My heart goes out to the organisers of the Canada Day festivities. This has to be a major emotional let down. I was director of events at the NCC in the 80’s and I remember very well, the days prior to July 1, the great degree of anxieties we all lived through at the office. A whole year of planning, searching the country for artists and ideas — too many activities to list in this short note. We were constantly glued to the weather forecasts. So many commitments with artists, suppliers, stage managers/workers, Parliament Hill set up (no LeBreton Flats…
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For 15 years in the 1980s and ‘90s, pedestrians navigating the underpass at Rideau Street and Colonel By Drive were met by Terry Fox. Read MoreBruce Deachman: Ottawa pedestrians have long had to contend with a gloomy tunnel to navigate the intersection. A major reconfiguration is overdue. Local News, Columnists, News, National Capital Commission, Ottawa Sun, Realtime For 15 years in the 1980s and ‘90s, pedestrians navigating the underpass at Rideau Street and Colonel By Drive were met by Terry Fox. Read More
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For 15 years in the 1980s and ‘90s, pedestrians navigating the underpass at Rideau Street and Colonel By Drive were met by Terry Fox. Read MoreBruce Deachman: Ottawa pedestrians have long had to contend with a gloomy tunnel to navigate the intersection. A major reconfiguration is overdue. Local News, Columnists, News, National Capital Commission, Ottawa Sun, Realtime For 15 years in the 1980s and ‘90s, pedestrians navigating the underpass at Rideau Street and Colonel By Drive were met by Terry Fox. Read More
Re: EDITORIAL: On the horns of a unicorn dilemma. Is Alto a nation-builder or a waste of money? Online, June 24 Read MoreSaturday, July 4: Here are today’s Ottawa Sun letters to the editor. Letters, letters, opinion, Ottawa Sun Re: EDITORIAL: On the horns of a unicorn dilemma. Is Alto a nation-builder or a waste of money? Online, June 24 Read More
“World News Tonight” anchor David Muir climbed up to the torch of the Statue of Liberty as part of ABC News’ coverage of America’s 250th birthday. ”World News Tonight” anchor David Muir climbed up to the torch of the Statue of Liberty as part of ABC News’ coverage of America’s 250th birthday. US “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir climbed up to the torch of the Statue of Liberty as part of ABC News’ coverage of America’s 250th birthday.
Lionel Messi’s team beat the African island nation in extra time on Friday. Lionel Messi’s team beat the African island nation in extra time on Friday. International Lionel Messi’s team beat the African island nation in extra time on Friday.
The couple is expected to host around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden, sources told ABC News. The couple is expected to host around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden, sources told ABC News. GMA The couple is expected to host around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden, sources told ABC News.
ABC is marking America’s 250th anniversary with 24 hours of unparalleled programming called “Disney Celebrates America.” ABC is marking America’s 250th anniversary with 24 hours of unparalleled programming called “Disney Celebrates America.” US ABC is marking America’s 250th anniversary with 24 hours of unparalleled programming called “Disney Celebrates America.”
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Pope Leo XIV accepted the Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Pope Leo XIV accepted the Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. US Pope Leo XIV accepted the Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
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The U.S. men’s national team will face Belgium Monday night without leading scorer Folarin Balogun after he was sent off with a red card in Wednesday’s game against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The U.S. men’s national team will face Belgium Monday night without leading scorer Folarin Balogun after he was sent off with a red card in Wednesday’s game against Bosnia and Herzegovina. GMA The U.S. men’s national team will face Belgium Monday night without leading scorer Folarin Balogun after he was sent off with a red card in Wednesday’s game against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
President Donald Trump will kick off a weekend of celebrations for America’s 250th birthday with a speech at Mount Rushmore on Friday. President Donald Trump will kick off a weekend of celebrations for America’s 250th birthday with a speech at Mount Rushmore on Friday. Politics President Donald Trump will kick off a weekend of celebrations for America’s 250th birthday with a speech at Mount Rushmore on Friday.
ABC News’ Danny New breaks down America 250 celebrations happening this weekend, from big cities to national parks. ABC News’ Danny New breaks down America 250 celebrations happening this weekend, from big cities to national parks. US ABC News’ Danny New breaks down America 250 celebrations happening this weekend, from big cities to national parks.
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Trump approved over $846M in disaster relief for Republican-leaning states, combining the announcements with praise for candidates he endorsed in upcoming elections. Trump approved over $846M in disaster relief for Republican-leaning states, combining the announcements with praise for candidates he endorsed in upcoming elections. Politics Trump approved over $846M in disaster relief for Republican-leaning states, combining the announcements with praise for candidates he endorsed in upcoming elections.
Goncalo Ramos headed in the stoppage-time winner as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a wild finish that also included a Croatian goal disallowed for offside just before the final whistle in a World Cup round of 32 match on Thursday night. The game featured a matchup 40-somethings Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, in his sixth World Cup, and Croatia’s Luka Modrić, making his fifth bid for a tournament title. Ronaldo initially tied things up in the 68th minute on a penalty kick and give the megastar his first knockout stage goal at the World Cup before being subbed out in the 81st minute.…
Despite being under provincial supervision due to alleged financial mismanagement, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is projecting a $15 million deficit for the 2026-2027 school year. In a budget report published on its website, the TDSB says despite a preliminary deficit of almost $75 million, supervisor savings of $59.5 million were found through “previously announced central staffing reductions and a reduction in discretionary expenses.” The report says the savings “represents significant progress in restoring long-term financial sustainability to the Board.” The TDSB is among eight school boards that are under the control of provincially appointed supervisors due to what…
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