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CTV News
37 minutes ago
- General
- CTV News
ByWard Market encampment to be dismantled Friday
A new encampment in the ByWard Market has a local councillor calling for long-term strategies from the city and the Salvation Army. CTV's Katie Griffin reports. A small encampment in the ByWard Market that is set to be dismantled Friday is highlighting the urgent need for housing and permanent solutions to a growing crisis in Ottawa and across the province. Three tents are currently set up on a median on George Street between Cumberland and Dalhousie streets across from the Salvation Army. 'They've been there, I believe, since Wednesday last week and the encampment has grown,' said Rideau-Vanier Coun. Stephanie Plante. Plante spoke with those living in the tents and says they're clients of the Salvation Army. The encampment is set to be taken down on Friday, but Plante says action should have been taken sooner. 'Our dismantle policy at the city is to be offered housing but that doesn't stop the Salvation Army from asking them to leave as well,' she said. The Salvation Army says it shares Plante's concerns about people living in tents. 'The Salvation Army's Outreach and Housing Services program operates 24/7 across Ottawa, and we have recently expanded staffing specifically to enhance our presence in the downtown core and ByWard Market,' it said in a statement. It went on to say the 'outreach team remains in daily contact with those sheltering in tents to offer support, service navigation, and, where possible, connections to housing.' On Thursday, groups including the Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa and Encampment Justice Coalition rallied at Ottawa City Hall against a provincial bill that would crack down on encampments and public drug use. 'Where do we expect people to go? There's no place safe if they are using to use, with the closure of the supervised injection sites,' said Kaite Burkholder Harris, the executive director of the Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa. 'And just as much as I realize the intention of these bills, none of this is going to help people. It's going to displace people and the 'problem', and a lot of people are going to be harmed by it.' Alta Vista Coun. Marty Carr says there are encampments in almost every ward. 'It is a lack of investment that has happened in housing and mental health and treatment for many, many years,' Carr said. 'This is a public health crisis as much as it is a homelessness crisis.' The city says those living in encampments are offered 'shelter services, health and social supports, and assistance in securing safe, stable housing.' 'The decision to dismantle an encampment is only made once all efforts to support the person have been exhausted,' said Kale Brown, the interim director of Housing and Homelessness Services. Plante says long-term solutions are urgently needed. 'Nothing that's happening right now is not solvable. But it just goes to show that we need all levels of government to really, really prioritize housing and whatever budgets they're putting forward on this file.'
CTV News
38 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: May 30-June 1
In this photo taken using a drone, TD Place is seen in Ottawa Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in Ottawa. Located at Lansdowne Park, TD Place is the home of the Ottawa REDBLACKS CFL team. (Adrian Wyld /THE CANADIAN PRESS) looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this weekend. Ottawa Redblacks Your first chance to see the 2025 Ottawa Redblacks is Friday night at TD Place. The Redblacks host the Montreal Alouettes in pre-season action at 7 p.m. For tickets, visit The Ottawa Redblacks are hosting an open practice and hot stove on Sunday at TD Place. Practice begins at 10:45 a.m., followed by a meet and greet with Redblacks president Adrian Sciarra and general manager Shawn Burke. Admission to the hot stove and practice is free. Ribfest on Sparks Street The smell of ribs and chicken will fill the air around Sparks Street this weekend for Ottawa Ribfest. Enjoy award-winning ribs, mouth-watering BBQ, live entertainment and more until Sunday. For more information, visit Ottawa Chinatown Night Market The Ottawa Chinatown Night Market is this weekend in Ottawa's Chinatown Neighbourhood. Somerset Street will be transformed into a colourful night market, with vendors offering street food, live performances and more. For more information, visit Ottawa Asian Festival Night Market The 11th annual Ottawa Asian Fest Night Market runs until Sunday at Tanger Outlets in Kanata. Admission is free. Vendors will offer handmade goods, antiques and eats. City of Om Ottawa's largest health and wellness festival runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Lansdowne. City of Om is a festival for people interested in deepening their passion for overall wellness. There will be more than 75 classes and workshops during the festival. For more information, visit