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It’s that time of the year again, folks! There are holiday shopping lists to prepare, flashy deals to seize, and then a mad rush to shower…

In Canada, women represent approximately one to two per cent of active powerline technicians working in the electricity industry today.…

“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” These are the words inscribed on the portal of the Human Rights Monument…

Did you know that a heat pump is a great energy-efficient alternative to a furnace and air conditioner? In fact, there are two common types…

Hydro poles - they’re all around us in the city. They are such a common motif that they almost blend into the background of our purview,…

When it comes to assigning blame to countries that are historically responsible for climate change, you maybe wouldn’t expect Canada to be…

Environmental stewardship is one of Hydro Ottawa’s core values - because much like the electrical grid, we see how everything is connected…

No one wants to hear the words “You have cancer,” much less over the phone during a March break trip with your three young children in the…

Each day, thousands of Ottawa residents step outside to walk, bike and drive along the city streets. You need not to look far to see the…

As we head into another back-to-school season, we take pause to appreciate today’s youth - they are brave, bold, and brimming with…