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history of Ottawa

Hate Crimes in Ottawa and Their Underlying Causes

Their number has continued to grow over the years, painting a grim picture. Statistics from the past decade confirm this trend. Ottawa Yes takes...

First Election Irregularities and Voter Fraud in Ottawa: History and Politics

In recent decades, there has been increasing talk of election irregularities and voter fraud. Yet in many cases, there has been no definitive evidence...

Presidential Visits to Ottawa: Official and Unofficial Meetings. From Roosevelt to Joe Biden

Official and unofficial visits by U.S. presidents are always highly anticipated by residents of the city. Typically, such a state visit includes a meeting...

Queen Elizabeth II and Her Visits to Ottawa. How Was the Princess, and Later the Queen, Welcomed in Canada’s Capital?

The public held Queen Elizabeth II in high esteem and eagerly awaited her visits. She was usually accompanied on her trips to Canada—especially to...

How Did Ottawa Become the Capital of Canada?

Ottawa is a city of culture, tolerance, and natural beauty. But do you know how and when Ottawa became the capital of Canada? Ottawa...

How Mayor Stanley Lewis Rebuilt Ottawa After World War II: Memories and Life in Wartime and Postwar Periods

During World War II, Ottawa became the heart of the nation. What was it like? How did the population of Canada’s capital grow and...

The First Mayor of Ottawa

Ottawa is a historic city. Urban development and the establishment of municipal governance in Ottawa began in the mid-19th century. Initially, the small settlement...

The History of the Heritage Building and Ottawa City Hall

In the heart of the city lies Ottawa City Hall, which consists of two connected buildings. This combination of past and present reflects the...

The Criminal World of Bytown: Danger and Religious Tensions. How Did the Small Community Later Become Ottawa?

The small community known as Bytown was a dangerous place at the time. Religious and ethnic tensions frequently escalated into fights and riots. This...

Royal Visits to Ottawa

What could be more intriguing than a journey into the past—especially when it involves royal visits? There were quite a few of them, and...
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