Following the announcement of sweeping changes to the way Ontario’s school boards are run and how they will be overseen, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) says they are “rejecting” the bill those changes are proposed in, calling it a “rollback of local democracy.” The changes, which are proposed in the Putting Student Achievement First Act, 2026, tabled in the legislature on Monday, include severely curtailing the role of school board trustees and increasing oversight by way of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO (currently the Director of Education) will be responsible for financial and operational matters, including…
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It’s Monday, April 13. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. Read MoreIt’s Monday, April 13. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. SEVEN OTTAWA-AREA MARKETS RANKED IN TOP 10 FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN ONTARIO A recent real estate marketplace report ranked seven Ottawa markets as being top 10 for most affordable in Ontario Read the story HOW SENSITIVE CLAY UNDERNEATH OTTAWA News, Local News It’s Monday, April 13. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. Read More
For more than a quarter century, Pacific Northwest Celtic act Tiller’s Folly has been keeping it live and old school, bringing West Coast, Pacific Northwest Celtic tunes to audiences. Story songs about liquor makers, heartbreakers and the newcomer experience have been played to thousands across the world. Read More”Story songs about liquor makers, heartbreakers and the newcomer experience have been played around the world.” Entertainment, Local Entertainment, Local News, Music, News, Canadian music, music For more than a quarter century, Pacific Northwest Celtic act Tiller’s Folly has been keeping it live and old school, bringing West Coast, Pacific Northwest Celtic tunes to…
The Ottawa Senators are the hottest ticket in town. Read More”It’s been crazy, but it’s been a good crazy,” Senators president Cyril Leeder told the Ottawa Citizen on Monday Ottawa Senators, Hockey, NHL, Senators Extra, Sports, Ottawa Sun The Ottawa Senators are the hottest ticket in town. Read More
TORONTO — The Public Health Agency of Canada says its investigation into a salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios is still active one year since recording the first infection. An update Monday by the agency shows people are still getting sick with illnesses reported as recently as last month. It says 26 people have been hospitalized, and the number of illnesses is up to 189 since March 2025. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has published dozens of product recalls for various brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products. That spans from Dubai chocolate and pistachio cranberry chocolate chunk biscotti to trail mixes…
Candidates can register for the upcoming trustee elections starting on May 1 — even at the eight school boards under provincial supervision, including Ottawa’s largest board. Read MoreNew legislation introduced April 13 means trustees will be paid less and have fewer decision-making powers Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime Candidates can register for the upcoming trustee elections starting on May 1 — even at the eight school boards under provincial supervision, including Ottawa’s largest board. Read More
WARNING: Details of this story may be disturbing to some readers A teenager charged with fatally stabbing a beloved 83-year-old woman outside of her Pickering home in 2025 has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in court. During a hearing in Oshawa on Thursday, an Ontario court was presented with an agreed statement of facts as part of a guilty plea. The document, which contains details agreed to by the Crown and the defence, outlined the death of Eleanor Doney and the circumstances surrounding it. According to the statement, the teen — who was 14 years old at the time of…
For the last forty years, Brampton has been an auto city. That status is now in jeopardy after Stellantis announced in October that it was moving planned production of its Jeep Compass from Brampton to Illinois. Hundreds of workers have already left the city to seek work at the Windsor plant, and thousands more are left in limbo waiting for what’s next. But Brampton isn’t sitting on its hands waiting for more bad news. Instead, the resilient city has been not-so-quietly diversifying its economy, shifting the focus from auto manufacturing and food production, to aerospace, defence and advanced manufacturing. The…
Even while serving a two-game suspension, David Bedkowski can help the Ottawa 67’s. Read MoreDiscipline will have to become a weapon for the Ottawa 67’s if they are going to get back into the battle Tuesday night (7 p.m.) at TD Place Sports, Hockey, Junior Hockey, Barrie Colts, OHL, Ottawa 67’s, Ottawa Sun Even while serving a two-game suspension, David Bedkowski can help the Ottawa 67’s. Read More
