The temperatures climbed as high as 7.4 C on a sunny Wednesday afternoon as I laced up my skates for what I knew would be my last time on the Rideau Canal Skateway for the winter. Read MoreThere was something poetic about staying open for 56 days of skating in the Skateway’s 56th season of operation. Local News, News, Best of Ottawa, Ottawa Sun, Realtime, Rideau Canal Skateway The temperatures climbed as high as 7.4 C on a sunny Wednesday afternoon as I laced up my skates for what I knew would be my last time on the Rideau Canal Skateway for…
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WASHINGTON — A judge with the U.S. Court of International Trade on Wednesday ordered refunds for companies that paid tariffs that were later struck down by the United States Supreme Court. In a 6-3 ruling last month, America’s top court concluded it was not legal for U.S. President Donald Trump to use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, better known as IEEPA, for his sweeping and erratic “Liberation Day” tariffs and fentanyl-related duties on Canada, Mexico and China. The Supreme Court ruling did not say whether there should be refunds, leaving companies that paid the duties to sue the federal…
TORONTO — Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers says she is returning her Toronto Film Critics Association Award after a portion of her acceptance speech expressing support for Palestine was cut out. The TFCA’s president Johanna Schneller said Wednesday the Canadian actor and filmmaker’s speech was cut for length, but that she is resigning “in light of this outcome.” Tailfeathers won outstanding supporting performance in a Canadian film for her role in Melanie Oates’ drama “Sweet Angel Baby.” She did not attend the gala on Monday night and sent an acceptance speech by video, which she says was censored. Tailfeathers wrote in an email…
At St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, emergency room staff have been noticing a startling rise in what they are calling complex overdose cases from opioid use. In February alone, the hospital’s ER treated roughly 50 overdose cases in a single week, emergency room deputy chief Dr. Garrick Mok said. Usually, that number is 20. The rise, he believes, is being caused by a toxic batch of street drugs. “What we are seeing now is that the drug supply is contaminated with medetomidine and when that happens, we will give naloxone, but what happens afterwards is they go into withdrawal, and…
One driver is dead following a Feb. 18 fatality south of Township Road 676 on Highway 49 in the Municipal District of Smoky River. The semi-driver attempted to avoid a collision with an on-coming black Ford F150 in the wrong lane, with the bigger truck rolling into the northbound ditch. Read MoreMcLennan RCMP are asking for help finding the driver of a Ford F150 who left the scene of a fatal motor vehicle incident on February 18. News, Local News, Police & Fire, fatality, highway, McLennan One driver is dead following a Feb. 18 fatality south of Township Road 676 on Highway…
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is pitching a paid, civilian shovel brigade this week, as she searches for a solution to the city’s winter woes. Residents would be paid to clear sidewalks in a new program ripped straight from New York City. New York employed its residents to help dig out from a massive storm last month. “This emergency snow shovelling program is one that allows every single sanitation worker to be on the plows, to be on the salt spreaders, to get this city back up and running,” NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani said when announcing their program. “and then these…
Kim Kardashian and La La Anthony may be besties, but here they are … stripped down to their bodysuits, and their uber-hotness has us scratchin’ our noggins, so we gotta ask … Who’d You Rather?! VOTE NOW! Once you’ve cast your vote, see if you… Kim Kardashian and La La Anthony may be besties, but here they are … stripped down to their bodysuits, and their uber-hotness has us scratchin’ our noggins, so we gotta ask … Who’d You Rather?! VOTE NOW! Once you’ve cast your vote, see if you… Kim Kardashian and La La Anthony may be besties, but here…
Hard to say what the scarier sight was for a Los Angeles-area neighborhood … the battalion of law enforcement officers with heavy-duty guns drawn — or the suspect’s uncovered you-know-what swinging in the breeze during his surrender and arrest.… Hard to say what the scarier sight was for a Los Angeles-area neighborhood … the battalion of law enforcement officers with heavy-duty guns drawn — or the suspect’s uncovered you-know-what swinging in the breeze during his surrender and arrest.… Hard to say what the scarier sight was for a Los Angeles-area neighborhood … the battalion of law enforcement officers with heavy-duty guns…
Michael Harris — the new mayor of a small Louisiana city — tells TMZ his predecessor, Misty Roberts, shocked the population when allegations of her having sex with a teenage boy at a drunken pool party broke. According to Harris … his prior… Michael Harris — the new mayor of a small Louisiana city — tells TMZ his predecessor, Misty Roberts, shocked the population when allegations of her having sex with a teenage boy at a drunken pool party broke. According to Harris … his prior… Michael Harris — the new mayor of a small Louisiana city — tells TMZ his…
