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More than 7,000 banned guns have been declared in Alberta under the federal government’s gun buyback program, but owners in the province can’t collect compensation because of an ongoing dispute between Alberta and Ottawa over how the program is meant to operate. That’s left firearms owners like James Bachynsky, president …
Read More »Veterans Affairs employees pushing back against Ottawa’s return-to-office order
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The union representing Veterans Affairs Canada employees is fighting a return-to-office order issued by the federal …
Read More »German or South Korean subs? Ottawa’s pick will hinge on economic windfall
Ottawa will favour the pitch that creates the most Canadian jobs when it decides whether to award a contract for a dozen new submarines to a German or a South Korean consortium, the government’s point person for military procurement says. The comments from Liberal MP Stephen Fuhr highlight the Carney …
Read More »Are cellphone bills falling in Canada? Critics question Ottawa’s claims – National
As the federal government touts measures meant to curb the cost of Canadians’ cellphone bills, some say there is a disconnect between what consumers are paying and the rhetoric surrounding price declines. On Thursday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau drew the ire of social media users when he posted on X, …
Read More »Ottawa’s Rideau Canal Skateway reopens after almost 2-year closure
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 21, 2024 2:38 pm Updated January 21, 2024 6:41 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size After almost two years, and a few extra hours of waiting, Ottawa’s iconic Rideau Canal has officially reopened to skaters. The skateway’s return comes after …
Read More »Thin ice: Ottawa’s Rideau Canal still isn’t open for skating, despite cold weather – Ottawa
Ottawa is looking at another weekend without skating on the Rideau Canal, even with below-normal winter temperatures on the horizon for the weekend. The National Capital Commission, which manages the famous skateway, says it is reassessing the conditions of the ice now that cold enough weather has finally descended on …
Read More »Tunnel troubles shut some stations along Ottawa’s beleaguered LRT system — again – Ottawa
OTTAWA — The new year brought no fresh start for Ottawa’s ill-fated light rail train system, after concrete debris found on the tracks of an LRT station tunnel forced a partial shutdown of the system. Train service was halted for more than six hours to four of the 13 stations …
Read More »Ottawa’s emergency manager to continue testifying at ‘Freedom Convoy’ trial
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 20, 2023 7:46 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The testimony of Ottawa’s emergency services manager is expected to continue on Wednesday in the criminal trial of two “Freedom Convoy’‘ organizers. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are on trial for …
Read More »Ottawa’s full plan for Emergencies Act inquiry recommendations to come in 2024
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc outlined some of the progress done in response to recommendations following the Emergencies Act inquiry in a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Thursday. But the letter makes clear that much of the government’s response remains a work in progress. The report by Commissioner Paul Rouleau …
Read More »As residents worry about safety, city moves to revitalize Ottawa’s ByWard Market – Ottawa
In Ottawa’s bustling ByWard Market, tourists and residents from across the city take selfies, indulge in diverse cuisine, buy souvenirs and enjoy drinks on patios as they explore the historic neighbourhood just east of downtown. Near the market stalls displaying fresh vegetables and vendors selling handmade goods are signs of …
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