Polls have officially closed in three byelections in Ontario and Quebec that could give Prime Minister Mark Carney a majority government nearly a year after the 2025 election. Results have begun to roll in. In University-Rosedale, Chrystia Freeland resigned in January to serve as an adviser to Ukraine and CEO of the Rhodes Trust at Oxford University. Dr. Danielle Martin, a family physician and health care executive, is running for the Liberals to replace Freeland. She’s up against Serena Purdy, health systems scholar and community organizer, for the NDP and business owner Don Hodgson for the Conservatives. Andrew Massey, a…
One man has been charged after drugs and firearms were seized by the Ottawa police after a Guns and Gangs Unit investigation. Read MoreOn April 10, search warrants were executed at two residences — in the 800 block of Walkley Road and the 100 block of Silvermoon Crescent News, Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime One man has been charged after drugs and firearms were seized by the Ottawa police after a Guns and Gangs Unit investigation. Read More
The Toronto Tempo’s first-ever WNBA Draft selection has been made. UCLA’s Kiki Rice was taken sixth overall by Canada’s new WNBA franchise in the 2026 Draft on Monday. The senior guard averaged 14.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.5 steals through 38 games and played a key role for the Bruins en route to a national title. She also shot career-bests across the board at 49 per cent from the field, 38.5 per cent from beyond the arc and 90.2 per cent at the foul line this season. Rice was the third consecutive UCLA player selected on Monday behind Lauren…
CCTV video captured the moment a private seaplane made an emergency landing on a road in Phoenix, Arizona, avoiding cars and only hitting a fire hydrant and a small tree during the rocky landing. CCTV video captured the moment a private seaplane made an emergency landing on a road in Phoenix, Arizona, avoiding cars and only hitting a fire hydrant and a small tree during the rocky landing. WNT CCTV video captured the moment a private seaplane made an emergency landing on a road in Phoenix, Arizona, avoiding cars and only hitting a fire hydrant and a small tree during the rocky…
The couple was en route to their yacht, Soulmate, on April 4 when bad weather caused Lynette Hooker to fall overboard, her husband told authorities. The couple was en route to their yacht, Soulmate, on April 4 when bad weather caused Lynette Hooker to fall overboard, her husband told authorities. International The couple was en route to their yacht, Soulmate, on April 4 when bad weather caused Lynette Hooker to fall overboard, her husband told authorities.
The Trump administration agreed to fly the rainbow flag at the Stonewall National Monument in NYC as part a resolution to a lawsuit challenging NPS’s removal of the flag. The Trump administration agreed to fly the rainbow flag at the Stonewall National Monument in NYC as part a resolution to a lawsuit challenging NPS’s removal of the flag. US The Trump administration agreed to fly the rainbow flag at the Stonewall National Monument in NYC as part a resolution to a lawsuit challenging NPS’s removal of the flag.
He faced a threat of expulsion after he admitted to an affair with a staffer. He faced a threat of expulsion after he admitted to an affair with a staffer. Politics He faced a threat of expulsion after he admitted to an affair with a staffer.
An AI-generated image that President Donald Trump posted Monday on his social media platform that depicted him as a Jesus-like figure is drawing criticism and interest online. An AI-generated image that President Donald Trump posted Monday on his social media platform that depicted him as a Jesus-like figure is drawing criticism and interest online. US An AI-generated image that President Donald Trump posted Monday on his social media platform that depicted him as a Jesus-like figure is drawing criticism and interest online.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku is forecast to track close to Guam and potentially bring significant impacts to the Northern Mariana Islands over the coming days. Super Typhoon Sinlaku is forecast to track close to Guam and potentially bring significant impacts to the Northern Mariana Islands over the coming days. International Super Typhoon Sinlaku is forecast to track close to Guam and potentially bring significant impacts to the Northern Mariana Islands over the coming days.
The California congressman suspended his gubernatorial campaign on Sunday. The California congressman suspended his gubernatorial campaign on Sunday. Politics The California congressman suspended his gubernatorial campaign on Sunday.
Fire chief James Pollock explains how higher prices are squeezing budgets, slowing recruitment and impacting emergency responses. Fire chief James Pollock explains how higher prices are squeezing budgets, slowing recruitment and impacting emergency responses. US Fire chief James Pollock explains how higher prices are squeezing budgets, slowing recruitment and impacting emergency responses.