41 h. ago The Liberal’s Promise to Extend Investment Incentive to Tech Could Mean $500 Million in New Private Investment

OTTAWA, Ontario — A new Liberal policy promise, could create a half-billion dollar economic boost for Canadian tech start-ups. The Liberals proposed to expand a 71 year old incentive program heavily used by mining companies. The Liberals described the measure as a way to “Supercharge” the economy. That is the exact description used by a […]

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3 d. ago Doors Open Toronto returns for 2025 with more than 150 places to explore for free

There's so much to explore in Toronto, and you've been meaning to get out and learn a little more about our city, Doors Open is the time to do so. The initiative opens hundreds of buildings that are usually closed to the public across Ontario and Toronto for an entire weekend, free of charge.In Ontario, Doors Open kicks off in Guelph on April 26, but here in Toronto, the Doors Open weekend runs one month later, starting on May 24 until May 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m."Explore Toronto's architectural, historical, cultural and socially significant buildings for free during the Doors Open weekend. For Doors Open 2025, we will be exploring the many sides of our playful city — for kids of all ages," shares Doors Open Ontario."From sports to music to theatre, Doors Open sites and programming will explore the joyful, irreverent and sometimes serious times of play."For the 2025 rendition, there are 157 sites to explore in Toronto. Some notable buildings yo...

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7 d. ago Ottawa police officer Charlene Abella suspended without pay after sex crime charges

Ottawa police say Const. Charlene Abella has been suspended without pay following her release on bail for sex crime charges.

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8 d. ago HAUBRICH: Carney needs to leave Ottawa’s expensive and failed gun policy behind

Liberal Leader Mark Carney rebuilt his party by scrapping failed policies like the carbon tax, but there’s one apparent failure he’s doubling down on.  Carney announced that, if elected, he will “reinvigorate the implementation” of Ottawa’s gun ban and buyback program.  Carney should be listening to law enforcement experts and scrapping the expensive and ineffective gun buyback, […]

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8 d. ago Ontario man charged after being accused of luring, assaulting Winnipeg teen

Police said they found the suspect with the victim at a Winnipeg home and allege that the girl was sexually assaulted at the same location.

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9 d. ago Ottawa police attempting to ID suspect after arson on Clarence Street

The incident took place in the 200 block of Clarence on April 7 at about 11:30 p.m., police said.

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1 week ago Woman charged after passenger’s hijab pulled off on Ottawa bus: police

Police say the woman was arrested and charged with assault, two counts of mischief interfering with lawful enjoyment and breach of probation.

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1 week ago Religious teacher charged in series of alleged sexual assaults in Ontario

Police say an Ontario religious teacher who taught classes at a residence in Pickering has been charged in a series of sexual assaults involving two victims.

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1 week ago Ottawa police warn of new ‘Grandparent Scam’ targeting seniors

Police are warning of a new scam targeting seniors where they're asked to buy gold to protect their finances.

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2 w. ago Naqvi: As a Liberal, I've fought for policies to boost Ottawa Centre

Yasir Naqvi reviews his own record and explains his commitment to tackling the housing crisis and other priorities in the city core.

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2 w. ago Murder, attempted murder charges laid in Craig Henry Drive homicide

A 22-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder.

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2 w. ago Ottawa police looking for vehicle of interest in Nepean shooting

In a late Tuesday afternoon news release, police released two photos of a vehicle they believe was at the scene of the shooting.

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2 w. ago Pandemic rules barring protests in 2021 unconstitutional: Ontario’s top court

Provincial restrictions on gatherings that prohibited peaceful protests in Ontario for several weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic were unconstitutional, the province’s top court ruled Monday. The Court of Appeal for Ontario made the finding in a case brought by former Ontario legislator Randy Hillier, who faced several charges for organizing or hosting protests against pandemic […]

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2 w. ago Ontario men charged after U of C student duped in phoney electronics deal

Suspected fraudsters thought to have taken their scam to multiple post-secondary institutions across Canada

Technology

2 w. ago Ottawa on track to reach or exceed last year's homicide record, concerned police chief says

Speaking to the Ottawa Citizen on Monday, Stubbs said he is "100 per cent confident" that all the homicides are separate incidents.

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2 w. ago Ottawa police name suspect in Parliament Hill lockdown incident

OTTAWA — Ottawa police have released the name of the person they say was behind a massive security incident on Parliament Hill over the weekend. Police say Tyler Hall-Worthington, a 31-year-old Ottawa man, has been charged in connection with the lockdown Saturday afternoon at East Block, a building in the parliamentary precinct that mainly houses […]

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2 w. ago Ottawa homicide unit investigates death of man in Sunday shooting

Ottawa police say one man is dead and another in hospital after a shooting early Sunday on Craig Henry Drive. They ask anyone who may have information to contact investigators.

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2 w. ago Person confirmed dead in shooting on Craig Henry Drive in Nepean

According to social media posts late Sunday morning, the Ottawa Police Service said officers are investigating reports of shots fired at the 300-block of Craig Henry Drive.

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2 w. ago Un homme de 31 ans est accusé après le confinement au Parlement à Ottawa

L’homme s’est rendu pacifiquement après des heures de négociations, ont indiqué les autorités.

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2 w. ago Ottawa police face questions over Parliament Hill barricade after arrest

Ottawa police say they arrested a man without incident Saturday night after he barricaded himself inside Parliament Hill.

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