Michael Andlauer is studying the possibility of putting down some hockey roots on the Gatineau side of the Ottawa River. Read MoreOttawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer is looking into purchasing QMJHL team. Ottawa Senators, Hockey, Junior Hockey, NHL, Senators Extra, Sports, Michael Andlauer, Ottawa Sun Michael Andlauer is studying the possibility of putting down some hockey roots on the Gatineau side of the Ottawa River. Read More
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Two colleges in eastern and central Ontario plan to merge, a move they say should help expand access, better align programs with regional labour market needs, and improve long-term financial sustainability. Fleming College and St. Lawrence College say the announcement marks the beginning of the integration process under a framework approved by their boards. The colleges say the new school will be run by a single management team, and no changes to programs, campuses, services, student supports or local brands are planned. They say they have been working closely with the provincial government to ensure the transition goes smoothly, with…
A 43-year-old man was charged with a handful of offences after being apprehended by the Ontario Provincial Police in Carleton Place early on Thursday, April 9. Read MoreThe arrest was made early Thursday following reports of an individual knocking on the doors of several residences. News, Local News, Carleton Place, Ontario Provincial Police, Ottawa Sun, Realtime A 43-year-old man was charged with a handful of offences after being apprehended by the Ontario Provincial Police in Carleton Place early on Thursday, April 9. Read More
The City of Ottawa is collaborating with health and housing experts and organizations to address one of the difficult truths about chronic homelessness: that housing on its own is frequently not enough. Read MoreA symposium featured the launch of a new strategic advisory body made up of housing providers, health-care organizations and community partners to better co-ordinate and align services. News, Local News, affordable housing, City of Ottawa, homelessness, Ottawa Sun, Realtime, Supportive housing The City of Ottawa is collaborating with health and housing experts and organizations to address one of the difficult truths about chronic homelessness: that housing on its own…
A deputy minister under fire for breaking conflict of interest rules for hiring an acquaintance and former gym manager for a federal government job says she was motivated by advancing diversity. Read MoreCanada’s ethics commissioner found Christiane Fox broke conflict of interest rules. Defence Watch, Conflict of Interest Act, Discover, federal public service, Ottawa Sun A deputy minister under fire for breaking conflict of interest rules for hiring an acquaintance and former gym manager for a federal government job says she was motivated by advancing diversity. Read More
It’s Friday, April 10. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. Read MoreIt’s Friday, April 10. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. THE OTTAWA HOSPITAL IS CUTTING 400 JOBS The Ottawa Hospital says it is preparing to slash three per cent of its workforce, as it continues to address financial challenges facing the health-care sector. Read the story DEACHMAN: WELL, WE’LL Local News, News It’s Friday, April 10. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. Read More
OTTAWA — Canada’s AI safety institute has now gained access to all of OpenAI’s “protocols,” Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said Friday. Solomon added the AI Safety Institute is working on a report and promised that “we will get accountability.” Solomon met with the CEO of OpenAI in March after news emerged that the company had banned the mass shooter in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., from using its ChatGPT chatbot due to worrisome interactions — but did not alert law enforcement. The shooter got around the ChatGPT ban by having a second account. Jesse Van Rootselaar fatally shot eight people in…
MONTREAL — Liberal party members will soon grapple with the question of whether children and young teens should be barred from accessing social media accounts for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Reddit and YouTube. The policy resolution is expected to hit the floor at the Liberal party policy convention in Montreal for debate and a vote on Saturday. Jonathan Nuss, the head of the Outremont Liberal riding association, is one of the main proponents of a resolution calling on the party to ensure social media platforms limit user accounts to Canadians aged 16 and older. The Montreal lawyer and father…
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government is on the verge of securing a majority government ahead of three byelections next week. Here’s what a majority government would mean for him and for Canada. What is a majority government? A majority government is formed when a political party has more than half of the seats in the House of Commons. Currently the House has 343 seats, which puts the magic majority number at 172. Right now Carney’s government sits at 171 seats. Minority governments must work with other parties to secure enough votes to pass legislation, including on matters…
