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Military reprimanded soldiers who raised concerns about monitoring Canadians online during COVID-19

The military reprimanded soldiers after they raised concerns about an order to monitor Canadians' online activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, CBC News has learned.

'Somebody knows something': Missing Whitby man's family back in Tremblant for search

The Toman family will be back in Mont-Tremblant this weekend for a co-ordinated search done by volunteer group SARCAN K9. Three working line dogs specializing in cadaver recovery and search and rescue, along with over 90 volunteers, will be searching through forested areas for any clues that may help bring Liam Toman home.

Ontario to add 2,500 new jail beds, reopen 2 jails at cost of $3B to taxpayers

Ontario will expand its vastly overcrowded jails by 2,500 beds over the next 10 years at a cost of $3 billion to the taxpayers, the province's solicitor general said Thursday.

1 dead after Russell Road townhome fire

Ottawa firefighters said someone living in a townhome unit near the north end of central Ottawa's Russell Road died in a fire late Thursday.

Montreal Victoire come back late to win Game 1 of PWHL final

Drivers already feeling effect of construction season on 417

Drivers are facing longer commutes due to roadwork on Highway 417 near Woodroffe. David Fraser reports.

Busy coworking space for public servants set to close

A busy coworking space for federal public servants in Gatineau, Que., will close next month. Priscilla Ki Sun Hwang reports on how it will affect the people who work there, especially as they prepare to work at the office in person four days a week starting July 6.

27-year-old dead after single-vehicle crash in Mississippi Mills, Ont.

A 27-year-old man from Mississippi Mills, Ont., is dead after his car struck a tree Wednesday night, says Ontario Provincial Police.

Hydro Ottawa can't raise electricity rates by $6 a month, regulator rules

Hydro Ottawa's rates won't be increasing by as much as the utility wanted, following a decision by the province's energy regulator.

More kids are running marathons. A teen's death reignites a debate about the risks

A 15-year-old girl collapsed and died near the finish line of the Leiden Marathon in the Netherlands on Sunday, sparking a conversation about the risks of long-distance running among teens and kids.

Kanata auto repair shop devastated over death of young worker

The owner of a Kanata auto repair shop says the business is devastated by the loss of a young employee who died over the weekend when a tire he was working on ruptured, according to police.

Gatineau police pull new logo over copyright concern

The force said it was pulling its new logo and reverting to the previous one because while the City of Gatineau holds a licence to use an included stock image, it's unclear whether that graphic can be used in the logo.

More than half of comments removed from Alto's high-speed rail map to be reinstated

More than half of the 118 comments removed by moderators from a map showing possible routes for Canada's proposed high-speed rail project should never have been taken down and will be added back by the end of the week, according to Alto.

These Ottawa students met the Artemis II astronauts and the PM

Some students from Glashan Public School had the chance to meet Jeremy Hansen, his Artemis II crewmates and Prime Minister Mark Carney. They spoke to CBC's Hallie Cotnam about the experience.

OC Transpo still won't say whether it's paying contractor for suboptimal LRT service

City staff are refusing to publicly answer a city councillor’s questions about whether OC Transpo is currently withholding payments to its contractor due to LRT service disruptions.

Province sees big drop in opioid-related death rates as northern Ontario maintains highest numbers

Opioid-related death rates have dropped by more than 50 per cent in Ontario since 2021, according to the latest report from the Office of the Chief Coroner. Still, northern Ontario has consistently seen the highest rates in the province as advocates and health-care experts report increasingly toxic drugs in street supplies. Province sees big drop in opioid-related death rates as northern Ontario maintains highest numbers

30 cm of snow to 30 C: Long weekend weather varies greatly across Canada

Multiple weather systems are bringing a mixed bag of weather across Canada for the long weekend, with snow and wind in the Prairies and above-seasonal temperatures across Ontario.

Toronto police warn beachgoers to behave this Victoria Day long weekend

Toronto Police Service issue announcements and rules for the upcoming Victoria Day celebrations over the long weekend, where fireworks will be displayed.

‘My heart is so full’: Ontario resident wins Lotto 6/49 $44M jackpot

Emidio S. is from a small town and said he never had big dreams. That’s why he was overcome with emotion when he learned he won the Lotto 6-49 jackpot of $44 million.

Canadian wineries say scrapping provincial trade barriers would add billions to GDP

A new report commissioned by the Wine Growers of Canada says the sector could be worth an extra $3.7 billion if Canadians drank more homegrown wine.

Quebec looks to bar 27,000 students from English vocational and adult programs

Quebec English-language school boards are calling on the government to reconsider its expansion of Bill 101 to vocational and adult education centres.

Drake releases ‘Iceman’ and 2 surprise albums ‘Habibti,’ ‘Maid of Honour’

Drake's three albums have a total of 43 songs and feature artists like PartyNextDoor, Central Cee, Future, 21 Savage, Sexyy Red and more.

As clock ticks down for Ontario consumption sites, users fear they won’t survive

For Riley Bisson, the unassuming one-storey house with a red brick exterior in Toronto's downtown core is more than just a place to safely use drugs.

Quebec police arrest 23 in provincewide child sexual abuse raids

The provincial police force, known as the SQ, said in a media release Friday that the men, who are between 26 and 73 years old, have been charged with possessing, distributing or accessing online child sexual abuse material.

Hundreds rally in Red Deer to support teenage girl recovering from violent assault

Rylin Brinston is battered and bruised from an assault earlier this week in Red Deer that left her with a concussion, internal bleeding and possible permanent eye damage.

Ottawa's 2026 construction season: 'There’s going to be some pain,' councillor says

City officials are asking residents to be patient with the disruption by projects like the widening of south Bank Street, Lansdowne 2.0, and Line 1's expansion into the city’s east and west ends.

