Sadeen Mohsen

How Ottawa’s stunt-driving is spiralling out of control Ottawa’s stunt-driving culture has grown and affected people all over the city but enforcement is a more nuanced subject.

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!

‘Noisy neighbour’ air-conditioning system irritates Glebe residents Those living within earshot of The Clemow describe a sound similar to a series of drones hovering over their homes.

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.

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New Stittsville proposed high-rise blasted by residents Some Stittsville residents oppose the development, saying the location of the proposed project could be 'dangerous'.

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.

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Update: Small plane crashes near Ottawa airport Two people were taken to hospital in stable condition. The extrication of a third person was continuing well into Thursday evening.

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.

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City of Ottawa four years behind in releasing greenhouse gas emissions reports The city has committed to releasing annual reports tracking emissions produced within Ottawa, but the most recent report is for 2020.

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.

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Why some Manor Park residents don’t want sidewalks The city has undertaken a road, sewer and watermain rehabilitation project on several neighbourhood streets, including installing sidewalks.

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.

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Former city lawyer pleads guilty to Holocaust monument vandalism Iain Aspenlieder was arrested a few weeks after the Ottawa monument was vandalized early on June 9. Sentencing is expected this fall.

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How OC Transpo’s New Ways to Bus is making commuting from the suburbs worse 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.

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.

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East Ottawa in ‘complete paralysis’ with Stage 2 LRT construction Councillors and residents are feeling 'trapped' in the city's east as construction road and ramp closures take place without notice.

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

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New Barrhaven Amazon warehouse has residents worried about increased truck traffic The retail giant's plan for a new facility in the east of the Ottawa suburb has locals worried of more congestion on already packed roads.

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.

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A stabbing and a new safe-supply clinic stoked resident anxiety over Chinatown safety A 'perfect storm' has residents noticing an increase in public drug use, violence and more since a nearby safe consumption site closed.

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.

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How Chef Ric saved himself — and thousands of others — in the kitchen The man trying to feed hundreds of people across Canada’s capital started out hungry himself.

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.

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Ottawa airport service slowly resuming after bomb threats Apparent bomb threats were received at the Ottawa International Airport and airports across the country. Police are investigating.

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.

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Ottawa celebrates Canada Day 2025 amid threats from Trump Threats by Donald Trump have fuelled a renewed sense of Canadian patriotism as the nation celebrates its 158th birthday.

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.”

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‘Worse than COVID’: Businesses say they are suffering through Bank Street construction The construction project has been scheduled for the next two years but some businesses may not survive because of the disruption.

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.

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Report details ‘disturbing’ abuse against youth at the William E. Hay Centre Over five years, there have been 1,106 reports against the William E. Hay Centre.

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.

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Many Hands housing project aims to bridge lack of accessible supports The goal is to have people with disabilities leading purpose-driven lives by starting with accessible housing.

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.

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Northwood Recovery clinic staying open despite announced closure 'The news that they are staying open and operating under new management, is incredibly frustrating and a huge betrayal of trust.'

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

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Holocaust Monument vandalized in downtown Ottawa Vandals sprayed red paint on the monument commemorating the loss of six million Jews killed in the Second World War.

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

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

Recommendations voiced, Carleton reviews sexual violence policy Carleton's sexual violence policy is under review for the first time since 2022. Students are raising concerns about the current policy.

"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.

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