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NEW THIS MORNING | Hog's Back Swing Bridge closing for two days of maintenance

The National Capital Commission is closing the Hog’s Back Swing Bridge for two days starting tonight to conduct 'further maintenance on the bridge closing system.'

The popular Hog's Back Swing Bridge spans the Rideau Canal and connects traffic along Hog's Back Rd. between Colonel By Drive and Prince of Wales Drive.

Canada Day celebrations moving from Parliament Hill

The Canada Day main stage will be at LeBreton Flats park just west of downtown Ottawa this year, not on Parliament Hill.

A lengthy construction project on Parliament Hill has forced the Ministry of Canadian Heritage to move the main stage for Canada Day celebrations this year to LeBreton Flats, away from Parliament Hill. (Leah Larocque/CTV News Ottawa)

Ontario party leaders attack Ford on health, education in election debate

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford faced a barrage of attacks from the other three major party leaders in the Ontario election debate Monday.

Ontario Progressive Conservative Party Leader Doug Ford, left to right, Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Andrea Horwath, Ontario Liberal Party Leader Steven Del Duca and Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner pose for a photo ahead of the Ontario party leaders' debate, in Toronto, Monday, May 16, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Officials confirm EF0 landspout tornado near Casselman, Ont.

Western University's Northern Tornadoes Project says a landspout tornado occurred east of Ottawa during Sunday's severe weather, making it the first confirmed tornado of the 2022 season.

'He knew he was innocent': David Milgaard's lawyer remembers his fight fight for freedom

Friends and colleagues are remembering David Milgaard, a justice advocate who died over the weekend.

Ottawa high school that held dress code 'blitz' holds discussions with students

The Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est continues to investigate the dress code "blitz" at École secondaire catholique Béatrice-Desloges last Thursday, which students said left them feeling degraded and humiliated.

Construction season officially kicks off in Ottawa

Construction season officially kicks off in Ottawa today, with tens of millions of dollars worth of projects on the agenda this spring and summer.

Storms could bring up to 50 mm of rain in Ottawa

It will be a rainy day in the capital on Monday with a risk of a thunderstorm later today.

Artwork celebrating Algonquin Anishnabeg culture and tradition unveiled at Ottawa's NAC

A new art installation was unveiled at the National Arts Centre on Monday. Titled 'Heartbeat of Mother Earth' the mixed media art piece showcases aspects of Algonquin culture and tradition, recognizing the history and geography of this region.

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Prince Charles and Camilla kick off three-day Canadian tour in St. John's today

Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, are in Newfoundland and Labrador's capital today to begin a three-day Canadian tour focused on Indigenous reconciliation and climate change.

Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall visit Canada House in London, May 12, 2022. (Hannah McKay/Pool Photo via AP)

Attacking schools, Russia deals a blow to Ukraine's future

The Ukrainian government says Russia has shelled more than 1,000 schools, destroying 95. Intentionally attacking schools and other civilian infrastructure is a war crime. Experts say wide-scale wreckage can be used as evidence of Russian intent, and to refute claims that schools were simply collateral damage.

Top 6 moments from the 2022 Ontario election debate

Ontario’s four main party leaders were relatively civil as they spared at Monday night’s televised election debate in Toronto.

Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre denounces 'white replacement theory'

Pierre Poilievre is denouncing the 'white replacement theory' believed to be a motive for a mass shooting in Buffalo, N.Y., as 'ugly and disgusting hate-mongering.'

Tim Hortons and Justin Bieber launch Biebs Brew

A match made in marketing heaven between Tim Hortons and Justin Bieber is back with a new French vanilla-flavoured chilled coffee. Biebs Brew is the pop star's rendition of the coffee chain's cold brew coffee launched last year.