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This mayoral candidate alleged unregistered lobbying. But did he ...

2026-08-13T11:14:07Z

This mayoral candidate alleged unregistered lobbying. But did he do just that?
Before running for mayor and accusing others of unregistered lobbying, Alex Lawson asked city councillors to support a proposed construction training centre but didn't register the emails. He insists he wasn't lobbying at all.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/this-mayoral-candidate-alleged-unregistered-lobbying-but-did-he-do-just-that-9.7303262?cmp=rss

OC Transpo chief fields questions as agency continues ...

2026-08-13T01:32:16Z

OC Transpo chief fields questions as agency continues consultation sessions
Riders brought up a range of concerns at OC Transpo’s latest customer consultation session in Nepean. The CBC’s Dan Taekema reports.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7305280?cmp=rss

NCC hosts public archaeological digs to uncover history at Leamy ...

2026-08-13T01:32:07Z

NCC hosts public archaeological digs to uncover history at Leamy Lake Park
The National Capital Commission is hosting public archaeological digs at Leamy Lake Park throughout August in hopes of finding and collecting Indigenous artifacts from thousands of years ago. CBC's Sannah Choi spoke to the NCC's Monica Maika and participants.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7305057?cmp=rss

For victims of Canada Day flooding, every rainstorm raises fresh ...

2026-08-12T23:48:06Z

For victims of Canada Day flooding, every rainstorm raises fresh fears
More than a month after a torrential rainstorm flooded thousands of homes in Ottawa, some residents say they're on edge every time it rains.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/for-victims-of-canada-day-flooding-every-rainstorm-raises-fresh-fears-9.7305141?cmp=rss

Former ministers call on Quebec to restore protected book budgets ...

2026-08-12T22:05:14Z

Former ministers call on Quebec to restore protected book budgets for schools
Eight former Quebec ministers of culture and education are speaking out against the government's decision to strip protection from the funds previously earmarked for the purchase of new books in the province's schools.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/protected-book-budgets-9.7304306?cmp=rss

Smiths Falls sets aside $400K to demolish century-old water tower ...

2026-08-12T18:18:05Z

Smiths Falls sets aside $400K to demolish century-old water tower
Smiths Falls, Ont., has set aside $400,000 to demolish a decommissioned water tower that has stood over its downtown for more than 100 years.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/smiths-falls-ontario-water-tower-demolish-cost-9.7304628?cmp=rss

Ottawa police investigating 2nd armed Facebook Marketplace ...

2026-08-12T18:02:07Z

Ottawa police investigating 2nd armed Facebook Marketplace robbery
Ottawa police are seeking the public's help as they investigate another armed robbery during a Facebook Marketplace sale, the second such incident in the last four days.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/facebook-marketplace-robbery-armed-ottawa-9.7304841?cmp=rss

CHEO says e-scooter injuries on the rise as police launch ...

2026-08-12T17:42:08Z

CHEO says e-scooter injuries on the rise as police launch crackdown
Ottawa's children's hospital has seen a drastic increase in injuries related to e-scooters at its emergency department, as police crack down on their misuse.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ed-e-scooter-visits-triple-cheo-9.7304561?cmp=rss

Plans for Barrhaven's new 'downtown' developing with ...

2026-08-12T17:10:13Z

Plans for Barrhaven's new 'downtown' developing with community feedback
The City of Ottawa has unveiled some early conceptual designs for a new community hub in Barrhaven, marking another step toward the development of a "downtown core" in the growing suburb.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/barhaven-downtown-core-underway-with-community-hub-development-9.7303313?cmp=rss

Canadian Armed Forces holds drone testing event with ...

2026-08-12T13:44:10Z

Canadian Armed Forces holds drone testing event with manufacturers in Ottawa Valley
The Canadian Armed Forces is holding an event today with Canadian drone manufacturers to test their platforms in real-world scenarios.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/federal-drone-testing-event-canada-9.7304349?cmp=rss

City councillor shocked by flood damage to Moodie station The ...

