Every day I hear about the need for more housing for seniors, or for low income families, or for refugees. And twice a week I drive by the hulking shell of two apartment buildings at the corner of Baseline and Clyde Avenues. There has been little progress on that project for the last five years, and it could do so much to help the housing crisis. Read MoreThe Ottawa Citizen’s Letters to the Editor, Thursday, June 25, 2026 Opinion, Letters Every day I hear about the need for more housing for seniors, or for low income families, or for refugees. And twice…
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Canada’s purchase of the GlobalEye early warning and surveillance aircraft will allow the military to significantly cut down the time needed to acquire the new fleet of planes. Read MorePrime Minister Mark Carney announced the deal on May 27 for the early warning and surveillance aircraft at the CANSEC defence trade show in Ottawa. Defence Watch, Local News, National, News, Discover, Ottawa Sun, Registered, Saab, surveillance aircraft Canada’s purchase of the GlobalEye early warning and surveillance aircraft will allow the military to significantly cut down the time needed to acquire the new fleet of planes. Read More
Sen. Bill Cassidy voted with the majority of Republicans late Wednesday to block a resolution aimed at reining in the president’s war powers. Sen. Bill Cassidy voted with the majority of Republicans late Wednesday to block a resolution aimed at reining in the president’s war powers. Politics Sen. Bill Cassidy voted with the majority of Republicans late Wednesday to block a resolution aimed at reining in the president’s war powers.
A passenger told ABC World News Tonight he and others restrained a pilot during an apparent seizure after an Air Canada flight diverted to Boston. A passenger told ABC World News Tonight he and others restrained a pilot during an apparent seizure after an Air Canada flight diverted to Boston. US A passenger told ABC World News Tonight he and others restrained a pilot during an apparent seizure after an Air Canada flight diverted to Boston.
A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake was reported near the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami warning. A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake was reported near the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami warning. International A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake was reported near the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami warning.
Ghislaine Maxwell argues in newly released filings that the release of Epstein files has exposed alleged violations that invalidate her 2021 sex-trafficking conviction. Ghislaine Maxwell argues in newly released filings that the release of Epstein files has exposed alleged violations that invalidate her 2021 sex-trafficking conviction. US Ghislaine Maxwell argues in newly released filings that the release of Epstein files has exposed alleged violations that invalidate her 2021 sex-trafficking conviction.
President Trump clashed with Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy in a meeting with Republican senators over his vote on the war powers resolution passed Tuesday in the Senate. President Trump clashed with Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy in a meeting with Republican senators over his vote on the war powers resolution passed Tuesday in the Senate. Politics President Trump clashed with Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy in a meeting with Republican senators over his vote on the war powers resolution passed Tuesday in the Senate.
The Miami Marlins hosted a “Bark at the Park” event, encouraging fans to bring their pups to the ballpark, where one dog was clearly not pleased another was enjoying a hot dog. The Miami Marlins hosted a “Bark at the Park” event, encouraging fans to bring their pups to the ballpark, where one dog was clearly not pleased another was enjoying a hot dog. GMA The Miami Marlins hosted a “Bark at the Park” event, encouraging fans to bring their pups to the ballpark, where one dog was clearly not pleased another was enjoying a hot dog.
The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee sent letters Wednesday to the contractors overseeing the renovation at the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee sent letters Wednesday to the contractors overseeing the renovation at the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. Politics The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee sent letters Wednesday to the contractors overseeing the renovation at the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall.
Judge Denise Casper ruled that the president lacks the authority to oversee elections. Judge Denise Casper ruled that the president lacks the authority to oversee elections. Politics Judge Denise Casper ruled that the president lacks the authority to oversee elections.
Judge Denise Casper ruled that the president lacks the authority to oversee elections. Judge Denise Casper ruled that the president lacks the authority to oversee elections. Politics Judge Denise Casper ruled that the president lacks the authority to oversee elections.
President Trump said he is putting off signing a bipartisan housing reform bill until Congress passes his SAVE America Act. President Trump said he is putting off signing a bipartisan housing reform bill until Congress passes his SAVE America Act. Politics President Trump said he is putting off signing a bipartisan housing reform bill until Congress passes his SAVE America Act.
Twenty-seven people died in the July 2025 flood at the all-girls camp. Twenty-seven people died in the July 2025 flood at the all-girls camp. US Twenty-seven people died in the July 2025 flood at the all-girls camp.
The investigation is targeting current and former police executives, sources familiar with it told ABC News. The investigation is targeting current and former police executives, sources familiar with it told ABC News. US The investigation is targeting current and former police executives, sources familiar with it told ABC News.
Drone video captured the moment a great white shark followed two paddleboarders off the coast of Santa Barbara, California. Drone video captured the moment a great white shark followed two paddleboarders off the coast of Santa Barbara, California. US Drone video captured the moment a great white shark followed two paddleboarders off the coast of Santa Barbara, California.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani flexed his political muscle, getting a clean sweep as his three endorsed congressional candidates advanced to November’s general election New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani flexed his political muscle, getting a clean sweep as his three endorsed congressional candidates advanced to November’s general election Politics New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani flexed his political muscle, getting a clean sweep as his three endorsed congressional candidates advanced to November’s general election
A man is being treated for a gunshot wound after walking into a Toronto hospital Tuesday night. Toronto police say the shooting victim walked into the hospital just after 7 p.m. The man, believed to be in his 20s, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Police are still working to determine where the shooting happened. A man is being treated for a gunshot wound after walking into a Toronto hospital Tuesday night. Toronto police say the shooting victim walked into the hospital just after 7 p.m. The man, believed to be in his 20s, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Police are still working to determine…
A man wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting a child inside a grocery store in Scarborough has been arrested. Officers were called to the Victoria Park Avenue and St. Clair Avenue East area around 7 p.m. on June 21, after a report that a child had been assaulted while shopping with their parents. According to investigators, the child was inside a grocery store when an unknown man approached and sexually assaulted the victim. Police say the suspect immediately fled, prompting a civilian to chase him on foot before losing sight of him. On Tuesday, Idris Olajide Oladejo, 35, of Toronto, was…
TORONTO — A sea of red-and-white checkered jerseys filled Toronto Stadium on Tuesday as Croatia fans turned out in full force to see their team end Panama’s World Cup hopes with a 1-0 victory. The stadium crowd and fans at Toronto’s flagship FIFA Fan Festival erupted when Croatia’s Ante Budimir scored the first and only goal of the match in the 54th minute. By the end of the game, Panama fans were crestfallen as the score meant their team would not move on to the knockout round. For soccer fan Anita Budimir, Croatia’s goal was extra special. “Budimir scored, so…
A 73-year-old man has died after losing control of his e-bike in Scarborough Tuesday afternoon. Toronto police say they were called to Kingston Road and Sheppard Avenue East around 4 p.m. for reports of a collision. Investigators found that the man has been operating an e-bike eastbound on Kingston Road when he lost control and struck a curb. He suffered serious injuries and was transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead. The investigation is still ongoing and ask anyone in the area who may have security or dashcam footage to contact police. A 73-year-old man has died after losing…