Fatal Crash, Police Budget Deficit, and World Cup Excitement — Ottawa's Week in Review

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.

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.

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.

'They were duds': Transit workers not sorry to see double-decker buses disappear

OC Transpo is retiring all but 10 of its double-decker buses at barely more than half their expected lifespan, saying it didn't do a mid-life refurbishment and they were too expensive to maintain.

Fans in Ottawa cheer as Canada draws in its first World Cup game

Team Canada faced off against Bosnia-Herzegovina in its first match of the tournament. CBC’s Emma Weller was at Craft Beer Market to speak with fans.

Gatineau mom told she can't wear hijab at after-school event: parent committee

A Gatineau school board committee says it's worried parents will be discouraged from volunteering after a local mother was reportedly told by her child's elementary school that, due to Quebec secularism laws, she would have to remove her hijab if she wants to participate in an after-school event this fall.

Summer exhibition at NAC features contemporary Indigenous artists

The National Gallery of Canada has a big new exhibition featuring artists from the North this summer. As Sandra Abma reports, Qillaniq showcases the work of 70 contemporary Indigenous artists.

2nd person charged with murder in Clarence-Rockland man's disappearance, death

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a second person with first-degree murder in the disappearance and death of Robert Prevost east of Ottawa last year.

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.

Canada vows to restrict social media for kids under 16. Teens say they'll 'always find a way'

Canadian teens and parents — the two groups directly impacted by the Safe Social Media Act (Bill C-34) introduced Wednesday by the federal government — share their thoughts on social media and the proposed legislation, which would ban accounts for users under 16.

Amid excitement, FIFA World Cup sets off worries over disruptions and safety in host cities

Concerns from traffic to littering and over-policing have Canadians in host cities worried about the FIFA World Cup and its effects on local communities.

Indigenous-led safety patrol aims to 'be a good relative' to those in need

Ottawa's Odawa Native Friendship Centre has launched an outreach initiative to help vulnerable people in Vanier and the ByWard Market. It's modelled after Winnipeg's successful and long-standing Bear Clan Patrol.

Which is better: cats or dogs? A historian weighs in

Rod Phillips, a professor of history at Carleton University, has written a book called Cats: A History. He spoke with Ottawa Morning host Rebecca Zandbergen about his love of felines.

10 years later, how the Rideau Street sinkhole impacted Ottawa

Ten years ago, a giant sinkhole opened up Rideau Street in Ottawa, shutting down one of Ottawa's busiest intersections. CBC's Matthew Kupfer spoke to people about what that moment meant for the city.

Highway 417 work could wrap up by late June, city says

Drivers frustrated by lane closures that have caused big bottlenecks west of downtown Ottawa could now see relief by late June, the city says.

Canada takes on France in Men's Volleyball Nations League action in Ottawa

Watch Canada and France face off from the 2026 Men's Volleyball Nations League stop in Ottawa.

Updated 17 mins ago Ontario collision leaves 5 children dead: OPP

Five children from the same family were killed and six other people including an infant, are seriously injured in a devastating two-vehicle collision in Wellington County, OPP say.

World Cup economic impact takes shape as fans flood Toronto streets

Packed patios and fan zones are bringing energy to Toronto, but hotel operators say June occupancy is tracking below last year's levels despite the World Cup.

Just how many days do provincial politicians spend legislating? We did the math

Some politicians say the number of days spent in the legislature doesn't matter too much, because the most important work is done in their constituency offices. Others say less time in legislatures allows provincial and territorial governments to avoid accountability and pass flawed legislation.

Why do Canadians say 'soccer' instead of 'football'?

As the World Cup renews the soccer-versus-football debate, University of Michigan professor Stefan Szymanski says the word "soccer" was coined in Oxford in the 1880s and later stuck in countries where "football" already meant another sport.

A more conciliatory Ford says 'I love the U.S.' as trade talks loom

Doug Ford appears to be throttling back on aggressive anti-Trump rhetoric with key trade talks looming with the U.S., stepping up a charm offensive aimed at politicians and lobby groups in the mercurial president’s orbit.

Renfrew County school board prepares to cut librarian jobs by half

Some Renfrew County students may get less time in their high school libraries this fall as the local English public school board prepares to cut the number of librarian positions in half.

Youth baseball leagues benefit from Blue Jays World Series run

Spring baseball is in full swing with leagues seeing a surge in player numbers. CBC's Sannah Choi reports on the 'Blue Jays Bump' and the growing interest from young new players.

6 people, including infant, remain in hospital after Ontario collision: OPP

Ontario Provincial Police say the four girls and one boy who were killed were aged 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12. The driver of the SUV, who was the sole occupant, was critically injured.