2026-08-12T12:57:04Z

City councillor shocked by flood damage to Moodie station
The flash-flooding damage to west Ottawa's future Moodie light rail station last month was shocking, according to College ward Coun. Laine Johnson.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-moodie-station-flood-damage-otrain-lrt-9.7304153?cmp=rss

Future Moodie LRT station singled out for repairs as officials ...

2026-08-12T11:54:22Z

Future Moodie LRT station singled out for repairs as officials assess flood damage
The tracks near Moodie station near Bells Corners were largely washed out by the flooding on Canada Day, damage that may end up delaying the opening of the LRT’s western expansion. The CBC’s Cameron Mahler reports.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7303858?cmp=rss

Pedestrian killed on Highway 174 Tuesday night Ottawa police said ...

2026-08-12T11:54:12Z

Pedestrian killed on Highway 174 Tuesday night
Ottawa police said a pedestrian was killed in a crash on Highway 174 near Blair Road on Tuesday night.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-highway-174-closure-death-police-9.7304137?cmp=rss

What’s Quebec identity anyway? These Quebecers had a lot to say ...

2026-08-12T11:54:03Z

What’s Quebec identity anyway? These Quebecers had a lot to say
What does Quebec identity mean — and who defines it? Ahead of the Oct. 5 provincial election, CBC's Sudha Krishnan sat down with a cross section of Quebecers, and they offered a wealth of perspectives.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-identity-belonging-diversity-9.7302738?cmp=rss

Ontario is pledging $32.5M for border security — here’s where ...

2026-08-12T11:50:16Z

Ontario is pledging $32.5M for border security — here’s where it’s going
The province is committing $32.5 million to help stop illegal drugs, firearms and other contraband from entering the province.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/ontario-32-5-million-anti-smuggling-funding-9.7303395?cmp=rss

Quebec law ending mandatory oath to King faces constitutional ...

2026-08-12T11:50:05Z

Quebec law ending mandatory oath to King faces constitutional challenge
A lawyer is seeking to strike down a 2022 Quebec law that abolished the mandatory Oath of Allegiance to the King for members of the province’s National Assembly, arguing the provincial government overstepped its constitutional powers.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-oath-king-challenge-9.7303409?cmp=rss

'An absolute gut punch': Dozens facing unemployment as ...

2026-08-12T08:15:04Z

'An absolute gut punch': Dozens facing unemployment as South Keys Metro converts to Food Basics
A Metro grocery store in Ottawa's South Keys neighbourhood will be replaced by a Food Basics this fall, costing dozens of employees their jobs.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/south-keys-metro-to-be-replaced-by-food-basics-costing-employees-jobs-9.7302247?cmp=rss

HST removal prompts surge in new home sales in Ontario in 2nd ...

2026-08-12T03:16:02Z

HST removal prompts surge in new home sales in Ontario in 2nd quarter: industry groups
New home sales in Ontario surged during the second quarter of this year thanks to the removal of the harmonized sales tax, according to new data released by two industry groups.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/hst-rebate-program-new-home-sales-surge-ontario-9.7303640?cmp=rss

Quebec clamping down on refunds for empties from Ontario The ...

2026-08-11T18:22:18Z

Quebec clamping down on refunds for empties from Ontario
The organization that manages Quebec's bottle deposit program says long lineups at its depots are forcing it to make changes, including one that could make it more difficult for Ontarians to cash in some of their empties.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/gatineau-empty-bottle-return-lines-ontario-changes-9.7303194?cmp=rss

Longtime Stittsville flea market to close this fall ...

2026-08-11T18:06:13Z

Longtime Stittsville flea market to close this fall
Stittsville's Carp Road Flea Market is winding down this fall after more than 50 years in business.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/stittsville-carp-road-flea-market-closing-9.7303058?cmp=rss

Kitigan Zibi author's Anishinaabemowin children's book ...

