Unpublished Newswire
It’s a rematch women’s hockey fans have anxiously been waiting for, as Canada and the U.S.A. will once again compete for Olympic gold. Read More
February 17, 2026 - 18:49 | Natasha Baldin | Ottawa Citizen
Having undergone treatment for cancer and getting the all-clear, the timing is now critical for Alice Pesta to receive another transplant.
February 17, 2026 - 18:46 | Bella Finn | Global News - Canada
February 17, 2026 - 18:40 | Maan Alhmidi | The Globe and Mail
If you are thinking of handing a peanut to a hungry chipmunk, or pieces of bread to a crowd of ducks, you might want to think twice about doing that. Ottawa city councillor Laura Dudas is preparing a motion to City Committee on Thursday, where she plans to propose a bylaw against feeding animals. She argues, while the random act of kindness seems innocent enough, it could also attract rodents. But will this initiative actually help reduce the city’s pest population? Nathaniel Heppell is a wildlife control specialist, as well as the owner of Ace Wildlife and Pest Control. He joins...
February 17, 2026 - 18:40 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
An Ottawa city councillor is calling for a bylaw against feeding wild animals, arguing that the innocent-looking practice can also attract rodents. Laura Dudas has organized a motion, which will be presented at City Committee on Thursday. Over at the City of Toronto, bird-feeders are fair game, but feeding wildlife on private and public property is prohibited. Similar bylaws are also in place for Brampton, Oakville, and Vaughn. And if you break the rules in Mississauga, you could face a maximum penalty of $100,000. So how far is Laura Dudas willing to go? The councillor for Orlé...
February 17, 2026 - 18:35 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The Quebec government will soon be shifting responsibility for the upcoming Gatineau tram project. If all goes according to plan, it will be transferred from the City of Gatineau to Mobilité Infra Québec, the agency that oversees transportation projects in the province. Just 24 hours ago, Gatineau Mayor Maude Marquis-Bissonnette was first notified of the changes from Canada’s Transport Minister. And after Tuesday’s announcement, she fears that any potential delays could turn this steady build into a rocky road. She joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa...
February 17, 2026 - 18:30 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
