Bluesfest put the spotlight on Lumineers and CHEO, but it was actually the depth of Ottawa-Gatineau talent on the bill that stole the show at LeBreton Flats Park on July 12. Read MoreBluesfest put the spotlight on Lumineers and CHEO, but it was actually the depth of Ottawa-Gatineau talent on the bill that stole the show at LeBreton Flats Park on July 12. Homegrown acts Summersets, Les Rats de Swompe and Mehdi Cayenne gave career-high performances on various stages in the early evening, while Leif Vollebekk, who Local Arts, Life, Local News, Travel Ottawa, Best of the Capital, Bluesfest, Ottawa Sun Bluesfest…
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MONTREAL — Fashion mogul Peter Nygard will face sexual assault and forcible confinement charges at the Montreal courthouse today. The 84-year-old, who founded the now-defunct women’s apparel company Nygard International, denied accusations that he used his position to lure women and girls. Quebec prosecutors charged Nygard with one count of sexual assault and one count of forcible confinement in 2022. The alleged events would have taken place between November 1997 and November 1998. The alleged victim’s identity and the evidence presented at a preliminary hearing in January 2025 are covered by a publication ban. The case is separate from Nygard’s…
Canadian officers and defence officials who appear to be publicly advocating for the U.S. F-35 aren’t helping and the government will decide on the fighter jet deal when it feels it’s time, says the minister for defence procurement. Read More’I don’t think some of these things are necessarily helpful. It’s in a review. We shouldn’t be talking about it.’ Defence Watch, Discover, F-35, RCAF Canadian officers and defence officials who appear to be publicly advocating for the U.S. F-35 aren’t helping and the government will decide on the fighter jet deal when it feels it’s time, says the minister for defence procurement.…
Canadian officers and defence officials who appear to be publicly advocating for the U.S. F-35 aren’t helping and the government will decide on the fighter jet deal when it feels it’s time, says the minister for defence procurement. Read More’I don’t think some of these things are necessarily helpful. It’s in a review. We shouldn’t be talking about it.’ Defence Watch, Discover, F-35, RCAF Canadian officers and defence officials who appear to be publicly advocating for the U.S. F-35 aren’t helping and the government will decide on the fighter jet deal when it feels it’s time, says the minister for defence procurement.…
A fire is raging in the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, prompting evacuations and disrupting train traffic A fire is raging in the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, prompting evacuations and disrupting train traffic International A fire is raging in the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, prompting evacuations and disrupting train traffic
Actor Sam Neill, known for his roles in the “Jurassic Park” films and “Peaky Blinders,” has died, according to his official social media account. Actor Sam Neill, known for his roles in the “Jurassic Park” films and “Peaky Blinders,” has died, according to his official social media account. GMA Actor Sam Neill, known for his roles in the “Jurassic Park” films and “Peaky Blinders,” has died, according to his official social media account.
Symptoms of an aortic dissection often occur suddenly and include severe chest or back pain that resembles a heart attack. Symptoms of an aortic dissection often occur suddenly and include severe chest or back pain that resembles a heart attack. US Symptoms of an aortic dissection often occur suddenly and include severe chest or back pain that resembles a heart attack.
A flash-flood threat continued on Sunday from Tennessee to West Virginia. A flash-flood threat continued on Sunday from Tennessee to West Virginia. US A flash-flood threat continued on Sunday from Tennessee to West Virginia.
A huge fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok overnight. A huge fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok overnight. International A huge fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok overnight.
The lawmaker said he also had to deal with a “mild case of pneumonia.” The lawmaker said he also had to deal with a “mild case of pneumonia.” Politics The lawmaker said he also had to deal with a “mild case of pneumonia.”
UN Ambassador Mike Waltz joined “This Week” the morning after U.S. strikes on Iran in retaliation for striking a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. UN Ambassador Mike Waltz joined “This Week” the morning after U.S. strikes on Iran in retaliation for striking a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Politics UN Ambassador Mike Waltz joined “This Week” the morning after U.S. strikes on Iran in retaliation for striking a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott was emotional when reminiscing about Sen. Lindsey Graham after his sudden passing, saying “Lindsey Graham was irreplaceable.” South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott was emotional when reminiscing about Sen. Lindsey Graham after his sudden passing, saying “Lindsey Graham was irreplaceable.” Politics South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott was emotional when reminiscing about Sen. Lindsey Graham after his sudden passing, saying “Lindsey Graham was irreplaceable.”
No hydro, no water and no food — that was the reality for Olivia Allan after the Canada Day rainstorm flooded thousands of basements and roads across Ottawa. Read MoreWhile the city is ‘strongly encouraging’ residents to evacuate, some are asking why it’s not mandatory News, Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime No hydro, no water and no food — that was the reality for Olivia Allan after the Canada Day rainstorm flooded thousands of basements and roads across Ottawa. Read More
Two men were killed and at least five others were injured during a mass shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair street festival Saturday evening. In a social media post shared at 8:20 p.m., Toronto police issued a warning to the public about an active shooter at the site of the festival near St. Clair and Arlington Avenues. Police say a total of seven people were found with gunshot wounds and two people were pronounced dead at the scene. Footage obtained by CityNews shows paramedics performing life-saving measures on at least one victim within a large crowd of spectators. Toronto…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Perhaps it is in Argentina’s character that the reigning World Cup champion always finds a way to win. Perhaps it is simply its ability to suffer. Whether it was tiny Cape Verde taking them to extra time, or Egypt burying them in a two-goal hole late in their match, Lionel Messi and La Albiceleste have always been able to survive. And that was the case once more on Saturday night, when Julián Alvarez’s long-range strike in the 112th minute and Lautaro Martínez’s finish later in extra time sent them back to the semifinals with a…
The Mississippi musician known as Hardy hosted a Saturday-night bash with the heart of a campfire singalong at Ottawa Bluesfest on July 11, drawing a youthful crowd that was thick with cowboy hats and denim. Read MoreThe Mississippi musician known as Hardy hosted a Saturday-night bash with the heart of a campfire singalong at Ottawa Bluesfest on July 11, drawing a youthful crowd that was thick with cowboy hats and denim. But they were noticeably fewer in numbers than the previous night’s turnout to Limp Bizkit, when it was next to Local Arts, Life, Local News, Travel Ottawa, Best of the…
Daniel Alfredsson knows which side his bread is buttered on. Toronto. The money, the loyal fans, a great city and a chance to work with the most valued and popular team in the NHL. It will only enhance his coaching resumé. Read MoreSunday, July 12: Here are today’s Ottawa Sun letters to the editor. Letters, letters, opinion, Ottawa Sun Daniel Alfredsson knows which side his bread is buttered on. Toronto. The money, the loyal fans, a great city and a chance to work with the most valued and popular team in the NHL. It will only enhance his coaching resumé. Read More
The senator died on Saturday after a “brief” illness, his office said. The senator died on Saturday after a “brief” illness, his office said. Politics The senator died on Saturday after a “brief” illness, his office said.
Julian Alvarez has sent Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a stunning long-range strike in extra time against Switzerland Julian Alvarez has sent Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a stunning long-range strike in extra time against Switzerland Sports Julian Alvarez has sent Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a stunning long-range strike in extra time against Switzerland
The DoorDash driver was hit by a sedan authorities say fleeing police in Houston. She suffered only minor injuries and got up and finished the drop-off. The DoorDash driver was hit by a sedan authorities say fleeing police in Houston. She suffered only minor injuries and got up and finished the drop-off. WNT The DoorDash driver was hit by a sedan authorities say fleeing police in Houston. She suffered only minor injuries and got up and finished the drop-off.