The top diplomats for Canada and the U-S have jointly condemned the racist-fuelled violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. Talking to reporters in Washington, U-S Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Canada and the U-S are close friends with the shared values…
Cooperative Hydro Embrun wants to raise its electricity distribution rates effective January 1, 2018. If approved, a typical residential customer in Embrun would see an increase of approximately $8.18 per month. Businesses may also be affected by the change. According…
A mild quake could be felt in Clarence Rockland, Orléans, Buckingham, Que., and Val-des-Monts yesterday. Earthquake Canada said the tremor began at 4:58 in the afternoon. and was an estimated magnitude of 3.3. No reports of damage were received .…
The O-P-P say a motorcycle hit a guardrail on the 417 (East) between Cyrville and Innes Roads early Sunday morning. 49 year old Pascal Moreau of Gatineau sustained fatal injuries. Activists from the Ottawa Animal Defense League, plan to…
Ottawa Police are reporting a dramatic rise in the number of swarmings and personal robberies in Ottawa with violent purse snatchings in the Byward Market and large swarmings in Ottawa’s east end. Ottawa Police know of at least two swarmings…
The minimum wage increase in Ontario is causing concern to the Prescott and Russell United Counties mayors. The increase to $14.00 next year and to $15.00 in 2019 will be on the agenda when Minister of Labor Kevin Flynn attends…
A spokesperson for Quebec’s restaurant lobby says both the restaurant industry — and couples — will suffer if the Ottawa reduces the legal alcohol limit for licensed drivers. Federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould is recommending provincial and territorial justice ministers…
Highway 17 at Cameron Street in Cumberland to Trim Road has re-opened after a closure for a storm sewer installation. Police handed out more than 1,000 tickets on Eastern Ontario roads on Sunday alone, nearly double the haul on…
The O-P-P say they’ll be cracking down over the long weekend on drivers who fail to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles stopped at the side of the road. O-P-P say they’ve seen a steadily climbing number of…
The Nicholas on ramp to the eastbound Queensway was closed after an early morning crash. Two people in their 20s were taken to hospital, one of them in critical condition. Paramedics say one of the injured suffered head and facial…
Air Transat has apologized for the discomfort 336 passengers endured for hours Monday on a runway in Ottawa, but isn’t taking all of the blame. The flight from Belgium to Montreal was diverted to Ottawa because of storms and passengers…
Police are investigating after a husband and wife were found in a home in Rockland near the intersection of Raymond and St. Jacques streets at around 2:00 yesterday afternoon. One of the bodies was found in the basement, while the other…
A record crowd of over 750,000 people took in La Machine, making it the biggest theatrical production ever in Ottawa. For four days, two large-scale creatures roamed the streets of the nation’s capital. La Machine cost $3.5 million dollars. The cost…
Ottawa police have arrested a suspect in the shooting deaths of two men on Monday. Alam Gabriel Buoc has been the subject of a nationwide warrant until his arrest last night. The 30-year-old man was being sought in connection with…
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a 30-year-old Ottawa man in connection with three shootings in the city — two of them fatal. Police say Alam Gabriel Buoc is wanted on two charges of first-degree murder in the deaths…
