Your Voice and Hyper-Local Lens on the Capital

Your Voice and Hyper-Local Lens on the Capital
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Eye on Ottawa is a trusted local media platform delivering reliable news, vital community stories, and practical resources to the diverse residents of Canada's capital - in print, digital, social, and video.
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Accurate, hyper-local coverage from daily headlines to in-depth investigative reports on the issues shaping Ottawa.
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We amplify local voices, celebrating achievements, exploring important topics, and connecting newcomers, youth, and long-time residents.
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WHAT WE COVER
The Stories Ottawa Deserves
From Parliament Hill to your street corner, Eye on Ottawa covers the full spectrum of life in Canada's capital.
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City council, infrastructure, transit, and the decisions that shape daily life.
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Federal, provincial, and municipal politics reported with clarity and accountability.
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Newcomers, youth, seniors, and every voice that makes Ottawa home.
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Local entrepreneurs, economic development, and Ottawa's growing industries.
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Schools, universities, and the issues shaping the next generation of Ottawans.
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Ottawa's vibrant arts scene, festivals, food, and cultural celebrations.
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OTTAWA HISTORY
From Wilderness to Capital: Ottawa's Enduring Story
Before becoming the bustling capital we know, Ottawa was a rugged wilderness. Its name originates from the Algonquin word "adawe," meaning "to trade," reflecting the Indigenous heritage of the region. Originally Bytown, it evolved from a vibrant lumber town to a strategic hub.
Queen Victoria famously chose Ottawa as the capital of the Province of Canada in 1857, a decision cemented with Confederation in 1867. Today, the vibrant National Capital Region boasts a population of over 1.4 million, a testament to its dynamic growth and rich history.
OUR COVERAGE MAP
From Bank Street to Barrhaven, Every Corner of Ottawa
Eye on Ottawa covers the full geography of Canada's capital, from downtown streets to suburban communities and beyond. We are committed to telling the stories that often go unheard, making sure underrepresented neighborhoods and communities have a voice in the local conversation. No corner of Ottawa is too far removed, and no story is too small to matter.
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Breaking Stories from the Capital
Our journalists are on the ground every day: at city hall, in your neighbourhood, and everywhere Ottawa's story is being written.
LOCAL NEWS
City Council Approves $2.3B Transit Expansion Plan
Ottawa's transit network is set for its biggest overhaul in decades, with new LRT lines reaching Barrhaven and Kanata.
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POLITICS
Federal Budget Allocates $180M for Ottawa Housing Crisis
New federal funding targets affordable housing shortfalls in the capital as rental vacancy rates hit record lows.
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COMMUNITY
Newcomer Welcome Centres See Record Demand Across Ottawa
Community organizations report a 40% surge in newcomers seeking settlement services, straining local resources.
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COMMUNITY IMPACT
More Than Just News: Building Ottawa Together
Eye on Ottawa goes beyond reporting - we're an active part of the communities we cover. From hosting town halls to spotlighting unsung heroes, we believe journalism should strengthen the bonds that hold a city together.
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Journalism That Serves Ottawa - Local, Sharp, Accountable
Three principles guide every story we publish.
Independent
We answer to our community, not advertisers or political interests. Our editorial decisions are made free from outside influence.
Accountable
We correct our mistakes openly and hold ourselves to the same standards we apply to those we cover.
Community-First
Every story is chosen with Ottawa residents in mind: their needs, their concerns, their aspirations.
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Dive deeper into Ottawa's most compelling stories with our video features and interviews. From candid conversations with local leaders to immersive explorations of community events, our visual journalism brings the capital to life.
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Eye on Ottawa collaborates with local businesses, community organizations, and institutions who share our commitment to fostering a well-informed, connected, and thriving capital.
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From the Rideau Canal to Every Corner of Ottawa
Eye on Ottawa has reporters and community contributors embedded across the city, ensuring no neighbourhood is left without a voice.
Downtown Core
Parliament Hill, ByWard Market, Centretown, Sandy Hill: the political and cultural heart of the capital.
West End
Kanata, Stittsville, Bells Corners: Ottawa's tech corridor and growing suburban communities.
South Ottawa
Barrhaven, Riverside South, Manotick: family-focused neighbourhoods with rapid growth stories.
East Ottawa
Orléans, Gloucester, Vanier: Ottawa's most diverse and multilingual communities.
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See Ottawa Through Our Lens
Words tell stories. Video shows them. Our street journalism team is out in Ottawa's neighbourhoods every week, cameras in hand, questions at the ready, capturing the raw, unfiltered voices of the city. From candid interviews at the Rideau Centre to documentary-style features in Heron Gate and Bayshore, our video content puts you in the moment. We believe that seeing someone tell their story in their own words, in their own space, creates a kind of empathy that no article can fully replicate.
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