Unpublished Newswire
Some expecting parents in Ontario are struggling to schedule routine ultrasound appointments due to growing waitlists and a shortage of sonographers. There is a 20 per cent sonographer vacancy rate in the province, according to Sonography Canada.
August 20, 2026 - 05:00 | | CBC News - Canada
RCMP Const. Anton Lorde had finished his shift and was on his way home when he saw dark smoke billowing into the sky. His quick response — along with the actions of a family member — helped save the lives of four people.
August 20, 2026 - 05:00 | | CBC News - Canada
Countries around the world frequented by sharks use drones to detect when the creatures lurk too close to public beaches, but Nova Scotia officials say they don’t plan on using the technology any time soon. Some beachgoers say they'd like to the technology implemented.
August 20, 2026 - 05:00 | | CBC News - Canada
Randall Denley's op-ed (Ottawa Citizen, Aug. 15, 2026) analyzes the recent Government of Ontario's population projections for Ottawa, where our city is expected to expand from the current 1.19 million population to 1.83 million in 2051, an increase of over 600,000 people. He asks where future development should occur, and suggests that the National Capital Greenbelt should be considered to meet the projected housing needs. Read More
August 20, 2026 - 04:33 | Doug Menary | Ottawa Citizen
The Town of Small Point-Broad Cove-Blackhead-Adam's Cove was ravaged by multiple wildfires last summer, but it may soon look a little greener — thanks to a couple who donated over 450 trees to the community.
August 20, 2026 - 04:30 | | CBC News - Canada
For public servants in need of a downtown parking spot, the City of Ottawa hopes a new plan will answer their prayers. Read More
August 20, 2026 - 04:00 | Ben Andrews | Ottawa Citizen
