ rise in young people attending worship

A trend is emerging among Ottawa churches, and it’s one that has caught most priests and pastors by surprise.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

Dec 15, 2025

•

9 min read

Changing times: Will a heritage designation attract more people to the ByWard Market?

In recent years, numerous initiatives have been introduced to revitalize the area; the latest seeks to establish the Market as a heritage site.

Charlie Senack

Dec 12, 2025

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9 min read

City council approves the 2026 budget — tax increases and all

Ottawa City Council has approved its 2026 municipal budget, setting a $5.2 billion operating plan and a $1.92 billion capital budget, which will result in a 3.75 per cent property tax increase.

Charlie Senack

Dec 10, 2025

•

7 min read

Provincial and federal governments plan more affordable housing in Centretown and Nepean

Charlie Senack

Dec 8, 2025

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9 min read

A quiet experiment in compassion: How the ByWard Market’s block leaders are redefining street outreach

How the ByWard Market’s block leaders are redefining street outreach

Kate Chappell

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Why the Infinity Convention Centre homicides remain unsolved two years later

A 'transformative year', Sutcliffe looks back at 2025

Searching for something bigger: Ottawa churches report ‘massive’ rise in young people attending worship

Changing times: Will a heritage designation attract more people to the ByWard Market?

City council approves the 2026 budget — tax increases and all

Provincial and federal governments plan more affordable housing in Centretown and Nepean

A quiet experiment in compassion: How the ByWard Market’s block leaders are redefining street outreach

What the 2026 Budget has in mind for Ottawa’s east end

The future of the Ottawa Charge as Lansdowne 2.0 breaks ground

Why the Infinity Convention Centre homicides remain unsolved two years later

A 'transformative year', Sutcliffe looks back at 2025

Searching for something bigger: Ottawa churches report ‘massive’ rise in young people attending worship

Changing times: Will a heritage designation attract more people to the ByWard Market?

City council approves the 2026 budget — tax increases and all

Provincial and federal governments plan more affordable housing in Centretown and Nepean

City Hall

Why the Infinity Convention Centre homicides remain unsolved two years later

A 'transformative year', Sutcliffe looks back at 2025

Searching for something bigger: Ottawa churches report ‘massive’ rise in young people attending worship

Changing times: Will a heritage designation attract more people to the ByWard Market?

Discover new hidden gem restaurants in Ottawa with Capital Eats

Housing

Provincial and federal governments plan more affordable housing in Centretown and Nepean

A quiet experiment in compassion: How the ByWard Market’s block leaders are redefining street outreach

The future of the Ottawa Charge as Lansdowne 2.0 breaks ground

How Heron Gate is rebuilding amid inequality and renewal

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Why the Infinity Convention Centre homicides remain unsolved two years later

A 'transformative year', Sutcliffe looks back at 2025

Searching for something bigger: Ottawa churches report ‘massive’ rise in young people attending worship

Changing times: Will a heritage designation attract more people to the ByWard Market?

City council approves the 2026 budget — tax increases and all

Provincial and federal governments plan more affordable housing in Centretown and Nepean

A quiet experiment in compassion: How the ByWard Market’s block leaders are redefining street outreach

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