2026-08-11T18:06:03Z

Kitigan Zibi author's Anishinaabemowin children's book recognized in global collection
A new UNESCO collection of children's books in Indigenous and endangered languages across the world features 25 books from Canada in Indigenous languages as part of a language revitalization project.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/unesco-childrens-book-list-indigenous-languages-canada-9.7301956?cmp=rss

Crash closes Highway 17 between Deep River and Chalk River, downs ...

2026-08-11T16:08:05Z

Crash closes Highway 17 between Deep River and Chalk River, downs hydro lines
Ontario Provincial Police say a crash involving a transport truck has closed Highway 17 west of Petawawa and knocked down hydro lines and causing a widespread power outage in the area.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/highway-17-deep-chalk-river-crash-close-hydro-9.7303109?cmp=rss

'We are all in the same boat': PQ leader reaches out to ...

2026-08-11T15:40:08Z

'We are all in the same boat': PQ leader reaches out to anglophones ahead of election
In an open letter, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon said he has heard from anglophones who "share the same realities and concerns" as francophones in the province.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/parti-quebecois-leader-paul-st-pierre-plamondon-9.7302927?cmp=rss

New tornado, severe thunderstorm warning system will help cut ...

2026-08-11T12:30:14Z

New tornado, severe thunderstorm warning system will help cut down on 'alert fatigue'
Environment Canada is launching a new warning system for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms, which will allow for alerts targeted to the specific areas most likely to be affected.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/tornado-warning-system-9.7302032?cmp=rss

Killaloe resident faces 15 charges after child sexual ...

2026-08-11T12:30:05Z

Killaloe resident faces 15 charges after child sexual exploitation investigation
Ontario Provincial Police have laid 15 charges against a 27-year-old Killaloe resident after a child exploitation investigation.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-killaloe-resident-child-sexual-exploitation-opp-9.7302716?cmp=rss

The bodies of over 1,000 Quebecers went unclaimed last year. ...

2026-08-11T11:30:03Z

The bodies of over 1,000 Quebecers went unclaimed last year. What's going on?
In Quebec, when someone dies, surviving family members usually claim the body. If not, the province oversees the remains and authorizes a funeral home to arrange cremation and burial. This isn’t as rare as you might think — it happened more than 1,000 times last year, and that number is growing.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/unclaimed-bodies-quebec-9.7300110?cmp=rss

Military satellite deal with Ottawa-based company could set stage ...

2026-08-11T08:13:03Z

Military satellite deal with Ottawa-based company could set stage for new battle over cabinet secrecy
Conservatives want to see the details of the $2.3-billion military satellite contract with Telesat. At issue is Prime Minister Mark Carney’s friendship with Telesat's CEO and whether he was properly screened from the decision. Ottawa and Telesat insist the deal was rigorously handled at arm's length.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/satellites-carney-military-arctic-telesat-9.7302281?cmp=rss

Watch these endangered turtles get released back into their ...

2026-08-10T23:58:08Z

Watch these endangered turtles get released back into their habitat
Each summer, conservationists with the Canadian Wildlife Federation release endangered Blanding's turtles in west Ottawa. This year, they're releasing 900 hatchlings — up from 600 last year. Rachelle Elsiufi tagged along for a recent release.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7302456?cmp=rss

Youth arrested after shots fired during Facebook Marketplace deal ...

2026-08-10T21:53:12Z

Youth arrested after shots fired during Facebook Marketplace deal in Manotick
Ottawa police are investigating after shots were fired in Manotick on Monday morning following an apparent Facebook Marketplace deal gone wrong.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/manotick-facebook-marketplace-deal-shots-fired-youth-arrested-9.7302226?cmp=rss

5 candidates for Ontario Liberal Party leadership to take part in ...

