Tornado Warnings, Cultural Repatriation & NHL Drama — Ottawa's Week in Review

Senior leaders of CFB Edmonton infantry battalion removed amid investigation

Two leaders from the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry at CFB Edmonton have been removed pending an investigation, the Department of National Defence said.

Edmonton mosquito number rising after rainy weekend — and more expected

A weekend of torrential rain, followed by warn and sunny weather, has created perfect conditions for Edmonton's already health mosquito population to explode.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'I was scared': Young man who struck crossing guard takes stand in his own defence

It was an emotionally charged day in Ontario Court Thursday as 19-year-old Xzander Wright recounted the moment he struck crossing guard Peter Clark at a Barrhaven intersection three months ago.

Ornge air ambulances in eastern Ontario now carry blood on board

Ornge air ambulances in eastern Ontario are now equipped with blood needed for emergency transfusions. CBC's Sannah Choi visited the Ornge hangar in Ottawa to learn more about its new partnership.

Ottawa man wanted for alleged role in Rwandan genocide arrested on immigration charges

RCMP say they've arrested an Ottawa man who's believed to have resided in Canada for 30 years under a false identity, and who is wanted in Rwanda for his alleged role in that country's 1994 genocide.

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.

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.

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.

Orange Crush: Dutch fans hopeful drought will end

Dutch soccer fans are well aware of their country's label as the best team to have never won the FIFA World Cup. 

Maple Leafs hold top pick in NHL Draft

The Toronto Maple Leafs have the top pick in tonight's NHL Draft.

Damaged wire disrupts Line 1 train service

Service on Line 1 of the O-Train is being slowed by a damaged overhead wire between uOttawa and Lees stations discovered overnight, according to OC Transpo.

Ottawa Rapid defeat Montreal Roses in battle of NSL's top 2 teams

Ottawa Rapid beat Montreal Roses FC 2-1. The first-place Rapid now have a 4-point lead over the second-place Roses in the NSL standings.

Ottawa man charged with 1st-degree murder over missing wife's suspected death

Ottawa police have charged Viktor Konokhov with first-degree murder, accusing him of killing his wife Olga Konokhova. Her disappearance had been under police investigation.

Orléans park reopening following coyote attack

Lalande Conservation Park is starting to reopen Friday. It was closed earlier this month after a coyote attack, but the city said that family's pups are growing up and no longer spending as much time around their den in the park.

Carney says donor list for 24 Sussex restoration will be public

Prime Minister Mark Carney said the national fundraising campaign for the refurbishment of the prime minister's official residence will place a limit on donations and make the list of donors public to ensure transparency in the project.

Venezuelans in Ottawa fear for loved ones after deadly earthquakes

Ottawa residents are fearful for loved ones in Venezuela after back-to-back earthquakes rattled the country Wednesday afternoon.

3 teens hurt by crash into tree in Carp

Ottawa first responders treated three injured teens in a vehicle that crashed into a tree near Old Carp Road in the west end late Thursday.

Man dead after falling from escalator at Toronto mall

The Ministry of Labour is investigating after a man fell from an escalator and died at the RioCan Empress Walk Plaza in North York Thursday evening.

Ontario financial planner intends to ‘retire a little earlier’ after $12M lottery win

The Peterborough man won the top prize from the Lotto 6-49 Gold Ball draw held on June 6, 2026.

Ontario woman discovers $16M lottery win on her birthday

The woman from Cavan claimed the prize from the Lotto 6-49 Gold Ball draw on May 30, 2026.

Senegal, Iraq fans to head to stadium for Toronto’s last World Cup group match

Toronto is set to host its final FIFA World Cup group-stage match on Friday, marking the halfway point of the tournament as city officials celebrate the city's culture.

Ontario teen accused of intoxicating and sexually assaulting 2 girls

A 15-year-old boy is facing multiple charges after police say he gave alcohol to three girls at a home in Windsor, Ont., before sexually assaulting two of them.

Kindergarteners graduate from CHEO school with a fashion show

Graduates from the CHEO school celebrated their academic and therapeutic achievements with a catwalk event. The hospital's school offers a 2 year kindergarten program for children with physical disabilities who require intensive therapies.

Ottawa Senators trade for goalie Samuel Ersson, extend defenceman Jordan Spence

The Ottawa Senators have traded for goaltender Samuel Ersson and re-signed 25-year-old defenceman Jordan Spence for four more years ahead of the first round of the NHL draft.

Ottawa's outdoor public pools open soon. Are they ready?

With all nine of Ottawa's outdoor swimming pools set to open Monday, some city councillors are raising concerns about their condition. The CBC's Joy SpearChief-Morris has more.

Maple Leafs make forward Gavin McKenna first pick of NHL draft

The Toronto Maple Leafs drafted slick Whitehorse-born winger Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 pick on Friday night in Buffalo, N.Y.

