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Proposed housing law threatens long-term stability of Quebec ...

2026-04-03T08:05:06Z

Proposed housing law threatens long-term stability of Quebec co-ops, advocates say
Heidi Miller, who has lived in a Montreal co-op for 20 years, warns income caps will evict stable members and destroy the co-op self-management model.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/co-ops-quebec-bill-20-9.7150818?cmp=rss

Cornwall slated to get 1st taste of OHL hockey on its home turf ...

2026-04-02T22:40:06Z

Cornwall slated to get 1st taste of OHL hockey on its home turf in decades
The Ottawa 67's and Kingston Frontenacs will each play against the Brampton Steelheads in a special two-game event in Cornwall this fall.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/cornwall-slated-to-get-1st-taste-of-ohl-hockey-on-its-home-turf-in-decades-9.7152179?cmp=rss

This community’s stop sign disappeared. Residents want it back ...

2026-04-02T21:28:09Z

This community’s stop sign disappeared. Residents want it back
The city removed a stop sign from the corner of Clover Street and Aldéa Avenue because it says it isn’t a real intersection. But residents say there have been some near misses in the area. David Fraser reports.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7152266?cmp=rss

Kingston to consider paying $400K to cover outstanding bills, ...

2026-04-02T19:43:07Z

Kingston to consider paying $400K to cover outstanding bills, audit of taxi commission
Staff recommend council advance the money from Kingston's reserves to pay for a Superior Court judgement, settle its payroll and initiate an independent forensic audit — costs that will ultimately fall on taxpayers.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/kingston-area-taxi-commission-council-pay-400k-forensic-audit-9.7151780?cmp=rss

Quebec passes expanded secularism law targeting daycare workers, ...

2026-04-02T19:16:06Z

Quebec passes expanded secularism law targeting daycare workers, public prayer
The Coalition Avenir Québec government adopted legislation on Thursday that puts limits on praying in public and extends a ban on wearing religious symbols to daycare workers.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-secularism-bill-9.7151637?cmp=rss

Ottawa residents gather to watch historic Artemis II launch ...

2026-04-02T18:09:11Z

Ottawa residents gather to watch historic Artemis II launch
CBC's Jodie Applewaithe reports on watch parties hosted in Ottawa for the Artemis II launch.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7151736?cmp=rss

OC Transpo testing plastic seats for potential wider use on buses ...

2026-04-02T17:14:05Z

OC Transpo testing plastic seats for potential wider use on buses
OC Transpo is testing out plastic seats on one of its buses and asking riders what they think.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/oc-transpo-testing-plastic-seats-for-potential-wider-use-on-buses-9.7151602?cmp=rss

One last Question Period for Legault, as time as premier winds ...

2026-04-02T16:35:07Z

One last Question Period for Legault, as time as premier winds down
François Legault is attending his last Question Period at the National Assembly Thursday morning before stepping down as premier next week.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/last-question-period-francois-legault-9.7151318?cmp=rss

Lots of rain possible Thursday night north and west of capital ...

2026-04-02T12:46:17Z

Lots of rain possible Thursday night north and west of capital
Local rainfall warnings span an area from Algonquin Park through western Quebec to the Montreal area Thursday night.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/rain-warning-outaouais-renfrew-weather-forecast-today-9.7151125?cmp=rss

Canadian Premier League embracing global spotlight as 8th season ...

2026-04-02T12:14:09Z

Canadian Premier League embracing global spotlight as 8th season begins
With the FIFA World Cup coming to Canada and plans in place for a notable rule change, the eyes of the soccer world are sure to turn to the Canadian Premier League this season. Those at the top of the eight-team national league believe it is ready for the glare.
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/canada-premier-league-soccer-season-preview-9.7151103?cmp=rss

Poilievre calls for federal tax holiday on fuel as gas prices ...

2026-04-02T11:45:14Z

Poilievre calls for federal tax holiday on fuel as gas prices spike
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the government to temporarily pause federal taxes on gas and diesel for the remainder of the year.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/poilievre-federal-fuel-tax-holiday-9.7150899?cmp=rss

Sceptres take over 4th place with win over Charge in Calgary ...

2026-04-02T11:09:11Z

Sceptres take over 4th place with win over Charge in Calgary
Toronto defeats Ottawa 2-1 at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary for a PWHL Takeover Tour game. The Sceptres move into fourth place in the standings, while the Charge drop to 5th place but are one point behind Toronto and have a game in hand.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7151036?cmp=rss

Councillor, transit union to face off over private bus service in ...

2026-04-02T08:20:07Z

Councillor, transit union to face off over private bus service in rural Ottawa
Coun. David Brown wants the city to look at engaging private mass transit providers in rural areas, but the union that represents OC Transpo operators says he should support more funding for public service instead.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/councillor-transit-union-to-face-off-over-private-bus-service-in-rural-ottawa-9.7150720?cmp=rss

What's open and closed this Easter weekend in Ottawa ...

