
When Chris Mallinos’s son Theo was diagnosed with leukemia, he was prepared for the physical isolation that would come with avoiding infection during Theo's treatment. However, Mallinos wasn't prepared for the emotional isolation of his son being a cancer parent.
December 29, 2025 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
The death earlier this week of Annette Dionne, the last surviving sister of the famous quintuplets, is the end of a difficult era, but it is not the end of their story, her nephew says.Brian Callahan’s mother was an older sibling to the Dionne quintuplets. He said in an interview that his aunt, like the other four sisters, was a private person after being in the spotlight for the first 18 years of her life.
December 28, 2025 - 20:55 | Emily Haws | The Globe and Mail
Ontarians will be able to put more products into the blue bin in 2026 as the province moves toward a privately operated recycling program. But some are worried more sorting doesn't mean there's a real market to recycle the products into something else.
December 28, 2025 - 20:12 | | CBC News - Canada
A CN Rail train derailed on Sunday in Winnipeg's South Osborne area, with eight cars tipping over and a ninth remaining upright. Officials say there is no threat to public safety.
December 28, 2025 - 19:11 | Sean Previl | Global News - Canada
Dozens of birders descended on Vancouver’s Sunset Beach Park on Sunday to catch a rare glimpse of a bird that avian enthusiasts say has never been recorded in Canada before.
December 28, 2025 - 18:35 | | CBC News - Canada
Environment Canada has identified hazardous weather for Sunday, December 28. As a result, the City of Ottawa has declared a Significant Weather Event. This declaration suspends the Maintenance Quality Standards timelines required for our City to meet our winter maintenance objectives. The Roads and Parking Services team will be out maintaining the City’s sidewalks, roads and the winter cycling network, but it will take longer than usual to restore them to regular conditions.
Please exercise caution when using City sidewalks, roads and the winter cycling network. Freezing rain and strong...
December 28, 2025 - 18:27 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases


