98 m. ago Opinion: Canada's G7 must rally support for education of peace

If one thing is for certain, we are living in uncertain times. Last year was the “super year of elections,” and there’s no indication that things are slowing down. Conflicts rage on, wartorn countries are struggling to recover and climate disasters are the new normal. Taken together, it can feel overwhelming and hopeless. This is […]

Politics

2 h. ago Dundee Precious Metals Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bid

TORONTO, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (TSX: DPM) (the “Company”) announced today that the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) accepted its notice of intention to renew its normal course issuer bid (the “New Bid”) to purchase certain of its common shares (“Shares”) through the facilities of the TSX. The Company commenced […]

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3 h. ago Carney Takes Power in Canada as Nation Seeks Answers to Trump’s Aggression

Justin Trudeau is out. Mark Carney is in. And his arrival as Canada’s new leader creates an opening for the government in Ottawa to reset its tense relationship with the US and President Donald Trump.

Transport

3 h. ago Fleury: Fairness for Ottawa? How about fairness for the ByWard Market?

The City of Ottawa is focused on Lansdowne and LeBreton Flats. But the third member of the trifecta, the ByWard District, is woefully neglected.

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3 h. ago Today's letters: NCC did a fabulous job with Rideau Skateway

Friday, March 14: There were 52 days of skating on the Rideau Canal, on excellent ice. What more could an Ottawan want? You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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3 h. ago Soap star loses damages lawsuit over dog bite on Ottawa movie set

The lawsuit took nine years to unfold. It would turn on the question of whether Adrienne Frantz was eligible for Ontario workers’ compensation benefits.

Events

3 h. ago Mark Carney will be the next prime minister, here's what's unusual about it

Carney is taking office without winning an election, and the countdown to Canada’s next vote is already underway. Here’s what makes this transition rare — and what happens next.

Politics

3 h. ago How Canada Wins: Ottawa is bullish on live music entertainment and it could change the city

‘In 10 years Ottawa is going to be one of the best entertainment markets outside Toronto’: promoter Ken Craig.

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6 h. ago Futures Rise, Dollar Up as US Shutdown Risk Eases: Markets Wrap

US and European equity-index futures rallied with Asian stocks Friday as signs the US will avoid a government shutdown boosted sentiment.

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6 h. ago US Stock Futures Advance as Risk of Shutdown Eases: Markets Wrap

US equity futures climbed as signs that lawmakers in Washington will avoid a government shutdown brightened sentiment.

Economics

9 h. ago Trendy cannabis brand appears to have shut down all Toronto locations

A line of cannabis dispensaries that made a big splash across Ontario appears to be going the way of the dodo, with all locations in the province but one closing down for good.Could it be? The dispensary boom that's made Toronto the butt of wide-spread jokes over the years (which we laughed along with, because, when there's a dispensary every 200 metres, you find yourself laughing a lot for whatever reason,) is finally coming to an end?Well, not exactly.When cannabis was finally legalized in Canada back in 2018, it took infinite patience and a healthy amount of tongue-holding to convince my parents that the good-old devil's lettuce isn't bad or evil, and that the people who use it aren't (exclusively) grubby hippies. Not that there's anything wrong with being a grubby hippie anyway.It wasn't until strolling through Rosedale one day that my mom and I stumbled upon Ottawa-based dispensary chain Superette's first Toronto location that her eyes were opened to a whole new image...

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11 h. ago Senators captain Brady Tkachuk doesn't finish club's win over Boston Bruins

We’ll have to wait and see if the Ottawa Senators have all hands on deck for the Battle of Ontario. Captain Brady Tkachuk was on the bench but didn’t play the final six minutes and 36 seconds of the club’s 6-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night at the Canadian Tire Centre. Coach […]

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11 h. ago Ottawa Senators push winning streak to five victory over Bruins

Linus Ullmark stops his former Boston teammates for big win

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11 h. ago Ottawa Senators push winning streak to five with victory over Bruins

Linus Ullmark stops his former Boston teammates for big win

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17 h. ago Ottawa police seek suspects in distraction theft of elderly woman

The robbery occurred on Cooper Street in Centretown at about 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 24.

Events

17 h. ago Ottawa’s snowpack is normal — but what about the risk of spring floods?

Officials are keeping a close eye on Ottawa’s rivers as the spring thaw begins.

Events

17 h. ago After wildfires, Los Angeles braces for flooding, mudslides, evacuation

More than 20 million people across Southern California are under flood watches.

Events

17 h. ago Measles case numbers soaring in Ontario as health officials urge immunization

Among those who have been infected recently are a newborn and seven pregnant women, Public Health Ontario says.

Science

17 h. ago Ottawa offers some ’lost Canadians’ citizenship after legislation delayed

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Marc Miller is giving “lost Canadians” a chance to receive Canadian citizenship as he seeks an extension to a deadline set by the courts for his government to pass new legislation. “Lost Canadians” is a term applied to people who were born outside of the country to Canadian parents who were […]

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17 h. ago Loblaw clarifies made in Canada label confusion amid tariffs

No grocery store label is safe from the scrutiny of Canadian shoppers during the Canada-United States tariff war.The federal government's initial retaliatory tariffs saw a long list of grocery items impacted by the 25 per cent duty.U.S. President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum products from Canada on Wednesday, so Ottawa responded with another $29.8 billion worth of tariffs on American goods ranging from stoves to roller coasters.Calls to support Canadian-made products have grown stronger than ever with nearly 25,000 people signing a petition urging "Product of Canada" labels in grocery stores.Canada's major grocers have heard the calls to highlight Canadian goods in stores. Loblaw has even started marking Canadian products with a maple leaf symbol and imported U.S. products with prices that have been affected by tariffs with a "T" symbol.However, some shoppers shared their confusion about discrepan...

Economics