Tormenta del Día de Canadá, Rescate de Rehenes y Fiebre Mundialista — Semana en Revisión en Ottawa

Ottawa BlackJacks in Brampton to face Honey Badgers

Watch the Ottawa BlackJacks and the Brampton Honey Badgers go head-to-head in Canadian Elite Basketball League action from the CAA Centre in Brampton, Ontario.

'I will kill everyone around you': Threat to ex by father in double-murder suicide emerges

Police have identified the man who is believed to have killed his seven- and 12-year-old sons in his south Ottawa home and firebombed his dental practice in a nearby village before dying by suicide in a vehicle fire on Monday, as details of his threat to cause bodily harm to his ex-wife come to light.

How a high school environment club handled a year without recycling

Last August, the two biggest school boards in the region announced blue bins wouldn't be in any of the halls, classrooms or cafeterias because the company holding the institutional recycling deal dropped the contract after Ontario brought in new recycling legislation. The CBC's Stu Mills has more on how that decision affected one school's eco club.

Man who murdered 7-week-old baby can't apply for parole for 15 years

For murdering a baby who was seven weeks old, Patrick O'Connor has been sentenced to 25 years in prison and can't apply for parole for 15 years.

Tornado warning lifted for area west of Cornwall, Ont.

Environment Canada has lifted a tornado warning that was briefly in place on Thursday afternoon for an area west of Cornwall, Ont.

Adams leads Stampeders to 58-36 win over Argonauts

Calgary Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. lived up to his "Big Play V.A." nickname Thursday.

Farmer feels lucky to be alive after semi rear-ended his tractor at high speed

Craig Waddell's family has been farming on Mitch Owens Road for six generations, but they say truck traffic and dangerous driving now has them facing close calls almost daily.

Ottawa's lemonade girls reflect on a sweet legacy

It was dubbed "the most Ottawa story of all time" a decade ago. CBC News caught up with the girls at the centre of the lemonade stand controversy that swept the capital in the summer of 2016.

Burlington, Ont., couple guilty of murdering boy, torturing brother to be sentenced today

In May, Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber of Burlington, Ont., were found guilty of murdering a boy in their care, and assaulting and confining his younger brother. Today, they'll be sentenced in Milton, and it's possible the court will hear victim impact statements.

Woman rescued after being held hostage for over 14 hours in Kanata home

A woman has been rescued by the Ottawa police tactical unit after being held hostage in Kanata for more than 14 hours, the force announced late Thursday night.

Surviving brother, biological mom speak at sentencing for Ontario couple convicted of murdering boy

Sentencing hearing today for women who killed foster son and abused his sibling

A sentencing hearing is underway for two Burlington, Ont., women who abused two Indigenous brothers in their care, killing the oldest.

Ottawa police rescue woman held hostage for more than 14 hours

A more than 14-hour hostage-taking incident in Ottawa ended Thursday night after tactical officers rescued a woman and arrested a suspect.

One more super-muggy day forecast before some relief

A hot, humid Friday is now expected to give way to a slightly cooler weekend around Ottawa-Gatineau.

Hoekstra says no 'significant progress' in 14 months of trade negotiations, but U.S. to keep talking

The U.S. envoy to Canada says 14 months of trade talk between Canada and the Trump administration has resolved few issues. But Pete Hoekstra insists the Americans will keep talking in the hopes of striking an agreement on the future of CUSMA, as well as settling other issues.

Angry note left at scene of double murder of sons insisted father was the victim

In the house where police found two dead brothers — both boys believed to have been murdered by their father Mohammed Al-Lami before he died by suicide — investigators found a note left on the desk of Al-Lami's office, CBC News has learned.

Environmentalists have mixed reactions to Quebec-Ottawa caribou funding deal

Environmentalists are divided on whether a new funding deal reached between Quebec and the federal government will help save the province's dwindling caribou herds.

Nearly $1M in jewelry recovered in Ontario retail theft investigation

Peel police say they recovered nearly $1 million in stolen property after a lengthy investigation into retail thefts at Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga.

Outlaw biker who killed 8 Bandidos members in Ontario dies in prison

Marcel Aravena was convicted of seven counts of first-degree murder and one count of manslaughter as part of the April 2006 slayings.

More than 2,000 Quebec households stranded without a lease after July 1

More than 2,000 Quebec households are still without a home following the province's July 1 moving day. Housing advocates say the increase compared to last year shows that building more apartments isn't enough to solve the affordability crisis.

Canada is the underdog vs. Morocco. Balancing the duality of that psychology will determine their fate

On paper there is no comparison between No. 6-ranked Morocco and No. 30 Canada. So what do the players of Canada's World Cup team tell themselves in the minutes before they play the biggest game of their lives?

Music director of the NAC Orchestra takes a final bow

As he prepared for his last performance as director of the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Alexander Shelley took a quick break from rehearsal to speak with the CBC's Sandra Abma.

LeBreton Flats hosting World Cup watch party for Canada vs. Morocco knockout game

As Canada's men's national soccer team prepares for its first ever round-of-16 knockout match, the federal government and the City of Ottawa are hosting a watch party at LeBreton Flats to cheer on Les Rouges against Morocco.

Canada Day storm upends lives of flooded apartment building's residents

Residents of an apartment building on McEwen Avenue are facing displacement since Wednesday afternoon's ferocious storm flooded the lobby and basement, cutting off the building's power supply.

