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WEATHER Ottawa breaks 132-year-old temperature record

The temperature in Ottawa has surpassed a more than century-old heat record, and more record-breaking warmth is in the forecast.

CN experiencing network-wide system failure; Via, GO and other trains affected

Canadian National Railway Co. is experiencing a network-wide system failure that is affecting Via, GO and other trains in Ontario.

WATCH LIVE

WATCH LIVE Liberal Greg Fergus makes history, elected first Black House Speaker

Liberal MP Greg Fergus is Canada's new House of Commons Speaker, following a secret ranked ballot election on Tuesday. It is a day for the political history books as Fergus, once a parliamentary page, becomes the first Black Canadian to hold the prestigious role.

Three taken to hospital after transport truck narrowly misses SUV on Highway 401

It was a frightening few moments from two people in an SUV travelling on Highway 401 in the Loyalist Township area after a transport truck crossed the median and headed right for them.

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Crime & Courts

Two G2 drivers charged with stunt driving on eastern Ontario roads

Ontario Provincial Police say an officer observed a vehicle travelling 164 km/h on Highway 416 near Spencerville on Wednesday.
Ottawa police lay charges after Halton police officers attacked in downtown Ottawa

Ottawa police have arrested and charged a man in connection with an attack in the ByWard Market that injured two Halton Regional Police officers.
Biker who sped past OPP detachment charged with stunt driving

Ontario Provincial Police say a good way to be stopped for stunt driving is to speed right past the local police detachment.

COVID-19 in Ottawa

Latest COVID-19 vaccines likely not publicly available until late October, Ottawa Public Health says

Ottawa Public Health says it is awaiting shipments of the latest COVID-19 vaccines that target the XBB.1.5 subvariant, but it could be a few more weeks before they're widely available.
'It's going to be bumpy': CHEO preparing for the fall respiratory virus season

CHEO is preparing for a bumpy respiratory virus season in Ottawa, as COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses continue to circulate in the community. Ottawa Public Health says wastewater surveillance shows COVID-19 levels are "very high" in Ottawa this week, while RSV levels are "moderate."
Mandatory masking rules reinstated at hospitals in Kingston, Ont.

The Kingston Health Sciences Centre says that in response to rising COVID-19 prevalence in southwestern Ontario, it is reintroducing mandatory masking for patients, staff and visitors in public facing areas, effective immediately.

Your Health

Trillium Line launch delayed until spring 2024

Passengers will not be boarding the Trillium Line until the spring of 2024, as construction continues on the new north-south light-rail transit line between Bayview Station and Riverside South.
Transit riders fill city hall with chants to fix transit

A rally took place at Ottawa City Hall Tuesday, calling for better transit service. While the LRT and bus route changes get most of the attention, much of the spotlight on transit this week is on Para Transpo.
Uniforms back on as bus driver union, OC Transpo agree to meet to discuss 'multitude of issues'

The head of the union representing OC Transpo drivers is asking them not to wear their uniforms until further notice as a protest against "the style of management OC Transpo is currently under."