23 m. ago Today's letters: Canada Post is the backbone of charitable contributions

Monday, June 16: The postal service is far from irrelevant, one letter-writer says, while others lament long delivery delays. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Other

60 m. ago Home sales up 3.6% in May after ‘delayed’ start to peak season: CREA

The Canadian Real Estate Association reports home sales were up 3.6 per cent in May compared to April, signaling the real estate market may be warming up.

Culture

76 m. ago Mitch Marner is reportedly ghosting Toronto Maple Leafs in contract talks

Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs appear to be in the silent treatment portion of what's looking like a messy breakup between the star and the team.According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman on the latest edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast, the two parties aren't exactly on speaking terms, with Marner slated to hit free agency next month."Marner's camp is not engaged with [the Leafs]. And I think everybody knows the way this is going to be heading — that on July 1, he's gonna go out there, he's going to hit the market, he's going to pick a team, he's going to set a contract, and he's not coming back to Toronto," Friedman said.The sports journalist added the Anaheim Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings and Vegas Golden Knights as possible teams interested in Marner, who is coming off a six-year deal worth $10.93 million USD per season.FanDuel Sports Network's Andy Strickland had...

Other

78 m. ago Dudas: Why Ottawa city hall needed to boost security measures

Sadly, threats and even attacks against politicians of all stripes are on the rise. As well, staff and visitors also deserve protection.

Events

1 hour ago Goliath Resources Announces Closing of LIFE Offering Including the Full Exercise of Underwriters’ Option for Gross Proceeds of $23,003,105

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA ONLY AND IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Further to its news releases dated May 29, 2025, June 2, 2025, and June 9, 2025, Goliath Resources Limited (TSX-V: GOT) (OTCQB: […]

Economics

3 h. ago What cops ‘covered up’ about the Nova Scotia massacre: Full Comment podcast

There are many lingering questions about the two-day killing spree by Gabriel Wortman that killed 22 people in Nova Scotia in 2020, even after a joint federal/provincial commission wrapped up its inquiry. Investigative journalist Paul Palango joins Brian Lilley to discuss why he thinks all signs point to the RCMP covering up that Wortman was […]

Other

3 h. ago How young adults can successfully navigate economic uncertainty

Create a detailed budget, diversify income, avoid high-interest debt, and be flexible to tackle high living costs and unemployment

Other

4 h. ago Keith Gerein: Demands of old and new infrastructure have Edmonton's budget stuck in traffic

For Edmonton motorists who have grown frustrated with construction and congestion these days — particularly those who live or work in the west end — the situation, as ugly as it is, could also be considerably worse. Undoubtedly that comes as cold comfort to those regularly stuck in traffic. And yet it is important to […]

Economics

4 h. ago Takeaways from AP’s reporting on shuttered prisons, mass deportation push and no

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) — Private prison operators are marketing their shuttered lockups to federal immigration officials as President Donald Trump pushes for mass deportations, with some facilities nabbing lucrative no-bid contracts. When Trump, a Republican, took office, politically connected private-prison giants CoreCivic Inc. and The Geo Group Inc. had around 20 idle facilities, partially the […]

Events

5 h. ago Take a cartoon break: Editorial cartoons from the past week (June 16)

Sit back and relax. Here’s a quick break from the doldrums of the day, thanks to our editorial cartoonists. Here are their offerings from the Calgary Herald, published this past week. And, if you’re looking for a collection of other Father’s Day funnies, check out this post. More Father’s Day cartoons can be found at […]

Culture

6 h. ago US Stocks Risk 20% Drop in High Inflation Scenario, RBC Says

The S&P 500 Index risks sinking 20% if inflation spikes on the back of higher oil prices, according to a report by RBC Capital Markets LLC strategists that laid out three possible pullbacks.

Economics

6 h. ago Jamie Sarkonak: He mildly questioned DEI. His law school calls that ‘misconduct’

Former law student takes University of Saskatchewan to court over kangaroo misconduct trials

Society

6 h. ago Michael Higgins: Woke B.C. law society hostile to verifiable reality

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6 h. ago Chris Selley: Why would B.C. pay more for ferries just to spite Donald Trump?

'Protectionism is terrible. Let's be protectionist!'

Economics

8 h. ago Reinsborough: City of Ottawa should rethink its reduced beach

We are incredibly fortunate to live in a city with swimmable beaches and rivers that regularly meet water quality guidelines. Let’s not take that for granted.

Other

12 h. ago Revenir en arrière avec la transition énergétique coûterait plus cher que de ne rien faire

Les conséquences du réchauffement sont cumulatives, le CO2 restant stocké dans l’atmosphère pendant des siècles.

Other

12 h. ago Quand les intérêts d'une minorité façonnent l’environnement de la majorité

Nous manquons d’espaces disponibles et de moyens pour développer nos villes adéquatement.

Politics

14 h. ago Bell: G7 protest in Calgary — one hell of a goat rodeo on the streets

If this is the best they can come up with for a G7 protest in Calgary, the protest business here is in real trouble

Politics

14 h. ago Polls Show Support for Japan’s Ishiba Recovering Before Election

Public support for Japan’s prime minister is holding up after the government moved to address high rice prices, according to new opinion polls, a positive sign for Shigeru Ishiba as he heads into an election and tries to reach a trade agreement with the US.

Politics

15 h. ago Pour une nouvelle politique de l’éducation des adultes, ambitieuse et réaliste

Il semble bien que les besoins immédiats en main-d’œuvre l’emportent sur les besoins de la main-d’œuvre.

Politics