48 m. ago Today's letters: Westboro bus crash inquest — it's important to learn the truth

Wednesday, April 23: In the end, who will take responsibility for the bus disaster that affected so many lives, a reader asks. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Economics

77 m. ago Lawyer wants to save war memorials at Hudson’s Bay stores in Toronto, Calgary

TORONTO — A Toronto lawyer is hoping to find a way to preserve war memorials at two Hudson’s Bay stores. E. Patrick Shea, who also sits on the senate of the 48th Highlanders of Canada and is the RCAF Foundation’s secretary, said he wants the displays commemorating Bay and Simpsons workers who died in the […]

Other

8 h. ago Ontario to boost rural, northern primary, emergency care in agreement with OMA

Ontario is introducing a new program to stabilize physician staffing in rural emergency departments and putting more money toward helping people in underserved communities get access to primary care. The new commitments come out of negotiations between the government and the Ontario Medical Association for a new physician services agreement. Those talks are ongoing for […]

Politics

8 h. ago ALERT seizes $800K of meth being transported to Edmonton from Winnipeg

"It is a sophisticated enterprise that spans provinces and jurisdictions. We are grateful for the help from our policing partners in Saskatchewan and Manitoba to keep this large quantity of drugs from being circulated in Edmonton"

Sport

9 h. ago Alberta camp aims to empower province’s next generation of tradeswomen

A group of fearless and determined aspiring tradeswomen got the chance to preview what a career in the skilled trades would look like.

Economics

10 h. ago Letters to The Province: Nat Bailey Stadium article brought back many memories

Re: What’s new at Nat Bailey this season? There’s plenty already, and still more to come Thank you, Steve Ewen, for your article about Nat Bailey Stadium. It brought back many memories. I was at the opening night game for Capilano Stadium in 1951. I was a Grade 4 student and still remember that Bobby […]

Sport

11 h. ago Quebec coroner calls for tougher drunk driving penalties in line with rest of country

A Quebec coroner says if the province's penalties were in line with the rest of the country, a dangerous driver who killed a motorcyclist in 2020 would not have been on the road.

Other

12 h. ago Hudson’s Bay sees interest in 65 of its leases: Court documents

A process to find takers for leases held by Hudson’s Bay has generated plenty of interest. A new court filing made in the company’s creditor protection case says 18 unnamed parties submitted letters of intent expressing interest in a total of 65 leases. The filing says some of those letters were submitted by landlords and […]

Other

12 h. ago Tentative Agreement Ratification Is a Bittersweet Win for CJS Workers after Province Terminates Service Agreement

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Workers at Community Justice Society (CJS) have voted to accept their tentative agreement. While the gains made in this round of negotiations are being celebrated, the win is bittersweet: On April 7, workers received notice that the provincial government was terminating their service agreement with Community Justice Society. The organization was […]

Society

13 h. ago BAFFLING RESURGENCE OF LIBERAL SUPPORT: Carney’s debt will be higher than Trudeau’s

WATCH: Sun political columnist Lorne Gunter explains how Liberal leader Mark Carney plans to pile on debt spending. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca.  Letters must be 250 words or less and signed. And don’t […]

Politics

14 h. ago More doctors, easier licensing: Health ideas from Canada’s parties you may have missed

While health care hasn't taken centre stage in the 2025 federal election, candidates recently brought it back into focus, unveiling platforms that spotlight key health issues.

Science

14 h. ago Woman rescued after vehicle crashes into Ontario cottage country lake

Ontario Provincial Police in Peterborough County say officers rescued a 45-year-old woman after her vehicle crashed into Rice Lake early Tuesday morning.

Events

15 h. ago Alberta Health Services warns of new measles exposures in several communities

Alberta Health Services has issued warnings about a least a dozen new locations in the province where people may have been exposed to confirmed cases of measles.

Science

15 h. ago LUCK OF THE DRAW: Trio of Ontario lottery players hit the jackpot

Mississauga retiree Carlos Nicolas has varied plans for the $1 million he scored playing Lotto Max last month. The father of three matched all seven Encore numbers in exact order in the March 21 draw and says he was shocked to find out he won. “I went to the store and scanned my Lotto Max ticket […]

Other

16 h. ago Ontario to spend $750 million on STEM programs at universities, colleges

The money will boost funding for science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs

Economics

16 h. ago Probe involving police in 3 provinces nets $800K worth of meth during Alberta traffic stop

Two people have been arrested in connection with the drug bust but as of Tuesday no charges had been laid.

Economics

16 h. ago George Santos defends social media tirade to federal judge set to sentence him for fraud

NEW YORK — George Santos is defending his recent social media tirade to a federal judge who will be sentencing the disgraced former New York congressman later this week on fraud charges. In a lengthy letter ahead of the Friday court date, Santos, 36, said he remains “profoundly sorry” for his crimes but protests that […]

Other

17 h. ago Closing submissions underway at trial of two people accused of killing OPP officer

Closing submissions are underway in the trial of two people accused of murder in the shooting death of a provincial police officer.

Events

17 h. ago Canada Soccer to honour veteran Desiree Scott at May friendly in her native Winnipeg

Canada will play a pair of women’s soccer friendlies against Haiti in Winnipeg and Montreal in FIFA’s May-June international window. The May 31 game at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg has been dubbed a “special celebration match honouring the extraordinary international career” of veteran midfielder Desiree Scott, a native Winnipegger who has announced her international […]

Sport

18 h. ago 2 people, including motorcyclist, killed in Easter weekend crashes in Nova Scotia

RCMP in Nova Scotia are investigating two fatal collisions in the province over the Easter long weekend, including a collision between a motorcycle and full-sized van. 

Events