Eid Expo The Eid Expo runs Saturday and Sunday at the Nepean Sportsplex. The expo is open both days from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Adapt Expo Ottawa Ottawa's official expo dedicated to accessibility, adaptability and inclusion is Saturday. Over 90 exhibitors will be on display at Carleton University's Fieldhouse. Shawarma Festival Ottawa's first ever Shawarma Festival is Sunday in the ByWard Market Check out the best local shawarma vendors, enjoy live music and entertainment from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Le Grand Poutinefest It's a weekend for poutine lovers at Le Grand Poutinefest in Gatineau. The festival features poutine-beverage pairings and food trucks. The festival is at 320 Saint-Joseph Boulevard in Gatineau Friday, Saturday and Sunday. NCC bike days National Capital Commission's weekend bikedays continue all weekend. The NCC will close the parkways and Queen Elizabeth Driveway to vehicles for active use. Here is a look at what's open for cyclists, runners, walkers and other active use: Kichi Zībī Mīkan (Vimy Place to Carling Avenue): 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway (Aviation Parkway to St. Joseph Boulevard): 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Queen Elizabeth Driveway (Fifth Avenue to Somerset Street): 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. National Arts Centre Here's a look at what's happening at the National Arts Centre this weekend. Friday-Saturday: Broadway Across Canada presents Beetlejuice Friday-Sunday: Beaded Vamp and Moccasin Workshop Friday: Jeffery Straker Saturday: The Rise of BlingBling – Le diptyque Saturday: Toronto Comedy All Stars Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe Here's a look at what's happening at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe this weekend: Friday-Saturday: Cradling Our Culture – Svitanok Dance Friday-Sunday: The Music Man Ride the Cyclone The Lost Baggage Musical Theatre presents Ride the Cyclone. See the production at the Gladstone Theatre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 613flea 613flea returns to Lansdowne Park on Saturday. Check out 150 vendors between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Admission is free. Lansdowne Farmers Market The Lansdowne Farmers Market is back at Lansdowne on Sunday. Connect with over 85 local vendors in the historic Aberdeen Square from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Main Street Farmers Market The Main Street Farmers Market is open for the season. The market is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grande Allee Park. Carp Farmers Market The Carp Farmers Market is open every Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday is pollinator day, with opportunities to learn about pollinators and the important role they play in our environment. The Ottawa Seed Library will also be at the Carp Farmers Market. Metcalfe Farmers Market The Metcalfe Farmers Market has kicked off a new season. The market is every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Metcalfe Fairgrounds. Westboro Farmers' Market The Westboro Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market is located in Byron Linear Park. Glengarry Renaissance Festival The Glengarry Renaissance Festival runs Saturday and Sunday at the Maxville fairgrounds. Step back in time and enjoy the Knights of Valour, Cut and Run, unique vendors and more. Fantastic Fibres and Terrific Textiles The Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg hosts 'Fantastic Fibres and Terrific Textiles' this weekend. Drop In at the Main Barn on Loucks Farm to see and learn about sheep shearing, then visit the McDiarmid House and Asselstine's water-powered Woolen Factory to learn more about the washing of fleece, carding, spinning and weaving by hand. Museums Click on the links for the schedule at museums in Ottawa and eastern Ontario: Parliament of Canada Tours Enjoy a free, guided tour of the Senate at the Senate of Canada Building, the House of Commons in the West Block and the East Block. For tickets and tour times, visit Parliament: The Immersive Experience Explore the main Parliament Building, also called Centre Block, in this innovative experience. Parliament: The Immersive Experience at 211 Sparks Street includes an exhibition and a 360-degree multimedia show that takes you on a tour through Centre Block, which has been closed since 2019. The self-guided tour is 45 minutes. Tickets are available at no cost at visit Events Happening in Kingston this weekend Sunday: Call Me By Name at the Kingston Grand Theatre Night in Nashville Kick up your boots for a night of fun at Night in Nashville at the Brockville Memorial Centre. It's a night of dancing, delicious apps, a cash bar, a silent auction and more in support of Senior Support Services. Night in Nashville is Friday. Cornwall Motor Speedway Sunday is race night at the Cornwall Motor Speedway Enjoy racing around the quarter-mile dirt track, with the first race at 6 p.m.
