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Search and recovery operation ongoing after RCAF helicopter crash near Petawawa

Search and recovery operation ongoing after RCAF helicopter crash near Petawawa

PETAWAWA, Ont. — A search and recovery operation was underway near Garrison Petawawa early Tuesday evening as crews tried to find two people missing since a Royal Canadian Air Force helicopter crashed overnight.
City of Ottawa installs tribute to Mahsa Amini outside former site of Iranian embassy

City of Ottawa installs tribute to Mahsa Amini outside former site of Iranian embassy

The City of Ottawa has installed a commemorative sign in front of the former site of the Iranian embassy that honours Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who died in the custody of Iran's morality police after allegedly violating a strict dress code for
More than 100 Mexican firefighters deployed to help battle wildfires in Ontario

More than 100 Mexican firefighters deployed to help battle wildfires in Ontario

More than 100 Mexican firefighters arrived in Ontario on Monday, the first round of international support to help battle the raging wildfires in the province this season.
Raptors eyeing option of moving up in important upcoming NBA draft

Raptors eyeing option of moving up in important upcoming NBA draft

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have some considerations in mind for Thursday night's draft. Toronto has just one pick, sitting on the back end of the lottery at 13th overall in the first round.
Urgent care clinic to open at site of shuttered Minden, Ont., ER

Urgent care clinic to open at site of shuttered Minden, Ont., ER

MINDEN, ONTARIO — An urgent care clinic is set to open at the site of a closed emergency room in Minden, though for just a few hours a week at first.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,754.14, down 180.07): Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. (TSX:CM). Finance. Down $1.22, or 2.09 per cent, to $57.14 on 12.
Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. opts in to final year of contract

Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. opts in to final year of contract

TORONTO — Shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. will opt into the final year of his contract with the Toronto Raptors, the team confirmed on Tuesday. Trent's player option for the 2023-24 season is worth US$18.5-million.
S&P/TSX composite down nearly 200 points Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also lower

S&P/TSX composite down nearly 200 points Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also lower

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down 180 points Tuesday, led by declines in the energy and base metal sectors, while U.S. stock markets also moved lower.
GTA Metro workers vote in favour of strike ahead of contract negotiations

GTA Metro workers vote in favour of strike ahead of contract negotiations

TORONTO — Unifor says Metro grocery workers in the Greater Toronto Area voted 100 per cent in favour of striking ahead of their first contract negotiations since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic.
Canadian Swifties who hoped for local shows left wanting as Taylor Swift skips Canada

Canadian Swifties who hoped for local shows left wanting as Taylor Swift skips Canada

TORONTO — Taylor Swift is giving Canadian fans the cold shoulder.