Unpublished Newswire
A propane leak from Zamboni ice machine, not human error, caused blast that badly damaged recreation centre in Taber, Alta.
January 7, 2026 - 18:21 | | CBC News - Canada
OTTAWA
— With time ticking down until the Liberals launch their long-awaited “buyback” program for government-banned firearms, the federal government confirmed on Wednesday that only 25 guns were turned over as part of a test run.
Late Wednesday, Public Safety Canada
announced the results...
January 7, 2026 - 18:18 | Stephanie Taylor | National Post
With flu cases remaining high, Ottawa’s healthcare system is facing continuous pressure to kick off 2026. In fact, The Ottawa Hospital is using an old ambulance bay to keep up with the ongoing overflow. CTV’s Austin Lee has the latest in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez. And finally, we check in with Aimee Savard, who is the proud owner of the latest CHEO Dream Home!
January 7, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The Christmas holidays are behind us, and we hope you’re returning to the workstation rested and recharged. However, a new survey says those vacay days might produce the opposite effect. ADP Canada reveals that many Canadian workers feel anxious when their vacay ends, or they don’t feel fully refreshed when it does. That’s due to a buildup of work that has accumulated while watching TV or soaking up the sun. And if you are gone for a full week, it takes an average of 17 additional hours to either prepare or catch up. Do you think the ‘time off tax’ is a real...
January 7, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Immigration officials in Minneapolis have shot and killed the wife of a prominent activist. The Department of Homeland Security says it happened during an immigration crackdown, as the woman allegedly tried to run over law enforcement officers. However, the Mayor of Minneapolis is putting that claim into question, and a series of viral videos are doing the same. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent delivers the latest developments. Meantime, a new report from Deloitte Canada says the country’s economic growth will slow down in 2026, falling from 1.7 percent to 1.5 percent. Dawn Desjardins,...
January 7, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
An out-of-service OC Transpo double-decker bus caught fire while being towed early Wednesday afternoon.
January 7, 2026 - 18:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