2026-08-10T20:34:14Z

5 candidates for Ontario Liberal Party leadership to take part in 1st debate Monday evening
Five candidates vying to be leader of the Ontario Liberal Party will square off on Monday evening in their first official debate.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/five-ontario-liberal-party-leadership-candidates-first-debate-9.7302154?cmp=rss

Tornado warning issued for Pembroke area: Environment Canada ...

2026-08-10T20:34:05Z

Tornado warning issued for Pembroke area: Environment Canada
Environment Canada issued a red warning for a possible tornado in the Pembroke area just after 3:40 Monday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-tornado-warning-pembroke-9.7302201?cmp=rss

Quebec coroner renews calls for Highway 50 safety upgrades after ...

2026-08-10T16:51:05Z

Quebec coroner renews calls for Highway 50 safety upgrades after fatal crash
A Quebec coroner is once again urging the province's Transport Ministry to make changes to improve Highway 50 following a head-on collision late last year.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-highway-50-coroner-9.7301811?cmp=rss

Feds announce $100M program to cover 50% of shipping steel in ...

2026-08-10T15:58:03Z

Feds announce $100M program to cover 50% of shipping steel in Canada by rail and water
The federal government is pumping $100 million into Canada's steel industry with a new program that will pay for half the costs of transporting Canadian-made steel by ship or by rail within the country.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/steel-rail-marine-rebate-9.7301721?cmp=rss

Ex-national soccer player Carmelina Moscato named next Ottawa ...

2026-08-10T15:22:04Z

Ex-national soccer player Carmelina Moscato named next Ottawa Rapid head coach
The Ottawa Rapid have announced former Canadian national team defender Carmelina Moscato as their head coach starting next season.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/carmelina-moscato-soccer-ottawa-rapid-coach-9.7301645?cmp=rss

Problems on O-Train lines 1 and 2 Monday morning Stopped trains ...

2026-08-10T12:45:11Z

Problems on O-Train lines 1 and 2 Monday morning
Stopped trains closed platforms on both lines 1 and 2 of Ottawa's O-Train Monday morning. The Line 1 disruption is ongoing.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/otrain-ottawa-lrt-problem-today-stopped-train-9.7301478?cmp=rss

How the future of air traffic controlling could see planes ...

2026-08-10T09:25:15Z

How the future of air traffic controlling could see planes directed from other cities
Nav Canada is testing a new digital aerodrome air traffic control program in Kingston, Ont,. one that will allow people to direct the movement of planes from a remote location — even a city away.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/remote-air-traffic-controllers-9.7300601?cmp=rss

Province launches new study to improve 'dangerous' ...

2026-08-10T09:25:07Z

Province launches new study to improve 'dangerous' Highway 138
The province is commencing a new study of Highway 138, a single-lane highway between Highway 417 and Cornwall, Ont., that's been the site of multiple fatal crashes over the years.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/province-launches-new-study-to-improve-dangerous-highway-138-9.7300709?cmp=rss

Prison watchdog role left vacant for months, even after outgoing ...

2026-08-10T09:05:06Z

Prison watchdog role left vacant for months, even after outgoing investigator warned of 'serious legal void'
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government left the position of Canada's prison watchdog vacant for several months, despite written warnings from the outgoing correctional investigator that leaving the position vacant would seriously compromise the office's powers to do its job prote...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/correctional-investigator-prison-watchdog-ivan-zinger-9.7300344?cmp=rss

Ottawa man with cerebral palsy gets stolen custom-built bike back ...

2026-08-10T01:38:07Z

Ottawa man with cerebral palsy gets stolen custom-built bike back
Kevin Shaw, a 54-year-old Ottawa man with cerebral palsy, says the custom-made bicycle that was stolen from his Alta Vista home in July was returned on Sunday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-man-with-cerebral-palsy-gets-stolen-custom-built-bike-back-9.7301166?cmp=rss

Forbes's extra-time goal salvages draw as league-leading ...

