The Artemis II crew has successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after a historic 695,081-mile, 10-day journey around the moon and back. The Artemis II crew has successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after a historic 695,081-mile, 10-day journey around the moon and back. US The Artemis II crew has successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after a historic 695,081-mile, 10-day journey around the moon and back.
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New rendering were released Friday for the 250-foot-tall ‘triumphal arch” President Donald Trump wants to build near Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial. New rendering were released Friday for the 250-foot-tall ‘triumphal arch” President Donald Trump wants to build near Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial. Politics New rendering were released Friday for the 250-foot-tall ‘triumphal arch” President Donald Trump wants to build near Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial.
Re: ‘GLAD YOU SHOT THE GUY’: Premier congratulates homeowner for shooting alleged intruder, online, March 18 Read MoreFriday, April 10: Here are today’s Ottawa Sun letters to the editor. Letters, Opinion, letters, opinion, Ottawa Sun Re: ‘GLAD YOU SHOT THE GUY’: Premier congratulates homeowner for shooting alleged intruder, online, March 18 Read More
The city is taking a new approach to the development of major public infrastructure projects with the introduction of a new social procurement pilot project — and it’s beginning with Lansdowne 2.0. Read MoreA showcase at TD Place brought together the construction company behind Lansdowne 2.0 and local providers for a new pilot project News, Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime The city is taking a new approach to the development of major public infrastructure projects with the introduction of a new social procurement pilot project — and it’s beginning with Lansdowne 2.0. Read More
LONDON (AP) — A charity co-founded by Prince Harry in Africa to honor his late mother, Princess Diana, has sued him for defamation after he stepped down as a patron last year. Sentebale, which supports young people living with HIV in Botswana and Lesotho, filed suit last month in London’s High Court, according to court records viewed Friday. Online filings show Harry and his friend, Mark Dyer, a former trustee at the charity, are being sued for either libel or slander. No documents were available. “The charity seeks the court’s intervention, protection, and restitution following a coordinated adverse media campaign…
TORONTO — Ontario has failed to collect more than 90 per cent of money owed by alleged animal abusers whose pets, livestock or menagerie were seized during investigations, The Canadian Press has learned. Since 2019, the province has charged owners money to care for animals seized by Animal Welfare Services to the tune of $10,633,241, documents obtained by an animal advocacy group through freedom-of-information laws show. But the Ministry of Finance has only collected $1,020,582 over the past seven years, leaving more than $9 million outstanding. “I’m going to look into that and thank you for bringing it to my…
Ottawa police are seeking public assistance to identify a suspect in the continuing investigation into an aggravated assault last spring in Kanata. Read MorePolice are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in an alleged assault last year. News, Local News, Kanata, Ottawa Sun, Realtime Ottawa police are seeking public assistance to identify a suspect in the continuing investigation into an aggravated assault last spring in Kanata. Read More
Hamilton police have arrested five men in connection with the shooting death of 16‑year‑old Faizaan Awan, a Stoney Creek teen killed while fleeing gunfire in March 2025. Authorities announced the arrests on Friday, after officers executed five search warrants at addresses in Hamilton and Ottawa. All five men are now charged with first‑degree murder in Awan’s death and attempted murder in relation to the two surviving passengers who were inside the teen’s vehicle at the time of the shooting. Those charged are Mohammad Aburas, 26, of Ottawa; Ameer Nabout, 22, of Hamilton; Ameen Nabout, 20, of Hamilton; Rami Qasem, 42,…
There’s no way around it now: one way or another, Ottawans are going to remember Rick Leary’s name. Read MoreThe ink on the business cards isn’t even dry for OC Transpo’s new boss and already the LRT has more problems. Local News, Columnists, Ottawa Sun, Realtime There’s no way around it now: one way or another, Ottawans are going to remember Rick Leary’s name. Read More
The Humber River Hospital will be changing its name to Hennick Humber Hospital after a $50 million donation. The gift, from Jay and Barbara Hennick, is one of the largest donations ever made to a community hospital in Canada and will contribute to advancing patient care, research and education at the North York hospital. “By investing in advanced technologies, clinical programs, research, and education, this support will empower our teams to continue delivering the safest, highest quality care for our patients.” According to a press release, the investment will allow the hospital to sustain and scale its current work. Jay…
Paint colour may grab the glory, but finish, sheen, subtle reflectivity and the way in which it catches light, is where the design story unfolds. Read MoreWhen it comes to paint, that finish is about much more than a final step Homes, Life, Colin and Justin Paint colour may grab the glory, but finish, sheen, subtle reflectivity and the way in which it catches light, is where the design story unfolds. Read More
