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Ottawa Canadians approaching retirement age are among those most vulnerable to market volatility caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, with one Ottawa grandmother contemplating a return to work to compensate for her recent losses. Market disruption leaves those nearing retirement particularly vulnerable, advocate says Ottawa woman Donna GowContinue Reading

Ottawa Some members of Ottawa’s Indigenous community say they’re worried about the impact Canada-U.S. relations could have on friends and family who live on reserves near or severed by the American border. Members of Ottawa’s Indigenous community say border mobility is a top election issue Robyn Miller · CBC NewsContinue Reading

Ottawa Several communities in Ottawa are mourning a young woman who lost her life in the recent roof collapse of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic.  Sheila Berroa died at the Jet Set nightclub on Tuesday Natalia Goodwin · CBC News · Posted: Apr 12, 2025 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated:Continue Reading

Ottawa A group of Black psychologists are fearful of rollback to equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives within the Canadian Psychological Association following proposed changes to the strategic plan, while the CPA’s leadership insists those goals remain foundational. CPA leadership insists they remain committed to equity, diversity and inclusion Ottawa psychotherapist KafuiContinue Reading

By the time Helen Bobat was hospitalized on the weekend, she had been stranded abroad without her medication for more than a week.  The Ottawa resident planned to be in England for five days in mid-March to make arrangements for her ailing mother, bringing along eight days worth of drugs to manage herContinue Reading

Ottawa·First Person For Jolene Saulis Dione, a recent conversation with her 12-year-old daughter Gwen, helped put in focus why Indigenous child welfare, and the system that has impacted her both personally and professionally, is top of mind at the ballot box. Voting is not just a civic duty for me.Continue Reading

Ottawa Local tourism operators are anticipating more business this summer as Canadians opt out of travel south of the border. Many Canadians are opting out of U.S. travel and seeking destinations closer to home Jodie Applewaithe · CBC News · Posted: Apr 05, 2025 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hoursContinue Reading

Ottawa On Thursday Chris Barber and Tamara Lich will find out if they are guilty for their roles in the February 2022 protests. Both pleaded not guilty to mischief, intimidation, obstruction and other charges. ‘If I’m found guilty, then we’re gonna appeal it anyway,’ Lich told CBC News last yearContinue Reading

Ottawa An Ottawa man accused of trying to sow hate and fear by helping create racist recruitment videos and other propaganda for a now defunct far-right international neo-Nazi terrorist group has been found guilty on all charges. Patrick Gordon Macdonald faced 3 terrorism-related charges Kristy Nease · CBC News · Posted: AprContinue Reading