OttawaNews presents things to do in Ottawa this weekend, June 19-21, by Josh Pringle. Published June 19, 2026 at 4:00AM EDT. In a historic moment, David scored a hat trick as Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 to win its first-ever World Cup match. Elsewhere, a man in his 90s died after a vehicle crashed into a tree in North York.
Canada's World Cup Victory
Canada defeated Qatar 6-0, securing its first-ever win at a men's World Cup tournament. The match showcased Canada's greatest soccer moments, with emotions running high across the nation.
Alberta Government Payouts and Medical Model
The Alberta government expects $100 payouts to arrive within two weeks of applications. Additionally, Alberta moves ahead with a dual practice medical model for several surgeries, allowing patients to pay with cash, charge, or health card.
E-Scooter and E-Bike Injuries
Data shows that e-scooter and e-bike injuries are bringing more children to CHEO, raising concerns about safety.
Local News Highlights
- Black Montreal police employees told management some are worried about going to work.
- Police are looking for men accused of trying to lure teen girls into a minivan.
- Emotions run high for a Nova Scotia murder victim's mother after the convicted man won an appeal.
- New Glasgow police address quality of life concerns amid rampant homelessness and drug use.
- A dedicated claims centre is ready to tackle 22,000 storm-related claims, according to MPI.
- A Winnipeg councillor calls for an urgent meeting to discuss the drug crisis, stating, 'We do not have enough resources.'
- Bushwakker Brewpub flooded after a major plumbing issue on Dewdney Avenue.
- Riders' continuity at offensive line is a source for early success.
- Protesters stormed regional council chambers during a meeting, demanding 'Council should be disbanded.'
- Dedicated bowlers bought Frederick Lanes, saving the Kitchener alley from closure.
- Multi-billion dollar overruns at Jansen mine won't affect BHP's bottom line.
- Saskatchewan is swept up in World Cup fever, with fans calling it a dream come true.
- A pilot school is ready to take off in North Bay in July.
- Cost to rent is going up in Sudbury, according to StatsCan.
- A London plastic surgeon was acquitted of sexual assault.
- Human remains were discovered at a Sarnia construction site.
- An alleged drunk driver in a deadly Highway 11 crash is back in jail accused of bail breach.
- A Waypoint employee was struck and killed by a delivery truck, OPP reports.
- Is your Windsor postal code driving up your car insurance bill? Windsor firefighters responded to an east end blaze.
- Zuckerberg's superyacht is anchored in British Columbia ahead of a World Cup match.
- A man convicted of shooting at pop star AP Dhillon's B.C. home has been ordered deported.
- An 81-year-old Ottawa man has been charged with historical sexual assaults.
- Confusion spreads as Ottawa defends orders to surrender citizenship certificates.
- A challenger with the same name as US Senator Dan Sullivan is ineligible for the Alaska ballot, an official says.
- US senators seek to block Hegseth travel funds until the Pentagon releases a report on an Iran school strike.
Politics
The House wraps work for the summer after passing key bills, leaving others in limbo. Prime Minister Carney says it's 'no secret' that Trump doesn't like the CUSMA trade pact. The US Homeland Security secretary calls out the 'fracturing' relationship with Canada.
Business
Apple CEO says the AI boom makes price increases 'unavoidable.' The US wants domestic potash, lithium, and bromine; a Canadian company is mining all three in Utah. CPP Investments commits $1 billion to a data centre partnership in India.
Health
Certain actions in early pregnancy may raise the risk of miscarriage, a large-scale study finds. 'The whole skin came off' – dangerous implications from a social media trend involving microwaved toys. A US FDA panel considers a first-of-its-kind flu vaccine using mRNA technology.
Entertainment
The Obama Center's opening drew former US presidents, Justin Trudeau, and A-list celebrities. Iconic Twin Cities rapper Eyedea finds new life with an AI-generated album. Rockstar Games says 'GTA VI' pre-orders are starting; here's when.
Sports
Wyndham Clark seizes on the changing nature of Shinnecock to lead the US Open. Messi's father 'is going through a health situation,' says his family. A Canadian fighter was defeated by the US at Trump's UFC birthday.
Lifestyle
How to rent an RV and plan your cross-country road trip or staycation. An ancient Sherwood Forest oak tree reputed to have sheltered Robin Hood has died. An archaeology team unearths a 'prototype' of the world-famous Stonehenge monument just a few miles away.
Climate and Environment
The US National Science Foundation reverses a decision to dismantle an oceans-monitoring network after outcry. How Founding Father Benjamin Franklin's ideas have helped scientists understand climate change. Tropical Cyclone Arthur weakens to a low pressure area along the upper Texas coast.
Sci-Tech
The oldest-known plague outbreak came 5,500 years ago in Siberia. The sunken wreck of a WWII 'hell ship' used to transport POWs has been discovered after more than 80 years. The Milky Way's black hole is eerily quiet; scientists have now found evidence of its missing wind.