2026-04-02T08:11:30Z

What's open and closed this Easter weekend in Ottawa
Here's a look at what's open and closed in Ottawa this Easter long weekend, Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6.
#News #Canada #Ottawa
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/easter-good-friday-open-closed-ottawa-2026-9.7147214?cmp=rss

Why mysterious vegetables have been showing up, unordered, on ...

2026-04-02T08:11:21Z

Why mysterious vegetables have been showing up, unordered, on some Ottawans' doorsteps
People in Ottawa have been receiving multiple deliveries of vegetables from Walmart that they never asked for. To add further confusion, the deliveries contain only one or two veggies. Giacomo Panico unpacks the mystery.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7150559?cmp=rss

Bogus maple syrup from Quebec producer found on grocery store ...

2026-04-02T08:11:06Z

Bogus maple syrup from Quebec producer found on grocery store shelves
Radio-Canada’s Enquête program has uncovered fake maple syrup being sold on store shelves in Quebec. The lab responsible for testing maple syrup in Quebec says it’s a first. The producer in question is blaming suppliers from out of province.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/bogus-maple-syrup-quebec-9.7149822?cmp=rss

Quebec releases interactive map to track gas station prices in ...

2026-04-02T01:00:07Z

Quebec releases interactive map to track gas station prices in real time
The new interactive platform, launched by Quebec's energy board on Wednesday, allows users to zoom in on a map and view gasoline prices in real time at service stations across the province.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/gas-prices-quebec-interactive-map-9.7150351?cmp=rss

Rideau Street assault leaves man with critical injuries Ottawa ...

2026-04-01T22:16:10Z

Rideau Street assault leaves man with critical injuries
Ottawa police are investigating an assault near the Rideau Centre Wednesday that left a man with critical injuries.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/rideau-street-assault-leaves-man-with-critical-injuries-9.7150684?cmp=rss

Federal 30-days-or-free policy for passports now in place The ...

2026-04-01T22:16:02Z

Federal 30-days-or-free policy for passports now in place
The federal government's new "30 days or free" policy for issuing passports takes effect on Wednesday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canadian-passports-30-days-free-9.7150613?cmp=rss

5th man arrested in Bolton, Ont., homicide in 2021, 2 others ...

2026-04-01T21:45:11Z

5th man arrested in Bolton, Ont., homicide in 2021, 2 others still at large: OPP
Ontario Provincial Police say they have arrested and charged a fifth man in a fatal shooting in Bolton, Ont. and two attempted murders in the GTA.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/fifth-man-arrested-bolton-ontario-homicide-9.7150539?cmp=rss

Thousands of federal employees weighing early retirement offer ...

2026-04-01T21:45:04Z

Thousands of federal employees weighing early retirement offer
Thousands of federal public servants are currently mulling over a pivotal career decision: whether to accept or decline their employer's offer of an early retirement incentive.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/early-retirement-incentive-9.7150297?cmp=rss

Ontario misses federal funding deadline for nurse practitioners ...

2026-04-01T21:06:05Z

Ontario misses federal funding deadline for nurse practitioners
Ontario's health minister shut down one avenue of publicly funding all nurse practitioners Wednesday as the province missed a federal deadline for ensuring their medically necessary services are covered.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-misses-federal-funding-deadline-nurse-practitioners-9.7150540?cmp=rss

Accused in Nation River Lady cold case deemed unfit for trial ...

2026-04-01T20:35:09Z

Accused in Nation River Lady cold case deemed unfit for trial
Rodney Nichols, the former Montreal man accused of murdering a woman whose body was found in 1975 in an eastern Ontario river, is not fit to stand trial, a judge decided Wednesday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/accused-in-nation-river-lady-cold-case-deemed-unfit-for-trial-9.7150400?cmp=rss

A new community space for audiophiles is opening on Bronson ...

2026-04-01T20:16:09Z

A new community space for audiophiles is opening on Bronson Avenue
Local music producer Matias Munoz has turned a historic building at Bronson and Gladstone into a new space for lovers of live music and vinyl records. Sandra Abma got a tour.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7150420?cmp=rss

Canada Post is planning to end home delivery. Here's how ...

2026-04-01T19:11:03Z

Canada Post is planning to end home delivery. Here's how community mailboxes will work
If your dog goes crazy every time the mail delivery person shows up at your door, you may be relieved to know that it soon may no longer be a problem. But beyond that, a lot of people are uncertain what the pending demise of door-to-door mail delivery means for them.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-post-community-mailboxes-questions-9.7148787?cmp=rss

Ontario's minimum wage is increasing in October The ...

2026-04-01T12:38:10Z

Ontario's minimum wage is increasing in October
The province's annual wage boost is set to increase the minimum wage to $17.95 an hour on Oct. 1.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-minimum-wage-increase-9.7149661?cmp=rss

Ottawa Senators dealt big blow to playoff hopes by Florida ...

