Flooding Halts Canada Day Events, Heat Wave Warnings Across Provinces, Maple Leafs Sign Bobrovsky — Ottawa Wednesday

A slew of new laws are coming into effect in Ontario on Canada Day. Here's what you should know

July 1 marks the day when a host of regulatory and legal changes take effect. They include changes to landlord and tenants rules, auto insurance changes and expanded powers for pharmacists.

Could cities recycle heat produced by data centres? This prof says yes

As Hamilton and other communities grapple with how to manage data centre developments, concerns have been raised about the heat such facilities generate. McMaster University Prof. James Cotton says that if managed correctly, the heat generated by data centres, restaurants, power plants and other buildings could be a valuable resource.

Details emerge connecting double murder, explosion and suicide in eastern Ontario

New details are beginning to emerge connecting the double murder of two brothers in south Ottawa, an explosion and fire at their father's dental practice in a village an hour's drive away, and the father's suicide in his vehicle at a carpool lot almost halfway between the two scenes.

Ottawa-Gatineau under thunderstorm watch, cleanup efforts begin in Kingston after tornado warning

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Ottawa-Gatineau area. The weather agency has rescinded an earlier tornado warning for the Kingston area.

Here's the best way to avoid Canada Day traffic

It’s Canada Day, and that means lots of road closures throughout Ottawa's downtown. Traffic reporter Doug Hempstead has tips on how to get around.

Mamma Mia!-inspired A Midsummer Night's Dream opens in Ottawa

A Company of Fools' production of A Midsummer Night's Dream puts a Mediterranean spin on a classic tale. Cast members say quick costume changes while switching characters add to the fun.

Ottawa Senators' draft pick from Cayman Islands began playing ice hockey at 13

Jaxon Cover was selected by the Ottawa Senators as the team's last pick in the NHL draft. Unlike most rookies, the player from the Cayman Islands didn't start playing hockey on ice until he was 13.

Art reflecting Canada's varied landscapes brightens up Sparks Street

Vibrant paintings reflecting the country's varied landscapes have turned a stroll down a block of Sparks Street into a journey across Canada. The CBC's Sandra Abma has the story.

How a Gatineau family balances world-class volleyball with life on a farm

When Dan Wilson isn't busy coaching Canada's senior men's volleyball squad, he's training club teams in France. It’s a job that takes Wilson and his family across continents. Omar Dabaghi-Pacheco sat down with them during a recent practice.

Ontario now second province to lower colorectal cancer screening age to 45

As of July 1, Ontarians age 45 and up are eligible to receive the at-home fecal immunochemical screening test — or FIT — that detects traces of blood in the stool. 

Canada Day celebrations 2026: Nation’s capital set to host festivities

The national daytime ceremony is expected to kick off at Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats Park at noon Eastern Time, with performances from many Canadian icons.

Canada Day heat wave prompts warnings in several provinces

As the heat wave is expected to continue across parts of the country into the weekend, people are reminded to take action to protect themselves.

Reports: Maple Leafs sign Bobrovsky in free agency

Sergei Bobrovsky twice broke the hearts of his new team.

Canada Day activities in Ottawa suspended as heavy rain causes flooding, road closures

Activities for Canada Day at LeBreton Flats Park and elsewhere in Ottawa have been suspended until further notice due to inclement weather, according to the Canadian Heritage department, as heavy rain causes flooding and road closures.

Canadians mark Canada Day as Carney urges unity, heat grips parts of Central Canada

Councillors vote to install 4-way stop at rural intersection after 8-year-old's death

Ottawa city counillors have voted to install a four-way stop at an intersection in rural Ottawa where a collision led to the death of an eight-year-old girl on Sunday.

Canadiens sign Demidov to eight-year extension

Ivan Demidov is staying in Montreal for the long haul.

Ontario’s new auto insurance rules now in effect, but choice comes with some risk

As part of the new rules, some who may have been previously covered by another driver’s policy such as pedestrians and cyclists may no longer be eligible for accident benefits.