National Post
an hour ago
- Business
- National Post
Porter CEO battling CRA over tax bill from 'significant losses' from 'high-risk' pandemic trading
OTTAWA — Porter Airlines' CEO is fighting the CRA over a six-figure tax bill linked to an unsuccessful incursion into 'high risk' trading in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic that cost him over $5.7 million. Article content Article content When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Canada in March 2020, Porter's top executive Michael Deluce saw opportunity. As economies suddenly shuttered and investors scrambled to grapple with the global pandemics, markets experienced some of the largest one-day swings in nearly four decades. Article content According to a document filed to the Tax Court of Canada, Deluce noticed market volatility and decided to liquidate an investment portfolio containing low-risk investments that would generate capital, but only in the long-term. Article content Article content Instead, Deluce put the funds into a self-managed investing account and swung for the stars. Article content According to an appeal he filed in court, the airline executive thought he could make significant amounts of money by investing in high-risk exchange-traded funds (ETF). Article content He tried to short the S&P 500 index because he had a 'very pessimistic view' of the market's reaction to the pandemic and thought he could 'profit off a potential fall of the stock market'. Article content On March 20 — the same day Porter suspended all flights for what would become 18 months — Deluce invested in an ETF focused on the price of futures contracts on crude oil, the document shows. His bet was that oil prices would rise within days after plummeting in early March amid a sharp dip in demand in the U.S. (they did not). Article content Article content '(Deluce) traded high-risk investment products with the intention of capitalizing on the volatility of the market caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, and to realize significant short-term profits,' reads his appeal. Article content Article content But Deluce's gamble did not pay off. His appeal states that he incurred 'significant losses' in his attempt to bet against the S&P 500, and losses in the four days he bet on oil prices rising starting March 20, 2020, but some gains from purchasing and selling units of a third ETF on March 26, 2020. Article content After eight months of trading, he had accrued nearly $5.8 million in investment losses as well as interest fees on the loans he took out to fund his trades, according to his filing. Article content Deluce is the son of Robert Deluce, who founded Porter Airlines in 2006 after a lengthy battle with the City of Toronto about development at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport where the airline is headquartered. Michael Deluce was named CEO of Porter Airlines in 2019 and Robert Deluce assumed the role of executive chairman.
CBC
an hour ago
- Business
- CBC
The time when foreign invasions were impossible is over, former diplomats tell defence conference
Social Sharing At the onset of the First World War, Britain's veritable foreign secretary, Sir Edward Grey, remarked that the lamps were going out all over Europe and "we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime." The metaphor has long been considered as the unofficial epitaph to what at the time was the longest run of peace and prosperity on the continent. The retelling of that story has become commonplace since the invasion of Ukraine. It was hard not to think of it this week when listening to both a former NATO secretary general and the man who was Lithuania's foreign minister as they each delivered stark assessments of where the world is going and how it got here. Neither Lord George Robertson, who led the Western military alliance from 1999 to 2003, nor Gabrielius Landsbergis, the Baltic nation's top diplomat for years, argued that we're on the cusp of war. Rather, they both called for clear-eyed deterrence as they delivered separate, sobering messages at the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries annual gathering of defence contractors in Ottawa, known as CANSEC. Even still. The post-Cold War era where nations didn't have to worry about their sovereignty and territorial defence is over, Robertson told the conference. "That world has evaporated, and it will not return even in our children's lifetime," he said. NATO's Article 5 — the pledge of collective defence and that an attack on one was an attack on all — gets all of the attention, Robertson said. But he argued that the third article of the Washington Treaty, which established NATO in 1949, will get more and more attention in the coming months and years. That clause says members must have the individual and collective capacity to resist an armed attack. "In other words, there is an obligation to defend your own homeland, an obligation that was, too often in the past, overlooked as we've looked at the [terrorist] enemy abroad," Robertson said. "There's