Новости за 10.11.2017

When the call came in to Leading Seaman Bruno Guevremont that there was a suicide bomber in Kandahar, the navy bomb technician assumed he was being sent to pick up bits and pieces. To Guevremont’s surprise, when his unit arrived, the bomber was still very much alive, pinned by the arms by two Afghan policemen, […]

Sgt. Dan Matthews says there are two sides of modern warfare: the violence that occurs on the ground and the ongoing mental war that rears its head once home from war.

A proposed modern addition to a 90-year-old house overlooking McKay Lake in Rockcliffe Park has become the battleground for residents who fear city hall is being willy-nilly with the heritage character of their stately community. Daniel Weinand, the prospective buyer of the Tudor Revival-style house on a bluff at 551 Fairview Ave., wants to build […]

The ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa organized by Dominion Command of the Royal Canadian Legion is an Ottawa tradition to honour veterans and those who fell in service of Canada. While there are events organized by branches across the city, tens of thousands come to the National War Memorial at the intersection […]

Conservatives face some critical decisions in Western democracies, but none more important than whether or not they will observe and enforce basic human truths that must be self-evident even to themselves. “Don’t march for white power.” “Don’t threaten to lock up political opponents.” “Don’t commit treason.” Or, to phrase these no-nos in the current fashion […]

A 25-year-old Ottawa man faces a host of charges, including possession of a 9 mm handgun, following a traffic stop in the east end Thursday night. Police said the man’s vehicle was pulled over at about 11 p.m. by patrol officers around St. Laurent Boulevard and Donald Street. In the first interaction, an officer arrested the […]

It’s becoming routine for frontline hospital workers to be punched, kicked and have things thrown at them, according to research from the union that represents nurses, personal support workers and others across Ontario. Many of those hospital workers say they are afraid to report assaults for fear of reprisal, according to a poll of workers. Sometimes […]

A University of Ottawa law professor has been appointed to the Federal Court, the minister of justice announced Thursday.  Sébastien Grammond, a professor in the civil law section of the university’s law school and former dean, replaces Mr. Justice S.B. Noël, who retired Sept. 1. Proud to announce Sébastien Grammond is appointed a judge of […]

There has been a lot of reporting in the last two days about the potential for a Canadian peacekeeping mission to help stabilize the conflict in Ukraine. The Liberals have talked about it. Conservative leader Andrew Scheer has endorsed the idea of a UN peacekeeping mission led by Canada. Russia is also interested in the […]

Earlier this week, the Ontario government, which has been raining promises on the electorate for months, pledged to create thousands more long-term beds and increase the time devoted to direct care of frail people in health facilities. It was part of a grandiose 20-point plan, dubbed “Aging with Confidence,” that we are meant to conclude […]

Quebec may soon allow squirrel hunting, an entry-level type of hunting that is already legal in Ontario and most U.S. states. A committee will make recommendations to the Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks in a few months. Quebec allows small-game hunting ranging from rabbits to foxes to pigeons, but excludes squirrels, which are not […]

Credit monitoring giant Equifax Inc. won’t reveal whether the personal financial information of any Ottawa-area coaches or volunteers was exposed during a massive data breach earlier this year. In a bid to cut back on wait times faced by paper applications for background checks, the Ottawa Police Service introduced an online service that allows people […]

The Ottawa-raised, Toronto-based guitarist launches his new album The Greatest Invention this weekend with gigs in Kitchener and Toronto.

To mark Canada’s sesquicentennial, the Citizen’s Bruce Deachman met and photographed 150 people in the Ottawa area, encouraging them to tell their stories that, combined, painted an intimate portrait of the region and the people who live, work and play here. The series, which was published daily leading up to Canada Day, was called Capital […]

Five people were rushed to hospital Thursday after a “serious” crash involving an OPP cruiser and a civilian sedan in Belleville. The marked OPP SUV and car collided at the intersection of Dundas West and Sidney at about 10:30 p.m.,  Belleville police said. Two OPP officers, a person who was in their custody and two civilians […]

Readers share suggestions for Remembrance Day, and offer a wide range of opinions about education. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com . You’ll find some helpful guidelines here. — Let’s mourn the dead of all wars Tomorrow, we will proudly commemorate the memory of all those who lost their lives in battle defending freedom […]

Every effort has been made to be thorough and accurate, but some names may not appear here. Many of the war records, for example, do not indicate soldiers’ hometowns. • Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery Ace, Wallace James, 33 Private – Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders, RCIC Son of John and Sarah Ann Ace, Iroquois, Ont. […]

“We had a chap killed this morning and just across the road from where I am sitting they are burying him now. The padre just finished saying the sermon; God, it’s so sad. … They have found a nice spot for him though and have a white cross with his rank, name and no. on […]

When the call came in to Leading Seaman Bruno Guevremont that there was a suicide bomber in Kandahar, the navy bomb technician assumed he was being sent to pick up bits and pieces. To Guevremont’s surprise, when his unit arrived, the bomber was still very much alive, pinned by the arms by two Afghan policemen, […]

I hate the news. A weird thing for a columnist to cop to in a newspaper, to be sure, but since going back to work full-time after a year and a half of daddy day care and freelance writing, I’ve come to hate the news. It’s become ungovernable. Every time I peek into my Twitter […]

Daniel Lanois, the renowned producer of landmark albums by the likes of Bob Dylan and U2, will be returning to his musical roots on this month’s Time On tour of Quebec and Ontario. Lynn Saxberg spoke to the celebrated singer-songwriter-musician about the tour, his memories of growing up in Gatineau and the “far-out” project he […]

Firefighters on both sides of the river were hopping early Friday with a house fire in Ottawa’s Wellington West neighbourhood and a blaze in a commercial building that houses a local radio station in Gatineau. Ottawa firefighters were called to 14 Gould St. just after midnight when a 911 caller reported spotting smoke and flames. […]

Brrr! Environment Canada has lifted its winter travel advisory but bundle up. Friday morning’s -11 C makes it the coldest Nov. 10 on record and gusty winds make it feel more like -22. #Ottawa #WinterIsHere pic.twitter.com/I1JuQRIT3e — Sarah Meaghan (@sarahmeaghang) November 10, 2017 The previous record was -9 C in 1995. Friday’s forecast is for […]

I hate the news. A weird thing for a columnist to cop to in a newspaper, to be sure, but since going back to work full-time after a year and a half of daddy day care and freelance writing, I’ve come to hate the news. It’s become ungovernable. Every time I peek into my Twitter […]

A mother spent a terrified 15-20 minutes in Pointe Gatineau Thursday night when her vehicle was stolen with her baby on board. The baby was found safe inside the vehicle about 20 minutes later. The jacking occurred when the mother stopped at a convenience store at Saint-Rosaire Street and Chemin de la Savane at about […]