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Publication Date: February 20, 2026 - 18:00
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Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Fri. February 20th, 2026
February 20, 2026
One man has died following Thursday night’s stabbing near the Rideau Centre, and police have taken one person into custody. Today, the OPS Homicide Unit is still investigating the area. It once again brings up the level of safety in Ottawa’s Downtown Core. Do you feel safe whenever you go there? Chris Lewis, a former OPP Commissioner, used to live in the area. He joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 1. Meantime, we are expecting another dusting of snow tonight, as we desperately try to get out of a snowy February. Doug Gillham, a meteorologist with The Weather Network, tells us what we can expect over the coming hours. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.
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As of Monday, there were 97,000 Canadian citizens and permanent residents registered in the region, Global Affairs Canada said on Tuesday.
March 3, 2026 - 10:53 | Uday Rana | Global News - Canada
Saskatoon police are asking motorists to avoid a major roadway in the city's north end due to a fiery collision involving a semi-truck Tuesday morning.
March 3, 2026 - 10:20 | Aaron D’Andrea | Global News - Canada
A Toronto synagogue was hit and damaged by gunfire Monday night in what police are investigating as a “targeting incident” and potential hate crime.
Toronto Police Service officers were dispatched to Temple Emanu-El on Old Colony Road in North York just before 11 p.m. on reports of gunshots and located “evidence of gunfire” at the scene.
No injuries were reported, but the police said the building suffered undisclosed damage.
While no suspect description is available, a police spokesperson told National Post the investigation is being led by the TPS integrated gun and gang task...
March 3, 2026 - 09:44 | Kenn Oliver | National Post
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