Ottawa Police Warn, Harassment Allegations Verified & Shawarma Record — Ottawa Tuesday

Ontario's education unions have a united front. With tense talks ahead, will it hold?

When Paul Calandra stepped to the microphone last week ahead of contract talks with Ontario’s education unions he projected a tone of optimism. A day later, union leaders held a news conference of their own, meeting his tone with guarded positivity and a united front.

Search for ‘aggressive’ dog that attacked child in Barrie continues

Despite more than 24 hours of searching, Barrie police say an 'aggressive' dog that attacked multiple people, including a child, is still on the loose.

Ontario man charged in Nova Scotia in alleged online investment scam

An Ontario man has been charged with fraud in Nova Scotia in an online investment scam that RCMP allege involves multiple victims from across Canada.

Gordie Howe bridge opens this week, Carney says after Trump vowed block

The bridge will serve as a new crossing within the busy Ontario-Michigan trade corridor and aims to ease traffic on the nearby Ambassador Bridge.

Police allege ex-Air Canada captain flew flights for decades with fraudulent licensing

A former captain with Air Canada allegedly flew hundreds of flights for decades using fraudulent licensing documents, Peel Regional Police say.

A PQ government would withdraw from high-speed rail project

Ottawa's Somali community mourns death of prominent leader

A prominent leader of Ottawa’s Somali community who died unexpectedly last week is being mourned by the people he served for decades and by the wider city leadership.

Napanee barn fire causes millions of dollars of damage

Five different fire departments were summoned to a major barn fire in southern Greater Napanee, Ont., on Monday evening, according to the town.

Ottawa police warn public after dangerous offender granted day parole

Ottawa police are warning residents about a man with a history of sexual violence against strangers who has been released into a day parole program in the city.

Canada's soon-to-be introduced digital safety bill poised to include a social media ban

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is expected to table legislation as soon as Wednesday which could restrict young Canadians' access to social media platforms and bring in online safety standards.

Victim services in Kingston feel the strain as marathon sex-offence trial stretches on and on

Michael Haaima is facing 98 charges with court dates for his trial set aside into 2027. Kingston, Ont., a medium-sized city with court facilities and victim support services to match, is feeling the strain already.

‘Blue Jays bump’ hits Ottawa as more kids play baseball this spring

Baseball leagues across Ottawa are reporting a big increase in youth registration this year, something they attribute to the recent success of the Blue Jays.

Ottawa's Edith René wins CBC's First Page student writing award

CBC Books asked students across Canada to write the first page of a novel set 150 years in the future, imagining how a current-day trend or issue has played out. About 1,200 students submitted their stories in this year's contest.

Teen injured in coyote attack in Orléans

City staff are investigating a coyote attack on a teenager near the Lalande Conservation Park in the east Ottawa community of Orléans.

Ottawa Little Theatre play explores hours before D-Day

Pressure reaches its boiling point at the Ottawa Little Theatre. The play brings us back to the tense hours leading up to D-Day. As allied forces prepared to land on the beaches of Normandy, the success of the operation would down to a weather forecast. Sandra Abma has the story.

Who’s playing on Canada Day? Here’s the national noon ceremony lineup

Audiences can expect 'a deeply Canadian experience, punctuated by musical performances, dance numbers, inspiring personal accounts and special guest appearances.'

Ottawa restaurant sets record for world's longest shawarma

Local Ottawa chain Shawarma Palace lined up 2,451 shawarmas for a record-breaking 375-metre-long wrap at Shawarma Fest Sunday. Cameron Mahler was there.

Ontario deputy police chief suspended in workplace investigation

The Sarnia Police Services Board says it has suspended a deputy chief as well as a civilian member of the force, consistent with an investigation into Chief Derek Davis.

Ford says Washington trip ‘jammed’ with meetings despite chamber of commerce cancellation

The premier headed down to the Capitol on Monday and Tuesday for a series of meetings to promote his hopes of increased free trade between Canada and the United States.

Chaos, nerves and excitement: How Westport's Kayle Osborne navigated PWHL expansion

Goaltender Kayle Osborne, who played the last 2 seasons with New York, is one of PWHL Hamilton's five foundational players.

Provinces await feds’ social media ban, still considering their own rules

Several provinces that have previously indicated interest in social media bans say they'll be watching to see how the federal government will roll its plan out.

Harassment allegations against Ontario councillor substantiated: report

The City of Pickering is taking action against a sitting councillor after an independent investigation determined harassment allegations against her were substantiated. 

Public consultations on expanding Toronto Island airport begin

The federal government has launched public consultations on the future of the airport, including whether or not its runway should be expanded to allow larger planes to land there.

OPP officer killed in line of duty near northern Ontario town

Police say Const. Tarun Bali was injured at about 12:30 p.m. while officers were conducting an investigation and was later pronounced dead.