Ottawa News

Although he didn't know the words to "Solidarity Forever" British folk singer Billy Bragg sang labour songs for the striking workers outside Ottawa's National museum today. Undeterred by a driving rain, the bumbershoot -bearing Bragg belted out some Labour standards...

The sci-fi TV serial Star Trek captured the imagination of man and when it was made into a movie, the imagnation of everyone went wild with excitement. When coupled with advancements in space exploration and travel to the Moon, people...

Crude oil futures declined 1% Friday as U.S. equities faltered, reviving concerns about the pace of economic recovery and oil demand. Light, sweet crude for December delivery settled down 74 cents, or 1%, at $76.72 a barrel on the New...

The federal government said it stands behind its decision to arm border guards despite a report warning of the potential for violence at a crossing on Mohawk land near Cornwall, Ont. The Federal Court says the refugee board must reconsider...

The Federal Court has ordered the refugee board to reconsider the case of a 21-year-old lesbian woman who says she came to Canada after deserting the U.S. army because fellow soldiers harassed her. Federal Court Judge Yves de Montigny said...

Dr. Isra Levy said the city's flu assessment clinics are now 'relatively quiet.' (CBC) The City of Ottawa will close most of its special flu assessment centres on Friday thanks to the dwindling number of flu cases. "Their patient load...

After all, Sergei Gonchar and Max Talbot were back in the lineup...Then, Jordan Staal gave them a lead 69 seconds after the opening faceoff. It is what followed -- virtually all of it -- that was so disappointing. And which...

The recession continues to exact a heavy toll on financially strapped Canadians, sending 12,305 more individuals over the brink of bankruptcy in September. The number has soared 47.4 per cent from a year ago and adds to a continuing series...

Some regions of Quebec may soon be able to start vaccinating members of the general public against the swine flu, public health officials said Friday. The Metropolitan Transport Agency is promising commuters using its Dorion-Rigaud train line that its service...

It was an opportunity for former MPs who hadn't seen each other in a number of years to reconnect and catch up on what everyone is doing. It also reminded many of how, not so long ago, Parliament could function...