2026-08-09T23:05:04Z

Forbes's extra-time goal salvages draw as league-leading Rapid tie AFC Toronto 2-2
Nicola Golen scored two minutes into extra time to help the Ottawa Rapid salvage a 2-2 draw with AFC Toronto on Sunday at TD Place.
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/afc-toronto-ottawa-rapid-recap-august-9-9.7301297?cmp=rss

TD Place to host Northern Super League final on Nov. 14 Ottawa ...

2026-08-09T21:37:05Z

TD Place to host Northern Super League final on Nov. 14
Ottawa will host this year's Northern Super League championship game on Nov. 14. The winner-take-all match for the Diana B. Matheson Cup will be played at TD Place.
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/nsl-final-ottawa-9.7301243?cmp=rss

Life after West Nile virus: Ontario families call for more ...

2026-08-09T09:23:08Z

Life after West Nile virus: Ontario families call for more awareness at height of mosquito season
With the arrival of mosquito season, health officials are reminding residents to protect themselves against West Nile virus.
While most people experience flu-like symptoms or no symptoms at all, some people do experience severe illness, or death.
Residents whose lives have been impacted by the virus be...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-families-west-nile-awareness-9.7299525?cmp=rss

Proposed Hintonburg highrises leave business owners feeling ...

2026-08-09T08:37:15Z

Proposed Hintonburg highrises leave business owners feeling uneasy
Two highrise apartment buildings proposed for an industrial property near the Corso Italia O-Train station could bring more than 500 new homes to the area, but the current tenants are worried about what might be lost in the process.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/proposed-hintonburg-highrises-leave-business-owners-feeling-uneasy-9.7300782?cmp=rss

Ottawa man with cerebral palsy shocked by 'brazen' custom ...

2026-08-09T08:37:07Z

Ottawa man with cerebral palsy shocked by 'brazen' custom bike theft
Kevin Shaw, an Ottawa man with cerebral palsy, had his custom-built bicycle — one he's owned for more than two decades — stolen from his Alta Vista home in mid-July. Shaw says he wants it back and wants the perpetrator held accountable.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-stolen-custom-made-bike-speaks-out-9.7300503?cmp=rss

Tornado formed north of Kemptville last weekend, researchers say ...

2026-08-08T18:47:14Z

Tornado formed north of Kemptville last weekend, researchers say
Western University's Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) has confirmed that a tornado hit an area near Kemptville, Ont., during a major storm on Aug. 2.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/tornado-formed-north-of-kemptville-last-weekend-researchers-say-9.7300742?cmp=rss

2SLGBTQ+ political candidates in Quebec report a wave of online ...

2026-08-08T18:47:05Z

2SLGBTQ+ political candidates in Quebec report a wave of online hate
As pride month celebrations take place across Quebec, political candidates from sexual and gender-diverse backgrounds who are running in the fall provincial election are sounding the alarm over a flood of hateful messages targeting them.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/2slgbtq-political-candidates-quebec-9.7300655?cmp=rss

Roughriders keep Redblacks' losing streak going with a 42-20 ...

2026-08-08T17:18:05Z

Roughriders keep Redblacks' losing streak going with a 42-20 win
The Roughriders are keeping the Redblacks' losing streak going after Friday's win in Mosaic Stadium. The Riders won 42-20, even with a high number of injuries on the team. Quarterback Trevor Harris became the 12th quarterback in CFL history to break the 40,000-yard mark in career passing yards.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/saskatchewan-roughrider-win-against-redblacks-9.7300691?cmp=rss

Man dead after motorcycle crash in downtown Ottawa Police said ...

2026-08-08T15:41:03Z

Man dead after motorcycle crash in downtown Ottawa
Police said the collision happened at 2:35 a.m. on Colonel By Drive south of Rideau Street. It was a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/man-dead-after-motorcycle-crash-in-downtown-ottawa-9.7298359?cmp=rss

Owner of stolen custom-made bike speaks out An Ottawa man with ...

