Ottawa Citizen Ottawa Citizen Access information: Access on and off campus. Description: Originally established as The Bytown Packet in 1845, it was officially renamed the Ottawa Citizen in 1851 – four years before the city itself adopted the name of the region’s magnificent river. The editorial view of the Ottawa Citizen has varied with its changing owners, down the left-right political spectrum, providing a different viewpoint throughout Ottawa’s history. Located in Canada’s capital, it has provided its citizens with useful knowledge throughout Canadian History about what happened at city hall or the House of Commons, accident scenes and storm disasters, the entertainment industry and Ottawa’s Rideau Canal. Known for collecting many journalistic awards over the decades, including 40+ national newspaper awards and two Michener Awards, the Ottawa Citizen has Canada’s highest prize in public service journalism. Coverage: 1845-2010 This article was published on 2024-08-21
