51 m. ago Beauty influencer shot dead during her TikTok livestream at a beauty salon

The 23-year-old in Mexico was shot once in the chest and once in the head and collapsed, dying instantly

Events

2 h. ago CHARLEBOIS: Forget ‘Elbows Up,’ it’s ‘Wallets Out’ for Canadian consumers

While Washington appears to be softening its stance with several key trading partners, Canada remains entrenched in a solitary and expensive tariff posture. This week, Loblaw president Per Bank issued a public warning: A new wave of price hikes, directly linked to Canada’s retaliatory tariffs, is about to hit store shelves. For consumers, this will […]

Other

4 h. ago Deachman: Immigrant entrepreneurs add flair to the ByWard Market

An innovative program, back for its second year, helps newcomers hone their business skills — and makes the Market a more interesting place.

Economics

4 h. ago Why AI will be central to new Carleton University nursing school

Students will have the option of learning coding and the ethical principles of artificial intelligence, along with more traditional course work.

Society

8 h. ago China’s Glut of Coal Locks Market in Vicious Cycle of Decline

Chinese coal prices remain locked in a downward spiral due to a persistent glut of the fuel, according to the country’s top industry group.

Sport

11 h. ago Premier Danielle Smith's demands for Ottawa has Canadians divided: report

A new report by the Angus Reid Institute shows that Canadians surveyed believe Alberta receives fewer resources from the federal government compared to other provinces, and are supportive of some of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s demands, including coast-to-coast oil and gas shipping access. Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his cabinet on Tuesday, earning criticism from […]

Other

12 h. ago Canada welcomes UN body’s decision holding Russia responsible for MH17 tragedy

OTTAWA — The Canadian government is welcoming a recent decision by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization to hold Russia responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. The plane was shot down on July 17, 2014, over eastern Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board, including one Canadian. Global Affairs Canada […]

Other

12 h. ago Maestro Alexander Shelley leaving National Arts Centre Orchestra in 2026

"The prospect of finishing my years as music director on the crest of a wave is really an exciting thing.”

Society

14 h. ago Opposition slams Liberals for having no plans to table budget soon

OTTAWA — Opposition parties attacked Prime Minister Mark Carney Wednesday for being vague about his plans after his government said it would not table a federal budget before the House of Commons rises for the summer. Following the first Liberal cabinet meeting after the swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said instead of […]

Politics

14 h. ago Elections Canada says Terrebonne vote is final, despite ’error’ with special ballot

OTTAWA — Elections Canada says the result of a recount in the federal riding of Terrebonne is final, despite a misprint that led to one special ballot being returned to sender. Elections Canada says there was an error on the envelope used to mail a special ballot from Terrebonne, a Quebec riding the Liberals won […]

Politics

15 h. ago Ottawa's mayor supports a new 'bubble bylaw'. Here's why some councillors are opposed

A motion expected at the joint meeting of the emergency and protective services committee and the infrastructure committee would direct staff to develop a bylaw restricting protests around schools, hospitals and places of worship.

Other

15 h. ago Canada must maximize use of existing pipelines before building more: Guilbeault

OTTAWA — Canadian Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault said Wednesday Canada needs to maximize its use of existing pipelines before building more — a day after Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated an openness to new pipeline construction. Speaking to reporters ahead of the first meeting of Carney’s new cabinet, the former environment minister claimed less than […]

Other

16 h. ago $190M Raised: Canada’s Top 20 Moonshot Ventures™ of 2025 Unveiled After Closed

Canada’s most promising early-stage companies officially unveiled today following a closed-door showcase at the NACO Summit, with ventures spanning AI, cleantech, healthtech, and space. OTTAWA, Ontario, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) today unveiled Canada’s Top 20 Moonshot Ventures™ of 2025—emerging companies led by bold entrepreneurs building transformative solutions […]

Economics

17 h. ago Driver hits more than twice the speed limit outside Ottawa during Road Safety Week

Provincial police nabbed a driver Wednesday travelling at 178 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Cobden Road in rural Admaston-Bromley, about 120 kilometres northwest of Ottawa. “That’s 98 km/h over the posted speed limit,” OPP noted on social media. The driver was handed a 30-day driving licence suspension and a 14-day vehicle impoundment. The […]

Transport

17 h. ago Fans remind Montreal Victoire 'you picked us' with Ottawa Charge poised to deliver KO blow

The two-part question was put to the stars of the night after the Ottawa Charge had just moved to within one victory of playing for the PWHL championship. As nice as Montreal is in the spring, how much do you not want to go there this weekend? And how important is it not to let […]

Sport

19 h. ago Ottawa police shut down unlicensed cannabis dealer on Rideau Street

Ottawa police have shut down another unlicensed cannabis dispensary on Rideau Street, seizing illicit drugs, cash and “drug trafficking equipment.” On May 7, the force’s central neighbourhood resource team executed a search warrant on the property related to multiple suspected offences under the Cannabis Control Act (CCA). Police said in a release the investigation is […]

Events

20 h. ago Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle near Ottawa Train Yards

Paramedics confirm one person is dead after they were struck by a vehicle on Industrial Avenue on Wednesday morning

Transport

20 h. ago Wheelchair user dies after being struck by vehicle near Ottawa Train Yards

Paramedics confirm one person is dead after they were struck by a vehicle on Industrial Avenue on Wednesday morning

Transport

21 h. ago JOE BIDEN’S BLUES: Book pulls back curtain on president’s decline

For 18 months, White House insiders tried to keep from the public what they saw with their own eyes. U.S. President Joe Biden was in rapid cognitive decline. The octogenarian commander-in-chief was increasingly exhausted, confused, and out of it. Now, a new book, Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to […]

Politics

21 h. ago OPP officer struck by biker stopped for driving on 417 shoulder

OPP said the motorcyclist was stopped at 4:30 p.m. but then sped off when the officer approached him for questioning, striking the officer.

Events