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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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Minister Evan Solomon says Sam Altman confirmed the company would apply its new safety standards retroactively and review previously flagged cases.
March 4, 2026 - 23:46 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
It was a good night for babysitters and the national capital's resident Professional Women's Hockey League team on Wednesday. Read More
March 4, 2026 - 22:55 | Don Brennan | Ottawa Citizen
CANBERRA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will “defend our allies” when it comes to Iran, not ruling out future military participation.
He also stands by his decision not to call for a de-escalation in hostiles when he initially threw Canada’s support behind the U.S strikes, with he and his ministers spending the days since underscoring that the tensions must begin to lower.
“In terms of war, there are likelihoods, there are possibilities, you have to plan for the worst, but there are no certainties, in conflict,” he told reporters outside of Australia’s parliament, citing...
March 4, 2026 - 22:52 | Stephanie Taylor | National Post
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