Ottawa’s stunt-driving culture has affected people all over the city but enforcement and ensuring public safety is a more nuanced subject. my last piece for @ottawacitizen.com, where I've spent the summer reporting with the amazing Breaking News team!

A new, "noisy neighbour" has spent the summer with its air-conditioning system turned on, which Glebe residents have described as a series of drones hovering over their houses. via @ottawacitizen.com. ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...

A newly proposed Stittsville high-rise is being criticized by local residents for potentially being 'dangerous' due to a lack of proper infrastructure. via @ottawacitizen.com. ottawacitizen.com/news/new-hig...

A small plane with three people on board crashed into a line of trees near the Ottawa International Airport this evening. On the scene with @alexaamackie.bsky.social via @ottawacitizen.com. ottawacitizen.com/news/small-p...

The City of Ottawa is four years behind in releasing greenhouse gas emissions reports and environment groups are left wondering just how much fossil fuels the city burns. via @ottawacitizen.com. ottawacitizen.com/news/city-of...

Some Manor Park residents are opposing the City of Ottawa's plan to install sidewalks on certain streets, saying their roads are safe enough without them. via @ottawacitizen.com. ottawacitizen.com/news/manor-p...

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Former city lawyer pleads guilty to Holocaust monument vandalism ottawacitizen.com/news/holocau...

In April, OC Transpo launched a major overhaul of over 100 bus routes across the city. For suburban commuters, it's been a rocky ride. via @ottawacitizen.com. ottawacitizen.com/news/oc-tran...

Councillors and residents are feeling 'trapped' in the city's east as construction road and ramp closures take place without notice. via @ottawacitizen.com. ottawacitizen.com/news/east-ot...

Residents express concern about increased truck traffic on already packed roads as retail giant Amazon begins construction on their new fulfillment centre in Barrhaven. via @ottawacitizen.com. ottawacitizen.com/news/barrhav...

A 'perfect storm' has Chinatown residents noticing an increase in public drug use, violence and more since a nearby safe consumption site closed. via @ottawacitizen.com. ottawacitizen.com/news/safe-su...

As part of @ottawacitizen.com's "How Canada Wins" series, I spoke with Chef Ric at the @ottawamission.bsky.social, who feeds hundreds of Ottawa’s low-income residents every week, delivering great meals and second chances. ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...

The Ottawa International Airport was one of many across the country that received bomb threats, which temporarily grounded flights. with Norman Provencher via @ottawacitizen.com. ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...

Follow along as @paulatran.bsky.social & I cover how Ottawa is celebrating Canada Day via @ottawacitizen.com. This is the first celebration since U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to annex Canada and turn it into the “51st state.” ottawacitizen.com/news/ottawa-...

Business owners located along Bank Street are expressing concerns about sustaining their businesses throughout the street’s three-year construction project. Some say it's worse than the COVID-19 pandemic. via @ottawacitizen.com. ottawacitizen.com/news/ottawa-...

After a youth worker at the William E. Hay Centre was arrested for sex crimes, Elizabeth Venczel, a doctoral student at the University of Ottawa, investigated further. What she uncovered was a “disturbing pattern of incidents of harm.” via @ottawacitizen.com. ottawacitizen.com/news/report-...

The Many Hands Project aims to create a residence for adults with disabilities in a way that provides a safe and "purpose-driven life". Advocates say Ottawa currently lacks accessible housing supports. via @ottawacitizen.com. ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...

A controversial safer supply clinic in Chinatown is going to remain open under new management despite reports it was closing today. via @ottawacitizen.com. ottawacitizen.com/news/northwo...

The National Holocaust Monument in downtown Ottawa was vandalized overnight, with the words "FEED ME" written in large block letters. via @ottawacitizen.com. ottawacitizen.com/news/holocau...

#OntarioElection: On the scene for @ottawacitizen.com covering Liberal candidate Lucille Collard’s election night party. Follow along for more updates!

"The policy is definitely the bare minimum," Charlie said. "It just seems like you're being interrogated when you're the one who has come forward." An important article with @sadeenmohsen.bsky.social for the Charlatan. Read here: charlatan.ca/community-vo...