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Ontario measles case count exceeds 800 total infections, 155 new since last week

Ontario is reporting 155 new measles cases over the last week, pushing the province’s case count to 816 since an outbreak began in the fall. The number of new cases has increased again after...

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Large unauthorized car meet prompts enforcement near Hunt Club, Barrhaven

Ottawa police, with local and provincial partners, were able to stop a number of drivers and lay charges in a one-night operation. Officials said in a press release they conducted an enforcement blitz...

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Ottawa police investigating shooting in Bells Corners, 1 in hospital

A broad daylight shooting has prompted police to investigate in a commercial area of Bells Corners. It happened in the 100 block of Bexley Place around 4:23 p.m. on Wednesday. Officers responded to...

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Final list of Ottawa candidates out for upcoming federal election

The nation's capital: The heart of federal politics and the home of two highly contested ridings where two party leaders are vying for votes. As the campaign hits the halfway point and people are expecting...

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G2 driver charged three times in less than a year faces jail sentence

A G2 driver faces a jail sentence of up to six months after being caught for the third time speeding in the nation's capital. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said that the driver was pulled over on...
Summer tires 'not a great idea' after snow brings chaos to Ottawa roads

Emergency responders were called to dozens of collisions and incidents across Ottawa on Tuesday as snow fell in the region. Fire crews said they were sent to 50 vehicle crashes since 6:00 a.m. One of...
22-year-old charged with first-degree murder in Nepean shooting

Ottawa police arrested a 22-year-old man after a morning shooting in Nepean last weekend. Officials said they arrested Omar Yare and charged him with first-degree murder and attempted murder. The accused...
Province looks to expand 'strong mayor' powers to Ottawa-area cities, towns

The Ford government is looking to dramatically increase the number of Ontario municipalities with access to so-called strong mayor powers. According to a statement issued Wednesday morning by Ontario's...
Here's why there are 91 candidates in the same riding as Pierre Poilievre

Voters in the Ottawa riding of Carleton should expect a very long ballot on April 28, with the majority of candidates running as independent. A day before Elections Canada is set to post the final...
How about them apples? Uber reveals most unique items forgotten in Montreal

From a bag of apples and a wig to a curtain rod and case for dentures, Montreal residents have left behind some rather unique items in Ubers, according to the company's latest Lost and Found Index. Uber...