Ottawa firefighters extinguish double-decker bus blaze in city’s east end
According to Ottawa Fire Services, the driver attempted to extinguish the blaze with a fire extinguisher but was unsuccessful. Continue reading
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Supreme Court of Canada to sit outside Ottawa for first time; heading to Winnipeg
For the first time ever, the Supreme Court of Canada will sit outside of Ottawa. Continue reading
Portion of QEW between Hamilton and St. Catharines going up to 110km/h in the fall
MPP Donna Skelly says the Hamilton-St Catherines portion will run between Fruitland road to just west of Highway 406 in St. Catharines. Continue reading
Provincial government announces speed limit increase for section of Hwy. 417
The section will run from the Ottawa/Gloucester area to the Ontario and Quebec border. Continue reading
Nova Scotia program promoting healthy living for students gets $5M from feds
Ottawa has announced funding for a Nova Scotia program called UpLift, which promotes physical activity and healthy eating for students. Continue reading
Ottawa announces $4.5-million in funding for three palliative care projects
Federal Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor announced funding for three palliative care projects that are looking to improve access. Continue reading
Man charged with sexually assaulting woman who has developmental challenges: Ottawa police
The charges the 22-year-old Ottawa man faces include two counts of sexual assault and one count of mischief, according to police. Continue reading
Harper government worried about fallout from jailing of potato farmer, court filings show
Henk Tepper languished in a Beirut jail cell in 2011 and 2012 on allegations he tried to export diseased potatoes to Algeria. Continue reading
Guelph Storm face tough test in OHL finals against Ottawa 67’s
By Matt Carty Reporter
The Ottawa 67’s have swept all three of their playoff series, while the Guelph Storm have had to mount two comebacks on their road to the OHL finals. Continue reading
Higgs says New Brunswick should be prepared for hard choices after second year of flooding
Blaine Higgs said the decisions made by the government this year may be different from the actions of the provincial government under Brian Gallant in 2018. Continue reading