NATASHQUAN — A search resumed Sunday for four people who are missing after a medical transport helicopter crashed on Quebec’s North Shore during a rescue operation. The Airmedic helicopter was involved in an accident around 10:30 p.m. Friday near Natashquan, Que., just over 1,000 kilometres northeast of Montreal. Airmedic said in a statement Sunday that it has suspended its operations in order to offer support to its employees. “This tragedy has deeply shaken the entire Airmedic family,” the company said. “Due to this, management has temporarily suspended operations in order to prioritize the well-being of our teams and provide them…
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The manhunt for a 24-year-old man wanted in a fatal stabbing in the city’s east end last week and a string of violent incidents in Durham Region is over. Toronto police say Anthony Olivera was found and arrested in Niagara Falls on Sunday. He has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of 35-year-old Ashkan Pournasir-Roudbane. Investigators said Pournasir-Roudbane and Olivera were allegedly involved in an altercation just after 11 p.m. on June 17 behind a plaza in the Danforth Avenue and Coxwell Avenue area when Pournasir-Roudbane was stabbed. He was taken to hospital, where he was later…
When 32-year-old Rahma Esslouani landed at Toronto Pearson Airport in July 2024, she unlocked an overwhelming sense of safety and freedom that she hadn’t felt in more than a decade. Since her early 20s, Esslouani says she has faced relentless violence and persecution due to her gender and sexual identity, but with the help of a local charity, she was able to seek asylum in Canada and escape the abuse. “It was very hard for me to survive in Morocco,” Esslouani said in an interview with CityNews. “I always felt more attracted to women, and I don’t like to wear…
One woman is dead following a fire in the east end of Hamilton on Sunday. Fire officials say they were called to a home on Mons Avenue around noon. When they arrived, crews were met with heavy flames and smoke pouring out of the second storey of the home. “We were made aware that there was one person unaccounted for inside the structure at the time,” said Hamilton Fire Chief David Cunliffe. “We were also made aware that one of the neighbours had tried unsuccessfully a couple of times to get inside the house to try and assist the resident…
The hot and humid temperatures have forced the City of Toronto to intermittently close several pools on Sunday, which were supposed to be open to provide relief from the heat for residents. CityNews witnessed long lines at several city pools, with several people reaching out to say they were being turned away from accessing pools due to the high temperatures. “Despite being promoted as a cooling refuge from the heat by the city, Alex Duff Memorial Pool is operating at limited capacity, with only one pool open,” said Naomi. “The reduced access has left residents waiting in long outdoor lines…
Toronto-area school boards say they have no plans to close schools on Monday due to the current heat and humidity gripping the city. The Toronto District School Board says while some schools are fully air conditioned, others have no air conditioning, and those students should brace for “uncomfortable conditions.” The TDSB says of its 579 schools, about 30 per cent have central air. The rest either have access to cooling centres like libraries and gyms or smaller air conditioning units. “Please encourage children to wear light clothing, hats, and sunscreen and drink lots of water throughout the school day to…
THE CBC ‘RATINGS’ Read MoreThursday, June 19: Here are today’s Ottawa Sun letters to the editor. Thursday, June 19: Here are today’s Ottawa Sun letters to the editor. Published Jun 19, 2025 • Last updated 3 days ago • 2 minute read Join the conversation The logo on CBC’s Toronto headquarters on Front Street. Photo by Peter J. Thompson /Postmedia THE CBC ‘RATINGS’ Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. View more offers Article content The never-ending debate over the value of the CBC had me paying more attention to my viewing…
KEEP OFFICE SPACE, BRING THEM BACK Read MoreFriday, June 20: Here are today’s Ottawa Sun letters to the editor. Friday, June 20: Here are today’s Ottawa Sun letters to the editor. Published Jun 20, 2025 • Last updated 2 days ago • 2 minute read Join the conversation Auditor general Karen Hogan Photo by Sean Kilpatrick /The Canadian Press KEEP OFFICE SPACE, BRING THEM BACK Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. View more offers Article content Re: Office space overflow; Auditor General slams feds’ slowness to unload offices, June 14 Article…
OOOO, IT’S ELBOWS UP CARNEY Read MoreSaturday, June 21: Here are today’s Ottawa Sun letters to the editor. Saturday, June 21: Here are today’s Ottawa Sun letters to the editor. Published Jun 21, 2025 • Last updated 1 day ago • 2 minute read Join the conversation From left, French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump at the Kananaskis Country Golf Course during the G7 Leaders’ Summit on June 16, 2025 in Kananaskis, Alta. Photo by Pool /Getty Images OOOO, IT’S ELBOWS UP CARNEY Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet,…
STILL WAITING FOR STANLEY’S RETURN Read MoreSunday, June 22: Here are today’s Ottawa Sun letters to the editor. Sunday, June 22: Here are today’s Ottawa Sun letters to the editor. Published Jun 22, 2025 • Last updated 16 hours ago • 2 minute read Join the conversation The Florida Panthers team poses with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup final on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. Photo by Lynne Sladky /AP STILL WAITING FOR STANLEY’S RETURN Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but…
