2 h. ago Officer killed after a gunman took hostages at a Pennsylvania hospital

YORK, Pa. (AP) — A man armed with a pistol and carrying zip ties entered a Pennsylvania hospital’s intensive care unit Saturday and took staff members hostage before he was killed by police in a shootout that also left an officer dead, authorities said. Three workers at UPMC Memorial Hospital, including a doctor, a nurse […]

Events

3 h. ago Kids by Babyganics sunscreen recalled due to solvent: Health Canada

A children’s sunscreen is being recalled after a solvent was found in the product that could pose health risks. Health Canada says SC Johnson & Son, Inc. is recalling some of its Kids by Babyganics SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Totally Tropical in both its rollerball and continuous spray formats due to monoglyme _ also known […]

Society

3 h. ago Krump in Ottawa: Photos from a free dance workshop at the NAC

The street dance form dubbed "Kingdom Radically Uplifted Mighty Praise" emerged from South-Central Los Angeles a quarter-century ago.

Other

3 h. ago Petition asking PM to revoke Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship garners support

OTTAWA — Thousands of people have electronically signed a parliamentary petition calling for revocation of Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship over his role in the Trump administration, which is pointedly threatening Canada’s sovereignty. The petition, making its way through the House of Commons process, was initiated by Qualia Reed, a Nanaimo, B.C., author. New Democrat MP […]

Other

4 h. ago Savvy vet and two rookies shine in Ottawa Charge first PWHL home win over Montreal Victoire

It was Ottawa's first victory over Montreal in five games so far in this PWHL season.

Other

4 h. ago Police officer, gunman dead after hostages taken at Pennsylvania hospital

Pennsylvania officials said a man entered a hospital’s intensive care unit in York, Pa., and took staff members hostage before he was killed by police on Saturday.

Events

4 h. ago Ottawa woman accused of fatal stabbing was in relationship with victim

Next court appearance for Judith Pamela Brennan is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 28.

Events

5 h. ago Trudeau speaks with Trump about Ukraine, fentanyl fight, PMO says

OTTAWA — The Prime Minister’s Office says Justin Trudeau spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about the war in Ukraine on Saturday ahead of a virtual G7 meeting slated for Monday. Earlier this week, Trudeau told reporters that Ukraine must have a seat at the table in any talks on ending hostilities ignited by Russia’s […]

Politics

8 h. ago Cholera kills 58 and sickens about 1,300 others over 3 days in a Sudanese city, health officials say

CAIRO (AP) — A cholera outbreak in a southern Sudanese city killed nearly 60 people and sickened about 1,300 others over the last three days, health authorities said Saturday. The outbreak in the southern city of Kosti was blamed mainly on contaminated drinking water after the city’s water plant stopped due to an attack by […]

Events

8 h. ago Pope Francis ‘fragile’ as pneumonia battle threatened by sepsis, doctors say

Doctors have warned the main threat facing the 88-year-old Francis would be the onset of sepsis, a serious infection of the blood that can occur as a complication of pneumonia.

Events

10 h. ago CHARLEBOIS: Canada’s internal trade fix leaves major barriers untouched

While Ottawa celebrates minor progress in removing trade barriers, the real roadblock remains untouched

Politics

11 h. ago Half of Canadians and Americans think their countries are in a recession now: poll

OTTAWA — As Canada stares down U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated threats of devastating tariffs, roughly half of Canadians and Americans believe their countries are in an economic recession right now, a new poll suggests. The results of the Leger survey — which polled both Canadians and Americans — suggest that Canadian and Americans hold […]

Other

15 h. ago Geoff Russ: Poilievre’s plan for Canadian prosperity is refreshing

The Liberals have no credible response to Ottawa speech

Other

16 h. ago Wright: Make candidates address both the economy and the environment

Ottawa has the tools and talent to lead in growing the local economy while looking after the environment — but only if politicians and the public make good choices.

Other

24 h. ago Alberta surgical company’s fees double public costs, according to AHS documents

Alberta Health Services documents shows private provider Alberta Surgical Group was charging the government $8,300 for hip replacements — double was AHS said it cost in hospital.

Economics

25 h. ago Predictmedix AI Announces Closing of $320,000 First Tranche to Accelerate Commercialization

TORONTO — Predictmedix AI Inc. (CSE: PMED) (OTC: PMEDF) (FRA: 3QP) (“Predictmedix” or the “Company”), a leading provider of AI-powered health screening solutions, is pleased to announce the successful closing of the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement. The Company issued 16,000,000 units (“Units”) at an issue price of $0.02 per Unit, raising gross […]

Economics

26 h. ago Boissonnault’s former company ineligible for federal contracts for 5 years

Global Health Imports, which Boissonnault started before he was elected in 2021, was at the centre of a series of scandals that eventually forced the Edmonton MP to quit cabinet.

Economics

26 h. ago Braid: Contract scandal has ministers hunting for trouble across Alberta government

Smart ministers would do well to turn over every rock in their departments in search of potential red flags

Politics

27 h. ago DOGE Restores 9/11 Survivor Program Cuts, Hiring Back Workers

The Trump administration walked back cuts to a health program for 9/11 first responders and survivors, restoring research grants and the jobs of laid-off workers.

Society

27 h. ago DOGE Restores 9/11 Survivor Program Cuts, Hires Back Workers

The Trump administration walked back cuts to a health program for 9/11 first responders and survivors, restoring research grants and the jobs of laid-off workers.

Society