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Risk of thunderstorm to kick off Ottawa’s Bluesfest

There’s a risk of a thunderstorm and a chance of a good time at Ottawa’s Bluesfest on Thursday. LeBreton Flats is once again welcoming the city’s largest music festival, with headliner Lainey Wilson…

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Teen charged with attempted murder, assault in Quadeville ‘attack’ on child

Police are now laying charges against a teenager in connection with a case that officials previously believed may have been an animal attack on a young girl in the rural Ottawa Valley. The eight-year-old,…

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Police seeking suspect after hate messages put on Osgoode driveways

Ottawa police are looking for a person after multiple driveways in Osgoode Village had hate messages put on them. Officers said that it happened June 2 around 7:30 p.m. The suspect “distributed” hate…

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Large portion of Carling Avenue to close for rail removal

An inactive portion of CN Rail tracks is being removed from a west-end roadway so the city can make it wider and safer. The City of Ottawa said that a portion of Carling Avenue, from Moodie Drive to…

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Examining political extremism in Canada in the wake of the alleged anti-government militia plot in Quebec

Shocking news this week out of Quebec where charges have been laid in an alleged plot involving a militia to take over a portion of Quebec City. Dozens of combat-like weapons were seized and it’s alleged…

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Trump says 50 per cent tariff on copper imports to come into effect August 1

U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to impose the 50 per cent on copper imports on August 1 in hopes of boosting U.S. production of the crucial metal. Trump announced the tariff Wednesday on his…
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Teen charged with attempted murder, assault in Quadeville ‘attack’ on child

Police are now laying charges against a teenager in connection with a case that officials previously believed may have been an animal attack on a young girl in the rural Ottawa Valley. The eight-year-old,…

14h ago

Police seeking suspect after hate messages put on Osgoode driveways

Ottawa police are looking for a person after multiple driveways in Osgoode Village had hate messages put on them. Officers said that it happened June 2 around 7:30 p.m. The suspect “distributed” hate…

11h ago

Large portion of Carling Avenue to close for rail removal

An inactive portion of CN Rail tracks is being removed from a west-end roadway so the city can make it wider and safer. The City of Ottawa said that a portion of Carling Avenue, from Moodie Drive to…

13h ago

Examining political extremism in Canada in the wake of the alleged anti-government militia plot in Quebec

Shocking news this week out of Quebec where charges have been laid in an alleged plot involving a militia to take over a portion of Quebec City. Dozens of combat-like weapons were seized and it’s alleged…

13h ago

Trump says 50 per cent tariff on copper imports to come into effect August 1

U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to impose the 50 per cent on copper imports on August 1 in hopes of boosting U.S. production of the crucial metal. Trump announced the tariff Wednesday on his…
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Pierre Poilievre on losing his seat in the last election: ‘Not a defeat, but a delay’

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Alleged terrorist activity by Quebec Canadian Armed Forces members

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The RCMP said four people have been charged, including members of the Canadian Armed Forces, for allegedly plotting a violent takeover of Quebec City.

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Firefighters launched ‘aggressive attack’ on Orléans garage blaze

Crews were called to a fire in the garage of a two-storey home in Ottawa’s east end, where they had to jump into action. Firefighters said they responded around 5:54 p.m. for a vehicle ablaze inside…
Several stunt drivers, at-risk people taken off Ottawa roads

Ottawa police’s traffic escort and enforcement unit is noting an uptick of at-risk drivers in the nation’s capital. In the last week, the team notes they have charged “multiple” people with stunt driving….
Senators depth chart: Staios’ deft moves put club in good position

In the hockey world, what gets headlines in the off-season are the blockbuster trades — or a disgruntled free agent leaving Toronto. But in Ottawa, it was a balanced, calculated and mostly quiet summer….
Vehicle rams into apartment building after crash

Firefighters were needed to help keep an apartment building’s wall up after a vehicle plowed through a part of it on Wednesday. For the third time in less than two weeks, crews from the structural collapse…
Impaired charges laid in fatal crash that shut down Ottawa Valley highway

Police laid charges in a multi-vehicle pile-up on Tuesday that shut down a main highway in the Ottawa Valley for over 10 hours. Emergency responders were sent to a portion of Highway 41, south of Eganville,…
Ottawa set to miss 2026 deadline for establishing $10-a-day child care: report

OTTAWA — Ottawa is expected to miss its 2026 deadline to implement $10-a-day child care services across the country, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives said in a new report published Wednesday. The…
Ottawa’s average rent rises bucking a wider trend of slowed growth

The nation’s capital is one of few cities across the country where asking prices for rent continue to rise. This trend is in comparison to Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver and Halifax, which all saw a decline…
1 killed in serious four-vehicle crash on Ottawa Valley highway

One person was killed, and four others injured, in a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 41 near Renfrew, Ont., on Tuesday afternoon. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) from the Upper Ottawa Valley detachment…
Armed Forces members part of alleged terror plot to take over land in Quebec: RCMP

Four people, including two active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, are facing charges after allegedly plotting to forcibly take possession of land in the Quebec City area. Three of the suspects,…

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Armed Forces members part of alleged terror plot to take over land in Quebec: RCMP

Four people, including two active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, are facing charges after allegedly plotting to forcibly take possession of land in the Quebec City area. Three of the suspects,…
Woman in her 20s dies after collision with pick-up truck

Police are hoping witnesses will come forward and help them understand what led to the events of a 20-year-old being killed in Ottawa’s downtown. The incident happened July 7 around 5:40 p.m. Emergency…
Man stabbed in the leg at Nepean dog park

Police are looking for a suspect in connection with a stabbing incident at an off-leash dog park in Nepean. Officials said the situation happened on July 6 at Bruce Pit, a popular off-leash dog park…
Tornado threat passes following severe thunderstorms south of Ottawa

An unsettled Monday for the Ottawa area brought a threat of severe thunderstorms along with tornado potential. Environment Canada released watches and warnings Monday afternoon as officials tracked…
Why the Calgary Stampede is one of the most important political events in Canada

The Calgary Stampede is known as the greatest outdoor show on earth. It’s a must attend event for most Calgarians, but more importantly for Canadian politicians. It’s an event that can make or break…
Rise of intimate partner violence reports in Ottawa

Police are noting an uptick in reports of intimate partner violence in Ottawa for the first half of the year. Compared to the same time last year, police said there was a 9 per cent increase in reports…
Above seasonal weather expected to stick around for July and August

The high temperatures and humidity the nation’s capital and much of the province are experiencing is expected to stick around, according to one expert. On Monday, the highs are expected to be 22 C,…
Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford agree to study new energy corridors, more trade

The premiers of Alberta and Ontario have agreed to a feasibility study of new pipelines and rail lines between provinces while increasing interprovincial trade of alcohol and vehicles.
Mondelez Canada discontinuing Jersey Milk chocolate bars amid low consumer demand

TORONTO — Mondelez Canada Inc. says it’s no longer producing Jersey Milk chocolate bars. Spokesperson Pierina De Carolis says the confectionary company’s decision to cut the product came after a portfolio…
Trump delays deadline for trade deals, Canada’s deadline remains in place

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump started sending out letters to governments around the world Monday threatening high tariffs in the absence of trade deals — even as he gave himself more time…
3-alarm fire in Glebe damages multiple residences

Multiple residences suffered severe damage after a serious fire Saturday night in the Glebe District. Ottawa Fire Services said it received multiple 911 calls shortly after 10:30 p.m. on the night of…