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Crime — Ryan Wedding sweep: An Ontario man, Rolan Sokolovski, seeks a court order to protect the identities of his proposed sureties ahead of a bail hearing next week. Sokolovski, a dual Lithuanian-Canadian, is one of several Canadians facing US extradition in an FBI probe into former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, accused of leading a violent international drug-trafficking ring. US authorities allege Sokolovski laundered proceeds and bought luxury items for Wedding.
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Health — Fake ED drugs seized: Health Canada says counterfeit Viagra (100 mg sildenafil, lot 07R0064A, NDC 0069-4220-30, expiry March 1) and fake Cialis (20 mg tadalafil, lot 05668, expiry April 2028) were seized from Bitco Distribution in Mississauga. Distribution likely limited to Southern Ontario (GTA, Mississauga, Hamilton, Niagara Falls, Waterloo). Retail locations not fully identified; consumers warned not to use these lots.
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Local — 13-year-old driving in Ottawa: Ottawa police stopped a slow-moving vehicle on Strandherd Drive in Barrhaven and found a 13-year-old behind the wheel with two similar-aged passengers. The teens said they were on a candy run. No licences; parents contacted; no injuries reported.
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Politics — Province sues Keel Digital: The Ford government is suing Keel Digital Solutions for allegedly breaching contracts and providing false/misleading reports tied to millions from provincial programs, including the controversial skills development fund. Ontario seeks $25.9 million; a forensic audit covering roughly 2022–2025 is under OPP review.
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Sports — Senators slam rumours on Ullmark: Ottawa Senators president/GM Steve Staios called online rumours about goaltender Linus Ullmark's personal leave "fabricated" and said Ullmark has the organization's full support. Ullmark has been away since Dec. 28 for personal reasons.
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Sports — Milestone: Doneil Henry and Toronto FC: Doneil Henry became Toronto FC's first homegrown player in Aug. 2010 at age 17. TFC started play in 2007; the signing marked a milestone in the club's youth-development push.
Ottawa Daily Digest — 2026-01-09
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Man accused in Ryan Wedding case seeks to protect IDs of sureties, citing safety risk
An Ontario man arrested in a sweep targeting alleged associates of Ryan Wedding is asking the court to protect the identities of the people proposing to supervise him on bail.
Health Canada says fake Viagra, Cialis likely sold in multiple Ontario cities
Health Canada is warning anyone who may have used these counterfeit drugs to immediately stop using them and safely dispose the product.
Ottawa police pull over unlicensed 13-year-old driver who ‘wanted to get candy
Ottawa police stopped a slow-moving car on Strandherd Drive and found a 13-year-old driving friends to buy candy. No one was licensed and parents were notified.
Ford government sues skills development fund recipient for alleged fraud
The province is seeking $25.9 million from Keel Digital Solutions, which was also subject to a forensic audit now being investigated by the Ontario Provincial Police.
Ottawa Senators GM ‘disgusted’ over ‘fabricated’ rumours about Ullmark’s leave
The general manager of the Ottawa Senators is taking aim at “sick people” spreading online rumours about goaltender Linus Ullmark’s personal leave.
Henry signing a milestone moment for Toronto FC
It was a milestone for Toronto FC when Doneil Henry, then 17, became its first homegrown player back in August 2010.