The Toronto Tempo are moving quickly on the free-agent market. The Tempo have agreed to terms with Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes on two-year max contracts, ESPN’s Alexa Philippou reported Friday. Mabrey was the Tempo’s unrestricted free agent pick in last Friday’s expansion draft, going sixth overall. The Tempo gave her their core designation, which allowed the team exclusive negotiation rights. The 29-year-old averaged 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and four assists last season with the Connecticut Sun. Sykes, meanwhile, is the team’s first true free-agent signing, snatching her talents from the Seattle Storm. The five-foot-nine guard is a two-time steals champ and four-time all-defensive…
Training for teachers in Ontario is getting a major overhaul if legislation soon to be introduced by the Ford government passes. Currently, teacher education programs run for four semesters over two years, introduced by Kathleen Wynne’s Liberal government in 2015. The proposed changes would condense the programs to 12 months over three consecutive semesters, saving students up to $3,000 in tuition, the Province estimates. “This change would get future teachers into the classroom faster, jumpstarting fulfilling careers and meeting the needs of communities across Ontario,” said Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security, Nolan Quinn during a press conference…
If they knew what was good for them, the Carolina Hurricanes and Buffalo Sabres would pray that the Ottawa Senators somehow miss out on the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Read MoreThey’re not in just yet, but if the Sens are to clinch a berth into the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the coming days, whoever they face in Round 1 will be in for a hell of a fight. Ottawa Senators, Hockey, NHL, Sports, Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Coach Travis Green, Ottawa Sun, Stanley Cup Playoffs If they knew what was good for them, the Carolina Hurricanes and Buffalo Sabres would pray that the…
OTTAWA — Former interim NDP leader Don Davies will continue to act as the party’s parliamentary leader in the House of Commons while new leader Avi Lewis remains outside of Parliament. The House of Commons resumes sitting Monday for the first time since Lewis won the NDP leadership on March 29 and he announced the new critic roles for his caucus in a news release today. The list includes appointing his former leadership rival Alberta MP Heather McPherson as the party’s House leader and foreign affairs critic and Vancouver NDP MP Jenny Kwan as caucus chair. The release also says…
NEW YORK (AP) — The rapper Offset has been released from the hospital after being shot earlier this week outside a Florida casino, a spokesperson said Friday. Offset, one-third of the influential hip-hop trio Migos, was shot Monday night following a fight at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, just north of Miami. On Tuesday, a spokesperson for Offset confirmed that the rapper was in stable condition, but his exact condition was unknown. Police said the injuries were not life-threatening. “Offset has been released from the hospital and he is up and walking,” a representative for Offset said on Friday.…
Michael Andlauer is studying the possibility of putting down some hockey roots on the Gatineau side of the Ottawa River. Read MoreOttawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer is looking into purchasing QMJHL team. Ottawa Senators, Hockey, Junior Hockey, NHL, Senators Extra, Sports, Michael Andlauer, Ottawa Sun Michael Andlauer is studying the possibility of putting down some hockey roots on the Gatineau side of the Ottawa River. Read More
Two colleges in eastern and central Ontario plan to merge, a move they say should help expand access, better align programs with regional labour market needs, and improve long-term financial sustainability. Fleming College and St. Lawrence College say the announcement marks the beginning of the integration process under a framework approved by their boards. The colleges say the new school will be run by a single management team, and no changes to programs, campuses, services, student supports or local brands are planned. They say they have been working closely with the provincial government to ensure the transition goes smoothly, with…
A 43-year-old man was charged with a handful of offences after being apprehended by the Ontario Provincial Police in Carleton Place early on Thursday, April 9. Read MoreThe arrest was made early Thursday following reports of an individual knocking on the doors of several residences. News, Local News, Carleton Place, Ontario Provincial Police, Ottawa Sun, Realtime A 43-year-old man was charged with a handful of offences after being apprehended by the Ontario Provincial Police in Carleton Place early on Thursday, April 9. Read More
The City of Ottawa is collaborating with health and housing experts and organizations to address one of the difficult truths about chronic homelessness: that housing on its own is frequently not enough. Read MoreA symposium featured the launch of a new strategic advisory body made up of housing providers, health-care organizations and community partners to better co-ordinate and align services. News, Local News, affordable housing, City of Ottawa, homelessness, Ottawa Sun, Realtime, Supportive housing The City of Ottawa is collaborating with health and housing experts and organizations to address one of the difficult truths about chronic homelessness: that housing on its own…