🏛️ Government & Politics
- Commons petition seeks end to federal funding for Stornoway. Carole Burman launched a petition to stop the 75-year-old perk that funds the official Opposition leader’s 9,500 sq‑ft, 19‑room Rockcliffe Park home; Green Party leader Elizabeth May is sponsoring the online petition and a 2021 report put average annual operating costs near $80,000 and deferred‑maintenance needs at $1.25 million over a decade.
- City of Ottawa kept surprise July 9 fireworks secret citing public‑safety risks. The City says its Special Event Advisory Team — including Ottawa Police and Ottawa Public Health — chose not to advertise the roughly 12‑minute LeBreton Flats display at 10:53 p.m. because publicizing the rescheduled Canada Day fireworks could have drawn tens of thousands to Bluesfest and created an “event surrounding an event,” Ryan Perreault, GM of emergency and protective services, said.
🚨 Crime & Public Safety
- Second suspect wanted after fatal tent fire at Greater Sudbury encampment. Sudbury police identified 31‑year‑old Bryan Eshquib as wanted on first‑degree murder, arson with disregard for human life and weapon possession for a dangerous purpose in the June 11 Energy Court fire that killed a 41‑year‑old man; 33‑year‑old Brandon Gramling‑McEwan was previously charged in the case.
- OPP says fugitive Arif Jhuman arrested in Medellín after being unlawfully at large since Jan. 24, 2023. The OPP reported Jhuman, serving a nine‑year, 11‑month sentence for multiple drug offences, was located and arrested by Colombian police in Medellín; police added "more to come."
- Driver clocked at 197 km/h in a 100 km/h zone, charged with stunt driving. OPP traffic enforcement near Greer Road in Huntsville stopped a 24‑year‑old Thursday night, suspended the driver’s licence and impounded the vehicle for 14 days.
🏈 Sports
- Justin Rankin scores three TDs as Edmonton Elks beat Ottawa Redblacks 40–17. Rankin had 107 rushing yards and three touchdowns; Elks QB Cody Fajardo threw for 340 yards and two TDs while Ottawa fell to 0–5 for the season.
- Ottawa Charge re‑sign forward Fanuza Kadirova to a two‑year contract. The team announced the two‑year extension for Kadirova on Friday.
💼 Economy & Business
- Ontario lost 16,700 jobs in June, unemployment steady at 7.0%. Statistics Canada figures show June’s decline follows April–May gains of more than 84,000; Ontario’s unemployment rate remains above the national 6.5% rate.
- Toronto Community Housing spent $9.7 million to reopen 50 Torbolton Drive after 18 years. The 17‑unit Etobicoke social housing townhouse, closed since 2008 for flooding and mould, was renovated with federal and city funds unlocked under the National Housing Strategy and will reopen to tenants.
📰 Also Today
- Porter Airlines pulls out of Sudbury, leaving local service changes.
- New swimming dock opens near history museum, open to public this week.
- Councillors blast unannounced Canada Day fireworks, several councillors complained about no notice.
- Legal expert surprised Kawhi trade paused, Toronto‑Clippers deal put on hold after NBA probe.
- Quebec extends e‑scooter pilot project, doctors warn rules endanger children.
- City checking on flood victims during “very challenging time”, outreach ongoing.
- Motorcyclist dies after Lanark County crash, one fatality reported.
- Canada’s Dabrowski reaches Wimbledon women’s doubles final, advancing with partner Stefani.
- Quebec requires new Ontario truckers to take exam, instructor says “I don’t blame them.”
- Southern Ontario sees rising overdoses amid heat, Windsor‑Essex reported 29 overdoses week of June 28–July 4.
- Toronto Pearson gold heist co‑accused charges dropped, two counts withdrawn against Ammad Chaudhary.
- CFIA probes removal of 300+ deer at Marineland, animals expected off property in coming months.
- Metrolinx says World Cup ridership averaged 30,000 per match day, 51% higher than World Series figures.
- U.K. man sentenced 3.5 years for manslaughter in Owen Sound case, Robert Evans pleaded guilty.
- Durham police seize $5,700 in baby formula and hygiene products, 21‑year‑old charged with fraud over $5,000.
- Mississauga bus driver found not guilty in 2023 fatal crash, judge acquitted Baljeet Dhaliwal.
- Family pleads for justice after Mississauga hit‑and‑run kills 38‑year‑old Chanelle Allcock, victim struck while crossing near Credit Valley Hospital.
- Ontario man sentenced to 20 years in U.S. for leading cross‑border drug ring, more than 500 kg meth and nearly 350 kg cocaine moved in 2022.
- Man dies in single‑vehicle crash in Tweed, Ont., fatal collision reported.
- Porter Airlines pullout noted again, Sudbury service impacted.