no longer room for business as usual." It's been that way for more than a decade, he said, following the Russian annexation of Crimea. "As we see every day in the east of Ukraine, the threat of naked aggression and wonton violence in the Euro Atlantic region — it's no longer theoretical, no longer just a remote possibility," Robertson said. "It's real. It's brutal and it's very, very close to us." The challenge today for nations, including Canada, is to stop believing that some things, such as invasions, are impossible. "We need to be alert and wide awake," said Robertson, who admitted in a later interview to being frustrated with Canada's anemic record of defence spending. But he added he's encouraged to see promises to do more from Prime Minister Mark Carney's government. Canada is hoping to soon sign on to a major $1.25-trillion European Union defence-industrial plan known as ReArm Europe. Landsbergis was intensely critical of European leaders, who he says have been hitting the snooze button on defence since the 2008 Russian invasion of neighbouring Georgia. His reaction to the ReArm Europe plan could be summed up in two words: about time. "We're finally starting to see our leaders talk about serious money," Landsbergis said. "The European ReArm plan might be the first step in the right direction." Landsbergis said Europe simply allowed the crisis to build following Russia's annexation of Crimea, rather than taking decisive action. It has been, he said, a wasted decade. "During that time, Europeans said all the right things, but unfortunately very little preparation," Landsbergis said. "After the 2022 [Ukraine] invasion, there was hope that the situation would change dramatically and European factories would start rolling out tanks, howitzers and ammunition. This happened, but not to the extent that one would have hoped." WATCH | Canada plans military buildup in the Arctic: Canada plans Arctic military expansion as part of sovereignty push 15 days ago Duration 2:02 Canada is planning a major Arctic military expansion, boosting its presence by several months each year and inviting more NATO troops to join. The move aims to assert sovereignty and respond to pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. NATO does its best to put things in context, saying over the past decade, European allies and Canada have steadily increased their collective investment in defence — from 1.43 per cent of their combined gross domestic product in 2014, to 2.02 per cent in 2024. (Canada currently sits at 1.37 percent of GDP) The increase represents $485 billion US in defence, the alliance says. Landsbergis's criticism, however, was not restricted to the political establishment. He said defence contractors and the corporate world have been equally stuck on the notion of business as usual. "Every conversation I had with defense industry representatives during the years of war would end with a phrase: 'I'm not building anything until you show me the money,'" he said. "And that was the crux of the problem. Europe would talk nice but spend little and business leaders, Putin or anyone who's good at math would see right through it." The lack of urgency, Landsbergis said, was evident in Ukraine's life-and-death fight to hold the line from the advancing Russian army. As a Lithuanian who understands life under Russian occupation, the arming of Ukraine in fits and starts was painful to watch, he said. "Whenever another baby step is taken, I must show gratitude and whisper to myself, 'Better late than never,'" Landsbergis said.
Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
The subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) ways Meghan Markle and Prince Harry repeatedly turn the spotlight on themselves to create 'Sussex distractions'
Prince Harry recently said in his no-holds-barred interview with the BBC that he wanted reconciliation with his family. But for some royal observers, this is hard to believe. It seems that whenever King Charles or Prince William make headlines for royal engagements or celebrations, the Sussexes appear with their own news. Most recently Charles and Camilla arrived for a whirlwind visit to Ottawa, which was already billed as a message to President Trump that ' Canada is not for sale'. The couple arrived for a historic visit to the country's capital - the first by Charles as its head of state - to formally open parliament. It was the first time a sovereign had undertaken the honour for 58 years and came as Canadians voiced their outrage at the US President's suggestion that Canada could become America's '51st state'. Charles and Camilla were greeted with shouts of 'welcome home' as they exited their plane which had travelled from the UK. Prior to the trip, Charles was reportedly 'concerned' about the growing friction between Canada and the US. At the same time, Harry made a surprise visit to China for a tourism conference in Shanghai where he advocated for sustainable travel. In his first ever visit to the country, Harry spoke to fulfil his role as co-founder of Travalyst, an