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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday renaming Palm Beach International Airport to the President Donald J. Trump International Airport. ​Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday renaming Palm Beach International Airport to the President Donald J. Trump International Airport.  Politics Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday renaming Palm Beach International Airport to the President Donald J. Trump International Airport. 

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From facial recognition software to transcribing incident reports, the Ottawa Police Service will be turning to artificial intelligence to help investigators solve cases with a policy that addresses concerns around privacy, bias and public trust. Read MoreThe Ottawa Police Service will unveil a new AI policy in April. Here’s how they say it will protect Charter rights and solve crimes faster.  News, Ottawa Police, Ottawa Sun, Realtime From facial recognition software to transcribing incident reports, the Ottawa Police Service will be turning to artificial intelligence to help investigators solve cases with a policy that addresses concerns around privacy, bias and public trust.…

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Ottawa’s housing market closed out 2025 in buyers’ territory, with all but one neighbourhood seeing homes sell below asking price. Read MoreOttawa’s housing market shifted in buyers’ favour at the end of 2025, with 98% of neighbourhoods seeing homes sell below asking price.  Homes, Life Ottawa’s housing market closed out 2025 in buyers’ territory, with all but one neighbourhood seeing homes sell below asking price. Read More 

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Ah, subway tile: one of those rare design staples that never really disappears. Traditionally laid in neat horizontal rows, it’s long been the sensible – always-chic – choice for kitchens, bathrooms and utility spaces. A classic with good reason, simple proportions and clean aesthetics make it a reliable bet for designers and DIY’ers alike. Read MoreAlways a classic, subway tile has more recently enjoyed a gentle shake-up  Homes, Life, Colin and Justin Ah, subway tile: one of those rare design staples that never really disappears. Traditionally laid in neat horizontal rows, it’s long been the sensible – always-chic – choice for kitchens,…

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As a young lad growing up in Nepean, Thomas Vandenberg cherished memories of going to Ottawa 67’s playoff games. Read MoreAs a young lad growing up in Nepean, Thomas Vandenberg cherished memories of going to Ottawa 67’s playoff games. “I remember a couple specifically, and this great atmosphere,” the now-17-year-old centre said. “When I was watching it then, I remember thinking, I don’t know if I’m ever going to play in this league. It was  Junior Hockey, Hockey, Local Sports, Sports, OHL, Ottawa 67’s, Ottawa Sun As a young lad growing up in Nepean, Thomas Vandenberg cherished memories of going to Ottawa…

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The Adult High School is shifting from a semester system to a nine-week “quadmester” system with multiple start dates for students over 21 beginning next September. Read MoreThe Rochester Street high school will soon introduce a new ‘quadmester’ program with longer classes for students over 21.  News, Local News, Education, OCDSB, Ottawa Sun, Realtime The Adult High School is shifting from a semester system to a nine-week “quadmester” system with multiple start dates for students over 21 beginning next September. Read More 

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TORONTO — Ontario is proposing to dramatically increase fines for fare evasion on GO Transit, allow rideshare services in some northern communities, and ban municipalities from requiring EV charging stations and other outdoor features as part of development standards. The measures were among those announced Monday by the housing and transportation ministers, as they table a new bill meant to make transit easier to build and access, and speed up home building. It comes the same day Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Doug Ford announced their governments would each spend $4.4 billion on housing-related infrastructure in Ontario municipalities that…

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York Regional Police say thieves placed cameras disguised with camouflage on the properties of Vaughan homes they later broke into, using them as virtual scouts to aid their crimes. “The cameras were hidden near trees and bushes on the properties,” police said in a release Monday. “A review of the footage revealed the devices were placed to record homeowners’ routines, allowing suspects to scout the properties before committing break and enters.” Investigators say they are aware of two recent incidents where the cameras, along with battery packs, were found on residential properties in Vaughan. “Homeowners are encouraged to be aware…

