Ottawa city council votes to endorse Ontario plan to give transit special constables ability to arrest drug users
ADVERTISEMENT Updated: February 25, 2026 at 4:05PM EST Published: February 25, 2026 at 1:34PM EST Ottawa City Council has voted 17 to 7 to endorse provincial legislation that would give expanded enforcement powers to OC Transpo special constables to arrest and fine people using drugs on public transit. The plan is part of [broader legislation passed in […]
Federal Liberals jump to a seven-point lead over the Conservatives: Nanos poll
ADVERTISEMENT Pollster Nik Nanos of Nanos Research says the numbers have gotten worse for the Conservatives since Pierre Poilievre survived his leadership review. ©2026 BellMedia All Rights Reserved This page has been blocked by an extension a17586580222.cdn.optimizely.com is blocked Federal Liberals jump to a seven-point lead over the Conservatives: Nanos poll Accessibility & Feedback About […]
Number of assaults reported in Montreal metro rises 15 per cent in one year, to 726
ADVERTISEMENT Published: February 25, 2026 at 4:54PM EST MONTREAL — The number of assaults reported in Montreal’s metro system rose by 15 per cent in 2025 compared to the year prior, according to newly released police data. Montreal police say there were 726 cases of assault in 2025, up from 631 in 2024 and 652 in […]
Bylaw officers seize 11 accessible parking permits for being misused, expired
Updated:February 24, 2026 at 4:14PM EST Published:February 24, 2026 at 12:16PM EST ©2026 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Bylaw officers seize 11 accessible parking permits for being misused, expired [71-year-old woman killed in 2-vehicle collision in Whitchurch-Stouffville](https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/71-year-old-woman-killed-in-2-vehicle-collision-in-whitchurch-stouffville/) [Toronto police investigating downtown stabbing](https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/toronto-police-investigating-downtown-stabbing/) [VPD training facility pitch based on ‘incorrect information’: Justice Institute of B.C.](https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/vpd-training-facility-pitch-based-on-incorrect-information-justice-institute-of-bc/) [‘We weren’t […]
CTV National News: OpenAI officials summoned to Ottawa for questions about B.C. mass shooting
ADVERTISEMENT Judy Trinh reports on a meeting between Ottawa and OpenAI officials regarding the ban of the Tumbler Ridge shooter’s ChatGPT account before the attack. ©2026 BellMedia All Rights Reserved CTV National News: OpenAI officials summoned to Ottawa for questions about B.C. mass shooting Top Videos Accessibility & Feedback About BellMedia Other Brands Autres Marques […]
Ottawa to launch Canada’s first Men and Boys’ Health Strategy
ADVERTISEMENT Published: February 24, 2026 at 12:26PM EST The federal government is launching a national conversation on men’s and boys’ health, which will help develop Canada’s first [Men and Boys’ Health Strategy](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/healthy-living/improving-health-men-canada.html?utm_campaign=hc-sc-healthy-men-hommes-sante-26-27&utm_medium=vanity-url&utm_source=canada-ca_healthy-men “https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/healthy-living/improving-health-men-canada.html?utm_campaign=hc-sc-healthy-men-hommes-sante-26-27&utm_medium=vanity-url&utm_source=canada-ca_healthy-men”). The strategy, which will be released later in 2026, is being applauded by mental health advocates, who say it’s long overdue. “I think […]
Ottawa residents describe scene in Puerto Vallarta
ADVERTISEMENT Ottawa residents say they have been told not to leave their resorts in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico amid unrest. CTV’s Dylan Dyson reports. ©2026 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Ottawa residents describe scene in Puerto Vallarta Top Videos Accessibility & Feedback About BellMedia Other Brands Autres Marques [CTV News in Mexico: At least 73 people killed, […]
This is the lineup for Ottawa Bluesfest in July
Published:February 24, 2026 at 12:01AM EST ©2026 BellMedia All Rights Reserved This is the lineup for Ottawa Bluesfest in July [Airlines to resume operations to Mexico’s Puerto Vallarta from Tuesday](https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/airlines-to-resume-operations-to-mexicos-puerto-vallarta-from-tuesday/) [Brother of Tumbler Ridge shooter arrested on Canada-wide warrant](https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/brother-of-tumbler-ridge-shooter-arrested-on-canada-wide-warrant/) [Police watchdog finds misconduct by two VPD officers in Tatyanna Harrison case](https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/police-watchdog-finds-misconduct-by-two-vpd-officers-in-tatyanna-harrison-case/) [Trial for B.C. man […]
Sio Silica’s new chief development officer
ADVERTISEMENT Published: February 23, 2026 at 9:44AM EST Canadian mining company Sio Silica has a new chief development officer. On Friday, the company announced Jack Winram has taken on the position. It notes this appointment comes as Sio Silica works to expand its Manitoba-based management team and grow its corporate operations in Winnipeg. “As Sio Silica […]
Conservatives call for review into asylum seekers’ access to health care
ADVERTISEMENT Published: February 23, 2026 at 5:16AM EST OTTAWA — The Conservatives plan to put a motion before the House of Commons on Tuesday aimed at reviewing how health benefits are provided to asylum seekers and restricting who has access to those services. The planned text of the motion, which has been shared with The Canadian […]