A 40-year-old man has died after his motorcycle struck an all-terrain vehicle that was parked on a roadway. Read MoreA 40-year-old man has died after his motorcycle struck an all-terrain vehicle that was parked on a roadway. The crash occurred at about 10 p.m. on County Road 11 about 60 kilometres southeast of Chesterville. Ontario Provincial Police said on social media Saturday that a passerby performed CPR on the victim until paramedics arrived. The Ontario Provincial Police patch Photo by Nathan Denette /THE CANADIAN PRESS / FILE PHOTO Article content A 40-year-old man has died after his motorcycle struck an…
For now, the heat wave is expected to last from Sunday afternoon to Tuesday night. Read More”The first significant heat event of the season with dangerously hot and humid conditions will begin Sunday afternoon.” “The first significant heat event of the season with dangerously hot and humid conditions will begin Sunday afternoon.” Daytime highs are expected to hit 31C to 36 C, with humidex making it “feel like” 40-50 degrees. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Article content Environment Canada made it official Saturday morning with a sternly worded hot weather warning for the capital region starting Sunday afternoon and lasting…
Thousands of people gathered Saturday at the Indigenous Summer Solstice Festival in Ottawa to celebrate the heritage, culture and resilience of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. Read MoreThe event drew Indigenous people from a variety of nations to Wesley Clover Parks to mark the summer solstice. Article content “Everyone should feel like they have a place in the world, that they belong, that they can be who they are as children. Don’t be afraid to be yourself. Be proud of who you are. Be proud of your ancestors. They’re walking with you every day.” Article content ‘Salfred has a…
The clock is ticking on Claude Giroux and the Ottawa Senators. Read MoreThe veteran forward can become a free agent if he’s not signed to a new deal by July 1. The veteran forward can become a free agent if he’s not signed to a new deal by July 1. The Ottawa Senators signed Claude Giroux as a free agent three years ago and he more than lived up to expectations during that time. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Article content The clock is ticking on Claude Giroux and the Ottawa Senators. View more offers Article content Ten days to…
Redblacks 20, Stampeders 12 Read MoreStout defence, four field goals and a single touchdown drive made the difference. Stout defence, four field goals and a single touchdown drive made the difference. Redblacks quarterback Dustin Crum runs with the football in the first half of Saturday’s game against the Stampeders. Photo by Jeff McIntosh /The Canadian Press Article content Redblacks 20, Stampeders 12 View more offers Article content The Ottawa Redblacks did what they had to for their first win of the Canadian Football League season Saturday. Article content Article content On a windy, rainy and cold afternoon at McMahon Stadium,…
One person is dead and a second person remains in hospital with serious injuries following a head-on collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV on County Road 18 near Chapel Road in the Cornwall area. Read MoreThe collision occurred on County Road 18 near Chapel Drive on Saturday afternoon. Ontario Provincial Police logo file photo. Photo by DEREK BALDWIN /POSTMEDIA Article content One person is dead and a second person remains in hospital with serious injuries following a head-on collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV on County Road 18 near Chapel Road in the Cornwall area. View more offers…
A duplex was heavily damaged by a fire in the 900 block of Pinecrest Avenue Saturday night. Read MoreA duplex was heavily damaged by a fire in the 900 block of Pinecrest Avenue Saturday night. Firefighters were called at about 8:30 p.m. following several reports of heavy smoke and flame at the residence. Crews confirmed a working fire on arrivals and issued a second alarm at 8:36 p.m. to dispatch additional resources to Firefighers at a two-alarm blaze in a home near Pinecrest Saturday night. Photo by Scott Stilborn /OFS Photoes Article content A duplex was heavily damaged by a…
Heavy winds hit the region overnight as Eastern Ontario continues to endure a “dangerous” heat wave. Read MoreHeavy winds hit the region overnight as Eastern Ontario continues to endure a “dangerous” heat wave. A major windstorm caused severe damage as it scoured the region. There were no reports of injury. The second day of the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival was delayed for about an hour as organizers checked and repaired equipment that Article content Drink water often and before you feel thirsty to replace fluids. Article content In the home, close blinds and open windows if the outside is cooler…
Police say Ottawa’s overall crime rate rose by four per cent in 2024, driven by an increase in non-violent crime rates. Read MoreViolent crime rates remained relatively steady while non-violent crime rates increased, police said Violent crime rates remained relatively steady while non-violent crime rates increased, police said A file photo of signage outside Ottawa Police Service headquarters on Elgin Street. Photo by Tony Caldwell /POSTMEDIA Article content Police say Ottawa’s overall crime rate rose by four per cent in 2024, driven by an increase in non-violent crime rates. View more offers Article content According to the OPS’ 2024 annual…
With just one victory in three games, the Ottawa Redblacks can be considered no worse than No. 4 on anyone’s current list of CFL power rankings. Read MoreWith just one victory in three games, the Ottawa Redblacks can be considered no worse than No. 4 on anyone’s current list of CFL power rankings. How much higher they go will depend on their defence. After losing their first two games to the only 3-0 teams in the league, Mother Nature thought it was Stampeders defensive lineman Jaylon Hutchings sacks Redblacks quarterback Dustin Crum for a safety in the first half of…