12 h. ago Spring storm continues through Ontario and Quebec, bringing heavy rain

Wet and stormy weather is hitting Southern Ontario, with Environment Canada posting several warnings and special weather statements.

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34 h. ago Snow and freezing rain return to parts of Ontario; more power outages possible

Ontario is in the path of another spring storm, complete with snow and ice. Environment Canada has issued snowfall and winter storm warnings for areas between the Manitoba border and Thunder Bay. Further eastward, conditions remain cold but become wet. Freezing rain warnings stretch all the way from north of Sault Ste. Marie to the […]

Culture

39 h. ago Today's letters: John Turner warned Canada about pitfalls of free trade

Wednesday, April 2: Getting too close to the U.S. on the economy was a bad idea, a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Economics

63 h. ago Today's letters: OCDSB should offer real options, not false choices

Tuesday, April 1: A school board isn't a business, and shouldn't approach education that way, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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3 d. ago Ice and rain move through the Maritimes, but worst is over says Environment Canada

Freezing rain left trees and power lines coated and roads slick this morning as Environment Canada issued weather warnings for large parts of the Atlantic region.

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5 d. ago Ontario power outage map shows 50,000 homes in the dark amid brutal ice storm

Almost 50,000 Ontario homes are in the dark as widespread blackouts impact the province amid a brutal ice storm, according to HydroOne's outage map.HydroOne confirms that over 49K homes in central and eastern Ontario are without electricity on Saturday afternoon as freezing rain weighs down tree branches and power lines."Power outages continue across central & eastern Ontario due to freezing rain," stated the utility company in a post on X, assuring the public that "Crews are working as quickly & safely as possible."HydroOne's social media post warns the public to "Stay safe, stay back from downed lines."HydroOneParts of the province may receive up to 25 millimetres of freezing rain by the time the system passes on Sunday.Environment and Climate Change CanadaA large swathe of the province remains under a freezing rain warning issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada as of Saturday afternoon.

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6 d. ago Dangerous avalanche conditions forecast to continue through the weekend

Avalanche Canada is warning about dangerous avalanche conditions in the Rocky Mountains of southern Alberta and British Columbia.

Events

6 d. ago Edmonton weather: Roadways reopen while heavy snowfall continues

A look at Friday’s Edmonton weather from Environment Canada. It’s -9 C at the Edmonton Blatchford weather station with 11 km/h winds out of the southwest. The wet and slushy snowfall continues on this gloomy Friday morning. Unsurprisingly, Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Edmonton area, saying we should expect up to […]

Transport

6 d. ago RFK Jr.’s cuts to public health could spread infectious diseases into Canada, former CDC head warns

'It may take time to see all the damage that is being done, but the damage is really quite substantial,' Dr. Tom Frieden said

Science

6 d. ago RFK Jr.’s ‘chaotic’ cuts to public health could bring infectious diseases into Canada, former CDC chief warns

'It may take time to see all the damage that is being done, but the damage is really quite substantial,' Dr. Tom Frieden said

Science

6 d. ago Today's letters: How Chandra Arya helped Ottawa's Buddhist community

Friday, March 28: The Nepean Liberal MP helped restore a vandalized statue in a neighbouring riding, and earned a community's gratitude, a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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7 d. ago Today's letters: Just how realistic are promises to cut taxes?

Thursday, March 27: Nobody — cetainly not politicians — seems to care what the consequences will be if taxes are reduced, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Economics

8 d. ago 'Potent' ice storm forecast for eastern Ontario this weekend

Environment Canada is warning of a “potent” ice storm hitting eastern Ontario and the Outaouais this weekend. The agency issued a special weather statement on the afternoon of March 26 for the entire region, noting the increasing likelihood of a “widespread, prolonged freezing rain event,” though the exact location had not yet been determined. “The […]

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8 d. ago Canada warns visitors to China to ‘exercise a high degree of caution’ after executions

Here’s what to know about the changes and the precautionary measures to take

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8 d. ago ‘We’re seriously outgunned’ in trade war, warns former Bank of Canada governor

'When the dust settles, we will need our U.S. partnership, just as much as we need it today' — Stephen Poloz

Politics

8 d. ago Edmonton weather: Up to 20 cm of wet snowfall expected by Friday

A look at Wednesday Edmonton weather from Environment Canada. It’s 1 C at the Edmonton Blatchford weather station with 3 km/h winds out of the southwest. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning us about the winter-like weather we’ll be experiencing for the next few days. “Wintry weather returns to Alberta this week,” […]

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8 d. ago Ambassador warns Canada against using China as ‘bargaining chip’ with U.S.

Wang Di said China is ready to pursue a bilateral free trade agreement if Canada removes barriers to Chinese investment

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8 d. ago Today's letters: Cutting alternative schools is a big mistake

Wednesday, March 26: Other school boards are embracing alternative approaches but the OCDSB is moving backwards, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Society

8 d. ago ‘Now is not the time to be in the backcountry,’ Avalanche experts say

Avalanche experts are warning backcountry enthusiasts of very dangerous snow conditions in the mountains of southwestern Alberta and southeastern British Columbia.

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1 week ago What counts as foreign interference? Not Elon Musk, Canadian officials say

Officials monitoring Canada's federal election for foreign interference say they will warn the public about covert and malicious attempts to meddle in the democratic process.

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