Ottawa police say they have laid charges against a man arrested near the University of Ottawa campus Friday evening after reports about a suspicious person sent the university into a lockdown. Police allege the man was carrying a replica firearm and charged him with possession of a dangerous weapon and mischief. Police say no injuries were reported and there is no ongoing threat to public safety. The University of Ottawa issued a lockdown notice Friday evening warning of a violent threat on campus shortly after police say they began investigating in the area. The university lifted the lockdown two hours…
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Police in Peel Region are searching for a suspect following an early morning stabbing in Brampton. Investigators say there was an altercation between two men at the Brampton Innovation District GO Station on Church Street West around 12:30 a.m., which resulted in one of the men being stabbed. A man in his 30s was taken from the scene to a trauma centre suffering from stab wounds, which are considered non-life threatening. Police say they are searching for a man with Brown skin between 20 and 30 years old with a medium complexion and a thin build. He was last seen…
Police in Barrie are searching for a 28-year-old man in connection with an early morning stabbing. Investigators say they were called to the Anne Street North and Donald Street area, north of Dunlop Street West, just after midnight, where they found a 43-year-old man suffering from critical stab wounds. He was taken to a local hospital in life-threatening condition before being air-lifted to a Toronto-area trauma centre. Police are searching for 28-year-old Adam Myshak of Barrie in connection with the stabbing. He is wanted on charges of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, assault with a weapon, and…
Emotions were still running high in the University of Ottawa community on Saturday, the day after a campus security lockdown. Read MoreCommunications became a point of debate because of a main-campus security lockdown on Friday evening. News, Local News, lockdown, Ottawa Sun, Realtime, University of Ottawa, uottawa Emotions were still running high in the University of Ottawa community on Saturday, the day after a campus security lockdown. Read More
The Injury bug continues to bite the Toronto Blue Jays. Designated hitter George Springer was removed from Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Twins with a left big toe fracture, the team announced. Springer fouled a ball off his foot in the third inning but completed his at-bat, grounding out to third base. It was Springer’s second plate appearance of the game, and he was pinch-hit for by Myles Straw in his next turn up. The veteran came into Saturday’s game batting .189 with two home runs and six RBIs. When it comes to replacing George Springer, the Blue Jays’ AAA position…
The Ottawa Senators steered their way to a big win on Long Island, but finished the day without captain Brady Tkachuk at the wheel. Read MoreRidly Greig and Michael Amadio both had two points, Jake Sanderson also scored and Linus Ullmark had a 23-save shutout. Ottawa Senators, Hockey, NHL, Senators Extra, Sports, National Hockey League, New York Islanders, Ottawa sports, Ottawa Sun The Ottawa Senators steered their way to a big win on Long Island, but finished the day without captain Brady Tkachuk at the wheel. Read More
HOUSTON — Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his crew members received a standing ovation as they were welcomed back in Houston after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday, concluding the Artemis II mission. Hansen expressed gratitude for his family, NASA, and the Canadian Space Agency. He said in French: ”I’m excited to come back to Canada with Reid, Christina, and Victor.” Still marvelling over their record-breaking lunar fly-around, the crew of four flew to Houston’s Ellington Field from San Diego on Saturday afternoon. After a quick reunion with their families, the astronauts took the stage, surrounded by hundreds…
If Gwyenth Philips is indeed wearing down under the heaviest workload in the Professional Women’s Hockey League, it sure didn’t look that way on Saturday. Read MoreBrianne Jenner and Sarah Wozniewicz scored the only goals Philips would need on Saturday. PWHL, Hockey, Sports, Ottawa Charge, Ottawa sports, Ottawa Sun If Gwyenth Philips is indeed wearing down under the heaviest workload in the Professional Women’s Hockey League, it sure didn’t look that way on Saturday. Read More
A 30-year-old Ajax man is facing charges in a suspected hate-motivated investigation. Toronto police allege that between October 1 and October 3, 2025, someone repeatedly sent anti-Jewish comments and death threats to the complainants. On April 10, Durham Regional Police arrested Riley Daniels in connection with the incidents. He has been charged with two counts of criminal harassment and uttering threats. Police say the investigation is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offence, and if someone is charged and convicted of the offence, the judge can consider hate as an aggravating factor when imposing a sentence. A 30-year-old Ajax man…