2026-04-01T11:28:09Z

Ottawa Senators dealt big blow to playoff hopes by Florida Panthers
Noah Gregor scored eight seconds into the game to open an early five-goal barrage by Florida as the Panthers defeated the Ottawa Senators 6-3 on Tuesday night.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-senators-florida-panthers-march-30-game-score-9.7148581?cmp=rss

'I hit her': Incriminating video of statement played at ...

2026-04-01T08:02:06Z

'I hit her': Incriminating video of statement played at hearing of murder suspect
A video of Rodney Nichols making incriminating statements to the FBI, Ontario Provincial Police and other law enforcement agencies in 2020 was played at his fitness hearing on Tuesday. The Crown took court through the separate investigations into the victim's disappearance and ...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/i-hit-her-incriminating-video-of-statement-played-at-hearing-of-murder-suspect-9.7148307?cmp=rss

Ottawa Safety Council speaking out after death of Peter Clark ...

2026-03-31T22:10:10Z

Ottawa Safety Council speaking out after death of Peter Clark
Kelly Banks with the Ottawa Safety Council tells CBC All in a Day's Alan Neal that crossing guards in the city are still in shock after Peter Clark was killed in a hit and run in Barrhaven last week.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7149179?cmp=rss

Poilievre says government should cancel Toronto-Quebec City ...

2026-03-31T20:57:05Z

Poilievre says government should cancel Toronto-Quebec City high-speed rail project
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the Liberal government should cancel the high-speed rail project planned to link Toronto and Quebec City.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/poilievre-against-high-speed-rail-alto-9.7148975?cmp=rss

Tips to city hotline uncover employees sleeping on shift, working ...

2026-03-31T18:40:05Z

Tips to city hotline uncover employees sleeping on shift, working second jobs
Ottawa’s auditor general uncovered dozens of cases of city employees behaving badly last year, including by sleeping on the job and taking city vehicles for personal use.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/tips-to-city-hotline-uncover-employees-sleeping-on-shift-working-second-jobs-9.7148761?cmp=rss

OC Transpo closes all Line 1 station bathrooms due to vandalism, ...

2026-03-31T17:44:23Z

OC Transpo closes all Line 1 station bathrooms due to vandalism, needles
OC Transpo says it has temporarily closed bathrooms at all Line 1 LRT stations due to a broad increase in vandalism and "needle use."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/lrt-line-1-bathrooms-closed-9.7148490?cmp=rss

Poilievre makes transportation announcement in Peterborough ...

2026-03-31T17:19:06Z

Poilievre makes transportation announcement in Peterborough
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre takes questions from journalists at a transportation-related announcement in Peterborough.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7148433?cmp=rss

Stephen Lewis, Canadian politician, diplomat and journalist, dead ...

2026-03-31T16:56:23Z

Stephen Lewis, Canadian politician, diplomat and journalist, dead at 88
Former politician, diplomat and activist Stephen Lewis has died at age 88.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/stephen-lewis-obituary-9.7148606?cmp=rss

Carney announces $3.8B to protect nature Prime Minister Mark ...

2026-03-31T16:56:13Z

Carney announces $3.8B to protect nature
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced $3.8 billion in new funding to protect nature on Tuesday, as part of the federal government’s goal to protect 30 per cent of Canada's lands and waters by 2030.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-conservation-announcement-9.7148498?cmp=rss

OC Transpo appointed managers who fell short of job requirements, ...

2026-03-31T16:37:07Z

OC Transpo appointed managers who fell short of job requirements, says city AG
An auditor’s investigation has found that some management positions at OC Transpo were filled with candidates who didn’t meet minimum qualifications.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/oc-transpo-appointed-managers-who-fell-short-of-job-requirements-says-city-ag-9.7148545?cmp=rss

94-year-old driver killed in crash near Pembroke Ontario ...

2026-03-31T15:09:03Z

94-year-old driver killed in crash near Pembroke
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say a 94-year-old man from Ottawa was killed in a two-vehicle crash near Pembroke late Monday morning.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/pembroke-paul-martin-crash-fatal-death-opp-9.7146485?cmp=rss

Carney makes nature-related announcement in Wakefield Prime ...

2026-03-31T14:28:08Z

Carney makes nature-related announcement in Wakefield
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a news conference in Wakefield, Que. announcing new measures to protect nature.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7148331?cmp=rss

FIFA takes 'daylight offside' trials to Canadian Premier ...

2026-03-31T13:44:07Z

FIFA takes 'daylight offside' trials to Canadian Premier League
FIFA's proposal to change the offside law hugely in favor of the attacking team starts trials in the Canadian Premier League this weekend after failing to win support from European soccer officials.
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/canada-premier-league-soccer-fifa-daylight-offside-9.7148194?cmp=rss

Residents having their say on 4 options to reopen Mooney's ...

