The Toronto Maple Leafs will be looking to hire a “data-centric” visionary as they move on from a disappointing NHL season that led to the firing of general manager Brad Treliving. Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment president and chief executive officer Keith Pelley faced the media Tuesday to answer for a season gone wrong and give an idea of how the Leafs will move on in an increasingly competitive Atlantic Division. Pelley said the misfortunes of the Maple Leafs, who entered the day in third-last place in the Eastern Conference standings, could not be placed solely on Treliving’s shoulders. But…
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The TTC is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 coming to Toronto this June, with additional service on all modes of transit for fans to get around the city smoothly. In partnership with the City of Toronto, the transit commission says they’re attempting to “make transit service downtown even more efficient this summer.” The initiatives include installing RapidTO red transit-only lanes south of Bloor Street on Dufferin and Bathurst streets and creating a new transit hub at Fleet Street and Strachan Avenue which will serve Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) and FIFA Fan Festival Toronto at Fort York. Signage…
One year after the Ontario government closed nine supervised consumption sites, parts of Ottawa’s Somerset ward have become a cautionary tale for what other parts of the province can expect, ward Coun. Ariel Troster warns. Read MoreThe earlier decision to shut the site at the Somerset West Community Health Centre “has brought public drug use closer to children and families,” the ward councillor says. News, Local News, drug use, Ottawa Sun, Realtime, Somerset West Community Health Centre, Supervised consumption sites One year after the Ontario government closed nine supervised consumption sites, parts of Ottawa’s Somerset ward have become a cautionary tale for…
Durham Regional Police investigators say two suspects have turned themselves in after a replica handgun was found following a fight at a high school basketball game in Oshawa earlier this month. Paid-duty officers were stationed at the Durham College Athletic Complex at 21 Avenue of Champions on Monday, March 2, 2026, while the championship basketball final was taking place. The officers responded to a fight in the lobby at around 8:20 p.m., and attempted to intervene, but two suspects were able to escape. “A firearm was located on the ground after the altercation,” police said in a release. “The firearm…
A pilot project that will see bus-only lanes along a busy stretch of Bank Street was approved by committee members Monday after dozens of transit advocates, university students, Glebe residents and business owners lined up to voice their opinions on the contentious project. Read MoreA pilot project starting in summer 2027 would remove 17 Bank Street parking spaces and another 146 spaces would be subject to extended no-parking hours. News, Local News, Bank Street, bus lanes, OC Transpo, Ottawa Sun, Realtime A pilot project that will see bus-only lanes along a busy stretch of Bank Street was approved by committee members Monday…
It’s Tuesday, March 31. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. Read MoreIt’s Tuesday, March 31. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. EVERYTHING PUBLIC SERVANTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVES The incentives, pitched as a way for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to mitigate layoffs in the public service, will allow public servants near retirement to wave pension penalties. Local News, News It’s Tuesday, March 31. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. Read More
A 94-year-old man from Ottawa is dead after the car he was driving collided with a sport utility vehicle in the Township of Laurentian Valley on March 30. Read MoreThe 94-year-old from Ottawa was driving a car that collided with an SUV in Township of Laurentian Valley on Monday morning. News, Local News, fatal crash, Ottawa Sun, Realtime, Upper Ottawa Valley OPP A 94-year-old man from Ottawa is dead after the car he was driving collided with a sport utility vehicle in the Township of Laurentian Valley on March 30. Read More
For the third straight time, Italy will miss the FIFA World Cup. And because of that, Toronto won’t get the spectacle of a Canada-Italy World Cup match. In a shock result, visiting Italy lost 2-1 (4-1 on penalty kicks) to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the final of their UEFA playoff qualifier on Tuesday, officially eliminating the Italians from World Cup contention. With the win, Bosnia and Herzegovina secured its spot and will take on host Canada, Qatar and Switzerland in Group B action. Bosnia and Herzegovina will face Canada in the opener for both teams on June 12 in Toronto.…
An extended shutdown of the LRT Line 1 “remains a possibility,” according to the union representing OC Transpo operators, after Mayor Mark Sutcliffe did not rule out the “contingency plan” during a recent news conference. Read MoreThe O-Train has been left to operate with 21 cars on the east-west rail line, leading to longer wait times and crowded station platforms News, Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime An extended shutdown of the LRT Line 1 “remains a possibility,” according to the union representing OC Transpo operators, after Mayor Mark Sutcliffe did not rule out the “contingency plan” during a recent news conference. Read…
OTTAWA — Provincial rules around alcohol and the federal government’s “Buy Canadian” policy have been flagged in a new report citing several trade irritants between Canada and the U.S. The annual document prepared by the Office of the United States Trade Representative said market access barriers imposed by provincial liquor control boards “greatly hamper” exports of U.S. wine, beer and spirits to Canada. Several Canadian provinces pulled American booze from shelves last year after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs and the document said the U.S. wants its alcohol to “immediately and permanently” return to all markets. The document also…
It’s been nearly a month since the Ottawa Charge played in front of a home crowd, and fans are looking to make the long-awaited homecoming one to remember. Read MoreA franchise attendance record seems a good bet for Friday’s matchup with the Montreal Victoire. PWHL, Hockey, Local News, News, Sports, Ottawa Charge, Ottawa Sun It’s been nearly a month since the Ottawa Charge played in front of a home crowd, and fans are looking to make the long-awaited homecoming one to remember. Read More
The windsurfer was knocked off his board, but is OK. The windsurfer was knocked off his board, but is OK. WNT The windsurfer was knocked off his board, but is OK.
As the United States braces for the largest travel summer in history, there is one event that might draw the biggest crowd: the 2026 World Cup. As the United States braces for the largest travel summer in history, there is one event that might draw the biggest crowd: the 2026 World Cup. US As the United States braces for the largest travel summer in history, there is one event that might draw the biggest crowd: the 2026 World Cup.
Tiger Woods told authorities that he was looking down at his phone and changing the radio station and didn’t realize the truck in front of him had slowed down. Tiger Woods told authorities that he was looking down at his phone and changing the radio station and didn’t realize the truck in front of him had slowed down. US Tiger Woods told authorities that he was looking down at his phone and changing the radio station and didn’t realize the truck in front of him had slowed down.
Victor Glover, Christina Hammock Koch and Reid Wiseman of NASA and Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency make up the Artemis II team that will fly by the moon. Victor Glover, Christina Hammock Koch and Reid Wiseman of NASA and Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency make up the Artemis II team that will fly by the moon. US Victor Glover, Christina Hammock Koch and Reid Wiseman of NASA and Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency make up the Artemis II team that will fly by the moon.
ESPN NBA reporter Dave McMenamin previews LeBron James’ chance to break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record Tuesday. ESPN NBA reporter Dave McMenamin previews LeBron James’ chance to break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record Tuesday. Sports ESPN NBA reporter Dave McMenamin previews LeBron James’ chance to break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record Tuesday.
The program serves roughly 140,000 responders and survivors with cancers, respiratory illness, and other conditions linked to 9/11 exposure. The program serves roughly 140,000 responders and survivors with cancers, respiratory illness, and other conditions linked to 9/11 exposure. Health The program serves roughly 140,000 responders and survivors with cancers, respiratory illness, and other conditions linked to 9/11 exposure.
The Trump administration must restore the legal status of potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants, a federal judge ruled Tuesday. The Trump administration must restore the legal status of potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants, a federal judge ruled Tuesday. US The Trump administration must restore the legal status of potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
King Charles and Queen Camilla will make an official state visit to the U.S. this spring, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday. King Charles and Queen Camilla will make an official state visit to the U.S. this spring, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday. GMA King Charles and Queen Camilla will make an official state visit to the U.S. this spring, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump spoke with ABC News’ Jonathan Karl about the latest in the U.S.’s war with Iran, including who he’s been in discussions with. President Donald Trump spoke with ABC News’ Jonathan Karl about the latest in the U.S.’s war with Iran, including who he’s been in discussions with. Politics President Donald Trump spoke with ABC News’ Jonathan Karl about the latest in the U.S.’s war with Iran, including who he’s been in discussions with.