78 m. ago With deficit set to soar, Ottawa shifts budgets from spring to fall

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government plans to table the federal budget in the fall going forward, ending the long-standing practice of releasing the document in the spring. The Liberals intend to introduce this year’s budget on Nov. 4, after foregoing a spring budget following the April election. The parliamentary budget officer predicts […]

Other

2 h. ago Unapologetically Jewish Org Files Human Rights Complaints Against Cities of Montreal and Toronto

Newly founded grassroots organization looks to tackle rising hatred in country head-on. OTTAWA, Ontario — Unapologetically Jewish, a newly formed grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and amplifying the voices of Canadian Jews, today announced that it has filed a Human Rights complaint against city officials responsible for policing in Montreal and Toronto. The complaint […]

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2 h. ago The many deceptions of the Liberals’ gun ‘buyback’: Full Comment podcast

The public safety minister admitted his government’s sweeping plan to confiscate thousands of previously legal gun models with a “buyback” is badly flawed. But as Ian Runkle, a lawyer specializing in firearms law, tells Brian Lilley, it’s far more troubling than that. Ottawa plans to recreate a form of the hated gun registry that it […]

Events

3 h. ago New Ottawa Hospital program helps support young cancer patients

The hospital’s new young adult cancer program fills crucial gaps in support for younger cancer patients between the ages of 15 and 39.

Science

4 h. ago ’AN OPEN NERVE’: Israelis, Palestinians mark two years of the Gaza war

OTTAWA — Two years into the war in Gaza, the conflict continues to spread anger, frustration and pain across Canada, while Israelis and Palestinians fear the region will never exit the cycle of violence. Hamas militants and affiliates attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing 1,200 civilians and soldiers and taking roughly 240 people hostage. […]

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5 h. ago Cartoon break: Editorial chuckles from the past week (Oct. 6, 2025)

Monday morning. It’s here. You deserve a one-minute humour break. Here’s what we published from our editorial cartoonists this past week:

Culture

11 h. ago Où vont vos impôts: 8,2 M$ dans des rizières «équitables en matière de genre» au Vietnam

Ottawa déboursera 8,2 M$ pour aider de petits producteurs de riz au Vietnam à «intégrer l’égalité des sexes» et à réduire leurs émissions de carbone.

Economics

14 h. ago Whitecaps 4, Earthquakes 1: Sebastian Berhalter brace powers Vancouver to victory

Rayan Elloumi and Thomas Muller also scored for the 'Caps (17-6-9), who extended their unbeaten streak to 10 games (6-0-4) across all competitions.

Culture

16 h. ago New York Yankees return to the Big Apple with their collective tails between their legs

The alleged Bronx Bombers are bombing out right in front of everyone’s eyes. New York entered its ALDS against the Blue Jays with a decided power edge. The vaunted power has short-circuited in a series that is inching ever so closer to ending short. The unthinkable sweep is now in play. Even if the Yankees […]

Technology

18 h. ago Carleton University breaks uOttawa's Panda Game winning streak

Tickets were sold out, and more than 20,000 people filled the stands.

Society

22 h. ago Ottawa Senators swing their axe with Opening Night on the horizon

The Ottawa Senators wasted no time making decisions. Steve Staios, the club’s president of hockey operations and general manager, and coach Travis Green must submit the club’s 23-man roster to the National Hockey League’s head office by 5 p.m. Monday as the Senators prepare to open the season against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday. […]

Other

23 h. ago ’Proof and pledge of stability’: Supreme Court of Canada marks 150 years

OTTAWA — A century and a half ago, it had only six judges, no permanent home and a less than onerous workload. The Supreme Court of Canada is tracing its storied history, and somewhat humble beginnings, to mark its 150th anniversary this year. As part of the celebrations, the high court plans a ceremonial opening […]

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23 h. ago Israel detained two Canadians over Gaza flotilla, Ottawa says

Global Affairs Canada did not identify the detained Canadians or disclose if there are others involved, stating no further information can be shared due to privacy laws.

Other

42 h. ago City of Ottawa staff recommend against heritage district designation for Wellington Street West area

A city administration report for council's built heritage committee said the area only met or exceeded the threshold for one criteria in the Ontario Heritage Act.

Other

43 h. ago How clean will the Ottawa Redblacks' sweep of key personnel be after missing the playoffs?

After missing the playoffs for the fifth time in the past six seasons, the organization has to strive to be better.

Other

45 h. ago 'Lose situation': Premier Smith nudges union as Alberta teachers' strike nears

'We've said, 'call off the strike, let's get back to the table, we don't think were that far apart. Let's avoid a lose, lose, lose situation'

Other

48 h. ago KINSELLA: The greatest threat we face in Canada comes from Islamic extremists

But the relentless refrain from Ottawa is that the bigger threat is from the far Right – not the Islamists

Economics

49 h. ago Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills. But the Canadian tech sector typically sees a lot of migration to the U.S. among high-skill employees — and […]

Society

54 h. ago Commuting in Ottawa has become a 'living nightmare' | Letters to the Editor

Saturday, Oct. 4: Complaints about Return to Office, kudos for an Ottawa hospital and more sidewalk talk

Other

59 h. ago Travailleurs étrangers temporaires: 15 entreprises poursuivent Ottawa pour 105 M$

Une quinzaine d’entreprises poursuivent Ottawa pour 105 M$ dans le dossier controversé des travailleurs étrangers temporaires, a appris Le Journal.

Economics