2026-03-31T12:53:14Z

Residents having their say on 4 options to reopen Mooney's Bay sled hill
Many residents in Ottawa's Mooney's Bay area are calling for the return of legal tobogganing to their busy community park.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/mooneys-bay-ottawa-sledding-hill-design-plans-9.7148090?cmp=rss

Public servant says she's 'collateral damage' as ...

2026-03-31T08:26:13Z

Public servant says she's 'collateral damage' as government prepares to test new pay system
A longtime federal public servant says she’s become "collateral damage" as her department clears its backlog of Phoenix payroll issues so it can test replacement software — and in doing so introduced an error to her file, refused to fix it and is now clawin...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/public-servant-says-she-s-collateral-damage-as-government-prepares-to-test-new-pay-system-9.7146893?cmp=rss

Growing up, he watched his suburb grow and friends leave. ...

2026-03-31T08:26:05Z

Growing up, he watched his suburb grow and friends leave. Here's why he's spending his 20s in Riverside South
Though many friends he grew up with have left their sleepy suburb behind, Gio Petti says he's excited about the changes he's seeing in the rapidly growing neighbourhood in Ottawa's south end. He talks to neighbours and explores what the moment means for Riverside South, in this shor...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/riverside-south-ottawa-suburb-creator-network-9.7122518?cmp=rss

City councillors fear 'devil in the details' in ...

2026-03-30T22:39:08Z

City councillors fear 'devil in the details' in federal-provincial housing fund
A new deal to cut home prices is getting a cautious welcome in Ottawa, as councillors wonder whether federal and provincial money on offer will make them whole for giving up a crucial funding source.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/city-councillors-fear-devil-in-the-details-in-federal-provincial-housing-fund-9.7147818?cmp=rss

Tuesday freezing rain warning for parts of Quebec north of Ottawa ...

2026-03-30T21:15:06Z

Tuesday freezing rain warning for parts of Quebec north of Ottawa
The impact could be limited given that temperatures will be close to the freezing point, but roads and sidewalks could become icy, making travel difficult, Environment Canada says.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/tuesday-freezing-rain-warning-for-parts-of-quebec-north-of-ottawa-9.7147672?cmp=rss

Accused in Nation River Lady cold case should be found unfit to ...

2026-03-30T20:59:22Z

Accused in Nation River Lady cold case should be found unfit to stand trial, Crown and defence agree
The Crown and defence are expected to jointly propose that an 83-year-old man with dementia who's accused of murdering a woman nearly 51 years ago should be found unfit to stand trial, court heard Monday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/accused-in-nation-river-lady-cold-case-should-be-found-unfit-to-stand-trial-crown-and-defence-agree-9.7147200?cmp=rss

Brain and heart health are tied together. Here are 5 ways to ...

2026-03-30T18:41:08Z

Brain and heart health are tied together. Here are 5 ways to control both
Pay attention to the link between heart and brain health, new Canadian recommendations say.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/heart-brain-health-9.7147367?cmp=rss

Parking in the ByWard Market? There's a new system for this ...

2026-03-30T16:21:26Z

Parking in the ByWard Market? There's a new system for this parking garage.
CBC's Jodie Applewaithe spoke to drivers about the new three-hour park-and-display system at the 70 Clarence St. parking garage in the ByWard Market.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7147241?cmp=rss

Greg Sarazin re-elected as chief in Pikwakanagan Greg Sarazin has ...

2026-03-30T16:05:11Z

Greg Sarazin re-elected as chief in Pikwakanagan
Greg Sarazin has been re-elected as chief of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, according to official election results.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/greg-sarazin-re-elected-as-chief-in-pikwakanagan-9.7146539?cmp=rss

Ford, Carney announce development charge cuts, $8.8B to spur ...

2026-03-30T16:05:04Z

Ford, Carney announce development charge cuts, $8.8B to spur housing builds in Ontario
CBC Toronto is carrying the 11 a.m. ET announcement here.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/carney-ford-chow-news-conference-9.7146922?cmp=rss

Ontario court opens door to punitive damages in forever chemicals ...

2026-03-30T13:37:04Z

Ontario court opens door to punitive damages in forever chemicals class action
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has opened the door to punitive damages in a class-action lawsuit regarding contamination from “forever chemicals” called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on people’s private property.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/pfas-class-action-punitive-damages-9.7144735?cmp=rss

Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to retire later this year ...

2026-03-30T12:53:12Z

Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to retire later this year following language controversy
Air ‌Canada CEO Michael Rousseau will retire by the end of the third quarter after nearly ⁠two ⁠decades ‌with the Canadian carrier, the airline said on Monday, a week after the executive made headlines for issuing an English-only condolence following the AC8646 crash.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/air-canada-ceo-michael-rousseau-retires-9.7146886?cmp=rss

Transgender Quebecers face surgery delays, out-of-province ...