organisation which promotes environmentally friendly forms of travel. His older brother Prince William made a similar diplomatic trip to China ten years ago, marking the first official royal visit in 30 years. In Harry's BBC interview, which aired hours after he lost his battle over taxpayer-funded bodyguards earlier this month, the prince said Charles 'won't' speak to him. There has been ongoing tension between the King and his youngest son since Harry stepped down as a working member of the royal family alongside his wife, Meghan Markle. The rift escalated after Harry and Meghan publicly spoke out about their experiences with the Royal Family in their Oprah interview and Harry's tell-all memoir Spare. And this wasn't the only recent occasion where Harry and Charles have made clashing plans. In April Harry made a dramatic London court appearance to coincide with Charles's state visit to Italy. Charles and Queen exit the airplane during a state visit to The Republic of Italy on April 7 In April Harry made a dramatic London court appearance to coincide with Charles's state visit to Italy Harry landed in the UK just before King Charles III jetted off to Italy for a historic four-day state visit at the beginning of April Harry landed in the UK just before King Charles III jetted off to Italy for a historic four-day state visit at the beginning of April. The Duke of Sussex was back in London for an appeal against a High Court ruling on whether he is entitled to armed bodyguards paid for by the taxpayer, which has since been lost. His arrival in the UK capital came as the King and Queen jetted into Rome, before visiting the city of Ravenna, as they used the 'soft power' diplomacy of the monarchy to strengthen Britain's relationship with its ally. As Harry arrived at the central London court, he waved as he entered but did not speak to reporters gathered outside. He wore a dark suit with a blue patterned tie and walking through Bell Yard, he did not reply as a reporter asked, 'Did you speak to your dad?' Harry's time in the UK overlapped with his father, whom he last saw more than a year ago when it was first announced that the monarch had been diagnosed with cancer. However, MailOnline reported that the estranged pair did not meet up as the King spent his weekend at his Highgrove home in Gloucestershire before flying to Rome from RAF Brize Norton with Queen Camilla. It was reported that Harry's appearance 'overshadowed' Charles's visit to Italy. It was the very kind of duties which the Sussex's withdrew from, that the King and Queen were busy with as Harry was in court. It was the very kind of duties which the Sussex's withdrew from, that the King and Queen were busy with as Harry was in court Meghan Markle left royal fans stunned with her emotional admission and shocking revolution in a tearful interview on the eve of William and Kate's 14th wedding anniversary And it's not just Harry who raised eyebrows with his timing. Meghan left royal fans stunned with her emotional admission and shocking revolution in a tearful interview on the eve of William and Kate's 14th wedding anniversary. The Duchess broke down in tears as she revealed personal details about her and Harry's life during her appearance on The Jamie Kern Lima Show Podcast on April 28. Also in April, the Waleses' youngest child showed off his missing baby teeth in his 7th birthday portrait, released via social media on April 23. Hours after this photo was released Meghan revealed her son Archie was about to lose his first tooth. The Duchess took to the stage at the Time100 summit in New York City where she discussed everything from her latest business ventures to how she handles hate. During the intimate chat, the mother-of-two also opened up about her children, Archie, five, and Lilibet, three. She candidly told the audience that her eldest has a loose tooth and is 'just about' to lose it this week, adding that she hopes she's back to California in time to see it. Hours after this photo was released Meghan revealed her son Archie was about to lose his first tooth 'What we're going to put out during our next launch is equally as important to me as Archie getting his first [big] tooth this week,' she said. 'It's about to happen, I might get back just in time for it!' Meghan was also accused of 'copying' clothes worn by Kate's children. The Duchess introduced royal fans to her 'Easter edit' on her newly launched ShopMe page on Instagram. However, eyebrows were soon raised when it came to light that she had linked to the exact outfits worn by Prince George and Princess Charlotte. On her ShopMe Instagram page, for example, were the blue gingham pyjamas by Petite Plume worn by a then two-year-old George to meet the Obamas at Kensington Palace in 2016. Despite the Sussexes' attempts to subtly turn the spotlight to themselves, many royal observers are catching on and calling out the couple for this bad look. Thankfully for Charles, the Duke's speech about environmentally travel failed to diminish the headlines the King garnered supporting Canada's sovereignty.
