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Severe thunderstorm warning lifted for parts of eastern Ontario and western Quebec

July 2 , 2025 at 05:41:40 p.m. EDT • :

Environment Canada has ended a severe thunderstorm warning it had issued for parts of eastern Ontario and western Quebec on Wednesday.

Ottawa Senators re-sign Claude Giroux

July 2 , 2025 at 06:47:08 p.m. EDT • :

Amid a flurry of signings for the Ottawa Senators, veteran forward Claude Giroux's contract has been extended.

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Father drowned, child rescued near Westboro Beach

July 2 , 2025 at 04:15:31 p.m. EDT • :

A man drowned in the Ottawa River but his son was rescued by a passerby near Westboro Beach on Wednesday afternoon, police and paramedics said.

'Missing Q': Family seeks justice months after killing of Quentin Dorsainvil

July 2 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

The family of a promising young athlete who was shot dead in Ottawa's Centretown neighbourhood last year say they're still seeking justice nine months later.

'Our goal is always to hit 100%,' Ford says as docs reveal Ontario off track to hit key climate target

July 2 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Premier Doug Ford says Ontario will try to hit its climate change targets by 2030, despite internal documents suggesting the province is not on track to meet the emissions reduction goals.