The head of the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog says that “very detailed” measures to verify Iran’s nuclear activities must be put in place in a potential U.S.-Iran agreement to end their war in the Middle East The head of the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog says that “very detailed” measures to verify Iran’s nuclear activities must be put in place in a potential U.S.-Iran agreement to end their war in the Middle East International The head of the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog says that “very detailed” measures to verify Iran’s nuclear activities must be put in place in a potential U.S.-Iran agreement to end their war…
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A woman armed with a kitchen knife was fatally shot by police officers Tuesday morning after slashing a 3-year-old boy in a shopping cart, authorities said. A woman armed with a kitchen knife was fatally shot by police officers Tuesday morning after slashing a 3-year-old boy in a shopping cart, authorities said. US A woman armed with a kitchen knife was fatally shot by police officers Tuesday morning after slashing a 3-year-old boy in a shopping cart, authorities said.
The suspect, a former student, fired multiple rounds, striking the principal in the leg. The suspect, a former student, fired multiple rounds, striking the principal in the leg. WNT The suspect, a former student, fired multiple rounds, striking the principal in the leg.
David Muir reports on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 inductees, and their noteworthy careers. David Muir reports on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 inductees, and their noteworthy careers. WNT David Muir reports on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 inductees, and their noteworthy careers.
Re: MP Marilyn Gladu becomes latest Tory to join Liberals, online, April 8 Read MoreTuesday, April 14: Here are today’s Ottawa Sun letters to the editor. Letters, letters, opinion, Ottawa Sun Re: MP Marilyn Gladu becomes latest Tory to join Liberals, online, April 8 Read More
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TORONTO — The head of Scotiabank says conflict in the Middle East could help boost demand for Canada’s energy exports. Speaking at the bank’s annual meeting, chief executive Scott Thomson says the conflict has served as a reminder of how resources can be used as geopolitical tools and the importance of secure supplies. He says Canada is uniquely positioned as a reliable alternative source, putting a premium on the country’s resources. Thomson also says that free trade in North America is crucial in a more fragmented, multipolar world. He says the bank sees a renewal of the Canada-United States-Mexico trade…
An arbitrator has ordered Air Canada to grant back pay to seven pilots denied religious exemptions from the airline’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy in a violation of the Canadian Human Rights Act. In a case of workplace religious discrimination, Air Canada placed the pilots on unpaid leave because they failed to meet the company’s bar for “sincere religious belief,” while other pilots who cleared it received more than six months of paid leave, the decision states. Air Canada had required the religious objectors to submit a letter from a religious leader explaining why they could not be vaccinated. However, arbitrator…
Inappropriate. Ridiculous. Absurd. Visitors to the Vatican on Tuesday had some choice words for U.S. President Donald Trump after his harsh criticism of Pope Leo XIV for his calls to soften the rhetoric of war. The world has buzzed at the extraordinary clash between the U.S.-born pope and the American president. Trump called Leo “weak” and captive to the “radical left’’ on social media this week, after the pope called Trump’s threats toward Iran “truly unacceptable.’’ At the Vatican, visitors had Leo’s back while he’s away on a 10-day trip to Africa. “It’s just ridiculous, because if the pope is…
The captain is ready for takeoff in the playoffs. Read MoreThe Ottawa Senators are getting ready for the NHL playoffs after clinching a berth in the post-season for second year in a row. Ottawa Senators, Hockey, NHL, Senators Extra, Sports, Brady Tkachuk, NHL Playoffs, Ottawa Sun The captain is ready for takeoff in the playoffs. Read More
OTTAWA — A multi-party group of parliamentarians is urging Ottawa to step up its efforts to stop Canadian companies from profiting from slavery in their operations abroad and through imports. Parliament passed the Supply Chains Act in 2023, which requires Canadian companies and government institutions to report annually on what they did to prevent or mitigate against the use of child labour or forced labour. Advocates argue the bill is not being adequately enforced. The International Justice and Human Rights Clinic at the University of British Columbia analyzed filings of 119 companies over the past two years and found them…
