Ottawa residents can expect a mix of sun and rain this weekend, according to CTV News Ottawa meteorologist Ted Raymond. The forecast for May 1-3 includes periods of sunshine interspersed with chances of showers, typical for early spring in the capital.
Weekend Weather Details
Saturday will see a blend of clouds and sun with a 40 percent chance of rain, while Sunday offers similar conditions with slightly warmer temperatures. Highs are expected to reach around 15 degrees Celsius, with overnight lows near 5 degrees. Residents planning outdoor activities should keep an umbrella handy.
Other Local News
In other headlines, a fatal crash closed eastbound lanes of Highway 407 in Oakville. The Toronto Zoo announced the birth of a Bactrian camel calf, calling it 'incredible.' The Canadian military will end avalanche control along the Trans-Canada Highway. No criminal charges were filed in a baby's suspected drug overdose in B.C.'s Okanagan.
A separatist group was ordered to remove an Alberta voter database from its website. Calgary fire crews pulled a body from the Bow River. Parents raise transparency concerns as the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board reviews six west-central schools. The Canadiens look to finish off the Lightning in Game 6 of their playoff series.
Quebec's minimum wage is now $16.60 per hour. Alberta's Smith lauded a new major Canada-U.S. oil pipeline permit. Pictou County, N.S., residents remain frustrated a year after a children's disappearance. The energy board approved NS Power rate hikes. Cemetery plots risk falling into Lake Winnipeg. The Mint marks 50 years since opening in Winnipeg.
A tentative deal was reached to avoid a Grand River Transit bus strike. The Barrie Colts stay alive in the OHL Eastern Conference final. A Sudbury man on probation was charged with home invasion and impaired driving. A Sudbury mining supervisor won $1 million in Lotto 6/49. Fanshawe College encourages young women to enter skilled trades.
Waking up to frost Friday with a cool, cloudy weekend on the way. Innisfil Pride founder convicted of 7 sex trafficking charges. Police warn replica guns used in the 'Senior Assassin' game pose risks. Three suspects wanted after a boy was threatened with a knife. A Windsor motorcyclist was awarded $2 million.
Minister says B.C. expects billions from feds for forestry if U.S. talks fail. Candidate nominations open for 2026 Ontario municipal elections. Doug Ford says he hasn't lost his way despite backlash. A man was charged with attempted murder after stabbings of Jewish men in London. A stabbing at a Washington state high school wounded 6.
National and International News
Prime Minister Carney insists IRGC members are kept out of Canada after an Iranian official was turned away. He named a former minister as the next EU ambassador. Trump's trade czar told Canadians that 'America First' is policy, not a slogan. May Day demonstrations face rising energy costs due to the Iran war. Apple beat earnings estimates with continued iPhone momentum. The S&P/TSX composite closed higher, and U.S. stock markets also climbed.
Doctors worry about refugees as payment requirements take effect. Hundreds of children's toys and clothing items were recalled in Canada. The Trump administration appealed a court order to cut vaccine recommendations for kids. 'Mormon Wives' star Taylor Frankie Paul was ordered to stay 30 metres apart from her ex-partner. Britney Spears was charged with DUI involving drugs and alcohol. The Onion's bid to take over Alex Jones' Infowars is in limbo.
Buffalo fans finished 'O Canada' after a mic failed before Game 5 of the Sabres-Bruins series. Iran will play World Cup games in the United States, according to the FIFA president. An Afghan women's refugee team was allowed to play in FIFA tournaments. Australia's 'most beautiful' street is fed up with viral fame. Banksy confirmed a new statue in London of a man blinded by a flag is his work. Framing household money conversations correctly is key when talking to kids.
A barge carrying Timmy the humpback whale journeys to the North Sea. France unveiled a plan to ditch all fossil fuels by 2050. After another spring flood, cottage country residents demand answers. An Egyptian mummy was unearthed with a literary text on its abdomen. Young Canadians want AI companies to make chatbots less addictive. Elon Musk was grilled on AI profits at the OpenAI trial.