There were no pedestrian efforts in this one. Read MoreRidly Greig and Michael Amadio each had a goal and an assist, Jake Sanderson scored, Artem Zub played some of the best shutdown defence of the season, and Linus Ullmark made 23 saves for the Ottawa Senators in a 3-0 win. Ottawa Senators, Hockey, NHL, Sports, Brady Tkachuk, Jake Sanderson, National Hockey League, New York Islanders, Ottawa sports, Ottawa Sun, Tim Stutzle There were no pedestrian efforts in this one. Read More
Holding signs and photographs of loved ones who have lost their lives to overdose, advocates and community members rallied in downtown Toronto Saturday in opposition to the Ford government’s plan to defund supervised consumption sites. “These sites save lives, and the closure of these sites is just gonna cause death,” said one demonstrator who was among dozens who turned out to voice their concerns and listen to a rotation of passionate speakers near two facilities on the verge of shutting down later this summer in the Sherbourne and Queen streets area. “The challenge with the current provincial government is that…
Get ready to raise the flag at Ottawa City Hall and open up Sens Mile. Read MoreThis is the first time since 2011-12 and 2012-13 that the Senators have made the playoffs two straight years. Ottawa Senators, Hockey, NHL, Senators Extra, Sports, National Hockey League, Ottawa sports, Ottawa Sun, Stanley Cup Playoffs Get ready to raise the flag at Ottawa City Hall and open up Sens Mile. Read More
A 9-year-old boy has been rescued from his father’s utility van in eastern France, where he was locked up for a year and a half A 9-year-old boy has been rescued from his father’s utility van in eastern France, where he was locked up for a year and a half International A 9-year-old boy has been rescued from his father’s utility van in eastern France, where he was locked up for a year and a half
Astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover Jr., Jeremy Hansen and Reid Wiseman have exited the Orion capsule after a successful Artemis II splashdown. Astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover Jr., Jeremy Hansen and Reid Wiseman have exited the Orion capsule after a successful Artemis II splashdown. US Astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover Jr., Jeremy Hansen and Reid Wiseman have exited the Orion capsule after a successful Artemis II splashdown.
The Duke of Sussex resigned from his position with Senteable in 2025. The Duke of Sussex resigned from his position with Senteable in 2025. GMA The Duke of Sussex resigned from his position with Senteable in 2025.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who is currently running for California governor, is denying accusations made by a former staffer. Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who is currently running for California governor, is denying accusations made by a former staffer. Politics Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who is currently running for California governor, is denying accusations made by a former staffer.
The Artemis II crew has successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after a historic 695,081-mile, 10-day journey around the moon and back. The Artemis II crew has successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after a historic 695,081-mile, 10-day journey around the moon and back. US The Artemis II crew has successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after a historic 695,081-mile, 10-day journey around the moon and back.
New rendering were released Friday for the 250-foot-tall ‘triumphal arch” President Donald Trump wants to build near Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial. New rendering were released Friday for the 250-foot-tall ‘triumphal arch” President Donald Trump wants to build near Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial. Politics New rendering were released Friday for the 250-foot-tall ‘triumphal arch” President Donald Trump wants to build near Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial.
Re: ‘GLAD YOU SHOT THE GUY’: Premier congratulates homeowner for shooting alleged intruder, online, March 18 Read MoreFriday, April 10: Here are today’s Ottawa Sun letters to the editor. Letters, Opinion, letters, opinion, Ottawa Sun Re: ‘GLAD YOU SHOT THE GUY’: Premier congratulates homeowner for shooting alleged intruder, online, March 18 Read More
The city is taking a new approach to the development of major public infrastructure projects with the introduction of a new social procurement pilot project — and it’s beginning with Lansdowne 2.0. Read MoreA showcase at TD Place brought together the construction company behind Lansdowne 2.0 and local providers for a new pilot project News, Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime The city is taking a new approach to the development of major public infrastructure projects with the introduction of a new social procurement pilot project — and it’s beginning with Lansdowne 2.0. Read More