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CTV News
4 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
You can now swim at this spot on the Ottawa River
You can go for a swim at the NCC's River House along the Ottawa River. The National Capital Commission announced Friday is the first day for swimming at the popular location just east of downtown Ottawa. 'Swim season is officially on, with access for anyone looking to cool off and enjoy the water,' the NCC said on X. NCC River House 2024 The NCC River House swimming area. June 3, 2024. (Dave Charbonneau/CTV News Ottawa) 'Whether you're up for a quick dip or a relaxing float, it's the perfect way to enjoy the summer by the Ottawa River.' Lifeguards will be on duty Friday to Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. until June 26. Starting June 27, lifeguards will be on duty daily from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. until Sept. 1. Admission to the NCC River House is on a first come, first serve visit. Life jackets will be available to borrow. The NCC says lifeguards will be on duty at its public beaches in Gatineau Park and at Leamy Lac starting June 13. Lifeguards will be on duty at Ottawa's public beaches starting June 21. Ottawa's four beaches are at Mooney's Bay, Britannia, Westboro and Petrie Island.
CTV News
26-05-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
MPs to select new House of Commons speaker in secret vote today
members of Parliament cast their ballots for a new Speaker in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick OTTAWA — Newly elected MPs will vote by secret ballot when Parliament returns today to decide who will become the next Speaker of the House of Commons. The last Speaker, Liberal MP Greg Fergus, is seeking to win the role back — although he faced criticism in the last Parliament of being overly partisan. He will face off against half a dozen contenders, including former deputy Speaker and Conservative MP Chris d'Entremont as well as former deputy government House leader and Liberal MP Sherry Romanado. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May was also eyeing the job, but she backed out of the running since she is the only Green MP in Parliament and the non-partisan Speaker position would limit what she can weigh in on. The Speaker plays an important role in keeping the Legislature functioning smoothly — especially in minority parliaments like this one, which can quickly become raucous and upend the government's agenda. The job also comes with a diplomatic component and some significant perks — including a $309,000 annual salary, a driver, a sizable hospitality budget and an official residence on a rustic country estate in Gatineau Park. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 26, 2025. The Canadian Press
