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U.S. chemical firm blames Maitland plant closure on market, but locals aren't so sure

Residents and workers in Maitland, Ont., say they were caught completely off guard this week by news that U.S.-based company Invista is shutting down its chemical plant on the shore of [...]

Woman in her 80s killed in a crash

Police are seeking witnesses to a collision in west Ottawa Thursday in which a woman in her 80s died. [...]

Federal cyber agency warns of 'serious and urgent' attack on tech used by remote workers

Government cyber agencies around the world are rushing to clamp down on what appears to be an advanced and sophisticated espionage campaign targeting popular security software used by remote workers.   [...]

Rural mayors worry Canada Post changes could hurt

The mayor of McNab/Braeside says 60 per cent of her rural community, which largely consists of older farmers, still relies on home delivery and worries the elderly will particularly impacted by an [...]

Cornwall to host extra police trainee course

Ontario is turning to Cornwall to host an extra police constable training course that the province says will add 121 more recruits this fall. [...]

Ottawa's speed camera plan in flux after province vows to prohibit them

The City of Ottawa's plan to add two dozen more speed cameras this year is in question after the Ontario government pledged to prohibit the traffic-calming technology across the province. [...]

Local MMA fighter hopes to make it to the UFC

Liam Macfadyen comes from a family with a long, storied history in martial arts. He is currently undefeated and hopes to move up the rankings after his fight on Friday, [...]

Mackenzie King Estate a natural backdrop for Montreal dance troupe

Montreal choreographer Danièle Desnoyers is known for taking dance to parks and other scenic venues around the world. Commissioned by the National Arts Centre, she chose the winding paths and [...]

Patients speak out after spending time in General hospital's 'garage'

When Louise Pivato arrived by ambulance at the General campus of The Ottawa Hospital's emergency room this summer, she wasn't expecting to be ushered into a facility called "the garage." [...]

Ontario freezing hiring for provincial agencies despite less debt than expected

Ontario wrapped up the 2024-25 fiscal year with a significantly lower deficit than initially projected in the budget. [...]

Why Canadian taxpayers spend millions on U.S. medical treatments

An exclusive CBC data analysis has found that since 2018, Ontario has spent over $200 million sending patients to U.S. clinics for procedures unavailable in Canada. The biggest expenditure under [...]

Ottawa bylaw employee charged, fined for distracted driving

An employee of Ottawa's bylaw department was on the receiving end of a hefty ticket after Ontario Provincial Police spotted a driver using their mobile phone on the Queensway early [...]

How an Ottawa woman became the world's fastest 70-year-old female sprinter

Many people try to stay healthy long enough to play with their grandkids one day. But for 70-year-old Wendy Alexis, she takes this goal a few steps further — racing against [...]

Ford government says it will ban speed cameras across Ontario

Ontario Premier Doug Ford called the traffic enforcement tool a "cash grab" at a news conference in Vaughan Thursday. He said his government will introduce new legislation to ban speed [...]

Join CBC to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Marking its fifth year on Tuesday, Sept. 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (also known as Orange Shirt Day) is dedicated to reflecting and learning together about the [...]

Papineau Hospital operating room reopens after summer closure

The operating room at the Papineau Hospital in western Quebec has reopened after a sterilization equipment failure forced its closure over the summer, according to the regional health authority. [...]

Ottawa police to start wearing bodycams in November

The first Ottawa police officers will be equipped with body-worn cameras in November, under a pilot program that aligns the force with other police services across Canada. [...]

Legault government scraps forestry reform bill that drew widespread ire

The Legault government is capitulating to demands to scrap a controversial forestry reform bill that sparked anger and frustration of First Nations chiefs, unions and mayors. [...]

Bus-only lanes proposed for Bank Street in the Glebe

City of Ottawa staff propose adding peak-hour bus lanes to Bank Street, one of the busiest transportation corridors in the city. [...]

CFL changes prompt mixed reaction among players, coaches in Ottawa

Some are welcoming the new rules, while others warn they threaten the unique elements that make Canadian football special. [...]

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