Ghost guns; untraceable new breed of weapon on Peace Region streets. The criminal element has the means and technology to make firearms …so does the average Joe and Jane citizen. Read More“If the criminals are doing it, why can’t we do it for home protection?” News, Local News, Alberta, Crime, Drugs, gang, RCMP Ghost guns; untraceable new breed of weapon on Peace Region streets. The criminal element has the means and technology to make firearms …so does the average Joe and Jane citizen. Read More
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The 19-year-old man accused in a fatal hit-and-run of a Barrhaven crossing guard in March has waived his right to a bail hearing and is expected to enter a plea later this month, the Ottawa Citizen has learned. Read MoreXzander Wright appeared briefly in court on Tuesday morning for a bail hearing, but the case was adjourned until April 28. News, Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime The 19-year-old man accused in a fatal hit-and-run of a Barrhaven crossing guard in March has waived his right to a bail hearing and is expected to enter a plea later this month, the Ottawa Citizen…
The commander of Canada’s Latvia mission has been temporarily removed from his position in the wake of being charged by military police. Read MoreThe Canadian Forces says Col. James Smith was removed temporarily after he was charged by military police. Defence Watch, Discover, Latvia, Operation Reassurance, Ottawa Sun, Realtime The commander of Canada’s Latvia mission has been temporarily removed from his position in the wake of being charged by military police. Read More
It was 49 years ago on this date that the Toronto Blue Jays played their first game in franchise history. On April 7, 1977, the Blue Jays took on the Chicago White Sox in their inaugural game in front of around 45,000 fans at Exhibition Stadium and won 9-5. It was a snowy and cold day and a Zamboni, on loan from the Toronto Maple Leafs, was used to clear away the snow from the field. The crowd inside chanted, “We want beer,” because Exhibition Stadium was not allowed to sell alcohol due to an old bylaw, and so was…
It’s being billed as “a new way to move across Toronto’s inner harbour” and it’s launching this summer. A pilot program is testing the feasibility of expanded water-based transit along the harbourfront, starting with an east-west shuttle covering a three-stop stretch of the city’s downtown waterfront. Unlike the TTC’s Aqua Bus gag on April Fool’s day, the East-West Water Shuttle Pilot does in fact launch this June. It is a collaborative effort between Waterfront Toronto, the City of Toronto and Toronto Porth Authority and will be operated by York Bay Marine Services. The pilot program is a result of the Sea…
Nearly 38,000 votes were cast during advanced polling days in three crucial federal byelections, Chief Electoral Officer, Stéphane Perrault, estimates. Advanced polling was open for four days, starting last Friday, in the ridings of Scarborough Southwest (Ontario), Terrebonne (Quebec) and University–Rosedale (Ontario). Preliminary figures show some 37,900 electors voted at the advance polls, with the highest turnout in Terrebonne (18,200), followed by Scarborough Southwest (10,300) and University-Rosedale (9,400). Elections Canada stressed in a release that “this is an estimate,” noting that some polls may not have reported yet. The Scarborough-southwest seat is up for grabs after Bill Blair resigned in…
It’s Tuesday, April 8. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. Read MoreIt’s Tuesday, April 8. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. DEACHMAN: OTTAWA’S QUICK FIX FOR POTHOLES IGNORES THE LARGER PROBLEM There are 250,000 potholes that the city knows about. But our streets could last longer if we tested what’s going into them. Read the story NEW MILITARY DRONES WILL Local News, News It’s Tuesday, April 8. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. Read More
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is planning for hundreds of job cuts for the 2026/2027 school year. In a statement to CityNews, the TDSB says it expects to employ 289 fewer secondary and elementary teachers this fall, citing falling enrolment. The school board says they are planning for nearly 5,000 fewer students. Meanwhile, the Elementary Teachers’ of Toronto (ETT) say according to their math, there’s a possibility that more than 480 elementary teaching positions could be eliminated. “They have put aside what all of the staff are struggling mightily to do now which is to meet student needs with…
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Cody Ponce and catcher Alejandro Kirk won’t be returning in the near future. Ponce will have surgery on his ACL next week and is expected to miss at least six months, the team told reporters Tuesday. Kirk had a screw placed in his left thumb and is expected to miss at least six weeks. Kirk was injured in last Friday’s loss to the Chicago White Sox in the 10th inning when a foul tip clipped his catching hand behind the plate. Kirk’s thumb was dislocated on the play, as well, with the fracture coming near…
As if the Ottawa Charge needed any more motivation to fight for the PWHL’s fourth and final playoff spot, it’s now also doing it for Carla MacLeod. Read MoreThere’s even more motivation to make the playoffs for the Ottawa Charge: to make Carla MacLeod proud as she battles breast cancer. Sports, PWHL, Ottawa Charge, Ottawa Sun As if the Ottawa Charge needed any more motivation to fight for the PWHL’s fourth and final playoff spot, it’s now also doing it for Carla MacLeod. Read More
As Toronto celebrates the 50th season of the Blue Jays, award-winning Filipino-Canadian journalist Hazel Mae, who has been working alongside the team, is also being recognized for her thriving career in sports broadcasting. Back in 1977, just a few years after Mae’s family moved to Canada, the Toronto Blue Jays franchise was born. “It’s exciting on a big scale for the network, for the city. On a personal note, it’s very close to my heart as well,” Mae told OMNI News in a one-on-one interview. “When we were growing up, unlike today when you have tv in every room, we…
A 31-year-old man is facing several charges in connection to a Toronto police sexual assault investigation. Investigators allege in March the suspect contacted the victim through an online advertisement. The victim then went to the home of the accused where there was an exchange of money for sexual services. The man then allegedly assaulted and sexually assaulted the victim while preventing her from fleeing. She was able to escape but the suspect stole her belongings, police allege. John Edward Kikiantonis was arrested on April 2. He’s facing several charges including sexual assault with choking, sexual assault cause bodily harm, robbery…
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has set dates for its final two Oscars on ABC The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has set dates for its final two Oscars on ABC Entertainment The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has set dates for its final two Oscars on ABC
Iranians on the ground say they are juggling feelings ranging from hope to despair as bombings go on and threats escalate. Iranians on the ground say they are juggling feelings ranging from hope to despair as bombings go on and threats escalate. International Iranians on the ground say they are juggling feelings ranging from hope to despair as bombings go on and threats escalate.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Sharif on Tuesday asked President Trump to extend by two weeks his threat to destroy Iran Tuesday night. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Sharif on Tuesday asked President Trump to extend by two weeks his threat to destroy Iran Tuesday night. Politics Pakistan’s Prime Minister Sharif on Tuesday asked President Trump to extend by two weeks his threat to destroy Iran Tuesday night.
The FBI is at the scene of an ICE-involved shooting that happened in Patterson, California, on Tuesday near the I-5. The FBI is at the scene of an ICE-involved shooting that happened in Patterson, California, on Tuesday near the I-5. US The FBI is at the scene of an ICE-involved shooting that happened in Patterson, California, on Tuesday near the I-5.
Pope Leo XIV says that U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian civilization is “truly unacceptable” and that any attacks on civilian infrastructure violate international law Pope Leo XIV says that U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian civilization is “truly unacceptable” and that any attacks on civilian infrastructure violate international law International Pope Leo XIV says that U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian civilization is “truly unacceptable” and that any attacks on civilian infrastructure violate international law
Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts discusses the historic Artemis II mission and reflects on his time in space. Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts discusses the historic Artemis II mission and reflects on his time in space. Technology Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts discusses the historic Artemis II mission and reflects on his time in space.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraq, on Thursday, has been released by her abductors. American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraq, on Thursday, has been released by her abductors. US American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraq, on Thursday, has been released by her abductors.
President Trump issued the grave new warning against Iran’s “whole civilization” if it doesn’t agree to his demands by Tuesday night. President Trump issued the grave new warning against Iran’s “whole civilization” if it doesn’t agree to his demands by Tuesday night. Politics President Trump issued the grave new warning against Iran’s “whole civilization” if it doesn’t agree to his demands by Tuesday night.