OTTAWA — A federal public servant says she’s “scared” to take up the government’s early retirement offer after being told that she owes the government about $10,500 because of a mistake in her pay file. Jennifer MacDougall got the letter from the pay centre in February but said the situation itself stems back to between 2014 and 2018. MacDougall was working in a role that was reclassified, meaning she wasn’t getting paid as much as she should have been. In 2019, she eventually received retroactive pay but is now being told that information was incorrectly inputted into the Phoenix system…
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Two adults have been at least temporarily displaced by a fire in a commercial-residential structure on Manotick Main Street near Eastman Avenue on Sunday morning. Read MoreOttawa Fire Services was called to a fire at a house on Manotick Main Street Sunday morning. No injuries were reported. News, Manotick, OttawaSun, Realtime, Residential Fire Two adults have been at least temporarily displaced by a fire in a commercial-residential structure on Manotick Main Street near Eastman Avenue on Sunday morning. Read More
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Savannah Guthrie is renewing pleas to neighbors, friends and residents of Tucson, Arizona, to jog their memories in the hopes of sparking new leads in the disappearance of her mother Nancy. The “Today Show” co-host posted a new family statement on her Instagram account Sunday morning, hours after the show’s Instagram account shared it. After expressing gratitude to the community, the family said in its statement that it believes someone in Tucson or in southern Arizona may “hold the key to finding the resolution in this case.” “Someone knows something. It’s possible a member of this…
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Chappell Roan responded on Sunday to accusations made by Brazilian-Italian soccer star Jorginho that a security guard mistreated his 11-year-old stepdaughter after she recognized the singer. Jorginho Frello, a player for Flamengo widely known as Jorginho, said that his wife and the child were staying at the same hotel in Sao Paulo as the singer, who is in the country for the Lollapalooza Brazil music festival, when the controversy occurred. “During breakfast, the artist walked past their table. My daughter, like any child, recognized her, got excited and just wanted to make sure…
MONTREAL — A legal challenge to Quebec’s secularism law, known as Bill 21, will be heard at the Supreme Court of Canada beginning Monday, and legal experts say whatever the eventual ruling, it will have a profound effect on constitutional law in Canada. The highly anticipated high court challenge to Bill 21 has been years in the making, but legal debate is likely to focus primarily on Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the provision known as the “notwithstanding clause,” which shields legislation from most court challenges over violations of fundamental rights. François Legault’s Coalition Avenir…
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — For two hours, Claire Jefferies wanted to get away from the war in Iran and the rising gas prices and just commune with nature. And, so, she treated herself to a little forest bathing. “When I’m here, it’s almost like a protective bubble around me,” the human resources director said amid oaks and flowering magnolias at the J.C. Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh, North Carolina. “It provides a shield.” The Sunday morning session was led by certified forest therapy guide Shawn Ramsey. Jingling a tiny brass bell, she called her dozen or so charges to gather for…
More than halfway through its current 10-year housing plan, Ottawa is shifting gears, proposing a slightly different plan to address the city’s housing crisis. Read MoreHere’s why Ottawa is changing tactics midway through its 10-year housing plan. Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime More than halfway through its current 10-year housing plan, Ottawa is shifting gears, proposing a slightly different plan to address the city’s housing crisis. Read More
The Ottawa Senators will have had to dig deep on defence. Read MoreDennis Gilbert suffered an upper-body injury and didn’t finish the club’s 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Canadian Tire Centre Sports, Hockey, NHL, Senators Extra, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Ottawa Sun The Ottawa Senators will have had to dig deep on defence. Read More
Gas prices jumped 8 cents to $1.78 per litre in the Greater Toronto Area on Sunday. That price should hold until the middle of the week, but the conflict in Iran is causing severe turbulence at the pumps and could push prices above $2 per litre, according to experts at En-Pro. “From then on, all bets are off,” Roger McKnight, chief petroleum analyst with En-Pro told CityNews. “The prospect of $2.00 per litre is a distinct probability, not a mere possibility.” In some parts of Canada, such as British Columbia, gas prices have already exceeded $2.00 per litre. “There is…
Four giant motorized wheels will soon make their second Richmond Road crossing in two years. Atop them will sit an internally braced, life-sized gas station. Read MoreIt’s been almost two years since the Champlain Oil “cottage” gas station was moved from its original location to a parking lot Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime Four giant motorized wheels will soon make their second Richmond Road crossing in two years. Atop them will sit an internally braced, life-sized gas station. Read More