The rapper Offset was ambushed by a “large group” of people who tried to rob him outside a Florida casino last week when he was shot in the leg, the FBI said Tuesday. Federal investigators said that they are still searching for the suspects who assaulted Offset last Monday night outside of Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, just north of Miami. Throughout the assault, a single shot was fired into Offset’s leg before an unsuccessful attempt to remove the rapper’s watch, the statement said. Offset, who rose to fame as part of the influential hip-hop trio Migos, was hospitalized for…
Democracy Watch has called on Prime Minister Mark Carney to penalize Christiane Fox, the deputy minister of the Department of National Defence, over findings that she violated conflict of interest rules. Read MoreObservers say Christiane Fox will likely get ‘slap on the wrist’ for findings she influenced hiring of acquaintance. Public Service, Department of National Defence, Discover, federal public service, Ottawa Sun, Realtime Democracy Watch has called on Prime Minister Mark Carney to penalize Christiane Fox, the deputy minister of the Department of National Defence, over findings that she violated conflict of interest rules. Read More
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake rumbled the nation’s capital on Tuesday afternoon, according to Earthquakes Canada. According to reports, the quake hit near Shawville, Que. about 77 kilometres northwest of Ottawa. It happened about 12:36 p.m. on April 14, the site notes. It was at a depth of 13 kilometres. Thousands of reports were sent to Earthquakes Canada, according to the government organization. A map from the site shows that people as far as Toronto felt the quake. Over two dozen people are reporting that they felt the earthquake as a level 1 intensity, and hundreds more felt it as level…
Ontario high school students will soon have their attendance count for a sizable portion of their final grades, one of a set of upcoming changes to how students are assessed. Policy changes affecting teacher instruction and student marks in class were among measures announced this week by Education Minister Paul Calandra as he tabled legislation to overhaul school board governance. The proposed new measures largely target trustees, who are set to have a reduced role going forward, and school board administration, but Calandra also announced changes that will directly affect classrooms. He says participation and attendance will count for 15…
York Regional Police investigators are trying to identify four suspects after a violent home invasion in East Gwillimbury early Monday morning. Officers were called to a home in the Frederick Pearson Street and John Candy Drive area at around 1:00 a.m. on April 13, after three male suspects forced their way inside and began assaulting two occupants while a fourth suspect waited in a getaway vehicle. Investigators say a gun was fired during the confrontation, but luckily no one was struck by the gunfire. The suspects wore ski masks and all-black clothing. The two occupants of the home suffered non…
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals will table their spring economic update on April 28 to give Canadians a look at how new shocks like the Iran war have affected the government’s fiscal position. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced the update during question period in the House of Commons on Tuesday. He said it would include a plan to help families, industry and the nation to “prosper.” The Liberal budget presented in November 2025 was the first tabled under Prime Minister Mark Carney and marked a shift to a new fall budget schedule, with the mid-year fiscal updates now arriving in…
HAMILTON — A Hamilton restaurant has been temporarily shuttered as public health officials investigate an outbreak of salmonella that has sent several people to hospital. Hamilton Public Health says nine confirmed cases of salmonella infection have so far been linked to the Piper Arms Stoney Creek location on Stone Church Road East. Among them, seven have been hospitalized. Officials say the confirmed cases saw symptoms including diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain and chills appear between March 30 and April 5. They say the restaurant was ordered to close on Monday to support the investigation and protect public health, and inspections were…
The Ottawa Charge had a special visitor on the ice at practice Tuesday, and he just so happens to run the country. Read MoreMark Carney told Ottawa Charge players they were an inspiration for young girls and said he’d be cheering them on as they push for the PWHL playoffs. PWHL, Hockey, Sports, Mark Carney, Ottawa Charge, Ottawa Sun The Ottawa Charge had a special visitor on the ice at practice Tuesday, and he just so happens to run the country. Read More
An earthquake was recorded west of Ottawa at about 12:36 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14. Read MoreThe quake registered at 3.9 magnitude and was felt throughout the Ottawa region. News, Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime An earthquake was recorded west of Ottawa at about 12:36 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14. Read More