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Ottawa under flood emergency
The city of Ottawa remains under a state of emergency as floodwaters are predicted to rise over the weekend. The CBC's Olivia Stefanovich is on the scene in Constance Bay, in the western part of the city.
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Ottawa community experiencing déjà vu as floods threaten their homes
In parts of Ottawa people are in a race against time to protect their homes. The Ottawa River is expected to peak in a few days and one rural community in the city's west end is keenly aware of what could happen because they've lived...
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Ottawa to expand farmers' aid as trade tensions with China continue
Money is on the way for farmers caught in the middle of a bitter diplomatic dispute between Canada and China.
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What can Canada learn from Winnipeg's flood protection?
As parts of the country continue to battle historic floods, Winnipeg's impressive flood protection has water management lessons for other parts of Canada.
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Ottawa River continues to rise as flood contamination concerns grow
Thousands who live along the Ottawa River continue to watch floodwaters as they wait to find out whether their defences against the rising waters will hold. This as water contamination concerns add to the burdens already being faced by...
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Jason Kenney prepared to challenge Ottawa on Bill C-69
Jason Kenney says Ottawa’s environmental assessment overhaul violates the constitution. Alberta’s premier warned that he is prepared to launch a constitutional legal challenge against the legislation if it is passed by the Senate as...
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Floodwaters continue to cause damage in Ontario and Quebec
Water levels in Ottawa may have finally peaked after weeks of rising water, but other parts of Eastern Canada are still feeling the effects. Olivia Stefanovich reports from Ottawa and Alison Northcott gives us an update from...
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Quebecers without power may have to spend another night in the dark
Thousands of people in southern Quebec might have to spend another night without electricity. Power will not be fully restored for at least another 24 hours, emergency officials said Tuesday afternoon.
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After a decisive UCP victory, the Ottawa-Alberta relationship could get unruly
The New Democrats' defeat in Alberta's provincial election marked the end of a remarkable chapter in the province's politics — Alberta's first-ever NDP government. The arrival of a new provincial conservative government, meanwhile, could...
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Family of Canadians killed in Ethiopian airline crash speak of loss
New details are emerging about the lives of the 18 Canadians killed in the Ethiopian airline disaster as friends and family open up about those they’ve lost.
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Ride along with a trucker protesting Ottawa’s oil policy in pro-pipeline convoy
This pro-pipeline truck driver just started a four day journey to Ottawa to protest its handling of the oil downturn. He is joining the around 160 others in the convoy.
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Pro-pipeline protest convoy leaves Alberta for Ottawa
A pro-pipeline convoy of around 160 trucks left Red Deer, Alta., today headed for Ottawa, to protest what they see as restrictive federal oil and gas policy.
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Justin Trudeau insists Jody Wilson-Raybould wasn't pressured to go easy on SNC-Lavalin
Justin Trudeau insists Jody Wilson-Raybould was not pressured to steer the corruption and fraud case against SNC-Lavalin away from a courtroom.
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Wilson-Raybould makes surprise appearance in front of cabinet amid SNC-Lavalin scandal
For the first time, we're hearing from Jody Wilson-Raybound, the person at the centre of the SNC-Lavalin controversy. The former Attorney General made a surprise appearance in front of her former colleagues in cabinet, and confirmed she...
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Pro-pipeline protest arrives in Ottawa as Alberta moves to ship crude by rail
The United We Roll convoy arrived in downtown Ottawa after a 5-day journey that started in Red Deer, Alta., a 3,467 km haul. Its 200 or so pickups, cars and big rigs were enough to snarl traffic around the Parliament buildings, and make...
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B.C. salmon stock decline puts Ottawa at odds with First Nations
B.C.'s salmon stock decline has been described as an ecological catastrophe, but Ottawa's solution is putting the government at odds with local First Nations.
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Black activists say they feel victimized by racism following Parliament Hill visit
In celebration of the launch of Black History Month, a group of young activists were in Ottawa for an event called Black Voices on the Hill. One-hundred-and-fifty visitors were waiting to meet with cabinet ministers when some employees...
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Chinese ambassador warns Ottawa of escalations in diplomatic feud
Lu Shaye says tensions between the two countries could escalate if Canada continues to rally international support in the dispute over two Canadian men being detained by Beijing. Their detention followed Canada's arrest of Huawei...
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Jim Balsillie concerned about Canada’s coziness with Huawei | The Weekly with Wendy Mesley
Canadian tech pioneer Jim Balsillie talks about why he thinks the government is too cozy with Huawei in an exclusive interview with Wendy Mesley. Balsillie says he is “extraordinarily concerned” about Ottawa’s approach to the security...
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Police name three killed in Ottawa bus crash as daily commute resumes
Buses packed with commuters were again trundling through Ottawa's Westboro transit station, three days after a deadly crash that killed three and sent nearly two dozen people to hospital. Lots of questions still remain about what...
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China invokes death sentence for Canadian convicted of drug trafficking
A Chinese court sentenced a Canadian man to death for drug smuggling, a ruling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was quick to condemn and one that is certain to aggravate tense relations between Beijing and Ottawa.
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RCMP getting civilian watchdog after years of harassment allegations
The federal government is bringing in an external board of civilian advisers to strengthen oversight of RCMP management and improve how the force handles harassment and bullying. All seem to be good intentions, but the announcement has...
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Tax changes coming for Canadians in 2019
A whole host of federal tax changes come into effect in the new year. Some will hit your paycheque, others your bills — and if you're a small business owner, there are a couple of changes coming for which you've likely been preparing for...
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Liberals lay out proposed rules for cannabis 'edibles,' public to weigh in
From cannabis candy to dried meat with marijuana, the federal government has set out proposed new rules on how pot products can be sipped or munched.