As the city of Toronto gears up for another year of street festivals, organizers say rising costs are putting increasing pressure on festival budgets. “We could always use more. It is really hard,” said Anah Shabbar, managing director of Do West Fest. “We are one of the biggest festivals, but we do have one of the smaller budgets.” Shabbar says several services required to run the festival have become more expensive this year, with increased demand driven in part by preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. “These general supplier things always go up a little bit year to year,”…
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The Ottawa Redblacks pulled out a secret weapon in their attempt to rally for victory in their rainy season opener at TD Place on Saturday night. Read MoreNew QB Jake Maier completed 22 of 37 pass attempts for 203 yards Ottawa Redblacks, CFL, Football, Sports, Ottawa Sun The Ottawa Redblacks pulled out a secret weapon in their attempt to rally for victory in their rainy season opener at TD Place on Saturday night. Read More
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Five people were taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries sustained when a strong wind tore through an area occupied by fans at the Morgantown Super Regional NCAA baseball tournament game between West Virginia and Cal Poly on Saturday, according to the university. Video from the storm showed rain and wind that reached speeds of 40 mph tearing up a tent, with one person flying through the air while trying to hold it down as another person rolls uncontrollably down a hill. Other fans scrambled for safety from an area known as Randy’s Ridge near…
Shea Theodore scored the double-overtime winner in one of the greatest Stanley Cup Final games of all time, as the Vegas Golden Knights took a 2-1 series lead over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. Read MoreGame 4 is Tuesday (8 p.m. ET) in Las Vegas. Sports, Hockey, NHL, Carolina Hurricanes, Ottawa Sun, Stanley Cup Final, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Vegas Golden Knights Shea Theodore scored the double-overtime winner in one of the greatest Stanley Cup Final games of all time, as the Vegas Golden Knights took a 2-1 series lead over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. Read More
A Federal Court judge has ruled that accused terrorist Mohamed Harkat should be granted a judicial review of a federal government decision that he should not be allowed to stay in Canada — more than two decades after the government first launched its bid to deport the Algerian-born refugee. Read MoreThe accused terrorist should be granted a judicial review of a federal government decision that he should not be allowed to stay in Canada, a judge ruled June 4. News, Local News, Federal Court, Law, Mohamed Harkat, Ottawa Sun, terrorism A Federal Court judge has ruled that accused terrorist Mohamed Harkat should…
More than 50 million Americans are in the severe weather threat zone Saturday afternoon, stretching from Indiana into the Northeast. More than 50 million Americans are in the severe weather threat zone Saturday afternoon, stretching from Indiana into the Northeast. US More than 50 million Americans are in the severe weather threat zone Saturday afternoon, stretching from Indiana into the Northeast.
Multiple people were shot near a outdoor festival in Toledo, Ohio, Saturday evening and police are still searching for the suspect. Multiple people were shot near a outdoor festival in Toledo, Ohio, Saturday evening and police are still searching for the suspect. US Multiple people were shot near a outdoor festival in Toledo, Ohio, Saturday evening and police are still searching for the suspect.
ESPN analyst Chiney Ogwumike breaks down Game 2 of the NBA Finals and looks ahead to the remainder of the series. ESPN analyst Chiney Ogwumike breaks down Game 2 of the NBA Finals and looks ahead to the remainder of the series. GMA ESPN analyst Chiney Ogwumike breaks down Game 2 of the NBA Finals and looks ahead to the remainder of the series.
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Auburn student James “Weston” Higginbotham was found dead by volunteers searching a mountainous area near Kyoto, his mother said in a Facebook post. Auburn student James “Weston” Higginbotham was found dead by volunteers searching a mountainous area near Kyoto, his mother said in a Facebook post. International Auburn student James “Weston” Higginbotham was found dead by volunteers searching a mountainous area near Kyoto, his mother said in a Facebook post.
President Donald Trump pardoned former GOP Congressman Stephen Buyer of Indiana, who was convicted of insider trading in 2023 and sentenced to 22 months in prison. President Donald Trump pardoned former GOP Congressman Stephen Buyer of Indiana, who was convicted of insider trading in 2023 and sentenced to 22 months in prison. Politics President Donald Trump pardoned former GOP Congressman Stephen Buyer of Indiana, who was convicted of insider trading in 2023 and sentenced to 22 months in prison.
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The Army is preparing to carry out the executions of the military’s four death-row inmates if ordered to do so by the president, according to an internal document The Army is preparing to carry out the executions of the military’s four death-row inmates if ordered to do so by the president, according to an internal document US The Army is preparing to carry out the executions of the military’s four death-row inmates if ordered to do so by the president, according to an internal document
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Two people have been taken to a hospital with injuries after a stabbing incident by the Woodbine Beach boardwalk Friday evening, authorities say. Emergency crews were called to the east-end beach, located south of Lake Shore Boulevard East and west of Woodbine Avenue, just before 9 p.m. According to a Toronto Police Service social media post, officers were called to the area with reports that a fight was occurring. A male victim was subsequently found with injuries. A Toronto Paramedic Services spokesperson told CityNews the man was being treated for serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. In an update Friday night, officers…
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s government said it is open to offering the management of its hotels to Cuban investors, both residents and those living abroad, following decisions by Spanish hotel chain Melia and other companies to withdraw or limit their operations on the island. Meliá announced May 26 that it will cease operations at 15 of the 34 hotels it manages in Cuba after the U.S. announced new sanctions while upholding an energy embargo that has deepened an economic crisis on the island. Cuba’s government has blamed the U.S. blockade for prolonged blackouts, water shortages, supply problems, deficiencies in the…
I saw our new floor plan today. Read MoreThe Ottawa Citizen’s letters to the editor, Saturday, June 6, 2026 Opinion, Letters I saw our new floor plan today. Read More
Mayor Mark Sutcliffe’s office said he followed all applicable rules and disclosure requirements in response to a complaint filed by rival mayoral candidate Alex Lawson alleging breaches of lobbying regulations. Read MoreAlex Lawson filed his complaint with Karen Shepherd, the City of Ottawa’s integrity commissioner, on June 4, asking her office to launch an investigation into five alleged code of conduct breaches by Mark Sutcliffe. News, Local News, city of Ottawa integrity commissioner, Ottawa mayor, Ottawa mayoral campaign, Ottawa Sun, Realtime Mayor Mark Sutcliffe’s office said he followed all applicable rules and disclosure requirements in response to a complaint filed by rival…
In 2003, I published a book on public infrastructure in Canada, called Down the Road Never Travelled. It warned against infrastructure deficits and how much more money we’d have to spend rebuilding roads, sewers and bridges if we didn’t devote enough resources to their upkeep. I’m finding myself at the public park with beer in my hand and a bad case of déjà vu. Read MoreBrigitte Pellerin: The problem with infrastructure is that a lot of it suffers from that terrible affliction known as “being boring.” Opinion, Columnists In 2003, I published a book on public infrastructure in Canada, called Down the…
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