Moodie Station Redesign, $439M Storm Toll & Manslaughter Guilty Plea — Thursday Ottawa

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Woman charged with arson after Hawkesbury blaze displaces dozens. Police charged a woman in connection with a fire in Hawkesbury that displaced “dozens” of residents, according to the report; investigators say the charge is arson. No further court dates were listed in the article.
SIU probes after man shot multiple times by police in Kingston. The province’s Special Investigations Unit has opened an investigation into a police shooting in Kingston where officers shot a man multiple times; the SIU is leading the independent probe, per the article.

Accused in deadly Ottawa stabbing pleads guilty to manslaughter. The suspect in the Ottawa stabbing that resulted in a death pleaded guilty to manslaughter in provincial court, the story reports; sentencing details were not listed in the article.
CBSA seizes roughly 385 kg of suspected cocaine at Blue Water Bridge. The Canadian Border Services Agency seized about 385 kilograms of suspected cocaine from a commercial truck at Point Edward on Aug. 13; RCMP charged the driver with importing a controlled substance and possession for trafficking.
Air Force major receives house arrest after illegal firearms plea. A Royal Canadian Air Force major who pleaded guilty to illegally importing firearms was sentenced to house arrest, according to the report; the article provided sentencing details tied to the guilty plea.

Legal groups ask court to block Ontario's new cash-bail deposit rule. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association and the Criminal Lawyers’ Association asked an Ontario court to declare the new cash-deposit bail rules unconstitutional and halt them; Justice William Chalmers is hearing the case this week.
Trustee candidates unite against provincial supervision of OCDSB. trustee candidates have banded together to oppose provincial supervision of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, according to the article; they issued a joint statement outlining their stance.
Ontario youth mental-health services brace for September surge, CHEO warns. Providers in eastern Ontario report demand rose 69% over four years and say the number of children under six seeking help doubled to over 1,000 last year, per 1Call1Click and a Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario psychiatrist quoted in the piece.

Canada Day storms caused $439M in insured damage; Ottawa hit record 118 mm. Industry estimates put insured losses from July 1–3 storms in Ontario and Quebec at $439 million, and the Insurance Bureau of Canada says Ottawa recorded 118 millimetres of rain on July 1 with more than 4,500 flooded basements reported locally.
Moodie O-Train station needs 'redesign' after storm damage, OC Transpo GM says. OC Transpo’s general manager told councillors Moodie station requires a redesign because of storm damage sustained earlier this year, per the report; no timetable or budget was specified.
OC Transpo wraps customer feedback sessions; common complaints documented. OC Transpo concluded a series of rider consultations and compiled feedback on service reliability, safety and communication, according to the article summarizing the sessions.

Ottawa mayoral candidates outline pledges on public housing and jobs. Multiple mayoral contenders released platforms that include new public-housing commitments and job-focused initiatives, the article reports; specifics vary by candidate.

Chapman’s Ice Cream vows no price increase as it shifts away from U.S. suppliers.
Canucks sign goalie Chris Driedger to PTO; Driedger played 67 NHL games.
Raptors to retire Kyle Lowry’s No. 7 on Jan. 10; Lowry is a six-time All-Star.
Allegations two U.S. air traffic controllers left early before LaGuardia crash under review.
Seven private career colleges received about $385M in OSAP grants in 2024–25.
Capital Pride road closures published; parade route affects downtown streets.
Teen who killed Reese Stanzel in Perth sentenced to 10 years.
Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario 'Lake America'—U.S. move reported.
Quebec's provincial campaign officially launched, per coverage.
Gatineau cyclist regularly takes long route to Montreal; personal feature.
OHL prospect Matthew Mayich hospitalized in Arizona after 'training incident'.
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