2 h. ago Critics slam Ontario proposal to create ‘special economic zones’ exempt from laws

Proposed Ontario legislation that would give cabinet power to create “special economic zones” and allow the government to exempt itself from following laws on certain projects is little more than a power grab, First Nations, civil liberty groups and environmentalists say. Critics say the bill, known as the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, […]

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4 h. ago Body found near Pembroke identified as Ottawa man missing since 2023

Diego Sarria was last seen in the Kanata area on the afternoon of Jan. 17, 2023. His vehicle was found unoccupied by OPP on January 30, 2023

Other

5 h. ago Police look for help as they try to ID suspects in $24,000 fraud case

Police are looking to identify four individuals in connection with the incident.

Economics

6 h. ago Pierre Poilievre part à la recherche du million d’électeurs manquants

L’ancien chef de son parti Andrew Scheer est nommé chef de l’opposition officielle par intérim mardi.

Politics

7 h. ago Conservatives choose Andrew Scheer as interim Opposition leader

OTTAWA — The Conservative caucus has chosen Saskatchewan MP-elect Andrew Scheer as the interim Opposition leader in the House of Commons to lead the party in Parliament during the spring sitting. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre lost his re-election bid to represent the riding of Carleton on April 28, and cannot serve as the Opposition leader […]

Politics

7 h. ago Joly praised U.S. for ‘hard stand on drugs’ in private remarks: Report

Melanie Joly’s private remarks about hard drugs coming into Canada appear to be at odds with Ottawa’s public ones, according to Blacklock’s Reporter. Records show Joly, who served as Liberal foreign affairs minister before being re-elected last week in the federal election, privately praised the U.S. for taking “a hard stand on drugs” after U.S. […]

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7 h. ago Danielle Smith says she won’t muzzle UCP caucus as referendum talk heats up

'We all have different ideas about how we get respect from Ottawa ... I'm not going to be demonizing anybody who may have a different view than me,' Smith said

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8 h. ago Critics slam Ontario for proposal to create zones where projects are exempt from laws

Critics say it's a power grab to ensure projects like Doug Ford's proposed tunnel under Highway 401 and mining critical minerals in the north get done with little resistance.

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10 h. ago La Victoire fera face à un adversaire qui a progressé en deuxième moitié de saison

Le premier match de la série contre la Charge d’Ottawa aura lieu jeudi à la Place Bell.

Other

11 h. ago Bank Street to become 'Charge Avenue' as Ottawa faces Montreal Victoire in PWHL playoffs

The “playoff vibe” truly sunk in with Ottawa Charge players after Tuesday morning’s practice at TD Place when media scrums surrounding players being interviewed included at least 10 reporters, when typically there are no more than two or three on a good day. “I’m a little bit overwhelmed,” goalie Gwyneth Philips beamed as she waited […]

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12 h. ago City employee, landlord face criminal charges in alleged 'kickback scheme'

The case involves allegations that a City of Ottawa case worker received kickbacks from landlords in exchange for favourable rental rates.

Events

12 h. ago Former city employee, landlord face criminal charges in alleged 'kickback scheme'

The case involves allegations that a City of Ottawa case worker received kickbacks from landlords in exchange for favourable rental rates.

Events

12 h. ago Denley: Was red light camera revenue really just a cash grab?

The muddled way in which this policy has been implemented would make some think so. Ottawa needs a more transparent process to get the money into road safety programs.

Other

12 h. ago Heart failure isn't the 'death sentence' diagnosis it once was

Heart failure is a scary diagnosis, but innovations in treatments and management have helped many patients live healthy active lives.

Events

14 h. ago Albertans skeptical of promised auto insurance savings, want to keep right to sue

Ottawa, ON, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to a recent survey conducted by Nanos Research, only one in five Albertans believe it is likely auto insurance premiums will go down if the Government of Alberta implements a no-fault system that is run and administered by for-profit insurance companies. In fact, Albertans are twice […]

Economics

14 h. ago Home Hardware Stores Limited Named Presenting Sponsor of the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) 2025, in Regina

Home Hardware Stores Limited and Skills/Compétences Canada Partner to Inspire the Next Generation of Skilled Trade and Technology Professionals OTTAWA, Ontario, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC), a not-for-profit organization that works to inspire Canadian youth and their communities to explore careers in the skilled trade and technology sectors, is happy to […]

Society

15 h. ago Airbags are being stolen from Honda Civics in Ontario city, police warn

Police in Ottawa have issued a warning to vehicle owners after a recent spike in overnight airbag thefts from late-model Honda Civics.

Events

15 h. ago Statistics Canada reports $506M merchandise trade deficit for March

OTTAWA — Canada posted a merchandise trade deficit of $506 million in March as exports to the U.S. fell with the implementation of new tariffs, but shipments to other countries climbed. Statistics Canada says the result compared with a deficit of $1.4 billion in February. Overall exports edged down 0.2 per cent to $69.9 billion […]

Economics

16 h. ago New Conservative caucus set to meet in Ottawa as Poilievre pledges to learn, grow

OTTAWA — Newly elected Conservatives and returning MPs are set to meet in Ottawa this morning as the party charts its path forward after last week’s election loss to the Liberals. Leader Pierre Poilievre, who lost his bid to continue representing the riding of Carleton after 20 years as the area’s MP, will not be […]

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16 h. ago Le nouveau caucus des députés du Parti conservateur se réunit mardi à Ottawa

Les élus doivent notamment décider qui prendra la tête de l’opposition à la Chambre des communes.

Culture