65 m. ago Months after election win, Doug Ford’s mandate letters still not finished

Ford, who called a snap election in January and asked voters for a new mandate to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump, was re-elected on a promise to 'protect Ontario.'

Politics

66 m. ago Police accused of ‘stonewalling’ family of man who died after making 911 call

The family of an Ontario man who contacted 911 for help but was unable to speak are demanding answers as to why emergency services were not sent to his address the night he died.

Events

3 h. 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

Other

4 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

5 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

10 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

11 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

12 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

12 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 […]

Other

12 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

13 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.

Other

13 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

13 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

13 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

13 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

Other

14 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 […]

Other

14 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

14 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

15 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 […]

Other

16 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