29 h. ago Today's letters: Support Canada's independence by actually voting this time

Wednesday, March 12: Once the expected federal election is over, we need a special war cabinet to deal with the U.S., a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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38 h. ago Corey Perry on hand as London Knights honour 2005 'team of the century'

Corey Perry is hoping there are a few more long playoff runs left in his hockey career. The Edmonton Oilers forward, who turns 40 in May, made it back to London to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the London Knights’ 2005 Memorial Cup championship Tuesday at Canada Life Place. He would love to still be […]

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53 h. ago Today's letters: We're not 'looking away' from the homeless either

Tuesday, March 11: A group of total strangers has been trying to help one Ottawa man cope with a bone-chilling winter. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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3 d. ago Today's letters: Trump needs to be taught a lesson, pure and simple

Monday, March 10: Readers want Canada to send sharp message back to the U.S. president. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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6 d. ago Today's letters: OCDSB changes will hamper, not help, Ottawa students

Friday, March 7: Many families will now have elementary-aged children attending two different schools, a reader notes. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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7 d. ago Today's Letters: 'We love you, Canada' — Americans react to Trump

Thursday, March 6: U.S. citizens say they don't like what Donald Trump is trying to do to Canada. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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8 d. ago Today's letters: Should Brady Tkachuk really be Senators' captain?

Wednesday, March 5: A team leader who thinks he should deliberately start fights in order to win doesn't get my support, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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8 d. ago “Protect Ontario Families”: Over 100 Child Care Organizations Send Open Letter to Ontario Premier Doug Ford Urging Him to Sign $10aDay Child Care Funding Extension

TORONTO — Over 100 Ontario organizations – including child care programs from across Ontario and provincial early learning and child care associations – have come together to send an Open Letter to Premier Doug Ford today in response to news that the federal government has offered all provinces and territories 5-year extensions to their Canada-Wide […]

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9 d. ago Today's letters: Time to explain Trump friendship, Wayne Gretzky

Tuesday, March 4: The Great One does have some 'splaining to do, a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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9 d. ago Toronto legend Mike Myers trolls Elon Musk and reps Canada on SNL

It's been years since Canadian actor Mike Myers appeared on Saturday Night Live (SNL), and he certainly made an impression upon his return, taking aim at U.S. President Trump and Elon Musk.The actor from Scarborough, best known on SNL for his Wayne's World persona, made an electrifying return over the weekend and managed to troll both Musk and Trump in one episode.In the closing credits, Myers appeared onstage with comedian Shane Gillis and Canadian singer Tate McRae. As the guests said goodbye to viewers, Myers showed off his T-shirt emblazoned with the Canadian flag and the phrase "Canada is not for sale." He lifted his arm, pointed at his elbow, and mouthed, "Elbows up."For the past few months, Trump has been relentlessly referring to Canada as the 51st state, sparking outrage. Online, netizens cheered Myers, with one calling him "a Canadian legend.""Show some love for Mike Myers, who wore a 'Canada is not for sale' shirt on SNL last night," wrote another X user.Someone took a sw...

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1 week ago Today's letters: Call to revive the ByWard Market strikes a chord

Monday, March 3: Citizen readers answered the editor's call to send us your thoughts on the Market, its past and its future. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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1 week ago ‘I love Canada’: The imagined thoughts of a crime tourist who came to the country to burgle homes

'I hope to steal enough to buy a home here and slip into a comfortable retirement of recreational shoplifting, contract fraud light money laundering. The Canadian dream!'

Society

1 week ago Friday's letters: Love for Canada trumps Gretzky's hockey past

Re. “Trump problem Bodychecks Gretzky’s Legacy in Canada,” Stu Cowan, Feb. 26 One can only wonder how Gretzky was selected as honorary captain of Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face-off hockey final in the first place. According to Cowan, it was the NHL’s decision. Nevertheless, this decision led to a fiasco. Gretzky’s prior presence […]

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1 week ago Wayne Gretzky's family says he's heartbroken people question his love for Canada

Wayne Gretzky doesn't appear too happy about the criticism he's received in the wake of last week's 4 Nations Face-Off.Named the honorary captain for last week's final of the international hockey tournament against the United States, Gretzky appeared for a ceremonial pregame puck drop alongside American captain Auston Matthews, Canadian captain Connor McDavid, and American Olympic gold medallist and honorary captain Mike Eruzione.But while Eruzione came out in a USA jersey, Gretzky opted for a suit, entered the ice through the American bench, and appeared to give a thumbs up to American players while not offering the same grace to the Canadians.Given the fact that the dual-citizen Gretzky has closely supported Donald Trump — including appearing at his official election party in November and showing up in Washington for his inauguration in January — many Canadians weren’t exactly a fan of the choice."How fickle can people be when someone who has given so much t...

Culture

2 w. ago Today's letters: Federal Liberal leadership hopefuls debated like adults

Thursday, Feb. 27: What a change to see politicians discussing issues and not slinging mud, says one reader. You can write to us too at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Politics

2 w. ago Donald Trump says ‘free agent’ Wayne Gretzky wants Canada to stay Canadian

'Wayne and Janet, his wonderful wife, love Canada, and they should only support Canada, and whatever else makes the Canadian People, and Governor Justin Trudeau, happy'

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2 w. ago Today's letters: Nothing wrong with having a choice on cataract lenses

Wednesday, Feb. 26: Privately run eye clinic didn't put pressure on me, a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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2 w. ago Today's letters: High speed rail? We'll need a station downtown

Monday, Feb. 24: Getting from Alta Vista to central Ottawa will still slow down travellers, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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2 w. ago Gracious Kevin Durant takes blame, says he loves Canada after loss to Raptors

'I love Canada. I love Toronto. Has always been nothing but love and respect here. They appreciate the game of basketball to its core.'

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2 w. ago Today's letters: Empty federal buildings could easily house the homeless

Friday, Feb. 21: People shouldn't be freezing in the cold when there's lots of vacant indoor space downtown, says a reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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