2026-03-30T12:53:05Z

Transgender Quebecers face surgery delays, out-of-province patients get faster care
GrS Montreal, the sole clinic in Quebec offering fully subsidized gender-affirming surgeries, recently announced that a change in provincial funding will delay wait times — possibly by years — but only for Quebec patients.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/transgender-surgery-delays-quebec-9.7146840?cmp=rss

Charge move into 4th place with shutout win over Torrent Ottawa ...

2026-03-30T11:11:16Z

Charge move into 4th place with shutout win over Torrent
Ottawa blanks Seattle 2-0 and takes over fourth place in the PWHL standings.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7146691?cmp=rss

Dad speaks out after teen ordered banned testosterone booster ...

2026-03-30T08:23:30Z

Dad speaks out after teen ordered banned testosterone booster online
An Ottawa father says he was shocked to discover that his teenage son had ordered banned pharmaceuticals from the internet, and is warning others about websites that he says are putting kids at risk.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/dad-speaks-out-after-teen-ordered-banned-testosterone-booster-online-9.7141609?cmp=rss

New report paints grim picture of Ottawa's economic outlook A ...

2026-03-30T08:23:22Z

New report paints grim picture of Ottawa's economic outlook
A new staff report that updates Ottawa's economic conditions cites challenges that include a rising unemployment rate, increased job losses and trickle-down effects from the federal workforce reduction.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/new-report-paints-grim-picture-of-ottawa-s-economic-outlook-9.7145006?cmp=rss

More than 67,500 Ontario kids waiting for core autism funding as ...

2026-03-30T08:23:13Z

More than 67,500 Ontario kids waiting for core autism funding as demand grows
Despite increases to provincial funding in recent years, the percentage of children with autism registered with the Ontario Autism Program and receiving funding had yet to crack 25 per cent as of early this year — as demand for the funding continues to grow.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/autism-services-funding-ontario-9.7143531?cmp=rss

Construction at former Kanata golf course damaging nearby homes, ...

2026-03-30T02:27:09Z

Construction at former Kanata golf course damaging nearby homes, residents say
Work on the controversial 1,500-home development at the former Kanata Golf and Country Club may be causing fissures in the foundations of some nearby homes, according to some residents who attended a rally Sunday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/construction-at-kanata-golf-course-causing-damage-to-nearby-homes-residents-say-9.7146363?cmp=rss

Junos 2026: Winners and hopefuls walk the orange carpet ahead of ...

2026-03-29T22:18:09Z

Junos 2026: Winners and hopefuls walk the orange carpet ahead of Juno Awards in Hamilton
https://www.cbc.ca/music/livestory/juno-awards-2026-9.7145812?cmp=rss

Fréchette promises extended language law, Drainville fewer ...

2026-03-29T19:26:04Z

Fréchette promises extended language law, Drainville fewer immigrants in final CAQ leadership debate
Immigration, language and identity politics took centre stage at the final debate between the two candidates hoping to become Quebec's next premier, with Bernard Drainville booed by his rival's supporters.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/caq-leadership-debate-laval-immigration-9.7145869?cmp=rss

Federal NDP to announce next leader, as party looks to chart a ...

2026-03-29T15:17:03Z

Federal NDP to announce next leader, as party looks to chart a comeback
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/livestory/federal-ndp-announces-leader-9.7146267?cmp=rss

Rural communities push back on high-speed rail plans After months ...

2026-03-29T12:39:08Z

Rural communities push back on high-speed rail plans
After months of public consultations, the proposed high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City is facing pushback from farmers in Ontario and Quebec worried about their land being appropriated, or their fields being cut in half by fencing and tracks.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7142589?cmp=rss

Poor soil conditions inflate cost of future Barrhaven police ...

2026-03-29T08:25:26Z

Poor soil conditions inflate cost of future Barrhaven police station
Unfavourable soil conditions have added millions to the price tag of the Ottawa Police Service’s future Barrhaven station, according to an update presented Friday on the project.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/soil-conditions-inflate-cost-of-new-barrhaven-police-facility-9.7145900?cmp=rss

Wildlife office closure in the Outaouais raises poaching fears ...

2026-03-29T08:25:15Z

Wildlife office closure in the Outaouais raises poaching fears
The office in Campbell's Bay, Que., closed earlier in March, leaving only three offices across the entire Outaouais region. That's sparked fears that locals won't report poaching because officers won't be able to respond in time.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/outaouais-wildlife-office-closure-concerns-9.7145880?cmp=rss

It's time for the weekly CBC Ottawa news quiz How closely did ...