Ontario rejects Ottawa's offer to let rural employers hire more temporary foreign workers

Ontario rejected Ottawa's offer to let rural employers in the province hire more temporary foreign workers to fill labour needs, citing youth unemployment and a focus on its domestic workforce in its decision.

Stolen stop signs raise fears of serious crashes in Ontario township

Police officials in Otonabee-South Monaghan Township are warning that a string of stolen road signs, including stop signs, is creating a growing safety concern for drivers.

New images released of Ontario man accused of killing his parents

Peel Regional Police have released new images of Jordan Sangwin, a man wanted on a Canada-wide arrest warrant in connection with the suspected murders of his parents.

This Ottawa neighbourhood has a case of FIFA fever

Some neighbours in Ottawa South have decked out their homes for the World Cup. Resident John Tracy says it's been a goal of his for years.

Canucks take Caleb Malhotra third overall at draft

The Vancouver Canucks have still never picked first at an NHL draft.

Ottawa hospital permanently closes 'garage' overflow area

The Ottawa hospital has closed a temporary overflow space at its general campus that’s been in use for more than two years, to the relief of at least one patient.

Police keep warning parents about Roblox. So why isn't it in the social media bill?

Police in Canada keep warning parents about the dangers of gaming and messaging platforms like Discord and Roblox. But neither will be covered by the government’s proposed Safe Social Media Act. Even supporters of the legislation say it's an alarming omission.

Motorcyclist dead, Brampton man charged after fatal crash involving SUV

A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a collision with an SUV in Brampton early Saturday morning. Police say the SUV driver allegedly fled the scene before later returning.

'A house that belongs to all Canadians': Heritage advocates laud plans to fix 24 Sussex

For more than six decades, the 19th-century Gothic Revival mansion was home to every Canadian prime minister. It's sat empty for more than a decade, but now — much to the relief of heritage advocates in the nation's capital — there's a plan to restore it.

Man charged with assaulting police officers, security guards at Escapade festival

A 44-year-old Ottawa man faces numerous charges after he allegedly attacked several police officers and security guards at the annual electronic music festival.

Dabrowski, Stefani advance to women's doubles final at Eastbourne Open in Great Britain

Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and Brazil's Luisa Stefani advanced to the women's doubles final of the Eastbourne Open tennis tournament with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Hungary's Fanny Stollar and American Asia Muhammad on Friday in Great Britain.

Penguins keep Ruck twins together at NHL draft

Markus Ruck was ecstatic for his sibling. There was also a significant level of anxiety.

Software problem keeps some electric OC Transpo buses off the road

The software issue caused some of Ottawa's electric buses to charge more slowly then normal, leaving them unable to get on the roads Saturday morning, according to the city's associate general manager of transit services.

Changes are coming to auto insurance policies in Ontario. Here's what you need to know

As of July, some benefits that were previously mandatory under standard car insurance policies will be optional. This could drop the cost of premiums for customers who opt out of certain coverages, but insurance experts warn against leaving coverage exposed to risk.

How this Ottawa boy's story about his brother's cancer led to a World Cup moment

It was a video about how soccer helped helped his family cope with his brother's illness that got Aidric Yeon-Woo Oh of Ottawa picked to carry the match ball at Toronto Stadium.

Chelsea's new swimming hole comes with a long list of rules

The rules at the new spot on the Gatineau River ban recreational swimming, forbid people from swimming alone, and require them wear a bright swim cap and carry a whistle and safety buoy. Some swimmers are concerned the rules go too far.

What's open and closed in Ottawa around Canada Day 2026

Canada Day 2026 brings a midweek holiday, changing operating hours for businesses, services and transit on Wednesday July 1.

Live updates: Who will strike first? Canada and South Africa are tied 0-0 in World Cup knockout match

Child in critical condition after crash near Osgoode

Ottawa paramedics say a child is in critical condition after Sunday morning's crash at Dalmeny Road and Nixon Drive, the second serious collision at the intersection in the past two weeks.

Ottawa's Dabrowski, Brazil's Stefani win women's doubles title at Eastbourne Open

Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and Brazil's Luisa Stefani have won another title. The duo defeated Czech pair Miriam Skoch and Jesika Maleckova 6-1, 6-4 in the women's doubles final at the WTA 250 Eastbourne Open tennis tournament on Sunday in Eastbourne, England.

Brooke Henderson 1 shot back of lead entering final round of Women's PGA Championship

Haeran Ryu shot a 4-under 68 on Saturday to take a one-shot lead over Canadian Brooke Henderson after three rounds of the Women's PGA Championship. The 28-year-old from Smiths Falls, Ont., shot a 3-under 69 at Hazeltine in Chaska, Min.

Swiss collector working with First Nations leaders to repatriate Indigenous artifacts

Vincent Escriba estimates his collection to be worth between $13 and $17 million and wants the items sold together.