94 m. ago No report cards, no sports tryouts: Parents make plea for alternative schools

The OCDSB's five alternative schools may be eliminated as trustees contemplate sweeping changes to elementary programs.

Sport

1 hour ago Saskatoon murder victim’s family still waiting for answers 1 month after his death

Fifty-three-year-old Troy Leclair is facing charges of first-degree murder, following the death of 23-year-old Alfred Okyere on Jan. 21, 2025.

Events

1 hour ago German soccer game cancelled after player’s child bites referee’s testicle

'He came closer and closer to me, then suddenly - to my complete surprise - gave me a sharp bite.'

Sport

2 h. ago Bail revoked for man accused of two violent sex assaults in Hamilton

A bail review on Thursday, brought by the Crown, has led to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice revoking the bail of Hamilton sexual assault suspect Leikeze Cheruiyot, 22, and returning him to custody. Hamilton Police had previously issued a public warning about the former high school track star’s release earlier this month given his […]

Events

2 h. ago Councillors to decide how to replace newly elected MPP George Darouze at City Hall

After the Ontario election, Coun. George Darouze will need to be replaced in Osgoode ward, it's up to council whether to call a byelection.

Other

3 h. ago The Hamburglar's return brings back great memories for Ottawa Senators fans

'We wanted to put up a fight and prove people wrong. Proving people wrong was the biggest motivation for me and the team.'

Sport

4 h. ago Ontario election 2025: Ottawa Greens reflect on party’s poor results

Every Ottawa-area Green candidate for the 2025 Ontario election placed fourth—and garnered a smaller percentage of the vote compared to 2022.

Politics

4 h. ago Man convicted of firearms charges sought after monitoring device removed: Toronto cops

An Ottawa man convicted of several firearms-related offences is wanted by Toronto Police for allegedly removing his ankle monitor. On Feb. 17, 2023, Kuot Akoi was charged but released from custody with conditions to wear the device. The 30-year-old was recently convicted of the charges and was to turn himself in and start serving his […]

Events

4 h. ago Canada extends temporary visa application window for Ukrainians

OTTAWA — The federal government is giving Ukrainians in Canada who fled Russia’s invasion another year to apply for new or renewed temporary visas. The new deadline to apply for new or renewed work and study permits under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel program is March 31, 2026. Under the terms of the program, […]

Other

5 h. ago Ottawa man, 57, sentenced to 6 years, must pay restitution to child sex victim

Brent McMullen, 57, pleaded guilty in January to charges of sexual interference and making child pornography among other offences.

Events

5 h. ago Many public servants are breaking Ottawa’s remote work rules, data shows

Latest remote work mandate requires all staff to work on-site a minimum of three days a week

Other

8 h. ago Economy grew at 2.6% annualized rate in final quarter of 2024, StatCan says

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the economy ended last year stronger than expected. The agency says real gross domestic product rose 2.6 per cent on an annualized basis in the final quarter of last year. That’s well ahead of expectations from economists and the agency’s own early estimates for growth of 1.8 per cent annualized. […]

Sport

10 h. ago Large number of public servants in biggest departments breaking remote work rules

OTTAWA — Large numbers of public servants working in the federal government’s three biggest departments aren’t following Ottawa’s three-days-per-week office work rule, federal data shows. The federal government’s latest remote work mandate, which took effect in early September, requires all staff employed under the Treasury Board to work on-site a minimum of three days a […]

Culture

13 h. ago Deachman: My demands on Ottawa's behalf for the new Ontario government

What should Ottawa residents hope to see following Thursday's provincial election? How about transit help, doctors and a boost to housing?

Politics

17 h. ago Deachman: Ford's wasted election may yet hold benefits for Ottawa

While some experienced MPPs will return to Queen's Park, new faces should also offer a fresh defence of Ottawa's needs.

Politics

18 h. ago Ontario Election 2025: Liberal Lucille Collard cruises to another win in Ottawa

'This re-election means that we can continue to build, and I know that there’s so much more that needs to be done.'

Politics

18 h. ago Judge overthrows conviction of owners of New Zealand island where 22 died in volcanic eruption

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The owners of an island volcano in New Zealand where 22 tourists and local guides died in an eruption had their criminal conviction for failing to keep visitors safe thrown out by a judge on Friday. The ruling absolves the company from paying millions of dollars in restitutions to the […]

Events

18 h. ago Catherine McKenney makes a triumphant return in Ottawa Centre

The former city councillor will take a seat in the Ontario legislature two years after losing their bid to become Ottawa's mayor.

Other

19 h. ago ‘I feel duped’: B.C. woman falls victim to elaborate Uber scam

This past January, the Vancouver resident had her car serviced and says her dealership requested an Uber to pick her up at her home.

Events

19 h. ago WARMINGTON: Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie’s gamble falls flat

The veteran politician's bold move to walk away from the security of being mayor of Mississauga didn't pay off

Politics