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Tornado Warnings, Ottawa Black Bears & Road Safety Concerns — Ottawa Thursday

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🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. Tornado warning issued for parts of southwestern Ontario. Environment Canada warns residents of Chatham-Kent and Rondeau Park, as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moves eastward. High winds, large hail, and potentially dangerous conditions are forecasted for areas including Thamesville and Rodney.

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Two teens charged in Mooney's Bay stabbings. Authorities have charged two teenage boys related to the recent stabbing incidents at Mooney's Bay, bringing serious legal proceedings into the spotlight.
  2. Ottawa police constable faces disciplinary charge. A constable is under scrutiny following accusations of workplace sexual harassment, raising issues around professional conduct within the force.

🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Fate of 24 Sussex to be revealed Friday, says Carney. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced an imminent press conference to address the future of the troubled official residence.
  2. Doug Ford marks construction milestone in northern Ontario. Premier Ford visits the remote Webequie community to celebrate progress on the all-season road to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire region.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Ottawa Black Bears lacrosse team fights to stay. Efforts to retain the Ottawa Black Bears in the Ottawa-Gatineau region continue, illustrating community concerns over potential team relocation.

🌦️ Weather & Roads

  1. Concerns raised over Ontario speed limit increases. Safety advocates voice worries about elevated highway speeds, emphasizing the need for driver compliance to prevent accidents.

📰 Also Today

  • Raptors draft picks introduce themselves in Toronto.
  • New Leafs coach reestablishes connection with Auston Matthews.
  • Third person charged in Clarence-Rockland man's murder.
  • PWHL expands to 12 teams, eyes future growth.
  • Third murder charge laid in Ottawa River case.
  • Future of 24 Sussex addressed by Carney.
  • Ford's housing goal acknowledged as unattainable.
  • Canada to play knockout game after loss to Switzerland.
  • Federal workforce sees 12,000 job reduction in 2026.
  • Hawkesbury fire costs exceed $1 million.
  • Power demand from data centres pressures Hydro Ottawa.
  • OC Transpo shifts 105 school trips to yellow buses.
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Canada finishes 2nd in Group B after 2-1 loss to Switzerland, will play knockout game Sunday in L.A.

Canada’s men lost to Switzerland 2-1 in a sweltering B.C. Place on Wednesday afternoon, ending their hopes of continuing their historic World Cup campaign at home.

General Jun 25, 2026

World Cup fans react to Canada's loss against Switzerland

The Canadian men's soccer team dropped their final group-stage game by a score of 2-1 Wednesday, but will still advance to the knockout round. Rachelle Elsiufi has reaction from fans at Lansdowne Park.

General Jun 25, 2026

Xzander Wright could be the first witness called by defence in dangerous driving trial

Xzander Wright is accused of dangerous driving causing the death of crossing guard Peter Clark earlier this year. David Fraser has been in court this week.

General Jun 25, 2026

OC Transpo reveals list of 105 school trips moving to yellow buses

OC Transpo says it took on more high school transit duties during the pandemic, but is now shifting dozens of trips back to school transportation authorities.

General Jun 25, 2026

Take a look inside the cooling facility that brings comfort to dozens of downtown federal buildings

The Cliff Energy Centre has recently been reopened with major upgrades. CBC’s Stu Mills got a look inside.

General Jun 25, 2026

Federal public service shrinks by over 12,000 workers in 2026

Canada’s federal public service continues to shrink, with over 12,000 positions cut in the past fiscal year as the government looks to make the bureaucracy more sustainable.

General Jun 25, 2026

Data centres hungry for power putting 'extraordinary pressure' on Hydro Ottawa

'By the end of this year, we will have received requests to connect that exceed the total amount of power that is used today by residents and businesses within the city of Ottawa,' says company's CEO.

General Jun 25, 2026

Ottawa police constable facing disciplinary charge for workplace sexual harassment

An Ottawa police constable is facing discipline for allegedly sexually harassing a colleague during training earlier this year.

General Jun 25, 2026

Headed to the ER? Here's why you could now wait more than 48 hours to be admitted

A report released Thursday by the Canadian Institute for Health Information found that limited emergency room capacity, difficulties in accessing standard care and the country's aging population are to blame for patients spending more than 48 hours waiting in ERs.

General Jun 25, 2026

Take a journey into the history of the Indigenous tradition of canoe travel

A new exhibition at the Canada Science and Technology Museum shows how the Indigenous tradition of canoe travel has been powerfully revived. Sandra Abma reports.

