Temperatures will be above freezing in the nation’s capital for most of today, with a high of 5C, but dropping down to -3C tonight. Environment Canada has the details.
The end of the Watson era
CBC has a detailed look at the tenure of Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson this morning. Watson has announced that after three terms as Ottawa mayor, he would not seek re-election next fall.
COVID boosters now available to those over 50
There’s a new stage under way in Ontario’s ongoing COVID-19 vaccination campaign. CTV Ottawa has the details on COVID-19 booster shots becoming available, as of this morning, to Ontario residents aged 50 and over.
Mohawk community in Awkesasne launches cultural tours
In response to rising interest in Indigenous cultures, the Mohawk community in Awkesasne, near Cornwall, Ont., has launched programs for visitors interested in learning about Mohawk history and traditions. Penny Peters, manager of Awkesasne Travel, said the discovery of unmarked graves at the sites of former residential schools across Canada earlier this year led to people reaching out to the community asking to learn more. CBC has the full story.
Ottawa rock n’ roll legend Les Emmerson dies
CTV Ottawa reports that the iconic singer-songwriter, who fronted the Five Man Electrical Band and wrote the hit song “Signs,” has passed away at the age of 77.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers repeat as Grey Cup champions
After a year’s hiatus because of COVD-19, CFL fans were treated to a dramatic end to the 108th Grey Cup game at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton last night The defending champion Blue Bombers staged a fourth-quarter comeback, going on to win in overtime over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. TSN has the game story.
