CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA began the countdown Monday for humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years. The 32-story Space Launch System rocket is poised to blast off Wednesday evening with four astronauts. After a day in orbit around Earth, their Orion capsule will propel them to the moon and back. There are no stops — just a quick U-turn around the moon. The nearly 10-day flight will end with a splashdown in the Pacific. “Our team has worked extremely hard to get us to this moment,” said launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson. “Certainly all indications are right…
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The upscale Chinese restaurant that opened last September across from the Rideau Centre in the long-vacant location of Ottawa’s notorious McDonald’s has closed. Read MoreThe upscale Chinese restaurant 99 VIP Seafood has shut down after less than seven months, owing more than $80,000 in rent. News, Local News, ByWard Market, Fixing ByWard, Ottawa Sun, Realtime The upscale Chinese restaurant that opened last September across from the Rideau Centre in the long-vacant location of Ottawa’s notorious McDonald’s has closed. Read More
An elderly woman has been taken to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Regent Park on Monday. Emergency services were called to Dundas Street East and Sackville Street just after 4 p.m. The victim was transported to hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries. The driver involved remained on the scene. Dundas is closed between Regent Street and Sackville while Sackville is closed both ways at Dundas. An elderly woman has been taken to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Regent Park on Monday. Emergency services were called to Dundas Street East and Sackville Street just after 4…
OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said on Monday he isn’t worried Mexico will sign a trade agreement with the Americans that excludes Canada. LeBlanc told reporters at a news conference that the Mexicans are also committed to a trilateral deal as the countries work to renew the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade, better known as CUSMA. “We’ve also said all along that there will be a bilateral element to these discussions and there will also be a trilateral element,” he said. “The American administration and our government and the Mexicans have also been clear that there are bilateral issues…
Toronto police are trying to identify eight suspects wanted in connection to a fight that left three men injured in the Entertainment District last November. Officers were called to reports of an assault in the King Street West and Peter Street area on Nov. 17, 2025. It’s alleged that on Nov. 16, 2025 around 2:35 a.m., a large fight broke out involving two groups. A group consisting of eight suspects allegedly assaulted three men which started a fight between the two groups. The three victims sustained serious injuries. The suspects all fled the area in an unknown direction. Police have…
A contentious plan to install sidewalks on four quiet residential streets in the Manor Park neighbourhood received approval Monday despite objections from a number of residents and opposition from the local councillor. Read MoreThe project has divided residents, with a number of public delegations presenting opposing arguments for and against the sidewalks News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime A contentious plan to install sidewalks on four quiet residential streets in the Manor Park neighbourhood received approval Monday despite objections from a number of residents and opposition from the local councillor. Read More
A man has been taken to hospital after being shot in a Moss Park apartment building. Toronto police were called to Sherbourne and Shuter streets just before 7 p.m. for reports of a shooting. The victim was found with gunshot wounds to his chest and hand and taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. No suspect information has been released. A man has been taken to hospital after being shot in a Moss Park apartment building. Toronto police were called to Sherbourne and Shuter streets just before 7 p.m. for reports of a shooting. The victim was found with gunshot wounds…
A promising beginning to Cody Ponce’s first outing in the majors since 2021 ended in stunning fashion Monday when he fell to the ground chasing a soft chopper and had to be carted off the field. He appeared to tweak something landing a step on his right leg in pursuit of Jake McCarthy’s soft bouncer, hopped around for a few steps before dropping to the ground in obvious discomfort. The Blue Jays announced he was removed with right knee discomfort. Surrounded by teammates and training staff, Ponce stayed down for an extended period and eventually stood up with some assistance…
The Ottawa police are asking for help from the public as they attempt to identify a suspect following a sexual assault on Colonel By Drive. Read MoreThe assault took place between 11 p.m. and midnight on Saturday, March 28 in the area beneath the Mackenzie King Bridge, police said News, Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime The Ottawa police are asking for help from the public as they attempt to identify a suspect following a sexual assault on Colonel By Drive. Read More
The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired General Manager Brad Treliving. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) announced Monday the organization was “parting ways” with Treliving after nearly three season. “Brad Treliving is a man that we all have deep respect and appreciation for, both as a hockey executive and as a person, but it was determined that the club must chart a new course under different leadership,” said MLSE President & CEO Keith Pelley. “The organization is grateful for all that Brad has contributed in his nearly three years with the Maple Leafs and we wish him and his family…
Firefighters said a woman and man were thrown from the boat and run over, killing the woman. Firefighters said a woman and man were thrown from the boat and run over, killing the woman. WNT Firefighters said a woman and man were thrown from the boat and run over, killing the woman.
