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Female hit by vehicle leads police to lay human trafficking charges

Police described a scene earlier this month where a female was intentionally hit by a vehicle, in a press release. This led officers to uncover a human trafficking situation where one man is facing…

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Young men wished to attach big horns to car, police say ‘no’

Last week, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said some young men visited the Central Hastings Detachment seeking clarification around a “unique modification” request. They wanted to know if they could…

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$50,000 reward offered in 2008 cold case investigation

It was March 2008 when Calvin Vanness went missing. Now, 17 years later, investigators are looking for more information surrounding what happened and who’s involved. In a release, Ontario Provincial…

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BBQ fire quickly melts siding of home in Orléans

Fire crews were called to a family BBQ in Orléans after receiving multiple 911 calls for heavy smoke and flames. It happened around 6:09 p.m. on June 15, Father’s Day. Teams arrived at a home in the…

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Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid to headline Canada’s 2026 Olympic team

The countdown to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics has begun.  Canada announced the first six players for next year’s Winter Games on Monday as part of the scheduled reveal for each of the 12 Olympic…

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Free summer admission to national parks and historic sites begins Friday

OTTAWA — The Canada Strong Pass takes effect Friday, offering free admission to national parks, national historic sites and marine conservation areas maintained by Parks Canada. The pass also includes…

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Young men wished to attach big horns to car, police say ‘no’

Last week, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said some young men visited the Central Hastings Detachment seeking clarification around a “unique modification” request. They wanted to know if they could…

7h ago

$50,000 reward offered in 2008 cold case investigation

It was March 2008 when Calvin Vanness went missing. Now, 17 years later, investigators are looking for more information surrounding what happened and who’s involved. In a release, Ontario Provincial…

8h ago

BBQ fire quickly melts siding of home in Orléans

Fire crews were called to a family BBQ in Orléans after receiving multiple 911 calls for heavy smoke and flames. It happened around 6:09 p.m. on June 15, Father’s Day. Teams arrived at a home in the…

9h ago

Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid to headline Canada’s 2026 Olympic team

The countdown to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics has begun.  Canada announced the first six players for next year’s Winter Games on Monday as part of the scheduled reveal for each of the 12 Olympic…

11h ago

Free summer admission to national parks and historic sites begins Friday

OTTAWA — The Canada Strong Pass takes effect Friday, offering free admission to national parks, national historic sites and marine conservation areas maintained by Parks Canada. The pass also includes…

7h ago

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London native Shianne Brown still remembers her disbelief when she heard, half a world away, that Toronto mayor Rob Ford had been caught on video smoking crack cocaine. “What the hell is happening…

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Police search for suspect in targeted Bank Street shooting

Ottawa police are investigating a shooting that left one man with serious injuries. Investigators say they were called to the 1600 block of Bank Street following reports of an altercation and shooting. When…
Digging into Canada’s plan to meet NATO’s 2% target

The Carney government has announced a plan to massively increase Canada’s defence budget. The plan will see Canada meet NATO’s two per cent of GDP spending target by the end of the year. Why now? After…

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Canada and the United Kingdom think and work alike, Starmer says during Ottawa visit

OTTAWA — The historic ties and long-standing working relationship between the United Kingdom and Canada are not just reflections of the past, but are very much needed “in the here and now,” British Prime…
Tariffs, wildfires and AI on the agenda as Canada hosts world leaders at G7

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has tried to pare down Canada’s priorities as the G7 summit host, but there’s still a lengthy list of global issues for leaders to discuss over the coming days. “Leaders…
Israeli strikes in Iran have killed more than 400, human rights group says

 Israel unleashed airstrikes across Iran for a third day Sunday and threatened even greater force as some Iranian missiles evaded Israeli air defenses to strike buildings…
Remains of Air India crash victims are handed over to relatives

AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — Authorities have started handing over remains of the victims of one of India’s worst aviation disasters, days after the Air India flight crashed and killed at least 270 people,…
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OTTAWA — The federal government is urging Canadians to “avoid all travel” to Israel as the country exchanges missile and air strikes with Iran. Global Affairs Canada issued the warning Friday “due to…

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Canadians urged to ‘avoid all travel’ to Israel amid air, missile strikes with Iran

OTTAWA — The federal government is urging Canadians to “avoid all travel” to Israel as the country exchanges missile and air strikes with Iran. Global Affairs Canada issued the warning Friday “due to…
US-Iran talks over Tehran’s nuclear program won’t take place after Israel’s surprise attack

The latest U.S.-Iran talks on Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program will not take place Sunday, mediator Oman said Saturday, as Israel and Iran traded blows a day after Israel’s blistering…
Emerging quantum technologies take the spotlight at Kananaskis G7 summit

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has named quantum technologies as a priority topic for the G7 meeting in Kananaskis — placing the nascent tech centre stage at the summit for the first time. It’s…
British PM Keir Starmer visiting Ottawa before joining G7 leaders in Alberta

OTTAWA — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting Ottawa today ahead of the G7 leaders’ summit in Alberta. The summit starts Sunday against a backdrop of mounting tensions and violence in the…
PM Carney says he has no plans to tackle 24 Sussex question during his mandate

OTTAWA — Almost a decade after 24 Sussex Drive was abandoned as the official residence of the Canadian prime minister, taxpayers are still shelling out tens of thousands of dollars a year to maintain…
Two charged following Nepean shooting

Two people have been charged in connection with a shooting that occurred in Nepean on June 1. Ottawa Police were called to Ashwick Court around 8:40 p.m. after receiving reports of an altercation. Police…
Firefighters extricate three across two collisions Friday morning

Ottawa Fire Services responded to two serious collisions resulting in the extrication of three people early Friday morning. Shortly after 3 a.m., OFS received a call from Ottawa Paramedic Service about…
Man charged after faking abduction at gunpoint in Ottawa Valley

A man has been charged with public mischief after previously alleging that he had been abducted at gunpoint. On March 17, members of the Upper Ottawa Valley detachment of the OPP responded to a report…
Israel hit by missiles as Iran vows revenge for strikes on nuclear sites

 The U.S. military is helping intercept missiles that Iran fired in retaliation at Israel, a U.S. official says. The U.S. has been moving assets nearer to Israel to assist in missile intercepts and…
Canada’s top doctor Theresa Tam leaving position when term ends June 20

TORONTO — As Dr. Theresa Tam prepares to leave her position next week, Canada’s top doctor says it’s more important than ever for Canada to stand up for science and combat disinformation. She’s held…
Canadian demonstrators detained in Egypt during Global March to Gaza

More than 40 Canadians who were taking part in a global march to Gaza have been detained in Egypt and blocked from reaching the border of the war-torn enclave. The Global March to Gaza is the latest…