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Traffic stop on 401 leads to dozens of vehicle theft charges

Four people from the Montreal area are facing dozens of criminal charges linked to vehicle thefts after Ontario Provincial Police pulled them over on Highway 401 for a traffic violation.

Ottawa shopper fights off men stealing Lexus SUV

An Ottawa Lexus owner emerged from a west end mall to find some men trying to steal his SUV.

Canadiens goaltender Carey Price didn't know about Polytechnique mass shooting, team says

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price didn't know about the 1989 Polytechnique massacre that killed 14 women and wounded several others, according to statements made to Radio-Canada. The statement from Group CH, which owns the Montreal Canadiens, comes two days after the player spoke out against proposed federal gun-control legislation.

Ottawa's new online registration system for swim lessons faces first test tonight

The city of Ottawa has launched a new online registration platform to sign up for swim lessons and other city activities following years of complaints from frustrated parents.

Pediatric illnesses levelling off despite crisis at CHEO, Ford says

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says respiratory illnesses among children in Ontario are levelling off, even as CHEO is calling in the Canadian Red Cross to deal with an unprecedented surge in patients.

Di Rienzo: A favourite sandwich shop and grocery in Little Italy celebrates 50 years

For half a century, Di Rienzo Grocery and Deli on Ottawa’s Beech St. in Little Italy has been a capital favourite; an eatery invented to satisfy the appetites of neighbourhood construction workers.

Canadian families will pay $1,065 more for groceries in 2023, report says

Food prices in Canada will continue to escalate in the new year, with grocery costs forecast to rise up to seven per cent in 2023, new research predicts.

Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin acquitted on 1988 sexual assault charge

A Quebec civilian judge has acquitted Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin of sexual assault over an allegation that dates back to 1988. Judge Richard Meredith said he believes the complainant was sexually assaulted, but said the Crown did not establish beyond a reasonable doubt that it was Fortin who had assaulted her.