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News of the day: The remarkable comeback of LeBreton Flats; Jeff Leiper unveils transit plan; More action needed to keep women safe in Ottawa rideshares

August 5, 2026
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A Canadian woman was arrested in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, last month in connection with the theft of a package containing thousands of dollars worth of gold and silver. The 25-year-old, from Ontario, was charged with forgery, theft by unlawful taking and theft by deception for taking a package containing US$43,549 in gold and silver, according to Bensalem Township Police, before flying to Arizona and eventually making her way to the Canadian border in New York. Police had responded to a report of a stolen FedEx package on May 11. The victim had reported that while waiting for a...
August 10, 2026 - 12:56 | Ellie Hutchings | National Post
Liberal MP Shaun Chen says he plans to resign at the end of this week. The Scarborough North MP issued a statement on social media saying injuries sustained in a car accident in late 2025 have prevented him from travelling to Ottawa as often as the job requires.
August 10, 2026 - 12:56 | | CBC News - Canada
A Quebec coroner is once again urging the province's Transport Ministry to make changes to improve Highway 50 following a head-on collision late last year.
August 10, 2026 - 12:34 | | CBC News - Ottawa