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday that it is important to closely monitor inflation amid a spike in energy prices from the Iran war. Powell, who spoke before nearly 400 students at Harvard University as gas prices inched toward an average of $4 per gallon in the U.S., said there wasn’t a lot Fed policymakers could do since energy shocks “tend to come and go pretty quickly” and monetary maneuvers work over the longer-term. But a series of energy shocks, nevertheless, could be concerning. “You have to carefully monitor inflation expectations because you could have…

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BURNABY — The BC General Employees’ Union is asking for provincially regulated employees to be allowed to work from home full-time due to high fuel prices. The union, which represents 35,000 public service workers among more than 95,000 members, says in a statement that the temporary allowance would help alleviate the burden facing members due to gas prices that have surged amid the Iran war. The union also says the province should look at ways to provide temporary relief for workers who must travel extensively in their jobs and can’t use public transport, especially if gas prices remain elevated. In…

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The National Capital Commission has entered into a lease agreement with Ottawa Community Housing and non-profit real estate developer Nesting Ground for the vacant lot at 1460 Riverside Dr., clearing one entry off the list of properties the federal government has earmarked for affordable housing. Read MoreLease agreement for the vacant lot at 1460 Riverside Drive is the first for an Ottawa-Gatineau property listed on the Canada Public Land Bank.  Public Service, affordable housing, Canada Lands Company, National Capital Commission, Ottawa Sun The National Capital Commission has entered into a lease agreement with Ottawa Community Housing and non-profit real estate developer Nesting…

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CN Rail says it’s investigating a train derailment in St. Catharines, Ont., that affected at least one crossing, but there have been no reports of injuries. CN says there were a number of derailed cars “in various positions” at the scene on Monday morning. Niagara regional police say the derailment occurred east of Glendale Avenue near Keele Street. CN says in a statement that polyethylene, which is used in the manufacturing of household plastics, spilled from one of the railcars, but there have been no reports of fires and there is no danger to the public. The company says CN…

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Celine Dion is returning to the stage for a series of 10 shows in Paris, and she’s crediting the power of love. In an emotional video posted on Instagram, the Quebec songstress said she’s been feeling good managing her health, and is ready to start performing again. “Over these last few years, every day that’s gone by I’ve felt your prayers and support and kindness and love,” she said. “Even in my most difficult times, you were there for me. You’ve helped me in ways that I can’t even describe and I’m truly so fortunate to have your support. I’ve…

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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Monday that the federal government is collaborating with the Province of Ontario and the City of Toronto to build a much anticipated light rail transit line east of Yonge Street along Toronto’s waterfront. Carney revealed the partnership during a press conference that announced cutting of municipal development charges (DC) on new homes across the province by up to 50 per cent. The Waterfront East LRT line in downtown Toronto will connect Union Station to the Port Lands – a route currently only served by buses. The line is expected to provide service to more than…

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Fans will be waiting with bated breath to see who leads the Ottawa Senators onto the ice on Tuesday night in the Sunshine State. Read MoreWe can’t say definitively that the Ottawa Senators will have Linus Ullmark back in goal on Tuesday night against the Florida Panthers  Ottawa Senators, Hockey, NHL, Senators Extra, Sports, Ottawa Sun Fans will be waiting with bated breath to see who leads the Ottawa Senators onto the ice on Tuesday night in the Sunshine State. Read More 

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Prime Minister Mark Carney, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow struggled at times to be heard over numerous protestors from Grassy Narrows and Wabaseemoong First Nations during an announcement in Etobicoke that covered stimulating new housing builds and building new transit on Monday. Representatives from the two Indigenous Nations rallied across the street from the construction site where the press conference was being held, giving speeches, shouting slogans, chanting and singing throughout the event. The rally could be heard inside the unfinished building where officials from all three levels of government were gathered. According to a press…

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It’s Monday, March 30. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. Read MoreIt’s Monday, March 30. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. AI IS COMING TO THE OTTAWA POLICE SERVICE. HERE’S HOW THEY’LL USE THE NEW TECH The Ottawa Police Board will unveil a new AI policy in April. Here’s how they say it will protect Charter rights and solve crimes  Local News, News It’s Monday, March 30. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. Read More 

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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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