Ottawa firefighters revive man at scene of Lockhart Avenue apartment fire A man without vital signs was found in an apartment, and he was quickly brought outside where CPR and other life-saving measures were started, Ottawa Fire Services said Man in critical condition after motorcycle-vehicle collision on Hunt Club 83-year-old woman critically injured in west-end collision Fatal vehicle-motorcycle crash in Osgoode Ottawa resident dead after single-vehicle crash in North Grenville Latest News Videos News of the day: Military security force to be created as air force prepares for F-35s; This Ottawa intersection is dangerous and parents want new crossing; One last Canadian show for iconic Snowbird jets It’s Monday, Sept. 21. Here are today’s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom: 11 hours ago Local News News of the day: Military security force to be created as air force prepares for F-35s; This Ottawa intersection is dangerous and parents want new crossing; One last Canadian show for iconic Snowbird jets It’s Monday, Sept. 21. Here are today’s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom: Advertisement 1 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Ottawa CityFolk wraps up biggest-ever edition at new venue Record crowds descend on Ottawa CityFolk in its new site at RA Centre, with the biggest crowds in the festivals 30-year history. 13 hours ago Life Ottawa CityFolk wraps up biggest-ever edition at new venue Record crowds descend on Ottawa CityFolk in its new site at RA Centre, with the biggest crowds in the festivals 30-year history. The Ottawa Hospital limits number of layoffs to 17 The city’s biggest hospital announced in April it would be cutting 400 positions, but was able to lower that number with early retirement and eliminating vacant positions. 14 hours ago News The Ottawa Hospital limits number of layoffs to 17 The city’s biggest hospital announced in April it would be cutting 400 positions, but was able to lower that number with early retirement and eliminating vacant positions. Belleville police officer, suspect hospitalized after synagogue shooting An armoured Belleville Police vehicle was also dispatched while police launched aerial drones scanning backyards across the neighbourhood. 20 hours ago Local News Belleville police officer, suspect hospitalized after synagogue shooting An armoured Belleville Police vehicle was also dispatched while police launched aerial drones scanning backyards across the neighbourhood. What you may have missed in the municipal election campaign last week With election campaigns in full swing, keeping up with the municipal election can be hard. Here’s what you might have missed last week. 19 hours ago News What you may have missed in the municipal election campaign last week With election campaigns in full swing, keeping up with the municipal election can be hard. Here’s what you might have missed last week. New Canadian military security force to be created as air force prepares for F-35s Defence Watch New Canadian military security force to be created as air force prepares for F-35s Senators fall to Montreal Canadiens in overtime as Opening Night nears Ottawa Senators Senators fall to Montreal Canadiens in overtime as Opening Night nears The Ottawa Hospital limits number of layoffs to 17 News The Ottawa Hospital limits number of layoffs to 17 Ottawa CityFolk wraps up biggest-ever edition at new venue Life Ottawa CityFolk wraps up biggest-ever edition at new venue When can public servants speak out if they disagree with government policy? Public Service When can public servants speak out if they disagree with government policy? LOCAL SPOTLIGHT Find the best places within Ottawa . From local businesses to food to medical to legal services. When can public servants speak out if they disagree with government policy? A public servant asks whether they can take a stance against the government's energy policy in a time of climate crisis. 7 Comments 1 day ago Public Service When can public servants speak out if they disagree with government policy? A public servant asks whether they can take a stance against the government's energy policy in a time of climate crisis. Advertisement 2 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. New Canadian military security force to be created as air force prepares for F-35s Members of the new unit will begin training in the U.S. in October. 32 Comments 1 day ago Defence Watch New Canadian military security force to be created as air force prepares for F-35s Members of the new unit will begin training in the U.S. in October. German officer defeats Gen. Jennie Carignan for top NATO spot The chair of the military committee is the senior spokesperson for the 32-nation organization. The new CMC will be Germany's Carsten Breuer. 12 Comments 2 days ago Defence Watch German officer defeats Gen. Jennie Carignan for top NATO spot The chair of the military committee is the senior spokesperson for the 32-nation organization. The new CMC will be Germany's Carsten Breuer. Canadian military won't release records discussing RCAF commander’s F-35 photo RCAF commander Lt.-Gen. Jamie Speiser-Blanchet was photographed signing the fuselage bulkhead to be installed on a F-35 fighter jet. 15 Comments 4 days ago Defence Watch Canadian military won't release records discussing RCAF commander’s F-35 photo RCAF commander Lt.-Gen. Jamie Speiser-Blanchet was photographed signing the fuselage bulkhead to be installed on a F-35 fighter jet. Federal financial regulator still hasn't released transparency document six months after rest of public service The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions hasn't released its departmental plan for 2026-27. 4 days ago Public Service Federal financial regulator still hasn't released transparency document six months after rest of public service

