Starting next week, all of Ottawa's beaches will undergo a comprehensive safety audit by the Lifesaving Society to identify possible risks they may pose toward residents. Britannia Beach, Mooney's Bay ...

A scene along the Ottawa River near Westboro. A man drowned in the river this week; his son was taken to hospital. (Credit: Tony Caldwell) The drowning death of a man near Westboro Beach on Wednesday ...

Heading to the beach? You’re in luck — Ottawa’s public beaches are safe for swimming as of July 6 at 5 p.m. Here’s the latest beach water quality report from Ottawa Public Health: Britannia Beach ...

Laura Reinsborough, CEO of Ottawa Riverkeeper, on the bank of the Ottawa River at the NCC River House. (Credit: Ashley Fraser) As the swim season winds to a close, Ottawa Riverkeeper is urging more ...

The drowning death of a nine-year-old boy at Britannia Beach on June 3 has put the spotlight on the lifeguard situation at Ottawa’s beaches. Postmedia reached out to the city for answers to pressing ...

Heading to the beach? You’re in luck — Ottawa’s public beaches are safe for swimming as of July 21 at 3 p.m. Here’s the latest beach water quality report from Ottawa Public Health: Britannia Beach ...