TORONTO — An Ontario man accused of serving as the “de facto bank” for a violent criminal enterprise allegedly helmed by former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding is challenging a judge’s decision to deny him bail. Ryan Sokolovski, a jeweller and former professional poker player, filed an application for judicial review last month, arguing the judge unfairly assessed some of his proposed sureties and mistakenly relied on “unsubstantiated allegations” from American authorities. Sokolovski was among eight Canadians arrested last fall as part of a lengthy U.S. investigation into Wedding, and sought to be released ahead of his extradition hearing. He is…
One person is in custody following a suspicious incident that forced a lockdown of the campus at the University of Ottawa late Friday. The university issued an alert to students on its emergency alert website and app just after 5 p.m. Friday, saying there was a “violent incident” occurring at the campus. Students were told to “get inside a building immediately,” and to “take cover and remain silent until authorities instruct otherwise.” “If a violent attacker is close by, be ready to run, hide or, if your life is in imminent danger, defend yourself by any means necessary until you…
One person was under arrest after the University of Ottawa lifted a security lockdown on Friday, April 10. Read MoreOttawa police said an investigation and search led to the arrest of one individual on nearby Waller Street. News, Local News, lockdown, Ottawa Sun, Realtime, University of Ottawa, uottawa One person was under arrest after the University of Ottawa lifted a security lockdown on Friday, April 10. Read More
An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a GO train in Richmond Hill on Friday night. Police in York Region say the incident occurred at the Elgin Mills crossing east of Yonge Street, north of the Richmond Hill GO station, just after 6:30 p.m. No further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the incident have been released. An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a GO train in Richmond Hill on Friday night. Police in York Region say the incident occurred at the Elgin Mills crossing east of Yonge…
Harvard Medical School’s Dr. Aleksandra Stankovic breaks down what the first few days will look when the Artemis II crew return to Earth. Harvard Medical School’s Dr. Aleksandra Stankovic breaks down what the first few days will look when the Artemis II crew return to Earth. US Harvard Medical School’s Dr. Aleksandra Stankovic breaks down what the first few days will look when the Artemis II crew return to Earth.
NASA’s Shawn Quinn details spacecraft readiness, astronaut recovery and what the mission reveals for future lunar base plans. NASA’s Shawn Quinn details spacecraft readiness, astronaut recovery and what the mission reveals for future lunar base plans. US NASA’s Shawn Quinn details spacecraft readiness, astronaut recovery and what the mission reveals for future lunar base plans.
The rapper was shot outside a casino in Florida on April 6. The rapper was shot outside a casino in Florida on April 6. GMA The rapper was shot outside a casino in Florida on April 6.
A man has been arrested for allegedly throwing on Friday morning a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, the company said. A man has been arrested for allegedly throwing on Friday morning a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, the company said. US A man has been arrested for allegedly throwing on Friday morning a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, the company said.
Retired NASA astronaut Susan Kilrain explains what the Artemis II crew will experience after reentry. Retired NASA astronaut Susan Kilrain explains what the Artemis II crew will experience after reentry. Technology Retired NASA astronaut Susan Kilrain explains what the Artemis II crew will experience after reentry.
“GMA” reports from the nation’s capital as preparations begin for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. ”GMA” reports from the nation’s capital as preparations begin for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. GMA “GMA” reports from the nation’s capital as preparations begin for the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
A senior adviser to first lady Melania Trump said she wanted to “set the record straight” when she delivered a surprise statement denying any ties to Jeffrey Epstein. A senior adviser to first lady Melania Trump said she wanted to “set the record straight” when she delivered a surprise statement denying any ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Politics A senior adviser to first lady Melania Trump said she wanted to “set the record straight” when she delivered a surprise statement denying any ties to Jeffrey Epstein.