Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his son Xavier were seen waiting for the start of the first period of the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey action between Canada and the United States in Montreal on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. The Canadian Press captured the moment. Now, Xavier Trudeau is set to take the spotlight in a different arena.
Xavier Trudeau to Perform at Ottawa Blackjacks' Home Opener
Xavier Trudeau, son of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, will perform at the Ottawa Blackjacks' home opener, according to reports. The event is expected to draw significant attention, blending sports and entertainment.
Other News Highlights
- A Canadian company has purchased $30 million worth of unsold condos in downtown Toronto, signaling a major investment in the city's real estate market.
- Brandon Clarke, Canadian-born Memphis Grizzlies forward, has died at the age of 29.
- Police are seeking a Tesla driver and witnesses after a crash in Delta left one dead and five hospitalized.
- Two Vancouver outdoor pools are opening this weekend.
- A new poll shows the economy is now a top concern ahead of environmental protection.
- A man accused of impersonating an officer had already been warned, according to Lethbridge police.
- The federal government is extending contracts for temporary Pay Centre employees to process early retirements and layoffs.
- A Perth man has been arrested in connection with the Last Duel Park homicide.
- Bedford Elementary teachers have lost their licenses after an investigation into a 'climate of fear and intimidation.'
- An arrest warrant has been issued in the murder of Charalambos 'Bobby the Greek' Theologou.
- A smash-and-grab robbery at an Edmonton jewelry store injured one person, with four suspects at large.
- 'Intense fire behavior' is expected as firefighters make progress in an evacuated county northwest of Edmonton.
- A new treatment center for military and first responders has opened on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore.
- The murder in Dartmouth, N.S., remains unsolved 30 years later.
- A new commissioner has been appointed to oversee investigations into Manitoba teachers.
- Winnipeg crews responded to seven overnight fires, with one person sent to hospital.
- The Sask. NDP sent the latest provincial budget through a wood chipper in protest.
- Saskatchewan has partnered with the #NotInMyCity initiative to provide training to combat human trafficking.
- New traffic calming measures are planned for four Waterloo school zones.
- Kitchener Rangers defenceman Matthew Andonoski has been named OHL Teammate of the Year.
- RCMP shared a photo of a potential suspect in Battlefords area grandparent scams.
- The province is contributing $10 million for an Englehart wood processing mill.
- An argument about dirty dishes led to a stabbing death in Sudbury.
- Early-morning gunfire in London sent one person to hospital, with police seeking witnesses.
- A father and young son have been identified in Lake Erie deaths, with OPP still searching for a boat.
- Orillia council has approved a boundary expansion into Severn and Oro-Medonte townships.
- A single-vehicle crash led to a drug bust in Springwater, police say.
- Windsor is hosting the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase.
- CBSA has provided tips for crossing the border over the May long weekend.
- A Saanich man faces six charges over a Highway 19 crash that injured a baby and three others.
- B.C. nurses voted 98 percent in favor of a strike, the union says.
- AI used to take notes in medical appointments 'hallucinated' in testing, according to an auditor.
- Vehicle headlights are getting brighter, one expert says; here's what to know.
- Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' is estimated to cost US$1.2 trillion, far more than initially stated.
- A Nigerian military airstrike killed 100 civilians at a market, a rights group claims.
Politics
A former minister says energy project review changes could cause further delays. UN and First Nations leaders say the Liberals must pass Indian Act changes as a priority. Anand and McGuinty seek deeper ties in the Persian Gulf amid investment push and Iran war.
Business
Billions could be added to Canada's GDP if barriers faced by wineries are addressed, a report says. Doug Ford pitches Toronto as a defense bank HQ. How Dunkin' plans to conquer Canada: healthy menu, trendy beverages, and a focus on Gen Z.
Health
Hantavirus testing might not be useful for people without symptoms, experts say. What is looksmaxxing and is it harmful? A new name for PCOS, the most common cause of infertility.
Entertainment
Jackson received an honorary Palme d'Or as Cannes flaunts star power despite Hollywood's retreat. A man pleaded guilty to stealing Beyoncé's unreleased music in Atlanta, getting two years in prison. An Australian musician says he was detained at the U.S.-Canada border; his partner apologized for a 'misinterpreted' political post.
Sports
Sidney Crosby is joining Canada for world championships. Brandon Clarke, Canadian-born Memphis Grizzlies forward, died at 29. Tiger Woods' prescription drug records will be handed over to prosecutors in a Florida DUI case.
Lifestyle
Is your relationship emotionally unsafe? Experts explain the signs and what to do. Who was the enslaved Black child depicted in a famous 18th-century portrait? Researchers can now tell his story. Argentine plazas buzz with World Cup sticker trading fever.
Climate & Environment
What if we killed all mosquitoes? 'Not normal': On one April day, all of the planet's top 50 hottest cities were in just one country. Indigenous Amazon groups urge the UN to curb organized crime, not militarize territories.
Sci-Tech
Musk 'wanted 90%' of OpenAI, Altman says in high-stakes trial. DNA reveals identities of four sailors from the doomed 1845 Franklin expedition. 'As disturbing as it gets': A U.S. man charged with online luring of a 10-year-old Manitoba girl.
