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Inuit service members get own symbol at National Military Cemetery

A new way to recognize and honour deceased Inuit service members is now in place at the National Military Cemetery in Ottawa. Joseph Tunney reports.

City exploring future options for processing green bin waste

The City of Ottawa is exploring future options for processing household green bin waste — including the possibility of a city-run facility instead of the current practice of handing material off to a private operator.

Organizers report fewer U.S. visitors to Canadian Tulip Festival

The Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa drew around 300,000 people this year. That's about 100,000 fewer visitors than usual, and organizations say that's in part because fewer Americans are making the trip North of the border.

Think you’re eating too much salt? Most Quebecers are, new study shows

A new study found that 82 per cent of Quebecers eat more than 2,300 mg of sodium per day — the maximum amount recommended by Health Canada. Salt, bread and cheese are top culprits.

The PWHL's Walter Cup playoffs have been a collection of close contests

Here are the 2026 Ottawa Race Weekend road closures

Several major Ottawa roads will be closed this weekend to make way for Ottawa Race Weekend as well as the 40th edition of the Great Glebe Garage Sale.

Quebec’s new ticket resale law promises transparency — but no price cap like Ontario

While Ontario passed a law banning above-face-value resales, Quebec’s proposed rules fall short of a price cap, leaving buyers to still face a free market. Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette says his government's proposed law is designed to make the ticket market more transparent and protect Quebec artists and venues.

Brother of Ontario man who died demands 911 call takers get regular hearing tests

Back in August 2024, Ralph Buerger called 911 in Niagara Region, desperate for emergency medical help, but was unable to speak in a call that lasted for 35 seconds.

Canada taps Gen. Jennie Carignan for NATO's top military chair

The Liberal government has nominated Canada's top military commander, Gen. Jennie Carignan, to be the next chair of NATO's military committee — the alliance’s senior military advisory post. The move comes as NATO wrestles with political friction, war in Ukraine and growing pressure over allied defence spending and cohesion.

Canada-wide probe leads to arrests, largest drug bust in WPS history

A record-breaking $37.2 million worth of drugs were removed from the streets following an interprovincial drug bust that led to 33 arrests and 174 charges, police said.

Ontario to ban purchase, use of Chinese-made drones for government

Ontario will ban the use and purchase of Chinese-made drones by the government and provincial police amid "growing security and privacy concerns" with foreign-made technology.

Decentralizing pay support part of post-Phoenix test runs

The federal government is trying a different, albeit somewhat familiar approach to payroll support as part of its work to change from the troubled Phoenix pay system to Dayforce.

Planning committee rejects urban boundary expansion south of Stittsville

Ottawa city council's planning and housing committee has rejected an application to expand the city's urban boundary south of Stittsville meant to allow for the development of a residential subdivision with 360 new homes.

12 mobile homes lost in fire east of Ottawa

Several mobile homes were lost in a fire at a resort in Clarence-Rockland, Ont., Tuesday evening.

Progress, but work 'not yet complete' to reform Quebec youth protection system: minister

Fewer than half of the recommendations from a landmark public inquiry into Quebec's youth protection services have been fully or largely implemented, says a five-year progress report released Tuesday.

Ford government making new rules to deal with illegal farmland trucking operations

Illegal trucking occurs when a company uses land zoned for activities like farming or homebuilding and converts it into a large, industrial truck depot without local permission.

‘Help us’: Ontario Indigenous woman’s murder still unsolved 2 decades later

OPP are renewing calls for assistance in the investigation of the homicide of an Indigenous woman that occurred nearly two decades ago in Cobourg, Ont.

Ontario government bans Chinese drones from police operations over data concerns

An order from the province to the Ontario Provincial Police will stop the force from using Chinese-made drones on its operations, while banning their purchase going forward.

Canada has seen 8 tornadoes so far. How’s this season shaping up?

An investigation is underway near London about whether the Ontario city saw a tornado during Tuesday's severe storm which downed trees and damaged vehicles.

Ontario tests possible Ebola case after East Africa travel, no confirmations

Ontario says it is testing a patient for Ebola following recent travel to East Africa, but no cases are confirmed and precautions are in place.

Raptors’ Murray-Boyles makes NBA all-rookie team

Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles has been named to the NBA's all-rookie second team.

Roque nets two goals to lead Montreal past Ottawa to win PWHL’s Walter Cup

Abby Roque scored twice, Ann-Renée Desbiens made 23 saves and the Montreal Victoire won their first PWHL title, beating the Ottawa Charge 4-0.