Ottawa news on Thursday, October 29, 2026

In Ottawa on Thursday, October 29, 2026: Road safety conference today; clocks back this weekend. Also: Ottawa police report 14% increase in shoplifting and theft under $5,000 this year; Ontario provincial investment in Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus now reaches $10 billion. Weather: Expect rain and 19°C today with winds up to 21 km/h.

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Headlines

City leaders hold road safety news conference today to address traffic deaths.CBC · Oct 29, 1:15 PM

News & local government

Ottawa takes next step toward curbing online gambling advertisements.CTV News · Oct 29, 12:28 PM

Safety & emergencies

Ottawa police report 14% increase in shoplifting and theft under $5,000 this year.CTV News · Oct 29, 12:33 PM

Business & new openings

Ottawa-based AI video-surveillance company Solink raises $100 million in growth capital.The Globe and Mail · Oct 29, 12:00 PM

Health & care

Ontario provincial investment in Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus now reaches $10 billion.CTV News · Oct 28, 10:13 PM

Community & volunteering

Ottawa invests $800,000 to protect Indigenous youth from online exploitation.WestCentralOnline · Oct 29, 3:27 AM

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