2026-08-08T14:58:15Z

Owner of stolen custom-made bike speaks out
An Ottawa man with cerebral palsy whose custom-built bike was stolen from his Alta Vista home wants it back. He shared his story with CBC's Matthew Kupfer.

UPDATE AUG 7: Based on information from Ottawa police, a previous version of this story said the man who had his bike stolen was elderly and had Parkinson's disease. Police have since corrected that information, now saying he's in his 50s and ha...
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7297465?cmp=rss

Jordanian man driving around the world after country qualified ...

2026-08-08T13:02:17Z

Jordanian man driving around the world after country qualified for the World Cup
Have you seen this SUV decked out with scenes from the Middle Eastern country? The viral vehicle designed to share Jordanian culture is making its way around the world and has now arrived in Ottawa. The CBC's Jayden Dill spoke with Abdulsalam Alajarmah, the man making the journey.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7300325?cmp=rss

Mother, son trek from Toronto to Ottawa to urge program extension ...

2026-08-08T13:02:05Z

Mother, son trek from Toronto to Ottawa to urge program extension for Turkish, Syrian immigrants
As the clock ticks down on a temporary program that brought a wave of Turkish and Syrian people to Canada after a deadly earthquake, a mother and her son have embarked on a weeks-long journey to press Ottawa for an extension for those stuck in what they call immigratio...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-ottawa-protest-march-turkey-syria-temporary-immigration-program-9.7300598?cmp=rss

Acrobats, musicians and fire-eaters to descend on Ottawa for ...

2026-08-07T22:46:18Z

Acrobats, musicians and fire-eaters to descend on Ottawa for annual Buskerfest
Ottawa International Buskerfest will see more than 20 artists perform on Sparks Street and at the World Exchange Plaza this weekend. The CBC’s Sandra Abma reports.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7300202?cmp=rss

Islamic centre in Gatineau says it's been targeted by ...

2026-08-07T19:04:15Z

Islamic centre in Gatineau says it's been targeted by weeks-long intimidation campaign
In a social media post, the Centre islamique de l’Outaouais — which includes schools and mosques around the western Quebec city — condemned what it called a hateful campaign involving graffiti, threats and harassment.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/islamic-centre-outaouais-gatineau-graffiti-intimidation-9.7297467?cmp=rss

Overtime, project costs driving Ottawa police's $21.6M ...

2026-08-07T18:06:07Z

Overtime, project costs driving Ottawa police's $21.6M deficit for 2026
A quarterly financial report presented to the Ottawa Police Service's finance board on Friday is forecasting a $21.6-million deficit as rising overtime, staffing and other costs continue to put pressure on the force's budget.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/overtime-project-costs-driving-ottawa-police-s-21-6m-deficit-for-2026-9.7299766?cmp=rss

Canada prepared to halt booze bans, meet other U.S. demands in ...

2026-08-07T15:55:05Z

Canada prepared to halt booze bans, meet other U.S. demands in exchange for tariff relief: sources
The Canadian government is preparing to meet some U.S. demands — including ending bans on American alcohol sales — as trade talks heat up ahead of the latest tariff deadline, according to sources.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-u-s-booze-bans-trade-negotiations-9.7299529?cmp=rss

Police watchdog investigating death in Brockville, Ont., Thursday ...

2026-08-07T14:22:06Z

Police watchdog investigating death in Brockville, Ont., Thursday
Ontario Provincial Police say someone died after police used a firearm while carrying out a search warrant in Brockville on Thursday evening.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/siu-opp-brockville-police-death-9.7299214?cmp=rss

3-term Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow not running for ...

2026-08-07T14:16:27Z

3-term Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow not running for re-election
Shawn Pankow says he is not running for a fourth term as mayor of Smiths Falls, Ont., this autumn, citing the daily grind of leading the town.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/shawn-pankow-smiths-falls-mayor-2026-election-9.7299222?cmp=rss