71 m. ago Today's letters: Clearly, we need that new, sixth bridge over the Ottawa River

Friday, July 11: Stop being short-sighted about this vital transportation link, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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2 h. ago BP Signals Strong Oil Trading as Quarterly Production Rebounds

BP Plc said it expects to report rising production and a strong result from its oil trading business for the second quarter, offering a potential boost for the energy major struggling to reverse years of underperformance.

Culture

3 h. ago IEEE Standards Commitment to Advancing AI Governance Includes Impactful Contributions to New International AI Standards Exchange

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, and its IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) announced today that its portfolio of over 100 global AI-related standards is included in the new International AI Standards Exchange. This Exchange is a centralized repository of international AI standards with the […]

Society

8 h. ago WARMINGTON: Ontario court gambles with public safety, grants serial drunk driver bail

As a 21-year-old man fights for his life, the accused is out on bail under a court order not to drive – again

Transport

9 h. ago London police not at fault for man's injury in custody, says watchdog

Ontario’s police watchdog has ended its investigation into a serious injury suffered by a 30-year-old man while in a London police cell in June

Events

10 h. ago Members of CUPE 5102 Hold Ice Cream Social to Celebrate the Workers at Red Oak Retirement Community in Kanata

OTTAWA, Ontario — The members of CUPE local 5102 are proud to invite the wider community to join them in celebrating the hard work their members provide to the residents of Red Oak retirement community in Kanata. The members will be hosting a community ice cream social at 3501 Campeau Dr. from 1PM to 5PM. […]

Society

10 h. ago Bullet holes riddle windows of Indian star Kapil Sharma’s Surrey, B.C., restaurant

Police in British Columbia are investigating after shots were fired at a restaurant linked to a prominent Indian comedian, with apparent footage of the shooting widely shared on social media. Kap’s Cafe is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma, who posted a video of the newly opened establishment on Instagram this week. Surrey […]

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11 h. ago $3.7 million in fines laid for breach of migrant labour regulations in first half of 2025

Breach of migrant labour regulations are on pace to hit record fines against Canadian employers this year, according to Blacklock’s Reporter. Figures show federal inspectors in 2025’s first half laid $3,738,000 in fines for various violations, from a few hundred dollars to several thousand. That figure compared to a total of $4.1 million for all […]

Economics

11 h. ago Le décret de Trump revenant sur la citoyenneté par droit du sol de nouveau suspendu

Un juge fédéral a rendu la décision pour les bébés nés après le 20 février, après une décision choc de la Cour suprême.

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11 h. ago Measles in B.C.: 10 people in hospital as disease spreads in north

The infections are among 102 confirmed cases this year, with most involving people who were not fully immunized

Science

11 h. ago Ottawa will extend temporary trade war employment insurance measures

The federal government says it will extend the deadline for temporary employment insurance measures from July 12 to October 11 as the trade war continues.

Economics

11 h. ago Federal NDP to select a new leader in March after six month leadership race

'The last election was a wake-up call,' said one NDP MP. Rebuilding the party will be the first order of business for the new leader of the cash-strapped party

Politics

11 h. ago Federal NDP will pick Singh’s replacement in March 2026, after months

'The last election was a wake-up call,' said one NDP MP. Rebuilding the party will be the first order of business for the new leader of the cash-strapped party

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12 h. ago Federal science advisor launched Sky Canada Project 2 years ago without budget, oversight

E.T., phone home. Or at least Cabinet’s science advisor Dr. Mona Nemer. The federal employee, who makes $393,000 a year, proposed in a draft memo to examine the feasibility of contacting alien civilizations, according to Blacklock’s Reporter through Access To Information. Nemer assigned seven people to her Sky Canada Project two years ago at an […]

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12 h. ago Government extends temporary trade war relief measures for employment insurance

OTTAWA — The federal government is extending changes it made in March to the employment insurance program in response to the trade war with the U.S. The changes were meant to help businesses retain workers by reducing their hours and compensating them through employment insurance for lost wages. The changes to EI came into effect […]

Economics

12 h. ago 'Canada's quite behind' on cryptocurrency, argues Coinbase Canada CEO

The cryptocurrency industry lacks adequate federal representation, and clear rules, argues Coinbase CEO Lucas Matheson

Technology

13 h. ago CUPE 5525 Members Receive Support From the Ontario Nurses Association as Strike Drags on at Villa Colombo

TORONTO — Striking workers from the Villa Colombo Supportive Housing Unit are thankful that their struggle isn’t going unnoticed by the wider labour movement. These personal care workers are members of CUPE 5525 and have been on the picket line since May 28th outside the care residences, operated by Villa Colombo Home for the Aged […]

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14 h. ago Teachers, opposition blast Ford government school board takeover as ‘power grab’

On Thursday, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles was joined by teaching unions and a Toronto District School Board trustee to oppose recent major moves by the education minister.

Politics

14 h. ago Ontario's new Hard Rock Hotel just opened and here's what's inside

Ottawa has just hit a high note with the grand opening of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, the first fully integrated Hard Rock resort in Canada.Opening its doors on July 3, 2025, this $350 million venue transformed the historic Rideau Carleton Raceway into a 150,000 sq. ft. entertainment titan that merges gaming, dining, accommodations and live performances under one roof.The mammoth space offers 150 guest rooms, including 22 luxury suites in the hotel, while the gaming portion of the property has more than 1,000 slot machines and 40 live-action table games, plus high-limit areas, electronic table options and a dedicated Baccarat room.Of course, the Hard Rock experience would be incomplete without the food! Food lovers can choose between fine dining at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood restaurant, classic American fare at the Hard Rock Café, or one of the diverse quick-service outlets in the Marketplace, which has Italian and Shaw...

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14 h. ago Ontario's fall forecast for 2025 has arrived and here's what you can expect

We still have a long way to go before Sept. 22, which marks the official start of fall, but if you're already dreaming of pumpkin spice and cooler days, the Farmers' Almanac Extended Fall Forecast for 2025 has dropped, and Ontario's upcoming season is shaping up to be anything but predictable. So far, Ontario's weather this summer has been a rollercoaster to say the least, with a mix of unseasonably chilly stretches followed by waves of scorching heat, which might have you wondering what fall might bring. According to the long-range forecast, Ontario is expected to start the season on a cool and dry note, but don't get too comfortable. By October, conditions will slowly grow more unsettled and colder, which will set the stage for a stormier and rough second half of the season.  Farmers' Almanac Extended Fall Forecast for 2025 in Canada.Rain will, unfortunately, become a recurring theme, with heavy showers and even thunderstorms expected across Ontario and Qu...

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