JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early Sunday, prompting the cancellation of all flights at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and disrupting other domestic airports as volcanic ash drifted across parts of western Indonesia. Indonesia’s Geological Agency said the volcanic island located in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait between the main Java and Sumatra islands had showed signs of activity since Friday before erupting for 30 seconds at 3:53 a.m. Sunday. Closed-circuit camera footage showed lava flares from the volcano. No casualties were reported and no evacuation order was issued. The nearest settlement is more than 16 kilometers (10 miles)…
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Mayoral candidate Alex Lawson is pledging to make paid on-street parking a thing of the past in Ottawa if he’s elected in the fall. Read MoreAlex Lawson says his plan to remove all on-street parking metres is unconventional, but for him, that’s part of the appeal News, Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime Mayoral candidate Alex Lawson is pledging to make paid on-street parking a thing of the past in Ottawa if he’s elected in the fall. Read More
WE SUPPORT YOUR POLICIES? THINK AGAIN Read MoreSunday, Sept. 6: Here are today’s Ottawa Sun letters to the editor. Letters, letters, opinion, Ottawa Sun WE SUPPORT YOUR POLICIES? THINK AGAIN Read More
Travel expert Gabe Saglie discusses the best way to avoid travel headaches and pitfalls while enjoying the final getaway of the summer. Travel expert Gabe Saglie discusses the best way to avoid travel headaches and pitfalls while enjoying the final getaway of the summer. Travel Travel expert Gabe Saglie discusses the best way to avoid travel headaches and pitfalls while enjoying the final getaway of the summer.
Severe thunderstorms are targeting parts of the Southeast on Saturday afternoon, with portions of Virginia and the Carolinas on alert. Severe thunderstorms are targeting parts of the Southeast on Saturday afternoon, with portions of Virginia and the Carolinas on alert. US Severe thunderstorms are targeting parts of the Southeast on Saturday afternoon, with portions of Virginia and the Carolinas on alert.
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for three hours Saturday about the war with Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for three hours Saturday about the war with Ukraine. International Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for three hours Saturday about the war with Ukraine.
The judge asked whether prosecutors were still investigating Hearn’s conduct — and prosecutors said they were not. The judge asked whether prosecutors were still investigating Hearn’s conduct — and prosecutors said they were not. Politics The judge asked whether prosecutors were still investigating Hearn’s conduct — and prosecutors said they were not.
No one was injured, according to a Kennedy Center statement, but debris and dust were spread across a wide area of the red carpet that patrons would typically walk on. No one was injured, according to a Kennedy Center statement, but debris and dust were spread across a wide area of the red carpet that patrons would typically walk on. US No one was injured, according to a Kennedy Center statement, but debris and dust were spread across a wide area of the red carpet that patrons would typically walk on.
U.S. envoys are trying to revive a stalled push to end Russia’s invasion. U.S. envoys are trying to revive a stalled push to end Russia’s invasion. International U.S. envoys are trying to revive a stalled push to end Russia’s invasion.
Organizers are gearing up for the return of the Toronto International Film Festival which is set to take over the city’s Entertainment District from Sept. 10 to 20. This year’s official lineup includes a whopping 293 titles – more than any other film festival in the world – that will be screened during red carpet premieres, primetime gala presentations and conversations with top Hollywood talent. The 10-day festival, presented by Rogers, is expected to bring many high-profile celebrities to town. Below is everything you need to know about the festival, where to spot the hottest stars, and what events they’re…
On June 19, 1948, at the R.R. Foster Sand Pit on the east bank of the Rideau River in old Gloucester Township, excavator operator J.B. Rolland was scooping shovelfuls of sand for a local building project when he saw something unusual spill out from the hillside. Read MoreWhat the bones of 10,000-year-old beluga whale can tell us about our capital’s tale. Life, Local News, Bytown, Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa, Ottawa history, Ottawa Sun, Whales On June 19, 1948, at the R.R. Foster Sand Pit on the east bank of the Rideau River in old Gloucester Township, excavator operator J.B. Rolland was…
I was not surprised by the outcome of the recent byelections, and as much as it pains me to say this, I think the Conservatives require a new leader. Read MoreSaturday, Sept. 5: Here are today’s Ottawa Sun letters to the editor. Letters, letters, opinion, Ottawa Sun I was not surprised by the outcome of the recent byelections, and as much as it pains me to say this, I think the Conservatives require a new leader. Read More
★★☆☆☆ Read MoreBrigitte Pellerin: The transit system’s fare reader is pretty convenient to use with an Apple Watch. Too bad it doesn’t actually collect fares. Opinion, Columnists ★★☆☆☆ Read More
It’s not exactly the era-defining rules overhaul that came out of the 2004-05 lockout, but a new collective bargaining agreement between the National Hockey League and Players’ Association is making some significant changes to the upcoming season. Read MoreA new four-year collective bargaining agreement between the League and its Players’ Association will go into effect this month. Ottawa Senators, Hockey, NHL, Sports, Ottawa Sun It’s not exactly the era-defining rules overhaul that came out of the 2004-05 lockout, but a new collective bargaining agreement between the National Hockey League and Players’ Association is making some significant changes to the upcoming season. Read…
Polish Railway Lines said that while the truck driver was unharmed, the driver of the train was taken to hospital. No passengers were injured. Polish Railway Lines said that while the truck driver was unharmed, the driver of the train was taken to hospital. No passengers were injured. WNT Polish Railway Lines said that while the truck driver was unharmed, the driver of the train was taken to hospital. No passengers were injured.
The trial ended in a mistrial after over five weeks of testimony and seven days of deliberations. The trial ended in a mistrial after over five weeks of testimony and seven days of deliberations. GMA The trial ended in a mistrial after over five weeks of testimony and seven days of deliberations.
An official who oversaw the vetting of ICE recruits warned that the agency was shortcutting vetting procedures for new hires, according to a whistleblower complaint. An official who oversaw the vetting of ICE recruits warned that the agency was shortcutting vetting procedures for new hires, according to a whistleblower complaint. US An official who oversaw the vetting of ICE recruits warned that the agency was shortcutting vetting procedures for new hires, according to a whistleblower complaint.
A private spacecraft that was supposed to save NASA’s sinking Swift Observatory has managed to come within nine miles of the doomed spacecraft and even snap pictures A private spacecraft that was supposed to save NASA’s sinking Swift Observatory has managed to come within nine miles of the doomed spacecraft and even snap pictures Technology A private spacecraft that was supposed to save NASA’s sinking Swift Observatory has managed to come within nine miles of the doomed spacecraft and even snap pictures
The judge handling the legal battle over new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot rules extended her block of the rules for the November midterms. The judge handling the legal battle over new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot rules extended her block of the rules for the November midterms. Politics The judge handling the legal battle over new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot rules extended her block of the rules for the November midterms.
National Geographic’s Photo Ark spotlights a ragged sea hare, or shaggy sea hare, as it celebrates 20 years of documenting biodiversity and inspiring wildlife conservation. National Geographic’s Photo Ark spotlights a ragged sea hare, or shaggy sea hare, as it celebrates 20 years of documenting biodiversity and inspiring wildlife conservation. GMA National Geographic’s Photo Ark spotlights a ragged sea hare, or shaggy sea hare, as it celebrates 20 years of documenting biodiversity and inspiring wildlife conservation.