Ottawa Local News Digests

🚑 Breaking & Incidents

Loose dog on the attack in Barrie. A large brown bully-breed dog attacked several people, including a child, who sustained serious injuries. Authorities continue searching for the dog. ↗

High-speed holiday trip ends with charges. A Toronto driver was charged with stunt driving after being caught speeding at 166 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. ↗
Distraction theft suspects charged in Toronto. Two women face robbery charges linked to a February distraction theft involving fake iPhones and jewelry. ↗
Pride flag theft investigated by OPP. A Pride flag was stolen from an Ontario school a week after another was burned, prompting an ongoing investigation. ↗

Kingston's INVISTA plant lays off 68 workers. The announcement has raised concerns among local officials about the future of the affected employees. ↗

Louise Arbour becomes 31st Governor General. Installed amid national unity tensions, her role begins at a critical juncture. ↗

Quebec legislative rush impacts key bills. High-stakes legislation involving the constitution, energy drinks, and electoral maps are being hurried through. ↗

Toronto Raptors restructure top management. The team extends their GM Bobby Webster's contract and promotes him, along with other key front office staff. ↗

Gordie Howe Bridge ribbon-cutting this week. Event set for Friday with notable attendees. ↗
Man rescued at Carleton University pool dies. ↗
Ottawa man tragically dies in Nova Scotia crash. ↗
CUSMA's mixed blessings for Canadian companies. ↗
Future of Indigenous support questioned at OCDSB. ↗
Downtown Ottawa road closures for Governor General installation. ↗
Unlicensed flying fraud case in Peel — updates coming. ↗
Foreign officers aid Toronto cops for FIFA World Cup. ↗
Rideau Street sinkhole anniversary. ↗
First-person account on rebuilding from bipolar disorder. ↗
Tim Tierney leads Federation of Canadian Municipalities. ↗
Double-car LRT service returning to Line 1. ↗