Kick streamer N3on ended up on his knees with his hands behind his head Sunday … all thanks to a swatting call that went down while he was streaming in Los Angeles. You can see in the video … he was walking down Melrose Ave. with his friend… Kick streamer N3on ended up on his knees with his hands behind his head Sunday … all thanks to a swatting call that went down while he was streaming in Los Angeles. You can see in the video … he was walking down Melrose Ave. with his friend… Kick streamer N3on ended up…
Actress Carrie Anne Fleming — perhaps best known for her roles on shows like “iZombie” and “Supernatural” — has died. According to multiple reports, Fleming passed away February 26 in Sidney, British Columbia in her native Canada. She reportedly… Actress Carrie Anne Fleming — perhaps best known for her roles on shows like “iZombie” and “Supernatural” — has died. According to multiple reports, Fleming passed away February 26 in Sidney, British Columbia in her native Canada. She reportedly… Actress Carrie Anne Fleming — perhaps best known for her roles on shows like “iZombie” and “Supernatural” — has died. According to multiple…
The rules of Guess Who are simple and finite … any Cosmo girl would know which actress we caught up with on the streets of NYC a few years back … do You? We’re legally obligated to give you a hint … but we’ve already given you three! So, have… The rules of Guess Who are simple and finite … any Cosmo girl would know which actress we caught up with on the streets of NYC a few years back … do You? We’re legally obligated to give you a hint … but we’ve already given you three! So, have… The…
Doja Cat’s family drama took a wild and X-rated turn over the weekend. While Doja Cat claims her dad is a deadbeat, who basically ran out on her … her dad says he never abandoned her and that her mom has brainwashed her into thinking he’s a bad… Doja Cat’s family drama took a wild and X-rated turn over the weekend. While Doja Cat claims her dad is a deadbeat, who basically ran out on her … her dad says he never abandoned her and that her mom has brainwashed her into thinking he’s a bad… Doja Cat’s family drama took…
“The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Cynthia Bailey really isn’t looking for beef, but if beef finds her … she’s not about to back down! When we caught up with Cynthia at the Better Brothers Los Angeles Truth Awards on Saturday, she told us this… ”The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Cynthia Bailey really isn’t looking for beef, but if beef finds her … she’s not about to back down! When we caught up with Cynthia at the Better Brothers Los Angeles Truth Awards on Saturday, she told us this… “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Cynthia Bailey really isn’t looking…
“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Jennifer Affleck gets that castmate Taylor Frankie Paul’s ongoing drama is bringing a lot of attention to their show … but she’s concerned it might be for the wrong reasons. In an Instagram post shared… ”The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Jennifer Affleck gets that castmate Taylor Frankie Paul’s ongoing drama is bringing a lot of attention to their show … but she’s concerned it might be for the wrong reasons. In an Instagram post shared… “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Jennifer Affleck gets that castmate Taylor Frankie Paul’s ongoing drama…
Taylor Frankie Paul “can’t wait to sleep with you” … at least according to a sweatshirt she was snapped wearing over the weekend. Check out the pic — TFP was out and about in Utah Saturday … rocking an oversized sweatshirt with the provocative… Taylor Frankie Paul “can’t wait to sleep with you” … at least according to a sweatshirt she was snapped wearing over the weekend. Check out the pic — TFP was out and about in Utah Saturday … rocking an oversized sweatshirt with the provocative… Taylor Frankie Paul “can’t wait to sleep with you” … at least according…
Sofia Coppola’s daughter Romy Mars is giving all the behind-the-scenes details on what it was like growing up as the famous director’s daughter … and some of it is shocking. Responding to a TikTok user who joked Romy was “written by” Sofia, Romy… Sofia Coppola’s daughter Romy Mars is giving all the behind-the-scenes details on what it was like growing up as the famous director’s daughter … and some of it is shocking. Responding to a TikTok user who joked Romy was “written by” Sofia, Romy… Sofia Coppola’s daughter Romy Mars is giving all the behind-the-scenes details on what it was…
Record-shattering temperatures are expected to continue on Sunday as a rare and strong early-season heat dome has resulted in triple-digit highs in some parts. Record-shattering temperatures are expected to continue on Sunday as a rare and strong early-season heat dome has resulted in triple-digit highs in some parts. US Record-shattering temperatures are expected to continue on Sunday as a rare and strong early-season heat dome has resulted in triple-digit highs in some parts.
Travelers are waiting hours at some airports to pass through TSA checkpoints as more officers call out amid the ongoing DHS shutdown. Travelers are waiting hours at some airports to pass through TSA checkpoints as more officers call out amid the ongoing DHS shutdown. US Travelers are waiting hours at some airports to pass through TSA checkpoints as more officers call out amid the ongoing DHS shutdown.