Senators 5-1 Rout, Carney–Ford Worker Aid & Oshawa Toddler Airlift — Ottawa Wednesday

OSAP pause at private post-secondary institutions to remain in effect until new year

A pause on student financial assistance payments across all private post-secondary institutions in Ontario will stay in effect until at least the new year, the province's colleges and universities minister announced Tuesday.

Ontario to allow over-the-counter hearing aids for sale in the province

Ontario is planning to make over-the-counter hearing aids available in the province for people with mild hearing loss.

Ontario plans to cut archaeological approval wait times by up to 80%

Ontario wants to make it easier to build homes and infrastructure by cutting wait times for archaeological approvals, required when building on possible historical sites or when artifacts or remains are found on properties.

Pedestrian, cyclist seriously injured in 2 separate vehicle collisions

Ottawa paramedics say a cyclist and pedestrian were seriously injured in separate vehicle collisions Tuesday afternoon just after 2:00 p.m.

Leiper, Saravanamuttoo pitch their plans to protect Ottawa from future flooding

Mayoral candidates Jeff Leiper and Neil Saravanamuttoo made their promises for how they would support flood victims and help prevent flooding in the future.

Ottawa student builds free software for environmental groups

An Ottawa high school student is spending his after-school hours to build software that will help environmental groups across North America work more efficiently.

Problem gambling jumps, suicides triple in Ontario after expansion of online casinos

Nearly 130,000 Ontarians now show signs of problem gambling, compared to some 43,000 in 2018, a tripling of the number of people who meet the criteria of gambling too frequently, losing money and struggling with addiction, CBC News has learned.

Ottawa voters ask: What can cities do to bring down the cost of housing?

Whether you’re a student, working or retired, whether you’re single, a couple or raising a family, finding an affordable place to live is a major challenge. That does seem to be changing — very slowly — but many voters hope newly elected leaders at Ottawa city hall can speed things along.

Canada orders deportation of Toronto man who helped Iran evade sanctions

Amin Yousefijam was a key member of a crime group that illicitly exported materials to Iran, the Immigration and Refugee Board ruled.

Rideau-Jock: Your councillor, David Brown, has been acclaimed

David Brown has been acclaimed to return as city councillor for Rideau-Jock.

Tkachuk's return 'not really a topic of conversation' for Sens, former teammate says

Former Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk is returning to the Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday night for the first time since asking for a trade out of the city.

Record $90M Lotto Max jackpot won in Alberta, OLG says

The record-setting $90 million Lotto Max jackpot was won in Alberta following Tuesday night’s draw, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation says.

Ontario cancer patients speak out over disappointment with drug funding decision

Some Ontarians with Stage 4 cancer, whose doctors say they are good candidates for treatments unavailable in the province, were buoyed last month when a man won a court challenge against his OHIP out-of-country denial. But their hopes were dashed when Health Minister Sylvia Jones responded to the court ruling by changing the rules.

Carney and Ford set to announce support for workers amid trade war

Prime Minister Carney will begin the day with a meeting of the Liberal caucus and then with Ontario Premier Doug Ford, his office said in his itinerary on Wednesday.

Woman charged with attempt to commit murder in South Dundas

A woman has been charged with attempt to commit murder after police responded to a serious assault at a home in South Dundas, Ont., on Tuesday, according to the Ontario Provincial Police.

Angine de Poitrine announce 2027 world tour

Among the eight Canadian dates are stops in Calgary, Ottawa and Winnipeg, as well as a performance at Toronto's RBC Amphitheatre — their largest headlining show in the city so far.

Tkachuk braces for emotional return to Ottawa

A Wednesday night game in October wouldn't normally attract much attention for the Ottawa Senators. But this one is different.

Panicked parents called OPP as school bus ran hours late

Parents and guardians of a busload of Kemptville students are searching for answers after a significant delay that led to the police tracking down the vehicle and left kids giving the driver directions for how to get them home, hours later than expected on Monday.

Toddler in critical condition after group of children struck by vehicle in Oshawa

Police said the children were walking in the area of Ryerson Crescent and Sheridan Way with a daycare worker when they were all struck.

‘It's a special place to me,’ Tkachuk says ahead of 1st game back on Sens turf

After requesting a trade earlier this year, former Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk has returned to the nation’s capital in the navy and red colours of a Sens division rival.

Police renewing calls for witnesses to fatal hit and run

On Wednesday, police released images of the dark-coloured SUV as well as a red pickup truck, which they said was near the collision when it happened.

Quebec's new cabinet unveiled at swearing-in ceremony today

Murder accused's fiancée fled after beating and felt threatened, she testifies

The Crown has closed its case in the trial of Fsha Tekhle, who's accused of murdering his then fiancée's niece Brkti Berhe two years ago. Tekhle's former partner Ngsti Berhe testified that she fled him after Tekhle allegedly beat her twice. The defence is set to call evidence Wednesday.

Report says Quebec food banks facing historic demand, over 3 million service requests a month

Demand on the network's services is up five per cent since last year, and roughly 40 per cent since 2021.

Kawhi Leonard makes Raptors regular-season debut

The excitement about Kawhi Leonard's return to the Toronto Raptors was palpable in the home locker-room and on the concourse at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night. 

Sens dump former captain Tkachuk and Panthers 5-1

With fans chanting "We don't need you!," the Ottawa Senators defeated Brady Tkachuk and his Florida Panthers 5-1 on Wednesday night.