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Ottawa storm winds reached 190 km/h: researchers

Winds in the destructive storm that hit Ottawa and the region on Saturday reached 190 kilometres per hour in some areas, researchers say.

Judge to decide if 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Tamara Lich heads back to jail

An Ottawa judge is expected to decide today whether "Freedom Convoy" organizer Tamara Lich should return to jail.

Another 2 to 3 days to reconnect Ottawa, but progress being made: Hydro Ottawa

City officials in Ottawa say it could be another two to three days to restore power, but Hydro Ottawa is assuring the community that progress is being made.

Ottawa schools with power to reopen Wednesday

Ottawa schools that have power will be open Wednesday, but many schools remain closed.

Gunman kills 19 children in Texas elementary school shooting

An 18-year-old gunman opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 19 children as he went from classroom to classroom, officials said, in the deadliest school shooting in nearly a decade and the latest gruesome moment for a country scarred by a string of massacres. The attacker was killed by law enforcement.

All four Ontario party leaders holding in-person events for the first time in days

All four of Ontario's main party leaders are on the physical campaign trail today for the first time in nearly a week.

Hunt for gas forcing many to drive across Ottawa to fill up cars, generators

City officials say gas supply issues and long lineups at the pumps should be resolved as soon as hydro is restored.

Spoiled food: City of Ottawa adds more disposal bins

The city of Ottawa is setting up disposal bins at locations across the city for residents to get rid of food spoiled because of the ongoing power outages.

Warriors coach Kerr calls for gun control after Texas school shooting

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr refused to talk about basketball at a pre-game news conference on Tuesday and instead called for stricter gun control after the killing of at least 18 children and an adult in a Texas school shooting.