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Get ready to raise the flag at Ottawa City Hall and open up Sens Mile. Read MoreThis is the first time since 2011-12 and 2012-13 that the Senators have made the playoffs two straight years.  Ottawa Senators, Hockey, NHL, Senators Extra, Sports, National Hockey League, Ottawa sports, Ottawa Sun, Stanley Cup Playoffs Get ready to raise the flag at Ottawa City Hall and open up Sens Mile. Read More 

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A 9-year-old boy has been rescued from his father’s utility van in eastern France, where he was locked up for a year and a half ​A 9-year-old boy has been rescued from his father’s utility van in eastern France, where he was locked up for a year and a half  International A 9-year-old boy has been rescued from his father’s utility van in eastern France, where he was locked up for a year and a half 

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Astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover Jr., Jeremy Hansen and Reid Wiseman have exited the Orion capsule after a successful Artemis II splashdown. ​Astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover Jr., Jeremy Hansen and Reid Wiseman have exited the Orion capsule after a successful Artemis II splashdown.  US Astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover Jr., Jeremy Hansen and Reid Wiseman have exited the Orion capsule after a successful Artemis II splashdown. 

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Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who is currently running for California governor, is denying accusations made by a former staffer. ​Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who is currently running for California governor, is denying accusations made by a former staffer.  Politics Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who is currently running for California governor, is denying accusations made by a former staffer. 

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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. 

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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 

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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 

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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…

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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…

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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 

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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,…

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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 

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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…

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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 

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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