Atlético Ottawa defender 'very proud' to have played for Canada

Atlético Ottawa defender Noah Abatneh says he was home playing a FIFA video game when he got the call that made his dreams come true. Abatneh was invited to join the Canadian men's national soccer team in January, making his debut against Guatemala. He spoke with the CBC's Jayden Dill about that 'very proud' moment.

U.S ambassador to Canada defends U.S. tariffs, CUSMA negotiation strategy

On the eve of his country's 250th birthday, U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra discussed tariffs, CUSMA negotiations and those 51st state jabs with Rebecca Zandbergen, host of CBC's Ottawa Morning.

Ontario couple sentenced to life in prison for murdering boy 'got what they deserved,' brother tells court

Court docs offer fresh details from Toronto police corruption investigation

New details unsealed by an Ontario judge lay out how York Region officers were able to eavesdrop on suspects, eventually leading to the arrests of police officers.

Iran may have ‘directed’ recent attacks in Canada, intelligence report says

Canada's threat assessment agency says Iran's intelligence service may be behind acts of violence.

Ontario man charged after jet ski allegedly strikes Toronto lifeguard patrol vessel

An Ontario man has been charged after a jet ski allegedly collided with a Toronto lifeguard's patrol vessel, throwing the lifeguard into the water.

Toronto FIFA World Cup volunteer receives special recognition

Alessia Commisso has a rare mitochondrial disease known as Leigh syndrome. Over the years, she has lost her ability to walk and see, but she has never let that hold her back.

Tornado warning ends for Chatham-Kent – Rondeau Park

At 7:28 p.m. Friday, meteorologists said they were tracking an area of severe thunderstorms that was possibly producing a tornado.

Feeling sticker shock over Canadian beef? Here's why — and what's being done about it

Why do beef prices keep going up, and when can Canadians expect relief? CBC's The House spoke to experts across the Canadian meat industry about the ongoing issue and measures the federal government is pitching to address the problem.

DND official rebuked for custom-made business card featuring F-35s

Amid the ongoing review of Canada's fighter jet procurement, a Department of National Defence official has been told to stop using a custom-made business card featuring two Lockheed Martin F-35s after she handed copies out at a recent military trade show.

Should Quebec's highest household electricity consumers pay (even) more?

Hydro-Québec is proposing raising electricity rates for homes that use over 35,000 kWh per year, which represents the top five per cent of residential users.

Canada vs. Morocco: Teams to face off in Round of 16 World Cup match

Ottawa allowing more garbage to be picked up following Canada Day torrential downpour

Ottawa is increasing the amount of heavy waste material that can be picked up during people’s waste collection day starting Monday after heavy rainfall flooded parts of the city earlier in the week, creating havoc for many residents.

Atlético Ottawa faces off against Cavalry FC

Watch Atlético Ottawa and Cavalry FC go head-to-head in Canadian Premier League action from TD Place Stadium in Ottawa.

Thousands still recovering from record-breaking Canada Day storm

The CBC's David Fraser checked in with people in and around Ottawa who are still cleaning up after Wednesday's record-breaking storm.

Attempted hit on Toronto jail guard tied to web of local crimes, documents allege

New documents chronicling evidence gathered by investigators in the massive police corruption probe lay out alleged relationships between key players in criminal investigations.

Roughriders’ defence defuses Redblacks’ drive

This was hardly the start Ryan Dinwiddie envisioned when he took over as head coach and general manager of the Ottawa Redblacks, now facing an 0-4 record.

Canadian men's historic World Cup run ends, but achievements can't be overshadowed by loss to Morocco

Azzedine Ounahi broke a 0-0 deadlock — and the hearts of Canada's World Cup team and its millions of fans — to lead Morocco to a 3-0 victory and end a historic tournament for Canada's men.

McManis to make much-anticipated debut with Ticats

Wynton McManis will finally make his Hamilton Tiger-Cats debut.

Young girl critically injured after falling from apartment balcony

A young girl was severely injured Saturday morning after falling from an 11th-floor balcony, Ottawa paramedics say.

Dabrowski into 3rd round in Wimbledon doubles, defending singles champ Swiatek ousted

Iga Swiatek's title defence at Wimbledon ended Saturday in a 7-6 (9), 6-2 third-round loss to 21-year-old Alexandra Eala, who continues to make history for the Philippines.

Canada honours U.S. Independence Day with joint fighter jet fly past

Canada is marking the United States’ 250th birthday with a joint military fly-past, a Niagara Falls light display, 250 maple trees and a message from Mark Carney.

Councillors, MPPs call for help from province after Canada Day deluge

Several Ottawa city councillors and MPPs have signed an open letter calling on the province to make disaster relief funding available for residents facing financial burdens after last week’s storm.

Overdose calls to paramedics on the rise in several Ontario cities, CBC analysis shows

Non-fatal opioid overdose calls are on the rise in four Ontario cities — nearly tripling in Hamilton in the first five months of 2026. Researchers and social workers suggest the toxic drug supply and the closure of supervised consumption sites in the past two years may be factors.

Canada's historic run at World Cup fuels players' hunger for future tournaments

It was a historic tournament for the Canadians, who earned their first point and first win in a men's World Cup, and made it into the knockout round for the first time. Once there, they topped South Africa 1-0 to earn a spot in the Round of 16.

Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Scarborough hospital, clinic

Health officials in Toronto are warning the public they may have been exposed to measles if they visited a Scarborough hospital or walk-in clinic last week.