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What's open and closed in Ottawa on Victoria Day

May 15 , 2025 at 08:20:51 a.m. EDT • :

The Victoria Day federal holiday falls on May 19 this year. By law, many public facilities and private businesses will be closed, with a few exceptions. Here's the rundown.

Mosquitoes emerge 'all at once' in Ottawa after spring melt, warm spell

May 18 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

A heavy snow melt and a snap warm spell have caused mosquitoes to emerge "all at once" in Ottawa, according to an expert in biting insects.

Woman killed in Kingston, man charged with 1st-degree murder

May 17 , 2025 at 08:02:23 p.m. EDT • :

Police in Kingston, Ont., say they've charged a 26-year-old man with murder in the death of his intimate partner. It's the first time they've declared a killing to be a femicide.

Liberals will table a budget this fall, Prime Minister Mark Carney says

May 18 , 2025 at 10:37:04 a.m. EDT • :

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday morning in Rome that his Liberal government will table a budget this fall — a decision he argued is the right one because there's "not much value" in rushing out a budget at the earliest opportunity.

Wildfire response training should be made available to more civilians, experts say

May 18 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

As wildfire season begins in Ontario, some experts say more civilians in northern and remote regions should be given training and opportunities to become wildfires response volunteers, despite liability concerns.