Volleyball Glory, Police Budget Woes & FIFA Frenzy — Ottawa Friday

Quebec walks back 2035 target for ending sale of gas-powered vehicles

The Quebec government is further scaling back its electric vehicle goals, dropping its original target of 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035 to 80 per cent fully electric and hybrid vehicles.

OC Transpo preps 10 bus routes for public servants' return

OC Transpo is looking to add capacity to 10 bus routes to make sure it’s ready once more federal workers head to the office four days a week.

Here are some local spots where you can catch the 2026 World Cup

Dozens of local bars, restaurants and even bowling alleys will be welcoming soccer fans over the next several weeks. Here are a few places around Ottawa where you can catch the games.

Parents concerned over Catholic board's decision to cut school bus attendants

Some parents are speaking out about a recent decision by the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) to slash its school bus attendant program, potentially impacting how students with special needs will get to class in the fall.

Staffing shortages continue to plague O-Train service. Fixing it could take more than a year

It could take until late next year for OC Transpo to fully meet its training targets to bring on more critical O-Train workers, as staffing shortages continue to sap the reliability of the system.

Jonathan David’s Ottawa high school coach on working with the Canadian soccer star

Ahead of Canada’s first match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Rachelle Elsiufi spoke with Jonathan David’s high school soccer coach.

Scripts, scenes and sea goddesses: New program teaches Inuit youth the ins and outs of media production

Whether it's finding the best words to make their script jump off the page, or lining up the perfect camera angle to bring their stories to life, 17 Inuit youth are getting an inside look at the world of media production. The youth are part of a new program called Tiguvalut, which means “to get ahold of” in Inuktitut.

CHEO doctor explains social media's impact on the brain

The federal government has introduced a bill it says will make social media and AI chatbots safer for children. It includes a ban on social media accounts for youth under 16. Ottawa Morning’s Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with Dr. Gary Goldfield about his research into the impacts of social media on youth.

Canada men fall 3-2 to Germany in Volleyball Nations League opener in Ottawa

Canada's men's volleyball team opened its Volleyball Nations League season with a 3-2 (24-26, 25-19, 20-25, 25-21, 15-13) loss to Germany on Wednesday in Ottawa.

CAQ's controversial Quebec constitution bill dies as parliamentary session ends

Quebec Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette's divisive Quebec constitution bill will die on the order paper as there is not enough time to adopt it before the end of the parliamentary session on Friday.

Quebec becomes 1st Canadian province to ban energy drinks for youth

Quebec is now the first jurisdiction in North America to restrict access to caffeinated energy drinks — to people under 16, in this case. The new law will come into effect in six months.

Abbotsford murder victims’ daughters say suspects exploited immigration loophole

In May, three men were found guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of 77-year-old Arnold De Jong and 76-year-old Joanne De Jong.

Carney's new $3.2B strategy aims to boost access to local, affordable food

Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a new food security strategy that commits to spend $3.2 billion over a decade to produce more food in Canada and make it more affordable.

Here’s where to watch the FIFA World Cup as Team Canada kicks off in Toronto

If you aren't attending a match at Toronto Stadium or couldn't get tickets to FIFA Fan Festival, not to worry, there are plenty of other places in the city to catch a game.

Meet the FIFA World Cup Canadian superfans backing the home side

Behind every team competing in the FIFA World Cup is a community of supporters and superfans rallying. These people are at the heart of Team Canada.

Ontario court raises amount Iran owes torture victim to $560 million

The case is the latest against Iran under the Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act.

‘Mass-casualty’ crash in London, Ont. sends 7 people to hospital: police

Seven people in London, Ont., have been sent to hospital after a vehicle crashed through a brick wall and into a shopping mall fitness centre on Friday.

Indecent act at Ontario school leads police to 14 debit and credit cards

A Barrie man accused of committing an indecent act outside a school was also found carrying 14 debit and credit cards not in his name, police say.

With the hot, humid weather, an annoying buzz descends upon Ottawa-Gatineau

Summer is arriving in the Ottawa-Gatineau area, and with the heat and humidity comes a reinvigorated population of mosquitoes.

Community reacts to flag burning just days before Pride celebrations

Pflag York Region is speaking out against what it calls a 'brazen act of bigotry' after a Pride flag was burned at a Markham school.

'Not romantic': Kìwekì Point fans trash 'promposals' for leaving mess behind

An Ottawa resident says she's had to clean up litter and debris left behind an elaborate "promposal" at Kìwekì Point, something that's especially frustrating given the site's

Body of OPP Const. Tarun Bali to be brought to Thornhill ahead of funeral

The body of an Ontario police officer killed in the line of duty this week will be brought to Thornhill this afternoon ahead of his funeral.

AI deepfake investigation by Ottawa police not trauma-informed, alleged victims say

Canadian men defeat Olympic champion France for 1st time in Volleyball Nations League

Canada's men's volleyball team came away with a 3-1 (25-20, 25-18, 21-25, 27-25) victory over Olympic champion France in Volleyball Nations League action on Thursday in Ottawa.

Live updates: Bosnia-Herzegovina leads Canada 1-0 at halftime in co-host's opening FIFA World Cup match

No refunds after Toronto FIFA Fan Festival evacuated over lightning concerns

The city confirmed no refunds would be issued for Toronto's FIFA Fan Festival, after a weather-related evacuation required attendees to leave the venue.

Quebec residents charged in major southwestern Ontario auto theft bust

Halton police have arrested five people and are searching for a sixth. The group is alleged to be connected to more than a dozen auto thefts in southwestern Ontario.

Cocaine and handgun among items seized in Saskatoon, 4 Toronto men charged

Four men from Toronto were arrested and face 28 charges in Saskatoon as a result of a drug trafficking probe, police said in a news release Friday.

Ottawa police face another big budget deficit in 2026

Ottawa police are looking at another budget gap of at least $20 million for 2026, according to a new financial forecast.

Motorcyclist dies after single-vehicle collision in South Frontenac

Police say a motorcyclist in the Township of South Frontenac has died following a single-vehicle collision Friday morning.

Teen accused in shooting death of Toronto police officer appears in court

The man accused of fatally shooting Toronto police Const. Marc Pinizzotto remains in hospital as he faces a first-degree murder charge.