Algonquin College will shut down its building trades program in the Eastern Ontario town of Perth, but a local entrepreneur has pitched a better version. Doug Ford should clear the path to make it happen, says @Randall_Denley @OttawaCitizen

Public Health doesn't like it; the police don't like it; and some cities have rejected it. So why is Ottawa making it easier to drink in our parks? Mohammed Adam asks. #ottcity #ottnews @OttawaCitizen

Today's @OttawaCitizen letters: Why can't the city clean up violent crime downtown? #ottnews #ottcity

GAC, CBSA, IRCC and Finance must function at the top of their game if government policies are to succeed. Clearly, there's room for improvement, says Jennifer Gearey. #cdnpoli #ottnews @Ottawacitizen

Today's @Ottawacitizen letters: EV? Hybrid? gas? Buying a car can drive you nuts. #ottnews

RT @Charlie_Senack: Hey Ottawa journalism students, looking to get some writing experience this summer? Both the Ottawa Lookout and Kitchis….

Great mystery authors; I'll be there.

Ever heard of a 'pedestrian scramble'? Small towns and big cities — including in Canada — use this low-cost option to help people cross roads safely at major intersections. How about we do this in Ottawa? @bpellerin asks. #ottcity #ottnews @OttawaCitizen

Solid, important piece here from Bruce Deachman about small housing developers in Ottawa and how the city stymies them. #ottcity #ottnews @OttawaCitizen

Public safety in Ottawa depends on fixing Canada’s soft approach to reoffenders, says Daniel Robson. #ottnews @OttawaCitizen

RT @OttawaCitizen: Today's letters: NIMBYism is hurting Lowertown and vulnerable people

RT @davidpugliese: My latest article. Ottawa soldiers under investigation for Facebook group filled with hate speech and nude photos in un….

A few reader thoughts on bilingualism and the federal public service.#ottnews #cdnpoli ⁦@OttawaCitizen⁩

A moving call to remember and learn, from @shachikurl #airindia ⁦@OttawaCitizen⁩

RT @OurCommons: In honour of the late Hon. Marc Garneau, P.C., the first Canadian in space, who passed away June 4, 2025, the Dominion Cari….

Can Michael Sabia 'kick ass' in Canada's federal public service? He's considered one of the smartest guys in the room (mind you, so is the prime minister). Karl Salgo shares his view. #cdnpoli @OttawaCitizen

Canada's public service has gender parity, but that's not the whole picture when it comes to equal treatment of women, writes Jennifer Gearey. #cdnpoli #ottnews @OttawaCitizen

I enjoyed it too! Recommend for fans of crime writing.

At ArtsPark right behind the Parkdale Market until 2 pm. ⁦@ButlerDon⁩ with Katie Tallo. #ottnews #ottbooks

The NCC wants to develop three blocks on Sussex Drive. Bruce Deachman has thoughts. #ottnews ⁦@NCC_CCN⁩ ⁦@OttawaCitizen⁩