Ottawa: Latest News in Photos

A look inside History Ottawa, the capital's newest concert venue

History Ottawa opens to the public on Thursday. The new 2,000 person concert venue is located in the former Chapters building on Rideau Street in Ottawa.

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Ottawa cleans up from another summer stormOpens in new window

1934-2026: Canadian broadcasting icon Lloyd Robertson's legendary careerOpens in new window

Osheaga 2026 in picturesOpens in new window

Photos from the 2026 Toronto Caribbean Carnival Opens in new window

Ironman athletes race across Ottawa

Athletes raced across the capital for Ironman Canada-Ottawa on Sunday. The event includes a a 3.8-kilometre swim, followed by a 180-kilometre bike ride and a 42.2-kilometre run.

Photos: La Machine moving through Ottawa in 2017

Kumo and Long Ma made a lasting impression when they moved through the streets of Ottawa in 2017.

Nepean family's backyard oasis turned into raging river during Canada Day floods

A Nepean family says their backyard oasis was turned into a raging river during the Canada Day floods, and they are still unable to return home weeks after the event.

Ottawa’s hottest swimming spots

Need to beat the heat? Here are the best swimming spots in the National Capital Region.

Keeping cool during hot and humid weather

The hot and humid weather conditions continue to grip Ottawa with the humidity making it feel like 37. Here's how some people are keeping cool.

4,500 homes affected by flooding following record rain on Canada Day

118 millimetres of rain fell in Ottawa on July 1st leading to thousands of homes being flooded. Residents of 4500 homes are continuing the difficult clean-up.

Unions protest return-to-office mandate for government workers

Federal public service unions gathered on Parliament Hill to protest the government’s four-day return-to-office mandate for the core public service, which came into effect July 6.

Ottawa watches Canada vs. Morocco in World Cup

Ottawa packed bars and restaurants, while thousands descended on LeBreton Flats for a watch party as the Canadian men's soccer team took on Morocco in a historic Round of 16 match on July 4, 2026.

PICTURES: 100 mm of rain on Canada Day in Ottawa

A series of thunderstorms on Canada Day in Ottawa flooded roads and highways across Ottawa, knocked out power to thousands of customers and forced the cancellation of Canada Day events.

World Cup-inspired beavers take over downtown Toronto

These beavers are some of the 48 sculptures for the “Great Beaver Quest” in Toronto during the World Cup. Each is designed with paintings unique to every country participating in the tournament.

Ceremonial Guard at Rideau Hall

Governor General Louise Arbour conducts an inspection of the Ceremonial Guard at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, on Friday, June 26, 2026.

24 Sussex Drive: A glimpse inside the gutted heritage building

Media was given a tour of the official residence of the Prime Minister of Canada, 24 Sussex Dr. in Ottawa, Friday, June 26, 2026. The National Capital Commission released photos in 2024 of 24 Sussex Drive after abatement of designated substances and removal of obsolete mechanical, heating and electrical systems.