6 h. ago Trump considers UFC fight at the White House to celebrate 250th Independence Day

Trump, a UFC enthusiast who has attended several of its mixed martial arts matches in recent months and is close friends with Dana White, the league's president

Culture

19 h. ago Search continues for 7 missing after explosion at California fireworks warehouse

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Rescue crews were searching on Thursday for seven people still missing days after an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Northern California shook a tiny farming community and forced the cancellation of nearby Independence Day celebrations. The barrage of fireworks that exploded Tuesday caused a massive blaze that led to other spot […]

Events

26 h. ago City of Ottawa to raise U.S. flag to celebrate Independence Day despite trade tensions

The city’s flag protocol states that the flag of every country Canada has diplomatic relations with will be raised on their national holiday.

Economics

4 d. ago Amid calls for separation, Alberta’s new referendum rules set to formally take effect

EDMONTON — As Canada prepares Tuesday to blow out 158 birthday candles, Alberta plans three days later to formalize rules making it easier to have an independence celebration of its own. Beginning Friday, Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative government is officially lowering the required threshold for citizens to initiate a provincewide referendum, including on separation. […]

Other

4 d. ago Will internal trade barriers be gone by Canada Day? Unlikely, experts say

Throughout the spring federal election campaign, Liberal Leader Mark Carney repeatedly vowed to "eliminate" interprovincial trade barriers and create "free trade by Canada Day."

Economics

5 d. ago Accused holocaust memorial vandal was City of Ottawa employee on leave

According to officials, the man accused of vandalizing the National Holocaust Monument on June 9 was a City of Ottawa employee on leave -- he has since been dismissed.

Other

5 d. ago City of Ottawa to invest $4.5B in new transit network, but more money needed

The network includes a series of O-Train extensions, transitway corridors, bus lane projects and transit priority corridors intended to provide more transit options for Ottawans.

Economics

5 d. ago Man accused in Holocaust Memorial vandalism fired by City of Ottawa

Officials confirmed that Iain Aspenlieder no longer works for the city.

Events

5 d. ago Man accused in Holocaust Memorial vandalism is City of Ottawa lawyer on leave

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe said he asked city officials to "take all appropriate action in light of these developments."

Other

1 week ago Pellerin: Too much garbage? One man's trash is another man's treasure

The City of Ottawa has shied away from any meaningful action to deal with its rapidly filling dump. Time to talk someone into taking it off our hands.

Other

2 w. ago Today's letters: Ottawa City hall really doesn't need more security

Friday, June 20: The building was already designed with safety in mind, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Events

2 w. ago Hersh: Ottawa Council must take a risk and ban fossil fuel ads

More than a year ago, civil society groups campaigned to get the City of Ottawa to ban fossil fuel ads from city property such as community centres, sports arenas and buses.

Other

2 w. ago Dudas: Why Ottawa city hall needed to boost security measures

Sadly, threats and even attacks against politicians of all stripes are on the rise. As well, staff and visitors also deserve protection.

Events

2 w. ago The Osgoode Ward byelection is today, here's what you need to know

A former councillor, a Greenbelt protester and a critic of trash dumping are on the ballot as Osgoode Ward looks to elect a new voice at Ottawa City Hall.

Politics

2 w. ago Reinsborough: City of Ottawa should rethink its reduced beach

We are incredibly fortunate to live in a city with swimmable beaches and rivers that regularly meet water quality guidelines. Let’s not take that for granted.

Other

2 w. ago Ottawa to explore new waste management technologies as Trail landfill reaches capacity

City of Ottawa staff said the Trail Waste Facility Landfill is forecast to reach capacity between 2034-2035 based on current waste disposal rates. 

Other

2 w. ago Israel, Iran trade strikes for 3rd day, with hundreds reportedly killed

The region braced for a protracted conflict after Israel's surprise bombardment Friday of Iranian nuclear and military sites killed several top generals and nuclear scientists.

Economics

2 w. ago Israel, Iran Trade Blows for Third Day With No Sign of Letup

Israel and Iran continued intense bombardments on one another’s territories for the third day, with no sign of a reprieve and growing concerns over a wider conflict in one of the world’s key oil-producing regions.

Economics

3 w. ago Clio Health Names Klick Health ‘Independent Agency of the Year’ for Third Consecutive Year

Agency also wins 25 Clios after receiving three prestigious D&AD Awards and making history at The One Show in May NEW YORK & TORONTO — Klick Health was celebrated by the Clio Health Awards last night as ‘Independent Agency of the Year’ for the third straight year. Klick also took home 25 trophies for its […]

Science

3 w. ago Crude Oil Declines as Traders Parse Signals on US Trade Policy

Oil fell for a second day, as traders digested a welter of headlines on US trade policy, including an appeal court ruling that US President Donald Trump can press on with his global tariffs.

Economics