64 m. ago The Alexander & Co. Marks Four Years in Business as a Leader in Athlete

TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Alexander & Co., a Toronto-based grooming and skincare brand, is celebrating four years in business this fall marking a significant milestone in its growth as a plant-based grooming company trusted by athletes across North America. Founded in August 2021 by celebrity barber and entrepreneur, Patrice Alexander, The […]

Politics

67 m. ago Extreme athlete’s death in paragliding crash was due to human error: inquiry

MILAN (AP) — The paragliding crash that killed extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner in July was caused by human error, an investigating prosecutor said Tuesday. Baumgartner, the first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound, died July 17 along Italy’s Adriatic coast. Witnesses said the flight appeared normal until it started spinning to the […]

Events

95 m. ago Breakenridge: Alberta Next exists to criticize Ottawa, and that's been laid bare

Ottawa can’t be blamed for a teachers’ strike, and there’s little desire for conversations that involve anything that isn’t Ottawa’s fault

Other

1 hour ago Freedom Convoy leaders Lich, Barber to be sentenced for mischief

OTTAWA — “Freedom Convoy” leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are expected to learn their sentences today nearly four years after the protest movement that blockaded downtown Ottawa for several weeks. In April, both Lich and Barber were found guilty of mischief, while Barber was also found guilty of an additional offence of counselling others […]

Politics

2 h. ago Montreal weather: Fall colours make their debut — with a stormy encore

Sunshine will glint off those hues every day this week — except Tuesday.

Other

3 h. ago Kevin Ford to Retire After a Decade of Record Growth; Board Appoints Patrick Houston as Incoming CEO Effective January 1, 2026

OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calian Group Ltd. (TSX: CGY), a trusted provider of mission-critical solutions for defence, space, healthcare and other critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that Kevin Ford will retire as Chief Executive Officer after 10 years as CEO and 15 years with the company. Mr. Ford will remain CEO […]

Sport

5 h. ago Alberta Premier in Ottawa to push for federal partnership on energy projects

OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is in Ottawa this week, following up on her now week-old pledge to help fund the development of a proposal for a new oil pipeline to Canada’s West Coast. Smith is hopeful the project — which as of yet has no private sector proponent or a suggested route option […]

Culture

5 h. ago Citizen journalist showed us ordinary people are in fact extraordinary | Letters to the Editor

Tuesday, Oct. 8: Readers discuss great journalism, bad traffic and Ottawa's broken transportation system

Other

5 h. ago As federal funding for hotels for asylum seekers ends, Ottawa seeks solutions

Non-profit and community groups are anticipating increased pressure on their programs, too. 

Other

5 h. ago City of Ottawa considering new strategies to recruit doctors

Ottawa has a shortage of approximately 270 practising primary family-care providers, a number that is likely to grow with retirements.

Science

5 h. ago ‘I guess he’s going to ask about tariffs’: Trump set to host Carney for second Oval Office meeting

The high-stakes meeting comes as Carney has yet to secure a deal that would see the president remove or lessen the 50% tariffs on Canada's steel and aluminum sectors

Economics

8 h. ago Passengers Are Already Digital. This Is a Big Opportunity for Aviation

GENEVA, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Passengers are living digital-first lives. They manage their finances, health, and mobility from their phones. But when it’s time to fly, they’re still asked to queue, print, and repeat. This shift represents a major opportunity for the aviation industry, according to The Travelers’ Voice, SITA’s latest Passenger IT […]

Transport

9 h. ago Some Ontario residents set to receive government payment this week

Monthly Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payments are scheduled to be distributed to Ontario residents this week.Eligible Ontario residents who are registered to receive the payment can expect to see the deposit in their bank account on Friday, Oct. 10.Are you eligible for the Ontario Trillium Benefit?The OTB is a tax-free combination of three payments: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.You must be eligible for at least one of the payments to receive it on a monthly basis.You could get a maximum of $1,283 for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit if you're between 18 and 64 years old, $1,461 if you are 65 or older, $285 if you live on a reserve or in a public long-term care home, and $25 for the time you lived in a designated college, university, or private school residence in 2024, according to the province's website.The Northern Ontario Energy Credit is designed to assist ...

Politics

12 h. ago Summerland family aims to get accessible playground built for kids with mobility issues

"The school district anticipates receiving a response from the Ministry in early spring 2026 regarding this funding request," the email states.

Society

13 h. ago Women’s world hockey championship moves to November, Euro tourney coming in 2027

ZURICH — The women’s international hockey calendar is changing with the IIHF permanently shifting its annual world championships from April to November next year and launching a European women’s championship tournament in 2027. The European tournament was announced Monday by the International Ice Hockey Federation and PWHL, who collaborated “to reimagine the international calendar, aligning […]

Sport

14 h. ago Ottawa breaks October heat records with dry conditions expected to continue

The October heat comes as the city has received less than half the amount of rainfall expected over the last three months.

Sport

14 h. ago John Rustad faces further challenges within his own caucus as fall session begins

The B.C. Conservative leader is facing questions about whether there could be a vote on his leadership from within caucus, which could happen as soon as Monday night

Other

14 h. ago Thousands of BCGEU members join strike action on B.C. legislature grounds

Monday marked the first day of the fall legislative session and politicians from across the province were in Victoria as the fall sitting got underway.

Other

15 h. ago City hall forecasts $30M surplus, eyes funds for winter homeless response

Of that total, $23.6 million comes from the $1.4-billion property tax budget.

Economics

15 h. ago Auto sector tempering expectations of Carney’s meeting with Trump

OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepared to enter the belly of the beast with his Oval Office meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, those representing Canadian industries threatened by Trump’s tariffs were bracing themselves. The Canadian auto industry, one of those suffering the most from steep U.S. tariffs, tempered expectations of […]

Transport