Unpublished Newswire
It's Thursday, May 21. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. Read More
May 21, 2026 - 16:45 | Robert Cross | Ottawa Citizen
OTTAWA — The head of the union representing RCMP members is seeking answers for how a CBC-related production was approved that targeted retired Mounties under the pretence of being celebrated for their service, but which ultimately turned out to be a prank. Brian Sauve, president of the National Police Federation, which represents roughly 20,000 current and former RCMP members, says he was recently contacted by a retired member who recounted having been approached by the program, saying he knows of others who were as well. “We’re not talking about one or two to make it an issue,”...
May 21, 2026 - 16:37 | Stephanie Taylor | National Post
That’s three times the 5% initial contribution requirement the CRTC set out in 2024, which is being challenged in court by major streamers including Apple, Amazon and Spotify.
May 21, 2026 - 16:35 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
Currently, the Canadian government advises Canadians to avoid all travel to Ituri and North Kivu provinces, citing safety and security concerns.
May 21, 2026 - 16:35 | Adriana Fallico | Global News - Canada
May 21, 2026 - 16:34 | Matthew Scace, Carrie Tait | The Globe and Mail
More than 2,000 new Canadians signed up to connect with Ottawa's major employers and support services as part of the YMCA’s Opportunities Expo for New Canadians, an event that helps newcomers navigate major immigration challenges. That's a story Sana Belhadad, manager of the YMCA's Newcomer Information Centre, knows personally. Belhadad came to Canada from Morocco, lost her husband and found her resilience in the YMCA's newcomer services.
May 21, 2026 - 16:33 | | CBC News - Ottawa
