A report commissioned by the federal government is calling for the deregulation of Canada Post and the establishment of an independent postal regulator. The Crown corporation has faced mounting financial losses, posting a $1.7 billion deficit in the last fiscal year and cumulative losses of $6.1 billion since 2018, according to the report.
Lead in Ottawa School Water
Lead has been seeping into drinking fountains at Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) schools, prompting some parents to bring bottled water to classrooms. The dense, odourless metal has raised health concerns among families.
Ottawa Ring Road Considered
Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria stated there is “a good case” for building a ring road around Ottawa and that the province would examine its feasibility. The concept aims to alleviate traffic congestion on Highway 417, which residents describe as a “pain in the butt.”
Brady Tkachuk Traded to Panthers
Former Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk said “it was time for the next chapter” after being traded to the Florida Panthers for several draft picks on Sunday. The trade ends his tenure with the Senators.
Cycling Joy with E-Buses
Letters to the editor on Tuesday praised the shift to electric buses, noting that cycling is now more enjoyable without diesel fumes.
