OTTAWA — Canada and Australia have agreed on terms to allow Ottawa to buy components of the Arctic over-the-horizon radar system from BAE Systems Australia. Stephen Fuhr, Canada’s secretary of state for defence procurement, was in Canberra on Sunday to make the announcement with Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles. Canada has committed to spend more than $6 billion developing the new radar system in the Far North, which is set to begin operation in December 2029. The radar system will give Canada the ability to detect threats in the air and on the ocean, and provide early-warning tracking throughout the…
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Public health officials in Peel Region say members of the public may have been exposed to a confirmed case of measles at Pearson Airport earlier this month. Peel Public Health says anyone who was on Ethiopian flight ET552 from Addis Ababa to Toronto and Air Canada flight AC410 from Toronto to Montreal on June 13, or was in Terminal 1 on the same date between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., may have been exposed. Anyone who may have been exposed is asked to monitor themselves for possible symptoms until July 4. “Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily…
When I left the government as a Director General, I had chaired or been a member of provincial, federal and industry committees in my field. What that meant was that when I returned to my small consulting firm, I interpreted the rules to say that I was not allowed to work for any federal, provincial or industry outfit in my field for two years. Read MoreStrongly held views within the public service often differ from the actual text of the relevant policies, writes Daniel Quan-Watson.. Public Service, Public Service Confidential When I left the government as a Director General, I had chaired…
An Afghan war veteran is battling with National Defence after the department violated her privacy by providing her banking information to another military member and then erroneously transferring a payment for that individual into her account. Read MoreThe department gave Tara Bertram’s banking info to another military member in error and gave her a payment for that individual. Defence Watch, Local News, News, Afghan war, Canadian Forces, Department of National Defence, Discover, Ottawa Sun An Afghan war veteran is battling with National Defence after the department violated her privacy by providing her banking information to another military member and then erroneously transferring…
Public health officials in Peel Region say members of the public may have been exposed to a confirmed case of measles at Pearson Airport earlier this month. Peel Public Health says anyone who was on Ethiopian flight ET552 from Addis Ababa to Toronto and Air Canada flight AC410 from Toronto to Montreal on June 13, or was in Terminal 1 on the same date between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., may have been exposed. Anyone who may have been exposed is asked to monitor themselves for possible symptoms until July 4. “Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily…
When I left the government as a Director General, I had chaired or been a member of provincial, federal and industry committees in my field. What that meant was that when I returned to my small consulting firm, I interpreted the rules to say that I was not allowed to work for any federal, provincial or industry outfit in my field for two years. Read MoreStrongly held views within the public service often differ from the actual text of the relevant policies, writes Daniel Quan-Watson.. Public Service, Public Service Confidential When I left the government as a Director General, I had chaired…
An Afghan war veteran is battling with National Defence after the department violated her privacy by providing her banking information to another military member and then erroneously transferring a payment for that individual into her account. Read MoreThe department gave Tara Bertram’s banking info to another military member in error and gave her a payment for that individual. Defence Watch, Local News, News, Afghan war, Canadian Forces, Department of National Defence, Discover, Ottawa Sun An Afghan war veteran is battling with National Defence after the department violated her privacy by providing her banking information to another military member and then erroneously transferring…
Authorities say confirmed cases of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths Authorities say confirmed cases of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths International Authorities say confirmed cases of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths
Dramatic footage of a landspout was captured on camera by a local sheriff in Wyoming as storms moved through the area. Dramatic footage of a landspout was captured on camera by a local sheriff in Wyoming as storms moved through the area. US Dramatic footage of a landspout was captured on camera by a local sheriff in Wyoming as storms moved through the area.
The U.S. military has conduced another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, immediately killing two people and leaving six survivors amid an ongoing campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America The U.S. military has conduced another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, immediately killing two people and leaving six survivors amid an ongoing campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America US The U.S. military has conduced another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, immediately killing two people and leaving six survivors…
Iran took another important step toward advancing in the World Cup, but once again the off-the-field play dominated the conversation Iran took another important step toward advancing in the World Cup, but once again the off-the-field play dominated the conversation Sports Iran took another important step toward advancing in the World Cup, but once again the off-the-field play dominated the conversation
Three-time U.S. Olympian David Hearn said police arrested him after he touched a piece of blue coating partially detached from the Reflecting Pool. Three-time U.S. Olympian David Hearn said police arrested him after he touched a piece of blue coating partially detached from the Reflecting Pool. Politics Three-time U.S. Olympian David Hearn said police arrested him after he touched a piece of blue coating partially detached from the Reflecting Pool.
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Abelardo De la Espriella appears to be Colombia’s next president, according to preliminary results from Sunday’s runoff election. Abelardo De la Espriella appears to be Colombia’s next president, according to preliminary results from Sunday’s runoff election. International Abelardo De la Espriella appears to be Colombia’s next president, according to preliminary results from Sunday’s runoff election.
Police say a spate of shootings in Chicago has led to at least 38 injuries and seven deaths since Friday evening Police say a spate of shootings in Chicago has led to at least 38 injuries and seven deaths since Friday evening US Police say a spate of shootings in Chicago has led to at least 38 injuries and seven deaths since Friday evening
The single-engine Piper Cherokee crashed in Bowie, Maryland, killing three men aboard the aircraft. The single-engine Piper Cherokee crashed in Bowie, Maryland, killing three men aboard the aircraft. US The single-engine Piper Cherokee crashed in Bowie, Maryland, killing three men aboard the aircraft.
Former Obama National Security Adviser Susan Rice blasted the Trump administration’s Iran agreement on “This Week.” Former Obama National Security Adviser Susan Rice blasted the Trump administration’s Iran agreement on “This Week.” Politics Former Obama National Security Adviser Susan Rice blasted the Trump administration’s Iran agreement on “This Week.”
Rumors that Taylor Swift was planning to marry at her Rhode Island home this weekend have drawn fans, photographers and curious visitors to the seaside village of Watch Hill after a large tent appeared near her estate Rumors that Taylor Swift was planning to marry at her Rhode Island home this weekend have drawn fans, photographers and curious visitors to the seaside village of Watch Hill after a large tent appeared near her estate US Rumors that Taylor Swift was planning to marry at her Rhode Island home this weekend have drawn fans, photographers and curious visitors to the seaside village of…
President Donald Trump said the U.S. Park Police had arrested multiple people he alleged were vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which has seen algae. President Donald Trump said the U.S. Park Police had arrested multiple people he alleged were vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which has seen algae. Politics President Donald Trump said the U.S. Park Police had arrested multiple people he alleged were vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which has seen algae.
Ottawa Redblacks head coach Ryan Dinwiddie was reminded on Saturday afternoon of what he must miss most about living in Toronto. Read MoreStill looking for their first win, they now hit the road to face the Alouettes before returning home take on the Roughriders on July 3. Ottawa Redblacks, CFL, Football, Sports, Canadian Football League, Ottawa sports, Ottawa Sun Ottawa Redblacks head coach Ryan Dinwiddie was reminded on Saturday afternoon of what he must miss most about living in Toronto. Read More