The Army is reviewing why two U.S. Army attack helicopters flew low and hovered just outside Kid Rock’s house in Nashville, the service said. The Army is reviewing why two U.S. Army attack helicopters flew low and hovered just outside Kid Rock’s house in Nashville, the service said. Politics The Army is reviewing why two U.S. Army attack helicopters flew low and hovered just outside Kid Rock’s house in Nashville, the service said.
President Trump is encouraging Congress to cut its recess short and fund the Department of Homeland Security, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. President Trump is encouraging Congress to cut its recess short and fund the Department of Homeland Security, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. Politics President Trump is encouraging Congress to cut its recess short and fund the Department of Homeland Security, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
Tony-nominated actor Mary Beth Hurt has died at 79 after a long career on Broadway and in film Tony-nominated actor Mary Beth Hurt has died at 79 after a long career on Broadway and in film Entertainment Tony-nominated actor Mary Beth Hurt has died at 79 after a long career on Broadway and in film
The man armed with fireworks who rammed his truck into a West Bloomfield, Michigan, synagogue was carrying out “a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism,” the FBI said. The man armed with fireworks who rammed his truck into a West Bloomfield, Michigan, synagogue was carrying out “a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism,” the FBI said. US The man armed with fireworks who rammed his truck into a West Bloomfield, Michigan, synagogue was carrying out “a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism,” the FBI said.
TSA officers received their first paychecks in more than a month on Monday, they told ABC News. TSA officers received their first paychecks in more than a month on Monday, they told ABC News. US TSA officers received their first paychecks in more than a month on Monday, they told ABC News.
ABC News’ Danny New reports on Chesney the kangaroo’s leap out of a petting zoo, where he scaled an eight foot fence after two hunting dogs entered the property. ABC News’ Danny New reports on Chesney the kangaroo’s leap out of a petting zoo, where he scaled an eight foot fence after two hunting dogs entered the property. GMA ABC News’ Danny New reports on Chesney the kangaroo’s leap out of a petting zoo, where he scaled an eight foot fence after two hunting dogs entered the property.
‘Grand Theft Auto’ has a big fan in Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback, but he’s real particular about the video game, saying he prefers being Black while committing crimes … in the game. You gotta see Fishback’s appearance on “The… ’Grand Theft Auto’ has a big fan in Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback, but he’s real particular about the video game, saying he prefers being Black while committing crimes … in the game. You gotta see Fishback’s appearance on “The… ‘Grand Theft Auto’ has a big fan in Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback, but he’s real particular about the video game,…
Lisa Rinna is not making a return to “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” despite recent online speculation suggesting otherwise … TMZ has learned. Rumors began circulating that Bravo had approached Rinna with a “quality offer” to rejoin the… Lisa Rinna is not making a return to “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” despite recent online speculation suggesting otherwise … TMZ has learned. Rumors began circulating that Bravo had approached Rinna with a “quality offer” to rejoin the… Lisa Rinna is not making a return to “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” despite recent online speculation suggesting otherwise … TMZ has…
Tristan Thompson can’t get his ex, Khloe Kardashian, out of his mind … at least according to a revealing podcast interview with Stephen Miller’s wife, Katie. When asked to name his favorite memory, Tristan was quick to list his first date with… Tristan Thompson can’t get his ex, Khloe Kardashian, out of his mind … at least according to a revealing podcast interview with Stephen Miller’s wife, Katie. When asked to name his favorite memory, Tristan was quick to list his first date with… Tristan Thompson can’t get his ex, Khloe Kardashian, out of his mind … at least according to…