72 m. ago Sceptres, Charge filling in rosters with PWHL player signings

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Charge have re-signed forward Rebecca Leslie to a two-year contract extension and forward Taylor House for another year. They were the first players to sign with the Professional Women’s Hockey League team this off-season. Elsewhere in the PWHL, the Toronto Sceptres extended forward Maggie Connors of St. John’s, N.L., for another […]

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3 h. ago Ravens sign Alexander after Pro Bowl cornerback’s release from Packers

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Jaire Alexander has signed with the Baltimore Ravens less than two weeks after the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback was released by the Green Bay Packers. The Ravens posted video Wednesday of star quarterback Lamar Jackson enthusiastically greeting Alexander after he signed with the two-time defending AFC North champions. Jackson and Alexander […]

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4 h. ago Average family to save $280 per year from Liberal tax cut: PBO

OTTAWA — The average Canadian family will save $280 on their taxes next year from the Liberal government’s planned income tax cut, the parliamentary budget officer said in an analysis released on Wednesday. But some seniors and single Canadians are expected to save less, prompting criticism from Conservatives who argue the tax cut doesn’t go […]

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4 h. ago Hundreds of groups call on Ottawa to scrap border bill over privacy, rights concerns

OTTAWA — More than 300 civil society organizations are calling on the Liberal government to withdraw its new border bill, saying the legislation threatens liberties, refugee and migrant rights and the privacy of all Canadians. Representatives of four major coalitions held a news conference Wednesday to ramp up pressure on Ottawa to scrap the proposed […]

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4 h. ago Union slams package company DHL’s ask for federal strike intervention

OTTAWA — Unifor sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and cabinet ministers this week decrying a request from package company DHL to intervene in a strike. That request was made by DHL in a letter last week that was shared on the union’s website. The letter said the change that takes effect Friday […]

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5 h. ago Smith, Moe renew calls for Ottawa to allow more resource development

"The national self-sabotage that has happened over the last ten years has to end," Smith said

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7 h. ago Calls mount for pause on Canada’s digital services tax targeting tech giants

OTTAWA — Ottawa is under pressure to pause digital services tax legislation that directs large tech companies to make a big retroactive payment by June 30. Canadian and U.S. business groups, organizations representing U.S. tech giants and members of U.S. Congress have all signed letters calling for the tax to be eliminated or paused. The […]

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8 h. ago Ottawa police seeking to ID suspect from LRT station altercation

The incident occurred at Rideau Station on April 16, police said Wednesday.

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8 h. ago Stampeders new defence solid to start CFL season with Redblacks coming to Calgary

So far, defensive coordinator Bob Slowik and the Red and White defence have solidly succeeded

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9 h. ago Why QB Dru Brown's status might be least of Ottawa Redblacks concerns in CFL's Week 3

The Ottawa Redblacks are being cautious with Dru Brown, but it looks like their No. 1 quarterback will return for Saturday afternoon’s game at McMahon Stadium against the undefeated Calgary Stampeders. And history suggests that would be good news for the Redblacks. Brown, who watched from afar as the Redblacks suffered a 39-18 pounding from […]

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9 h. ago Who will be the Ottawa Redblacks QB this week and why it might be the least of their concerns

Just when it looked like Dru Brown would be returning as the Ottawa Redblacks quarterback this week, all bets are suddenly off. Brown, a limited participant when the team returned to work in preparation for Saturday’s game in Calgary against the Stampeders, stepped back at Wednesday’s practice while Dustin Crum was given first-team reps. Afterwards, […]

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9 h. ago Talks continue between Senators and Claude Giroux as Ottawa's off

Although there is speculation that the two sides are at a stalemate, they have held discussions every couple of days to see if they can bridge the gap between them.

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10 h. ago CSIS says India a continued foreign interference threat as Canada renews diplomacy

OTTAWA — The latest annual report of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service says Indian officials and their proxy agents in Canada engage in a range of activities that seek to influence Canadian communities and politicians. The report comes as Canada renews diplomatic ties with India after Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Indian Prime Minister […]

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10 h. ago Taste of Little Italy attendees say there wasn’t much of Italy to taste

Where’s the pasta? Over the weekend, many celebrated the annual Taste of Little Italy as it is not only one of Toronto’s premier food festivals but it also marks the unofficial beginning of summer. The event is set in the heart of Little Italy on College St. between Bathurst and Shaw Sts., so locals and […]

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12 h. ago Diversifying trade key to building ‘resilience’ against U.S. tariffs: Macklem

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem is encouraging businesses to explore export markets beyond the United States to make the economy less vulnerable to current and future trade disputes. Macklem, speaking to a business crowd in St. John’s, N.L., on Wednesday, said it was “very welcome news” that Prime Minister Mark Carney and […]

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13 h. ago What makes this Ottawa doughnut better than a cronut is Canadian butter

Barrhaven bakery Holey Confections is scaling up its 140-layer Ottawa doughnut and planning to expand beyond three suburban locations.

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13 h. ago Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettucine sold at Kroger and Walmart

A listeria food poisoning outbreak that has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss is linked to newly recalled heat-and-eat chicken fettucine alfredo products sold at Kroger and Walmart stores, federal health officials said. The outbreak, which includes at least 17 people in 13 states, began last August, officials said late Tuesday. FreshRealm, […]

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13 h. ago Canadian wedding trends that'll make you want to get married ASAP

 This wedding season is well underway, and if you’re planning for your upcoming big day, there might be some fun nuptial trends to take notice of as you work awayFrom intimate ceremonies to unique destinations, couples are doing it big, in their own way. Need a little inspiration? blogTO chatted with the team at Century Barn Weddings in Peterborough County for a deeper look at these growing trends. Small, intimate ceremonies Wedding experts have forecasted that small and intimate ceremonies are taking the lead, leaving behind large-scale celebrations.Intimate ceremonies mean having your very closest friends and family on your special day, which also saves money from your total budget. Elopement weddings, with 50 guests or fewer, are increasingly becoming more popular as well.Looking to Century Barn Weddings, a beautifully historic farmstead in Cavan, Ontario, one hour away from the GTA, customized ceremony packages like sunset weddings or brunch e...

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13 h. ago List of the top summer movies since ‘Jaws’ turned it into blockbuster season in 1975

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Jaws” turns 50 this week, and its legacy of the summer movie blockbuster remains strong. The titles that have packed the most summer moviegoers into theaters since 1975 represent some of the best known films of the last half century, including five “Star Wars” movies, Pixar favorites like “Toy Story 3” […]

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13 h. ago Ryan Named to List of Best Workplaces™ in Professional Services in Canada for Ninth Consecutive Year

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, has been named to the 2025 list of Best Workplaces™ in Professional Services in Canada. This marks the ninth consecutive year the Firm has received this recognition. “At Ryan, nurturing a dynamic and collaborative workplace is at the heart of what we do, […]

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