Ottawa femicide case spurs arrest and investigation
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 9:22 am more...
Ottawa police are investigating the suspicious killing of a woman, treating it as a potential femicide. A 57‐year‐old man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death, prompting somber reflections on gender-based violence and the pressing need for accountability in these all-too-familiar cases.
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Ottawa Proposes Fresh Legislation to Bolster Border Security
Friday, May 30, 2025, 7:21 pm more...
The Liberal government is preparing to introduce new legislation aimed at tightening border security amid growing external pressures. Authorities claim the move is designed to respond to increased safety concerns at the nation’s gateways, though some critics predict the bill might cause as many headaches as it solves.
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Legault presses Ottawa for funding of critical power transmission lines
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 5:21 pm more...
Quebec Premier François Legault is calling on the federal government to provide funding for new power transmission projects aimed at modernizing regional hydroelectric infrastructure. The move highlights ongoing debates about federal responsibility versus provincial needs in supporting essential energy initiatives and development.
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Ottawa homicide inquiry launched following mysterious home deaths
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 9:21 am more...
Ottawa police have opened a homicide investigation after a man and woman were found dead in a south-end home. With no suspects immediately named and the public reassured of no further danger, investigators meticulously piece together a story that has the community talking—because sometimes even quiet neighborhoods have their dark secrets.
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Royal visit begins as King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Ottawa
Monday, May 26, 2025, 6:21 pm more...
The regal duo, King Charles and Queen Camilla, have made their highly anticipated arrival in Ottawa, marking one of their first official engagements since the new reign began. Ceremonial pomp and public adoration punctuate this historic visit, blending tradition with a dash of modern pageantry.
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Ottawa Sentencing Looms Over Stolen Winston Churchill Portrait Case
Monday, May 26, 2025, 7:21 am more...
In Ottawa, courts are moving toward sentencing a man who admitted to stealing an iconic Winston Churchill portrait. Legal authorities emphasize the importance of cultural preservation as the case highlights ongoing challenges with art theft and forgery.
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RCMP Preps Unprecedented Security Operation for G7 Summit
Friday, May 23, 2025, 5:20 am more...
As the G7 summit in Alberta nears, RCMP and local police are marshaling what is described as the “largest domestic security operation” to counter anticipated protests and emerging technological threats, including drone weaponization. Authorities are leaving no stone unturned to ensure a secure, well-coordinated event.
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Mark Carney sworn in as Ottawa MP amid formal ceremony
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 9:21 am more...
In a stately ceremony on Parliament Hill, former finance heavyweight Mark Carney was officially sworn in as MP for Ottawa’s Nepean riding. Amid royal protocols and raised eyebrows, observers are left to ponder whether his transition from high finance to local politics might come with a few unexpected plot twists.
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Ottawa’s Piping Plover Habitat Protections Face Legal Scrutiny
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1:21 pm more...
Environmental lawyers are challenging Ottawa’s latest habitat plan for the endangered piping plover, arguing that the federal strategy is vague and weaker than previous protections. Critics warn that ambiguous measures could jeopardize the bird’s survival, prompting a courtroom showdown over conservation accountability.
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Royal couple’s Canadian tour details unveiled and Ottawa spotlighted
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 1:21 pm more...
The royal visit takes center stage as King Charles and Queen Camilla prepare to tour Canada, with their detailed itinerary now public. In Ottawa, preparations are underway for their arrival, marking a historic moment that’s as ceremoniously grand as it is a tad ironic—royalty in a modern democracy.
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