1 hour ago The man who pulled two to safety on a deadly day at Westboro Beach

David Hickey was on a run along the Ottawa River when he noticed a tragic scene taking place.

Events

9 h. ago Human remains located after California fireworks warehouse explosion

Investigators have located human remains following an explosion at a Northern California fireworks warehouse, Yolo County said in a statement Friday. Seven were missing after the Tuesday fireworks explosion near Esparto, which gripped the small farming community. It sparked a massive fire that led to other spot fires. Nearby Fourth of July celebrations were called […]

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10 h. ago Federal Minister planning to table First Nations water bill despite opposition from Alberta and Ontario

Despite opposition from Alberta and Ontario, the federal minister of Indigenous services plans to reintroduce legislation to ensure First Nations' rights to clean drinking water.

Politics

10 h. ago U.S. ambassador expects Carney weighing growth options, including public service cuts

Pete Hoekstra, U.S. ambassador to Canada, talks public service cuts, economic growth and his favourite bike rides in Ottawa on Independence Day.

Transport

11 h. ago Ottawa talking to Rio Tinto about liquidity help amid U.S. tariffs: Joly

A spokesperson for Industry Minister Mélanie Joly confirmed Friday that the talks were ongoing but did not provide any further details.

Economics

12 h. ago Fillette abandonnée en bordure de l’autoroute: la mère détenue pour encore au moins une semaine

La Montréalaise qui aurait abandonné sa fillette, retrouvée après trois jours, reste détenue une semaine avant de savoir si elle pourra être libérée.

Other

12 h. ago Fin de l’enquête sur remise en liberté de la mère de la fillette disparue

Le juge décidera vendredi prochain s’il libère la femme de 34 ans en attendant son procès.

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12 h. ago Minister planning to table First Nations water bill despite provincial opposition

OTTAWA — The federal minister of Indigenous services says her government plans to reintroduce legislation to ensure First Nations’ rights to clean drinking water — despite calls from Alberta and Ontario for it to scrap the bill altogether. Two provincial environment ministers sent a letter to their federal counterpart this week calling on Prime Minister […]

Politics

12 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Oshawa woman charged, Oshawa man wanted in human trafficking case

A 46-year-old Oshawa woman is facing multiple charges, and police are searching for a male suspect following a human trafficking investigation. On May 1, Durham Regional Police say a probe was launched following allegations involving a young woman allegedly coerced into the sex trade and investigators determined the victim initially met the suspects in Oshawa […]

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13 h. ago B.C. quadruples size of hate crimes team as incidents surge by 23%

Public Safety Minister Gary Begg announced the expansion Friday, which will take the unit, which is a part of the B.C. RCMP, from two officers to a team of eight.

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13 h. ago Ottawa déposera un projet de loi sur l’eau des Premières Nations à l’automne

La ministre Mandy Gull-Masty ira de l’avant en dépit des appels de l’Alberta et de l’Ontario à abandonner le projet.

Politics

14 h. ago Ottawa met 21,5 millions dans des projets de captage de CO en Alberta

L’argent ira dans deux centres de stockage, une addition de captage et deux projets de recherche technologique.

Economics

15 h. ago Canada awaits private sector move on Pacific crude pipeline, minister says

Canada's Natural Resources Minister, Tim Hodgson, said that Ottawa has not been presented yet with any private sector plan to build a new oil pipeline to the west coast.

Politics

15 h. ago Why Redblacks should expect many happy returns Sunday night in Edmonton

The return of cornerback Adrian Frye from a knee injury that kept him off work for a week is on a list of reasons to like the Ottawa Redblacks’ chances Sunday night in Edmonton. So is the expected return of quarterback Dru Brown, who has missed the past three games with a hip injury, and […]

Other

15 h. ago Le géant des métaux Rio Tinto discute avec Ottawa d’une aide financière

Les 50% de tarifs américains sur l’acier et l’aluminium font mal aux entreprises du secteur de ce côté de la frontière.

Other

16 h. ago Des professeurs demandent à Ottawa d’approuver les visas d’étudiants palestiniens

Deux sœurs admises dans une université canadienne ont été tuées par l’armée israélienne avant de pouvoir quitter Gaza.

Society

16 h. ago PHOTOS | Un motocycliste dans un état très grave en Montérégie

Un motocycliste a été très gravement blessé lors d’une sortie de route dans un secteur rural de Saint-Rémi, en Montérégie.

Sport

17 h. ago Army members’ Facebook group under investigation for ‘abhorrent’ content

Lt.-Gen. Michael Wright said the 'Blue Hackle Mafia' Facebook group involving 'members of the Canadian Army' featured 'racist, misogynistic, homophobic and antisemitic' content.

Economics

17 h. ago Ottawa announces funding for five Alberta carbon capture projects

COCHRANE — Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson has announced $21.5 million in federal funding for five Alberta projects that aim to lower the cost of capturing and storing carbon dioxide emissions. The projects are being funded under the Energy Innovation Program, which put out a call for carbon capture, utilization and storage technology proposals. Bow […]

Transport

17 h. ago L’armée canadienne enquête sur un groupe Facebook rempli de racisme et de misogynie

Le commandant des FAC l’a décrit comme « odieuse » et contenant aussi de l’homophobie et de l’antisémitisme.

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