Celebration of life held for mother, 2 daughters killed in Brockville homicide

The community of Brockville, Ont., is reeling from the deaths of a mother and two of her daughters in a triple homicide last week. On Friday, a celebration of life was held to honour their memories. Dan Taekema was there.

Golden Knights docked 2nd-round pick, coach fined $100K for breaking media rules

The punishments for the 'flagrant violations' of the NHL's media access rules came after previous warnings were issued to the Vegas Golden Knights, the league said on Friday.

Home cooking: Inside Rebecca Leslie's rise with her hometown Ottawa Charge

Leslie scored twice for the Charge in a 3-2 loss to the Montreal Victoire in Game 1 of the Walter Cup final. It was her latest feat in a career year for the 30-year-old from Ottawa.

'So lucky to be here': Ottawa Charge assistant coach on his path to the PWHL

Ottawa Charge assistant coach Juuso Toivola joined the team this season, bringing with him over 20 years of experience in international women's hockey, most recently as the head coach of the Finnish team. Emma Weller caught up with Toivola in Laval, Que., ahead of Game 2 of the Walter Cup final.

What's open and closed in Ottawa on Victoria Day

As Ottawa gears up for a long weekend, it’s time to plan for what is open and closed on Monday for Victoria Day. That includes provincial changes allowing more shops to open.

Users saddened by loss of Gatineau federal co-working office

Regular users of a federal government co-working space north of the Gatineau, Que., core say they'll miss its benefits when it closes at the end of its lease next month.

More Ontario stores to open on Victoria Day in move government says brings ‘flexibility’

Back in February, Ford said he was inundated with calls from “so many people wanting to go to shopping malls” and questioned why major shopping centres were closed.

Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith seeks advice on next steps following nomination loss

Erskine-Smith was vying to represent the provincial party in the upcoming Scarborough Southwest byelection but lost a nomination race last weekend.

Supreme Court rules intimate partner violence can be basis for lawsuits

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Canada has created a new tort of intimate partner violence that will allow people to sue for damages when they have been subject to abuse in a relationship.

Ontario couple guilty of murdering boy, torturing brother in their care to be sentenced July 3

Sentencing for a couple found guilty of murdering a 12-year-old and confining and assaulting his younger brother while they were in their care over a number of years will be held July 3 in Milton, Ont. The Superior Court judge released his decisions in the Brandy Cooney-Becky Hamber case earlier this month.

Quebec reimbursing more than 15,000 farmers for fuel tax

Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette has responded to pressure from the agriculture sector, promising to reimburse millions of dollars to farmers for fuel taxes linked to the province's carbon market.

Gen Z has dubbed Jessica the new Karen. Here are my thoughts as a Karen

The name Karen has become synonymous with rude and racist behaviour, unreasonable expectations and undue entitlement. But for Karen Scanlan, it’s just her name.

'I came in at the right time': New OC Transpo chief says he feels set up for success

In a wide-ranging interview with CBC, new transit services GM Rick Leary talked about the challenges facing OC Transpo and the 'tweaks' he plans to make to keep the agency on the road to better service.

Ontario has lowered its colorectal cancer screening age to 45. But should it be lower?

Ontario has lowered the screening age for colon cancer to 45 years old from 50. But patients and advocates say with the rising number of cases in young people, the age should be even lower.

TTC contract negotiations continue as strike deadline pushed back

The TTC and CUPE Local 2 have extended contract talks past a strike deadline as negotiations continue over wages and compensation for skilled electrical workers.

Microgreens sold in Ontario, Quebec recalled due to possible E. coli contamination

Several types of organic microgreens sold in Ontario and Quebec under the Farm Boy and Kyan Culture brands have been recalled due to potential E. coli contamination, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says.

Ottawa Charge fans show up in bus, limo for Game 2

Ottawa Charge fans arrived in style ahead of Game 2 of the Walter Cup final against the Montreal Victoire. Emma Weller caught up with fans after they showed up to Place Bell in a bus and a limousine.

Flaherty scores overtime winner to give Victoire a 2-1 win over Charge

Maggie Flaherty scored 14:12 into overtime to give the Montreal Victoire a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Charge in Game 2 of the PWHL's Walter Cup final on Saturday at Place Bell in Laval, Que.

Court won't hear case against Kingston doctor ordered to pay back $600k for COVID vaccines

Dr. Elaine Ma, the Kingston, Ont., physician who organized dozens of vaccine clinics early in the COVID-19 pandemic — and who was ordered to pay back hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees for those services — says she's feeling somewhat relieved after the latest turn in her legal ordeal.

It's time for the weekly CBC Ottawa news quiz

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Line 4 halted due to 'staffing issues,' airport says

Service on the spur line between South Keys station and the Ottawa International Airport was 'temporarily suspended' Saturday afternoon, according to OC Transpo.

Family of missing Ontario man to take part in spring search in Mont-Tremblant

A $50,000 reward remains in place for information that leads to locating missing Ontario man Liam Toman, though it is set to expire on Wednesday.

Flaherty’s OT goal moves Victoire closer to title

Maggie Flaherty saw five Ottawa Charge players headed toward the side boards, and made a beeline toward the slot screaming for Marie-Philip Poulin to get her the puck.

Canada captures 3x3 Women's Series basketball title, Ottawa's Russell named MVP

Merissah Russell led the way as Canada defeated Amsterdam in overtime to capture the 3x3 Women's Series title in Shanghai on Sunday.

This family's cottage will be inherited by 8 people. What happens then?

Decades of family memories and tradition are tied to a property in Prince Edward County, but what the future looks like is a different story. Jennifer Lester Mulridge put together “Our Outlet River Cottage: A Complicated Legacy” with the help of cousin Alejandra Harrison for CBC Ottawa's Creator Network.