The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions hasn't released its departmental plan for 2026-27. weather (Ottawa) Bell: Attention separatists — Danielle Smith doubles down on Alberta in Canada The separatists won't like it but Premier Smith makes clear where she stands on Alberta staying in Canada with Video Rick Bell 6 hours ago Columnists Bell: Attention separatists — Danielle Smith doubles down on Alberta in Canada The separatists won't like it but Premier Smith makes clear where she stands on Alberta staying in Canada Advertisement 3 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'It is fantastic news': With PQ set to take power in Quebec, the Bloc dreams of separation while Liberals stay quiet The Liberals either remain mum on the issue or claim that the situation can still change with Video 11 hours ago News 'It is fantastic news': With PQ set to take power in Quebec, the Bloc dreams of separation while Liberals stay quiet The Liberals either remain mum on the issue or claim that the situation can still change B.C. launches lawsuit against OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge mass shooting Attorney General Niki Sharma said B.C. hopes to hold the AI giant accountable for not flagging ChatGPT threats before the school shooting 12 hours ago News B.C. launches lawsuit against OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge mass shooting Attorney General Niki Sharma said B.C. hopes to hold the AI giant accountable for not flagging ChatGPT threats before the school shooting Police officer shot outside Belleville synagogue identified, faces 'significant road to recovery' Const. Jeff Smith was stationed outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar with Video 14 hours ago Canada Police officer shot outside Belleville synagogue identified, faces 'significant road to recovery' Const. Jeff Smith was stationed outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar Liberals table omnibus bill with sweeping changes to major project reviews and labour laws The bill proposes significant changes to how federally-regulated industries negotiate union contracts, mediate disputes and resolve work stoppages with Video 14 hours ago Canadian Politics Liberals table omnibus bill with sweeping changes to major project reviews and labour laws The bill proposes significant changes to how federally-regulated industries negotiate union contracts, mediate disputes and resolve work stoppages U.S. proposes US$5 billion fund to rebuild damaged infrastructure across Middle East from Iran war The plan looks aimed in part to ease concerns from U.S. allies in the region about the Trump administration’s plans for after the war ends 5 hours ago Israel & Middle East U.S. proposes US$5 billion fund to rebuild damaged infrastructure across Middle East from Iran war The plan looks aimed in part to ease concerns from U.S. allies in the region about the Trump administration’s plans for after the war ends Advertisement 4 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. U.S. networks halt Trump coverage for a day, after White House bans three news outlets As a result, Trump's opening of his new White House helipad and his trip to the United Nations General Assembly proceeded without live television coverage 6 hours ago World U.S. networks halt Trump coverage for a day, after White House bans three news outlets As a result, Trump's opening of his new White House helipad and his trip to the United Nations General Assembly proceeded without live television coverage Trump says potash deal with Belarus in works amid trade war with Canada The U.S. president shared the news on social media on Monday, but whether he will be able to tap additional supplies is unclear with Video 12 hours ago News Trump says potash deal with Belarus in works amid trade war with Canada The U.S. president shared the news on social media on Monday, but whether he will be able to tap additional supplies is unclear U.S. warns of Middle East escalation after as Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia 'This military conflict has the potential to escalate rapidly,' the U.S. State Department warned Sunday with Video 1 day ago World U.S. warns of Middle East escalation after as Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia 'This military conflict has the potential to escalate rapidly,' the U.S. State Department warned Sunday Italy banning burqas, niqabs from schools: PM Giorgia Meloni also said government would begin to limit the 'number of foreign students per class' 1 day ago World Italy banning burqas, niqabs from schools: PM Giorgia Meloni also said government would begin to limit the 'number of foreign students per class' Ontario trucker sent to prison in U.S. for hauling cocaine allegedly for Ryan Wedding's cartel Iqbal Singh Virk admitted to a judge in Los Angeles that he helped knit a drug transportation network in Canada to an immense cocaine cartel in Mexico and the United States 3 days ago News Ontario trucker sent to prison in U.S. for hauling cocaine allegedly for Ryan Wedding's cartel Iqbal Singh Virk admitted to a judge in Los Angeles that he helped knit a drug transportation network in Canada to an immense cocaine cartel in Mexico and the United States Advertisement 5 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. After 42 years of trying, Canada loses another bid to deport alleged top Mafia boss in Toronto Jimmy DeMaria was convicted of second-degree murder in 1982 and released ten years later. He was first ordered deported in 1984, while still in prison August 14, 2026 Canada After 42 years of trying, Canada loses another bid to deport alleged top Mafia boss in Toronto Jimmy DeMaria was convicted of second-degree murder in 1982 and released ten years later. He was first ordered deported in 1984, while still in prison $1.5M haul of meth and cannabis arriving on flight from Canada seized at Dublin airport Dublin police won't say if the woman in her 50s who had vacuum-sealed packages of drugs in her suitcases is Canadian or Irish August 10, 2026 News $1.5M haul of meth and cannabis arriving on flight from Canada seized at Dublin airport Dublin police won't say if the woman in her 50s who had vacuum-sealed packages of drugs in her suitcases is Canadian or Irish Teen gets five years in youth facility for stabbing random woman to death 'to escape his old life' The boy will get credit for time served and spend five more years in custody, and four years under supervision in the community. with Video July 15, 2026 True Crime Teen gets five years in youth facility for stabbing random woman to death 'to escape his old life' The boy will get credit for time served and spend five more years in custody, and four years under supervision in the community. Teen who killed grandmother in random attack still relishes violence despite apology, court hears His apparent deficit in remorse for killing a stranger in broad daylight was highlighted by Crown prosecutors at his sentencing hearing with Video July 14, 2026 Canada Teen who killed grandmother in random attack still relishes violence despite apology, court hears His apparent deficit in remorse for killing a stranger in broad daylight was highlighted by Crown prosecutors at his sentencing hearing This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here . By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy .