84 m. ago Citizen journalist showed us ordinary people are in fact extraordinary | Letters to the Editor

Tuesday, Oct. 8: Readers discuss great journalism, bad traffic and Ottawa's broken transportation system

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84 m. ago As federal funding for hotels for asylum seekers ends, Ottawa seeks solutions

Non-profit and community groups are anticipating increased pressure on their programs, too. 

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85 m. ago City of Ottawa considering new strategies to recruit doctors

Ottawa has a shortage of approximately 270 practising primary family-care providers, a number that is likely to grow with retirements.

Science

85 m. ago ‘I guess he’s going to ask about tariffs’: Trump set to host Carney for second Oval Office meeting

The high-stakes meeting comes as Carney has yet to secure a deal that would see the president remove or lessen the 50% tariffs on Canada's steel and aluminum sectors

Economics

2 h. ago Quectel Strengthens GNSS Offering with RTKHOLD and Galileo OSNMA and High Accuracy Service Integration

FRANKFURT, Germany — Quectel Wireless Systems, an end-to-end global IoT solutions provider, today announces the addition of two new technologies to its LG290P, LG580P and LG680P high precision modules, RTKHOLD and Galileo Open Service Navigation Message Authentication (OSNMA) and High Accuracy Service (HAS). Designed to increase the accuracy of GNSS positioning anywhere globally, RTKHOLD, a […]

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2 h. ago Quectel Launches LR700A Smart Connected GNSS Receiver, an All

FRANKFURT, Germany — Quectel Wireless Solutions, an end-to-end global IoT solutions provider, has introduced the Quectel LR700A smart connected GNSS receiver, an all-in-one high performance quad band base station solution, capable of connecting to the cloud to deliver GNSS correction data, usable either standalone or within an RTK station network. Available for use globally, the […]

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3 h. ago Tacton Acquires Variantum and Serenytics to Deliver the Most Complete End

CHICAGO & STOCKHOLM — Tacton, the global leader in CPQ Buyer Engagement solutions for complex manufacturers, announced today the acquisition of Variantum, a Finnish software company specializing in Configuration Lifecycle Management (CLM), Configurable Order Fulfillment (COF), and Configured Installed Base (CIB). The move expands Tacton’s platform beyond Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) into engineering, order fulfillment, […]

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3 h. ago Tosi Expands Global Availability of Advanced Network Traffic Analytics Following U.S. Launch

Native TosiControl capability strengthens unified platform with real-time OT visibility and threat detection. OULU, Finland & IRVING, Texas — Tosi, the global pioneer in Cyber Physical Systems platforms for OT networks, today announced the general availability of advanced network traffic analytics natively integrated into TosiControl, following its initial launch in the U.S. market in July. […]

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3 h. ago Thales Launches Europe’s First Certified Smartcard Ready for the Quantum Age

Thales’ solution is the first quantum-resistant smartcard in Europe to receive high-level security certification, underscoring its commitment to staying ahead of emerging cyber risks in the quantum era. The certified product integrates innovative cyber mechanism into a smartcard format—ideal for applications that demand strong future-proof identity protection, such as electronic ID cards, health cards, and […]

Economics

4 h. ago Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Recognized Among the United States’ Top 10 Children’s Hospitals for 17 Consecutive Years

U.S. News Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals distinguishes CHLA with six specialties ranking in top 10 in the nation LOS ANGELES — As a leader in pediatric academic medicine for nearly 125 years, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) continues to fulfill its mission by advancing care and making discoveries that enhance and save lives. […]

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5 h. ago A groovy new pizza place is replacing a neighbourhood favourite in Toronto

A Toronto restaurant that was a local favourite is about to be replaced by a trendy new pizza joint.Toronto is riddled with so-called "hidden gems:" those if-you-know-you-know spots good enough to contend with the most buzzworthy of institutions that, for whatever reason, go virtually undetected by people outside the neighbourhood.For Harbord Village residents, up until February of 2025, one such spot was Borden Street's Think It Cafe.A cozy, homey cafe that served up Italian paninis, baked goods from Amico Chef and coffee, Think It stood as a certified neighbourhood staple for seven years before a series of obstacles piled up high enough for the cafe to ultimately close its doors.There's good news on the horizon for the neighbourhood, though: a new venture is preparing to keep up the Italian tradition in Think It Cafe's former home at 196 Borden St., albeit with a different dish.    View this post on Instagram    &n...

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6 h. ago Divided Israel marks 2 years since Hamas attack as war in Gaza grinds on

REIM, Israel — Israelis prepared to mourn the dead Tuesday as the nation marks two years since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack plunged the region into a devastating war, while Israel and Hamas hold indirect talks in Egypt. The main memorial ceremony is being organized by bereaved families, not the government, reflecting deep divisions over Prime […]

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6 h. ago B.C. judge rules evidence not needed in lawsuit against Pickton’s brother

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has rejected a bid by a plaintiff in a civil lawsuit against serial killer Robert Pickton and his brother to stop police from sending evidence found at the killer’s pig farm to the BC Coroners Service. The court ruling handed down Friday says Sarah Jean de Vries is a […]

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7 h. ago Snell shines as Dodgers bullpen holds off Phillies’ rally for Game 2 NLDS win

PHILADELPHIA — Blake Snell stuck out nine over six shutout innings of one-hit ball for the Dodgers before relievers Alex Vesia and Roki Sasaki thwarted Philadelphia’s ninth-inning rally, sending Los Angeles to a 4-3 victory over the Phillies in Game 2 of their NL Division Series on Monday night. Shohei Ohtani delivered an RBI single […]

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7 h. ago UN refugee agency chief suggests U.S. deportation practices violate law

GENEVA — The head of the U.N. refugee agency suggested Monday that President Donald Trump’s America has carried out deportation practices that violate international law, and criticized a wider “backlash” in some countries against migrants and refugees. Filippo Grandi, the U.N. high commissioner for refugees, used a speech to lament that drastic funding cuts and […]

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8 h. ago Summerland family aims to get accessible playground built for kids with mobility issues

"The school district anticipates receiving a response from the Ministry in early spring 2026 regarding this funding request," the email states.

Society

8 h. ago Montreal universities brace for tensions as city marks Oct. 7 anniversary

Student strikes, vigils and protests planned across the city

Society

8 h. ago Israeli delegation heads to Egypt for hostage talks with Hamas despite skepticism from politicians

‘The main problem is what we already see happening: Hamas does not clearly accept or reject the agreement; it tries to buy time to negotiate and to undermine Israeli achievements’

Politics

8 h. ago RCMP probing death of woman on international flight diverted to Yellowknife

YELLOWKNIFE — RCMP in the Northwest Territories are investigating after the death of a passenger on an international flight that had to be diverted to Yellowknife. Mounties say they were told Sunday morning that Flight KLM601 landed at Yellowknife Airport because a passenger had become unresponsive. Police say a 34-year-old woman died in hospital, but […]

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8 h. ago UN chief says women too often absent from peace talks 25 years after resolution

UNITED NATIONS — Twenty-five years after a landmark U.N. resolution demanded equal participation for women in all efforts to promote peace, the United Nations chief said Tuesday that far too often women remain absent. At the same time, sexual violence against women and girls is on the rise and 676 million women live within 50 […]

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