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St. Catharines Emergency, Marineland Moves & Rapid FC Winner — Ottawa Tuesday

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🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Nearly half a million parking tickets were issued in 2025, city data shows. The report states 2025 saw almost 500,000 tickets issued, per the city’s data release.
  2. MPs are split on whether to end hybrid Parliament rules. The House of Commons debate is divided over ending hybrid sittings, according to the report.
  3. Legal questions are mounting one month after the Canada Day storm. The article documents unresolved legal issues arising from the Canada Day storm, one month on.
  4. St. Catharines declared a state of emergency after more than 140 mm of rain. Mayor Mat Siscoe issued the declaration following storms that dropped over 140 millimetres and overwhelmed infrastructure.

💼 Economy & Business

  1. Seven more Marineland belugas are being moved to SeaWorld San Antonio. Marineland says females Xena, Gemini, Skyla, Meeka, Eve, Neva and Calypso began relocation as part of a second transfer phase.
  2. WestJet says it is in a ‘recovery phase’ after a tentative flight-attendants deal. The airline made the statement one day after a tentative agreement was reached in the flight attendants’ strike.

🏈 Sports

  1. Chad Kelly and Cameron Judge are available as the Toronto Argos host the Calgary Stampeders. The Argos list Kelly (neck injury) and Judge (hamstring) as full practice participants ahead of Thursday’s game; kickers Lirim Hajrullahu and John Haggerty remain out.
  2. Golen scored the winner as Ottawa Rapid FC beat Halifax Tides 3-2. The match ended 3-2 with Golen credited with the deciding goal.

📰 Also Today

  • Man injured in a Bank Street stabbing, one person hurt.

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Source Articles (9)

Golen scores winner for Ottawa Rapid FC in 3-2 win over Halifax Tides

Nicola Golen scored in extra time for the Ottawa Rapid FC in a 3-2 quarterfinal win over the Halifax Tides in the W Canadian Championship on Monday in Halifax.

General Aug 4, 2026

Nearly half a million parking tickets issued in 2025, city data shows

Parking enforcement officers in Ottawa issued close to 500,000 tickets in 2025, nearly double the amount handed out five years ago, according to new numbers from the city.

General Aug 4, 2026

Legal questions pile up, one month after devastating Canada Day storm

It's been just over a month since thousands of people experienced extreme flooding during the Canada Day storm, and many are still cleaning out basements and putting questions to lawyers in the hopes of getting financial help.

General Aug 4, 2026

WestJet says it's in 'recovery phase' 1 day after tentative deal reached in flight attendants strike

General Aug 4, 2026
Ontario city declares state of emergency after ‘hurricane’s worth of rain’

Ontario city declares state of emergency after ‘hurricane’s worth of rain’

The first storm hit St. Catharines on July 21, then another poured rain down on the city from July 27 to 28. The city received a brief reprieve before more rain fell on Aug. 2.

Canada Aug 4, 2026

Man injured in Bank street stabbing

Ottawa paramedics say a man is in serious but stable condition after stabbing in Centretown Tuesday morning. Police are continuing to investigate.

General Aug 4, 2026

MPs split on whether to end hybrid Parliament rules

During the pandemic, members of Parliament began voting and attending committee meetings from home. Six years later, parliamentarians are divided over whether those hybrid rules should remain in place.

General Aug 4, 2026
Kelly, Judge both available when Argos face Stamps

Kelly, Judge both available when Argos face Stamps

Quarterback Chad Kelly and Canadian linebacker Cameron Judge will both be available to the Toronto Argonauts when they host the Calgary Stampeders on Thursday night.

Sports Aug 4, 2026
7 more Marineland belugas head for new home at U.S. aquarium

7 more Marineland belugas head for new home at U.S. aquarium

Marineland has been closed to the public since 2024 as it looks to sell the park and its sprawling property a short distance from the famous Horseshoe Falls at Niagara Falls, Ont. 

Canada Aug 4, 2026