A lawyer for “American Idol” alum Caleb Flynn’s two daughters is asking a judge for a restraining order against the singer, in order to preserve their financial security … TMZ has learned. The kids’ guardian made the move as Caleb remains… A lawyer for “American Idol” alum Caleb Flynn’s two daughters is asking a judge for a restraining order against the singer, in order to preserve their financial security … TMZ has learned. The kids’ guardian made the move as Caleb remains… A lawyer for “American Idol” alum Caleb Flynn’s two daughters is asking a judge for a restraining order against…
The woman Sherrone Moore allegedly had an affair with during his time as the head coach of the Michigan football team is no longer with the program … TMZ Sports has learned. A spokesman for the university athletic department tells us that Paige… The woman Sherrone Moore allegedly had an affair with during his time as the head coach of the Michigan football team is no longer with the program … TMZ Sports has learned. A spokesman for the university athletic department tells us that Paige… The woman Sherrone Moore allegedly had an affair with during his time as the head…
Todd Meadows died at sea while shooting “Deadliest Catch” last week, and now we know he had only been back at work for a few weeks before his tragic accident … his mom tells TMZ he suffered a concussion that temporarily put him on medical leave.… Todd Meadows died at sea while shooting “Deadliest Catch” last week, and now we know he had only been back at work for a few weeks before his tragic accident … his mom tells TMZ he suffered a concussion that temporarily put him on medical leave.… Todd Meadows died at sea while shooting “Deadliest Catch”…
Tu Bloom, the Grammys’ official botanical artist for nearly two decades, shares flower care tips and a look at the Philadelphia Flower Show. Tu Bloom, the Grammys’ official botanical artist for nearly two decades, shares flower care tips and a look at the Philadelphia Flower Show. GMA Tu Bloom, the Grammys’ official botanical artist for nearly two decades, shares flower care tips and a look at the Philadelphia Flower Show.
The procedural vote came after the U.S. strikes on Iran. The procedural vote came after the U.S. strikes on Iran. Politics The procedural vote came after the U.S. strikes on Iran.
Bobby Khan — a convicted ex-felon running for Congress in Nevada — just got banned from every MGM Resorts property in Las Vegas and beyond … and his team says it’s because Bobby’s been torching the casino giant on social media for their hotel… Bobby Khan — a convicted ex-felon running for Congress in Nevada — just got banned from every MGM Resorts property in Las Vegas and beyond … and his team says it’s because Bobby’s been torching the casino giant on social media for their hotel… Bobby Khan — a convicted ex-felon running for Congress in Nevada — just…
Lou Holtz, one of the most accomplished college football coaches of all time, has passed away at the age of 89. “Louis Leo ‘Lou’ Holtz, legendary college football coach, Hall of Famer, bestselling author, and one of America’s most influential… Lou Holtz, one of the most accomplished college football coaches of all time, has passed away at the age of 89. “Louis Leo ‘Lou’ Holtz, legendary college football coach, Hall of Famer, bestselling author, and one of America’s most influential… Lou Holtz, one of the most accomplished college football coaches of all time, has passed away at the age of 89.…
One lead that hasn’t panned out for investigators is the glove recovered about 2 miles from Guthrie’s home. One lead that hasn’t panned out for investigators is the glove recovered about 2 miles from Guthrie’s home. US One lead that hasn’t panned out for investigators is the glove recovered about 2 miles from Guthrie’s home.
Stefon Diggs is dealing with another breakup — the New England Patriots are going to release him. The news came minutes ago — with Tom Pelissero saying the team alerted the receiver the move will be made official after the start of the new season… Stefon Diggs is dealing with another breakup — the New England Patriots are going to release him. The news came minutes ago — with Tom Pelissero saying the team alerted the receiver the move will be made official after the start of the new season… Stefon Diggs is dealing with another breakup — the New England…
Yvette Nicole Brown has a lot to say about Nicki Minaj and President Trump … but she says it’s all just noise compared to the real issues … like the immigration enforcement crisis. We got Yvette in New York City and our photog asked her about… Yvette Nicole Brown has a lot to say about Nicki Minaj and President Trump … but she says it’s all just noise compared to the real issues … like the immigration enforcement crisis. We got Yvette in New York City and our photog asked her about… Yvette Nicole Brown has a lot to say about…
“Deadliest Catch” cameras were rolling when deckhand Todd Meadows fell overboard off the coast of Alaska last week … but his mother tells TMZ, she doesn’t want the show to profit from her son’s passing. Angela Meadows tells us, “We don’t want… ”Deadliest Catch” cameras were rolling when deckhand Todd Meadows fell overboard off the coast of Alaska last week … but his mother tells TMZ, she doesn’t want the show to profit from her son’s passing. Angela Meadows tells us, “We don’t want… “Deadliest Catch” cameras were rolling when deckhand Todd Meadows fell overboard off the coast of Alaska last…