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2 days ago
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Son of woman who inspired assisted dying law chooses to die on his own terms
Price Carter, son of Kay Carter, speaks at a press conference on doctor-assisted death legislation, Bill C-14, while his sister, Lee Carter, and Josh Paterson, Executive Director, BC Civil Liberties Association listen on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, April 21, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle
CTV News
2 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Son of woman who inspired assisted dying law chooses to die on his own terms
Price Carter, son of Kay Carter, speaks at a press conference on doctor-assisted death legislation, Bill C-14, while his sister, Lee Carter, and Josh Paterson, Executive Director, BC Civil Liberties Association listen on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, April 21, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle
CTV News
2 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Take a look at one of the most spectacular lookouts in the National Capital Region
A stunning view of Parliament Hill from Kìwekì Point in Ottawa on May 30, 2025. (Peter Szperling/CTV News Ottawa) It's a view and destination worth sharing. A new lookout in Ottawa is attracting residents, visitors, and those working near-by. Kìwekì Point, formerly Nepean Point, is now open following a $45-million rehabilitation project. Expand Autoplay 1 of 15 Kìwekì Point in Ottawa A sign indicates the way to Kìwekì Point from Major's Hill Park in Ottawa on May 30, 2025. (Peter Szperling/CTV News Ottawa) Kìwekì Point in Ottawa An information board along the path to Kìwekì Point in Ottawa on May 30, 2025. (Peter Szperling/CTV News Ottawa) Kìwekì Point in Ottawa Pìdàban Passage: The footbridge giving access to Kìwekì Point. (Peter Szperling/CTV News Ottawa) Kìwekì Point in Ottawa A stunning view of Parliament Hill from Kìwekì Point in Ottawa on May 30, 2025. (Peter Szperling/CTV News Ottawa) Kìwekì Point in Ottawa Samuel de Champlain statue at Kìwekì Point in Ottawa on May 30, 2025. (Peter Szperling/CTV News Ottawa) Kìwekì Point in Ottawa The Ottawa skyline and Parliament Hill are seen as a person rests at Whispering Point at Kiweki Point (formerly Nepean Point) in Ottawa on the day of its re-opening following a major redevelopment, on Friday, May 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang Kìwekì Point in Ottawa Parliament Hill and the Ottawa River are seen as people make their way along Kiweki Point (formerly Nepean Point) in Ottawa on the day of its re-opening following a major redevelopment, on Friday, May 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang Kìwekì Point in Ottawa A person takes a photo from above Whispering Point at Kiweki Point (formerly Nepean Point) in Ottawa on the day of its re-opening following a major redevelopment, on Friday, May 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang Kìwekì Point in Ottawa People walk over the Pidaban Passage bridge leading to Kiweki Point (formerly Nepean Point) in Ottawa on the day of its re-opening following a major redevelopment, on Friday, May 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang Kìwekì Point in Ottawa Parliament Hill is seen as people walk over the Pidaban Passage bridge leading to Kiweki Point (formerly Nepean Point) in Ottawa on the day of its re-opening following a major redevelopment, on Friday, May 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang Kìwekì Point in Ottawa People look out from Kiweki Point (formerly Nepean Point) in Ottawa on the day of its re-opening following a major redevelopment, on Friday, May 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang Kìwekì Point A look at Kìwekì Point, formerly known as Nepean Point. (Andrew Adlington/CTV News Ottawa) Kìwekì Point A look at the view from Kìwekì Point in Ottawa. (NCC/X) Kiweki Point The National Capital Commission announced of Kiweki Point reopened to the public in Ottawa on Friday, following a $45 million rehabilitation project. (NCC/X) Kìwekì A look at the newly opened Kìwekì in Ottawa. (Andrew Adlington/CTV News Ottawa) 'This is probably one of the best things I've seen the NCC do in recent memory,' says Ottawa resident Doug Peacock. He biked from Alta Vista with Patty Peacock/ 'I was here a couple of days ago, and I told Patty about it. So, we came back to see it together,' he said. The redevelopment next to the National Gallery of Canada includes a new pedestrian bridge and lookouts over the National Capital Region. According to the National Capital Commission, the newly redeveloped area 'restores access to one of the most spectacular lookouts in the National Capital Region, with panoramic views of Parliament Hill and Ottawa-Gatineau.' 'The view from here is too good,' says Tarnvar Kaur, who is visiting from the Greater Toronto Area. Another visitor, Michael, works near-by and enjoys taking a break at the point, 'honestly the view is amazing. And I'm gonna come here almost every day.' The NCC says it redeveloped the site to 'create a lively, 21st century park' in Ottawa. 'The Big River Landscape' concept plan guided the redevelopment of Kìwekì Point,' the NCC says on its website. 'It was the winning entry, by Janet Rosenberg and Studio, from an international design competition.' Kìwekì Point A look at the view from Kìwekì Point in Ottawa. (NCC/X) According to the NCC, 'A universally accessible path surrounds the park and features monuments, artwork and interpretive installations. Whispering Point is a breathtaking point of interest, offering unparalleled panoramic views of the valley, river and city.' 'This is just gorgeous. It really is amazing to see all the artwork and the views,' says Betty Gunderson, who is visiting from South Dakota to see her cousin. 'I'm excited about it,' says Cecily Whitla, Assistant Manger with Tavern on the Hill. 'It's bringing in some new customers, people that wouldn't normally see us here on other days. So that's good to have some more traffic.' Visiting Kìwekì Point The area is open from April 1 to Oct. 15 from sunrise to 11 p.m., and between Oct. 16 and March 31 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is located behind the National Gallery of Canada and can be accessed from St. Patrick Street, Sussex Drive or from Major's Hill Park (via the Pìdàban footbridge)
CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Ottawa's plan to ‘fast-track' infrastructure doesn't go far enough: Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to reporters in the foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Friday, May 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the government's plan to circumvent the Impact Assessment Act to speed up key infrastructure projects doesn't go far enough. Taking questions from reporters in Ottawa today, Poilievre wouldn't say whether his party will support the bill without reading it first. The government is developing a 'national interest' bill to fast-track nation-building projects with a streamlined regulatory approval process as a substitute for reviews under the Impact Assessment Act. Poilievre says that while that might get some projects moving, there are dozens of other projects that might not even come forward as long as the act itself remains in place. Poilievre calls the Impact Assessment Act, also known as C-69, the 'worst approval system in the world' and frequently criticized it during the election campaign. Prime Minister Mark Carney campaigned on a promise to push big projects forward swiftly, as Canada seeks to decouple its economy from an increasingly unpredictable and unreliable United States. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 30, 2025 Nick Murray, The Canadian Press
CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Federal government posts $43 billion deficit between April '24 and March
The Peace Tower on Parliament Hill is pictured from the West Gate in Ottawa on Monday, May 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick The federal government says it ran a budgetary deficit of $43.2 billion between April 2024 and this past March. The deficit compared with $50.9 billion for the same stretch in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. According to the Finance Department's monthly fiscal monitor, revenue for the 10-month period totalled $494.8 billion, up from $444.8 billion a year earlier. Program expenses excluding net actuarial losses amounted to $480.3 billion, up from $440.6 billion, boosted by increases across all major categories. Public debt charges totalled $53.7 billion, up from $47.5 billion. Net actuarial losses were $4.02 billion, down from $7.56 billion a year earlier. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 30, 2025.