2026-03-29T08:25:08Z

It's time for the weekly CBC Ottawa news quiz
How closely did you follow the past seven days in local news? Take our quiz to find out.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/it-s-time-for-the-weekly-cbc-ottawa-news-quiz-9.7141953?cmp=rss

Lightning deal Senators a blow in playoff race with 4-2 win The ...

2026-03-28T21:24:16Z

Lightning deal Senators a blow in playoff race with 4-2 win
The Ottawa Senators are once again out of the Eastern Conference playoff picture after the Tampa Bay Lightning came back to win 4-2 in regulation time Saturday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/lightning-deal-senators-a-blow-in-playoff-race-with-4-2-win-9.7146020?cmp=rss

Ontario Premier Doug Ford heading to Texas to talk trade and ...

2026-03-28T20:42:04Z

Ontario Premier Doug Ford heading to Texas to talk trade and tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will push a pro-trade and anti-tariff message during a multi-day trip to Texas, U.S. where he will meet Governor Greg Abbott, an ally of President Donald Trump, and business leaders.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/doug-ford-texas-trip-9.7145909?cmp=rss

Ontario murder case highlights child welfare's systemic ...

2026-03-28T19:40:07Z

Ontario murder case highlights child welfare's systemic failures, say advocates
Advocates say the recent trial of a Burlington, Ont., couple is a symptom of nationwide failures in the child welfare system.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/child-welfare-issues-advocates-canada-9.7145227?cmp=rss

Quebec recycling overhaul deemed success, but critics urge deeper ...

2026-03-28T12:52:12Z

Quebec recycling overhaul deemed success, but critics urge deeper environmental action
The group now in charge of recycling in Quebec says its first year was a success, but critics say there’s more work to be done to protect the environment.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-recycling-overhaul-critics-9.7142014?cmp=rss

Dual citizens looking to renounce U.S. citizenship Taxes and ...

2026-03-28T12:52:05Z

Dual citizens looking to renounce U.S. citizenship
Taxes and President Donald Trump are now leading some dual citizens to consider renouncing their U.S. citizenship. Robyn Bresnahan has more.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7135047?cmp=rss

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation to elect new chief, ...

2026-03-28T08:08:42Z

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation to elect new chief, council
Members of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation west of Ottawa are heading to the ballot box on Saturday to elect a new chief and council.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/algonquins-of-pikwakanagan-elections-2026-9.7144617?cmp=rss

This weather research facility created freezing rain to help ...

2026-03-28T08:08:33Z

This weather research facility created freezing rain to help planes fly
The Climatic Engineering Facility simulates any kind of weather found in Canada. It’s run by the National Research Council. CBC’s Stu Mills got a tour.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7143508?cmp=rss

Canadian Army overhaul looms as DND finalizes mobilization plans ...

2026-03-28T08:08:23Z

Canadian Army overhaul looms as DND finalizes mobilization plans
Canada's army is preparing a sweeping reorganization just as the National Defence Department moves to finalize its mobilization plan. Senior commanders warn the current force is ill suited to a more dangerous world, with proposals under study to expand reserves and generate hundreds of thousands of additional personnel in a crisis.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/army-canada-mobilization-soldiers-9.7145446?cmp=rss

OPP investigating child's death after 'medical ...

2026-03-27T23:03:08Z

OPP investigating child's death after 'medical emergency' at Kingston-area school
Provincial police are investigating the death of Grade 8 student who suffered a 'medical emergency' at a Bath, Ont., school earlier this month.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/bath-road-school-student-death-9.7145337?cmp=rss

19-year-old charged in fatal hit and run facing previous impaired ...

2026-03-27T21:53:23Z

19-year-old charged in fatal hit and run facing previous impaired driving charge
The man accused in Monday's fatal hit and run that killed a school crossing guard in Barrhaven is also facing an impaired driving charge from last year, CBC News has learned.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/19-year-old-charged-in-fatal-hit-and-run-also-facing-impaired-driving-charge-from-last-year-9.7145150?cmp=rss

Eligible federal employees can now apply to retire early ...

2026-03-27T21:53:14Z

Eligible federal employees can now apply to retire early
Thousands of federal public servants over the age of 50 — and in some cases 55 — can now apply to retire early without facing financial penalties.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/federal-employee-early-retirement-9.7145064?cmp=rss

Ontario Sunshine List reveals Ottawa's top-paid public jobs ...

2026-03-27T21:53:05Z

Ontario Sunshine List reveals Ottawa's top-paid public jobs in 2025
Ontario’s Sunshine List was published on Friday, revealing the highest-paid public sector employees in the city, with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe being far from the top earner.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ontario-sunshine-list-reveals-ottawa-s-top-paid-public-jobs-in-2025-9.7145186?cmp=rss

Mayor reacts to online chatter over his gloomy scenic shots of ...

