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Publication Date: January 5, 2026 - 04:00
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Here are some court cases around Ottawa to watch in 2026
January 5, 2026
Among the Ottawa-area cases set for trial in 2026 are the accused murder of a woman whose disappearance went unsolved for decades, and the alleged bounty killings of two brothers in a strip mall parking lot.
Filipino BC has announced the 2026 Lapu Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver will go ahead nearly a year after the devastating vehicle attack that killed 11 people and injured dozens more.The organization says it recognizes “the community’s shared grief” and notes the planning for this year’s event in April has a focus on “remembrance and healing” and will include at least one memorial gathering.
January 7, 2026 - 16:54 | | The Globe and Mail
NDP leadership candidates are entering the final sprint to sign up members and raise the last of four $25,000 payments required to be on the ballot.The membership cutoff for voting eligibility and the final fundraising deadline both land on Jan. 28.
January 7, 2026 - 16:48 | David Baxter | The Globe and Mail
With Calgary facing its second catastrophic water main break in as many years, an independent panel has delivered a report faulting the city for ignoring two decades of warning signs that its water system was vulnerable.The panel of industry experts was formed to investigate a June, 2024, break along the city’s Bearspaw South Feeder Main, which carries roughly 60 per cent of Calgary’s potable water. The failure prompted a local state of emergency that forced residents to follow various levels of water restrictions for months.
January 7, 2026 - 16:37 | Patrick White | The Globe and Mail
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