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Cole Allen, the suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, pleaded not guilty on Monday to all counts. ​Cole Allen, the suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, pleaded not guilty on Monday to all counts.  US Cole Allen, the suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, pleaded not guilty on Monday to all counts. 

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After being hit by a truck while riding an e-scooter and was paralyzed from the chest down, Jaiden Picot was determined to keep pursing his college dreams and walked across the graduation stage. ​After being hit by a truck while riding an e-scooter and was paralyzed from the chest down, Jaiden Picot was determined to keep pursing his college dreams and walked across the graduation stage.  GMA After being hit by a truck while riding an e-scooter and was paralyzed from the chest down, Jaiden Picot was determined to keep pursing his college dreams and walked across the graduation stage. 

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The American passenger who tested positive for hantavirus will be transported to the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit, according to Nebraska Medicine, which hosts the facility. ​The American passenger who tested positive for hantavirus will be transported to the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit, according to Nebraska Medicine, which hosts the facility.  International The American passenger who tested positive for hantavirus will be transported to the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit, according to Nebraska Medicine, which hosts the facility. 

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President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. ​President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.  International President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. 

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Toronto councillor Parthi Kandavel says he is currently the subject of an Ontario Provincial Police investigation. The Scarborough Southwest councillor said in a social media post on Sunday that he was “surprised” to learn of the investigation, but provided no further details as to the nature of the probe. “I’ve worked hard to earn the trust of the people of Scarborough Southwest, which I take seriously. I’ve strived to maintain the highest standards of ethics and integrity and will address any allegations that suggest otherwise,” he wrote. “I’m still learning more about the investigation and the nature of the allegations,…

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The Ottawa Charge will be heading to the Walter Cup final for the second straight season after Michela Cava netted the dramatic double-overtime winner in Game 4 to defeat the Boston Fleet 4-3. Read MoreThe win came in Game 4 against the Boston Fleet on Sunday afternoon as the Ottawa Charge closed out the semifinal series 3-1.  Sports, Hockey, PWHL, Ottawa Charge, Ottawa Sun The Ottawa Charge will be heading to the Walter Cup final for the second straight season after Michela Cava netted the dramatic double-overtime winner in Game 4 to defeat the Boston Fleet 4-3. Read More 

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Amidst a decline in physical book rentals and in-person visits to its 33 branches, the Ottawa Public Library is doubling down on a rebrand. One that positions it as a “third space” for clients. Read MoreAs ‘self-directed’ library tool numbers skyrocket, annual report reveals Ottawa Public Library efforts to foster in-person connections  Local News, News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime Amidst a decline in physical book rentals and in-person visits to its 33 branches, the Ottawa Public Library is doubling down on a rebrand. One that positions it as a “third space” for clients. Read More 

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A motorcyclist in his 40s is dead following a crash in Scarborough on Sunday evening. Toronto police were called to Orton Park Road just south of Ellesmere Road shortly after 6 p.m. for reports of a two-vehicle crash. Duty Insp. Jeff Allington says both the motorcycle and the vehicle were going northbound on the road when the two made contact and the motorcycle lost control, striking a tree. “Officers arrived on scene and located a male motorcyclist with serious injuries and immediately began performing life-saving measures,” said Allington. “These life-saving measures were continued by our partners with paramedic services, and…

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DELTA — Police in Delta, B.C., say a motorcyclist is in hospital after a crash that left the bike suspended from a traffic light. They say in a news release that members from the department responded to the scene at the 7100 Block of Scott Road just before 3 p.m. on Saturday. The statement says the motorcycle driver sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries, while the driver of the other vehicle did not suffer any injuries. Police say speed is believed to have been a contributing factor in the crash. Photos from the incident have been widely shared on social…

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his job after poor local election results for his Labour Party ​British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his job after poor local election results for his Labour Party  International British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his job after poor local election results for his Labour Party 

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The passengers dressed in protective clothing and masks were escorted to the shore and expected to continue on flights back to their home countries. ​The passengers dressed in protective clothing and masks were escorted to the shore and expected to continue on flights back to their home countries.  International The passengers dressed in protective clothing and masks were escorted to the shore and expected to continue on flights back to their home countries. 

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Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith lost a provincial nomination race Saturday, failing to clear the first of several hurdles toward the leadership of the Ontario Liberals. Ontario Liberal members in the riding of Scarborough Southwest selected business owner Ahsanul Hafiz as their candidate for an upcoming byelection. Erskine-Smith, who represents the neighbouring federal riding of Beaches-East York, had indicated he was hoping to run in the provincial Scarborough Southwest byelection to secure a seat in the legislature ahead of a likely bid for the Ontario Liberal leadership. It is unclear if Erskine-Smith still intends to launch that leadership bid. He is,…

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Tulips are a long-standing symbol of friendship between Canada and the Netherlands, but the spring-blooming plant also have an edgier and more scientific side, one that can help you best plan visits to the Canadian Tulip Festival. Read MoreNetherlands’ Princess Margriet helped launch the Canadian Tulip Festival, which runs until May 19 and could be outlasted by the tulips.  News, Local News, Canadian Tulip Festival, Ottawa Sun, Princess Margriet, Realtime, tulips Tulips are a long-standing symbol of friendship between Canada and the Netherlands, but the spring-blooming plant also have an edgier and more scientific side, one that can help you best plan…

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Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that fled the scene of a crash in south Etobicoke on Saturday night. Investigators say a woman was struck by a vehicle in the Kipling and Horner avenues area just after 7:30 p.m. The woman was taken to a trauma centre with serious, but non-life threatening injuries. Police say the vehicle failed to remain at the scene. There was no immediate description. Eyewitnesses tell CityNews the incident took place in the parking lot of a plaza and appeared to be intentional. Police have not confirmed those reports. Police are looking for…

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For the second straight day, the entire Don Valley Parkway will be closed on Sunday, and drivers will have to pack a little more patience navigating their way into the city as a marathon will result in several other road closures from approximately 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Sporting Life 10K Run, which has raised more than $29 million since 2000 for Campfire Circle – a charity that provides camp programs to kids with cancer or serious illness – features a refreshed route and a new finish line in the east end of the city. From the start line,…

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Police in Durham Region are investigating a homicide in the north end of Oshawa. Investigators say they were called Saturday about reports of an armed person in the area of Simcoe Street North and Winchester Road East. When they arrived, they found someone suffering from traumatic injuries. They were pronounced dead at the scene. There was no immediate word on the age and gender of the victim, and no description of any possible suspects. Investigators say there will be a large police presence in the area as they continue to investigate. Police in Durham Region are investigating a homicide in…

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After the MV Hondius’ doctor contracted the hantavirus, one American doctor onboard jumped into action to help passengers. ​After the MV Hondius’ doctor contracted the hantavirus, one American doctor onboard jumped into action to help passengers.  Health After the MV Hondius’ doctor contracted the hantavirus, one American doctor onboard jumped into action to help passengers. 

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