2026-03-27T21:12:08Z

Mayor reacts to online chatter over his gloomy scenic shots of Ottawa
One of Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe's daily X posts, a cloudy image of a melting outdoor rink, has gone viral and sparked comment about his posting of gloomy scenic shots of the city. Joseph Tunney asked Sutcliffe about the online chatter during a news conference Friday.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7145236?cmp=rss

Ottawa 67's coach gives a playoff preview ahead of matchup ...

2026-03-27T20:51:19Z

Ottawa 67's coach gives a playoff preview ahead of matchup against Kingston
The Ottawa 67's will take on the Kingston Frontenacs in the first round of the OHL playoffs. Rachelle Elsiufi caught up with head coach Dave Cameron ahead of Game 1.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7145184?cmp=rss

Getting access to RCMP 'Native extremism' files took ...

2026-03-27T18:01:08Z

Getting access to RCMP 'Native extremism' files took 4-year fight
Library and Archives Canada cited 'national security' concerns and said it would take nearly four years to complete a request by CBC Indigenous to see 50-year old secret records from an RCMP Security Service program that spied on Indigenous leaders.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/rcmp-access-1970s-spying-files-9.7143553?cmp=rss

Do you really get AI? These Canadians are trying to help you ...

2026-03-27T17:26:10Z

Do you really get AI? These Canadians are trying to help you understand it better
AI is woven into our online lives today, sparking polarizing discourse about the ubiquitous technology and its breakneck evolution, from ultra-positive champions to doomsday-evoking critics. Many folks sitting somewhere between these extemes still don't give it too much thought, but some Canadians are pushing to fill that knowledge gap.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ai-literacy-canada-9.7142355?cmp=rss

Infant's injuries too severe to have been caused by fall from ...

2026-03-27T15:41:07Z

Infant's injuries too severe to have been caused by fall from bed, pathologist testifies
It's unlikely that an infant's death in 2021 was caused by a fall from a bed as his mother claimed, according to a forensic pathologist who examined the baby boy's injuries and testified at the murder trial of the woman and her former partner.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/boravy-buth-murder-trial-9.7144301?cmp=rss

Ontario Sunshine List revealed: Here's the top public sector ...

2026-03-27T15:37:08Z

Ontario Sunshine List revealed: Here's the top public sector employees who earned over $100K in 2025
Ontario released its 2025 Sunshine List Friday, the annual list that documents public sector employees with salaries of over $100,000, with former Ontario Power Generation President and CEO Kenneth Hartwick topping it yet again with a salary of just over $1.9 million.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-sunshine-list-9.7144414?cmp=rss

OC Transpo hires former TTC CEO as new general manager Rick ...

2026-03-27T15:03:07Z

OC Transpo hires former TTC CEO as new general manager
Rick Leary, who headed the Toronto Transit Commission from 2017 to 2024, will take the helm at OC Transpo.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/oc-transpo-hires-former-ttc-ceo-as-new-general-manager-9.7144348?cmp=rss

Closing arguments in Ontario murder trial for prospective parents ...

2026-03-27T13:31:23Z

Closing arguments in Ontario murder trial for prospective parents of 2 brothers enter 2nd day
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/livestory/cooney-hamber-murder-trial-milton-burlington-ll-jl-9.7141697?cmp=rss

Canadian pair Lia Pereira, Trennt Michaud skate to world ...

2026-03-27T13:31:16Z

Canadian pair Lia Pereira, Trennt Michaud skate to world championship bronze medal
Canada's Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud have won their first medal at the world figure skating championships.
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/winter/figure-skating/world-figure-skating-championships-march-25-9.7142639?cmp=rss

Pittsburgh Penguins edge Ottawa Senators in shootout Ben Kindel ...

2026-03-27T11:50:16Z

Pittsburgh Penguins edge Ottawa Senators in shootout
Ben Kindel scored the shootout winner to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-senators-2026-playoff-schedule-recap-9.7144176?cmp=rss

6 key moments from the Supreme Court challenge of Quebec's ...

2026-03-27T11:50:06Z

6 key moments from the Supreme Court challenge of Quebec's secularism law
Four days of hearings in the Supreme Court challenge to Quebec’s secularism law, Bill 21, are over. While the hearings dealt mostly with complex legal questions, there were some moments that revealed the intensity and passionate nature of the debates.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/key-takeaways-supreme-court-challenge-bill-21-9.7143807?cmp=rss

Bodies of pilots who died in collision at LaGuardia Airport being ...

2026-03-26T22:28:12Z

Bodies of pilots who died in collision at LaGuardia Airport being repatriated to Canada
The body of first officer Mackenzie Gunther arrived at the Ottawa International Airport Thursday afternoon, according to the Air Line Pilots Association. Capt. Antoine Forest's body is set to arrive at 5:48 p.m. at the Montreal Trudeau International Airport.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/pilots-dead-laguardia-airport-new-york-crash-air-canada-9.7143707?cmp=rss

What's in the Ontario budget for Ottawa? Not much, actually ...