General Jun 25, 2026
Internal Ford government notes admit it will ‘not reach’ 1.5M homes target

Internal Ford government notes admit it will ‘not reach’ 1.5M homes target

As a central plank of its 2022 election campaign, the Ford government pledged it would construct 1.5 million new housing units by 2031.

Politics Jun 25, 2026

3rd person charged with murder in Clarence-Rockland man's disappearance, death

Ontario Provincial Police say they've arrested and charged a third person in the disappearance and death of Robert Prevost east of Ottawa last year.

General Jun 25, 2026

The PWHL has entered its 12-team era. What's next?

With a cash infusion from the league's first outside investors , the PWHL's leaders are focused on building a 12-team league that remains owned and operated by one entity: The Walter Group.

General Jun 25, 2026

Major fire in Hawkesbury has cost counties more than $1M

Last year's major apartment building fire in Hawkesbury, Ont., not only threw the lives of dozens of tenants into turmoil — it has also cost the local government that owns it more than $1 million.

General Jun 25, 2026

League wants to keep Ottawa Black Bears lacrosse team in Ottawa-Gatineau

The National Lacrosse League says it intends to keep the Ottawa Black Bears in "the Ottawa-Gatineau region" and implied the team that spent two seasons at the Canadian Tire Centre has undergone an ownership change.

General Jun 25, 2026
McKenna would be ‘pumped’ to join Maple Leafs

McKenna would be ‘pumped’ to join Maple Leafs

Gavin McKenna saw the video evidence pretty quickly.

Sports Jun 25, 2026

Council endorses list of demands for Alto, but says it's not opposed to high-speed rail

Ottawa city council unanimously passed a motion on Wednesday calling for more transparency as Alto plans its high-speed rail line, even as one councillor warned it risked setting unrealistic expectations that the project can’t easily meet.

General Jun 25, 2026

Canadians to learn fate of 24 Sussex on Friday, Carney says

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he'll announce on Friday what will happen to 24 Sussex Drive — the heritage building sitting vacant for almost a decade after his predecessors allowed it to deteriorate and become uninhabitable.

General Jun 25, 2026
Raptors draft picks Graves, Bradley visit Toronto

Raptors draft picks Graves, Bradley visit Toronto

Unbelievably, Allen Graves and Jaden Bradley only got to catch their breath when they sat down in front of media.

Sports Jun 25, 2026

2 teen boys charged in Mooney's Bay stabbings

Ottawa police have charged two teen boys in relation to a violent incident at Mooney’s Bay Park late last month. The suspects, ages 15 and 16, are facing a combined eight charges including assault with a weapon.

General Jun 25, 2026
Doug Ford visits northern Ontario to mark construction for road to Ring of Fire

Doug Ford visits northern Ontario to mark construction for road to Ring of Fire

Doug Ford flew into the remote Webequie community on Thursday for the first time since taking office in 2018 to celebrate a construction milestone for the long-awaited work.

Politics Jun 25, 2026
New Leafs coach comes with superstar connection

New Leafs coach comes with superstar connection

Jim Hiller says he kept the lines of communication open with Maple Leafs star centre Auston Matthews over the past seven years after leaving Toronto as an assistant coach.

Sports Jun 25, 2026
Should 24 Sussex be restored? Carney says press conference coming Friday

Should 24 Sussex be restored? Carney says press conference coming Friday

Prime Minister Mark Carney says that a press conference will be held on Friday regarding 24 Sussex Drive, the derelict official residence of Canada’s prime ministers.

Politics Jun 25, 2026
3rd person charged in killing of Ontario man who was found dead in Ottawa River

3rd person charged in killing of Ontario man who was found dead in Ottawa River

A third person has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of an Ontario man whose body was found in the Ottawa River after he was reported missing.

Canada Jun 25, 2026
Tornado warning issued for parts of southwestern Ontario

Tornado warning issued for parts of southwestern Ontario

Environment Canada has issued a tornado warning for parts of southwestern Ontario and is urging residents to seek shelter immediately as a thunderstorm moves through the region.

Weather Jun 25, 2026
Deadly Venezuela earthquakes leave families separated as flights are cancelled

Deadly Venezuela earthquakes leave families separated as flights are cancelled

A Toronto café owner says he immediately contacted family in Caracas after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, as residents here await news on what's to come in the region.

World Jun 25, 2026
Advocates concerned about Ontario speed limit increase on some highways

Advocates concerned about Ontario speed limit increase on some highways

Road safety advocacy groups say the province’s highways are built for higher speeds, but better education and enforcement of all road rules is needed to protect drivers.

Traffic Jun 25, 2026
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