Firefighters handled a stubborn fire early Saturday in an unoccupied building on McBean Street in the Richmond area inthe city’s southwest end. Ottawa Fire Services were alerted by a 911 call at 2:33 a.m., OFS said in a release. A working fire was declared at 2:38 a.m. Crews gained access to the building to the […]
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Resignation of three town councillors latest shock to small Quebec town
What began as a disagreement over an alcohol expense by a library volunteer in Ste-Pétronille, Que., has escalated into a political crisis that has upended the small village east of Quebec City and shaken its governing body.
Raptors snap 15-game skid and extend slump for Bucks
Gary Trent Jr. scored 31 points and the Toronto Raptors snapped a 15-game losing streak with a 117-111 victory over the slumping Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
Woman in her 70s seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in Scarborough
An elderly woman has been seriously injured after being struck by the driver of a vehicle in Scarborough.
Toronto police search for man who allegedly assaulted someone in parking lot
Toronto police are searching for a man who allegedly assaulted someone after nearly striking them with their car in a parking lot in Leaside two months ago.
Victoria High School reopens after 4-year renovation, seismic upgrades
On Friday, for the first time in almost four years, students once again filled the halls of Victoria High School.
Three boys, aged 12 to 14, charged in armed robbery in Fort Erie
Three boys are facing charges in connection with an armed robbery in Fort Erie on Thursday evening.
300 Quebec farmers stage protest, saying it’s tough to make a living
More than 300 Quebec farmers drove their tractors through the streets of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Friday to send a message to the government, saying they are facing an existential crisis.
P&G recalls 8.2 million bags of Tide, Gain and other laundry detergents sold in Canada, U.S. over packaging defect
Procter & Gamble is recalling more than 8 million bags of Tide, Gain, Ace and Ariel laundry detergent packets sold in the U.S. and Canada due to a defect in the products’ child-resistant packaging.
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather to stay in caucus
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather has ended his reflection on his place in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s caucus, declaring Friday that he intends to stay in the Liberal fold.