2026-03-26T21:50:09Z

What's in the Ontario budget for Ottawa? Not much, actually
Ontario's 2026 budget is silent on Premier Doug Ford’s earlier campaign promise to take on responsibility for Ottawa's LRT, leaving the city with a growing transit funding gap.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/local-budget-story-9.7143584?cmp=rss

Ottawa Senators, Algonquin First Nations work toward LeBreton ...

2026-03-26T18:07:15Z

Ottawa Senators, Algonquin First Nations work toward LeBreton Flats economic deal
The Ottawa Senators say they're working toward a long-term economic partnership with 11 Algonquin First Nations around a planned new arena at LeBreton Flats.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-senators-algonquin-lebreton-flats-arena-deal-9.7143069?cmp=rss

Strategy meant to help Indigenous businesses get federal ...

2026-03-26T18:07:09Z

Strategy meant to help Indigenous businesses get federal contracts is 'failing,' says ombud
A new report says the federal government's delivery of a strategy for hiring Indigenous businesses is a "cascading failure," with inconsistent guidance, a lack of accountability and a lack of proper auditing of businesses.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/indigenous-procurement-strategy-report-9.7141879?cmp=rss

OC Transpo deficit for last year swells to $52M The shortfall ...

2026-03-26T17:10:07Z

OC Transpo deficit for last year swells to $52M
The shortfall came from lower fare revenue and dashed hopes of bailout money, as the transit deficit sinks even lower than the $47 million previously forecast.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/oc-transpo-deficit-for-last-year-swells-to-52m-9.7143015?cmp=rss

Can a police social media post give a candidate a leg up? Board ...

2026-03-26T15:09:05Z

Can a police social media post give a candidate a leg up? Board looks at election year ban
The board overseeing Ottawa police is looking at tightening rules on social media posts featuring city councillors in an election year.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/can-a-police-social-media-post-give-a-candidate-a-leg-up-board-looks-at-election-year-ban-9.7142431?cmp=rss

2 more arrested for allegedly impersonating police Police in ...

2026-03-26T14:28:15Z

2 more arrested for allegedly impersonating police
Police in Gatineau, Que., say they stopped a police impersonation fraud in progress earlier this week, the latest example of what police warn is a growing scam.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/police-impersonating-fraud-gatineau-arrest-9.7142733?cmp=rss

Quyon Ferry reopens for the season The ferry that runs between ...

2026-03-26T14:28:08Z

Quyon Ferry reopens for the season
The ferry that runs between Quyon, Que., and Fitzroy Harbour in Ottawa's rural west was back in service Thursday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-river-ferry-quyon-2026-schedule-9.7142604?cmp=rss

Cyclist critically injured in crash on Haig Drive A cyclist was ...

2026-03-26T14:18:18Z

Cyclist critically injured in crash on Haig Drive
A cyclist was struck by a vehicle and critically injured on Haig Drive in central Ottawa Thursday morning, according to police and paramedics.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/cyclist-crash-injured-haig-drive-ottawa-9.7142705?cmp=rss

Canada clears NATO's 2% bar — after years of lagging and a ...

2026-03-26T14:18:04Z

Canada clears NATO's 2% bar — after years of lagging and a last-minute lift
Canada has finally met NATO’s two per cent defence spending target, buoyed by a $9.3 billion surge and internal accounting changes. The long-elusive milestone fulfills Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promise under intense allied pressure, but comes as NATO shifts the goalposts farther and scrutiny turns to how the money is actually spent.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-nato-defence-spending-9.7142615?cmp=rss

When war broke out in the Middle East, these Canadians chose to ...

2026-03-26T12:31:17Z

When war broke out in the Middle East, these Canadians chose to stay in Qatar
While Qatar is one of several Gulf region countries targeted by Iranian missiles, civilians there have not faced the same level of violence as people in other parts of the Middle East.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/canadians-qatar-war-9.7141334?cmp=rss

Snowy owls, giant otters, hammerhead sharks considered for ...

2026-03-26T12:31:10Z

Snowy owls, giant otters, hammerhead sharks considered for greater protection at UN conference
Migratory species such as the snowy owl, hammerhead shark and others are being considered for additional protections at global talks in Brazil. Here's what is endangering them and what is being proposed to help.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/climate/snowy-owls-otters-hammerhead-un-migratory-species-9.7142279?cmp=rss

National divide emerges over notwithstanding clause at Supreme ...

2026-03-26T12:31:04Z

National divide emerges over notwithstanding clause at Supreme Court hearings on Bill 21
Legal arguments at the Supreme Court challenge into Quebec’s secularism law Wednesday focused on how provinces use the notwithstanding clause, exposing a national divide. Some provinces agree with Quebec’s approach while others — and Ottawa — see a need for more limits.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/supreme-court-hearings-bill-21-day-three-9.7142221?cmp=rss