Ottawa Sun

The Ottawa Sun is a daily tabloid newspaper based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is published by Sun Media. Originally launched in the early 1980s under the name Ottawa Sunday Herald, it was taken over by Toronto Sun Publishing Corporation in 1988. In April 2015, Postmedia acquired the Sun Media newspapers.

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#100875

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#2660

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Will Trump's proposed tariffs kill Ottawa's film industry?

1 day ago | ottawasun.com | Lynn Saxberg

Most work produced in the National Capital Region results from U.S. studios and production companies taking advantage of generous tax incentives from federal, provincial and regional governments. Published May 13, 2025 • Last updated 6 minutes ago • 6 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Director and actor Simon Phillips, middle, on a movie set in Ottawa.
Five challenges Canada's new defence minister will need to navigate

1 day ago | ottawasun.com | David Pugliese

From military pay increases to billions of dollars of new equipment, here are the issues that await David McGuinty. Author of the article: David Pugliese • Ottawa CitizenPublished May 13, 2025 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Ottawa MP David McGuinty was named Prime Minister Mark Carney's new defence minister.
ByTowne Cinema, Ottawa Mosque heritage designations given committee approval

2 days ago | ottawasun.com | Aedan Helmer

Several important cultural and heritage landmarks staff recommended for heritage designations were carried by committee this week and are pending final approval from Ottawa council. Published May 13, 2025 • Last updated 16 minutes ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
Brampton MP Shafqat Ali named Treasury Board president

2 days ago | ottawasun.com | Matteo Cimellaro

Joël Lightbound will become procurement minister in Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet. Published May 13, 2025 • 1 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Shafqat Ali has been named Treasury Board president. Photo by OurcommonsArticle contentPrime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his new cabinet, which includes new faces in key public service roles, in a major shake-up Tuesday morning.
Volunteers at the National Gallery wonder if their work will become art history

2 days ago | ottawasun.com | Matteo Cimellaro

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers have found their roles reduced. Published May 13, 2025 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Brian Oickle poses for a photo at his home in Ottawa Friday. Brian, who was a volunteer at the National Gallery speaks about the declining role of docent's at the National Gallery.
Royal Canadian Air Force jets to fly over Tulip Festival in Ottawa

5 days ago | ottawasun.com | Paula Tran

Four CF-18 aircraft from 3 Wing Bagotville in Quebec will fly over the capital city to mark the start of the festival. Published May 10, 2025 • < 1 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. The Royal Canadian Air Force will be flying over the Tulip Festival in Ottawa on Saturday morning. Photo by Jean Levac /POSTMEDIAArticle contentThe Royal Canadian Air Force will be flying over the Tulip Festival in Ottawa on Saturday morning.
Ottawa Charge upsets top-seeded Montreal Victoire in team's first PWHL playoff game

6 days ago | ottawasun.com | Don Brennan

Published May 08, 2025 • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Ottawa Charge's Rebecca Leslie (37) gets tangled with Montreal Victoire goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) during second period PWHL playoff hockey action in Laval, Que., on May 8, 2025. Photo by Christinne Muschi /The Canadian PressArticle contentAdvantage Ottawa. Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
B.C. woman with ALS has one last wish: A happy home for her beloved pets

1 week ago | ottawasun.com | Joseph Ruttle

A charity that helps seniors find homes for pets before they can't care for them anymore is trying to help a Coquitlam woman with her three 'flowers'Published May 08, 2025 • Last updated 3 days ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. A Coquitlam woman with ALS is looking for a home for her "flowers," cats Tulip and Aster and dog Daisy, once she is no longer able to care for them.
Ottawa Charge ready for PWHL playoffs after strong five-game finish and outpouring of support

1 week ago | ottawasun.com | Don Brennan

Success hinges on team's ability to shut down Montreal Victoire's top line. Published May 07, 2025 • Last updated 20 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Ottawa mayor Mark Sutcliffe was joined by other city councillors and members of the Ottawa Charge to install “Charge Avenue” street signs in front of TD Place at Bank Street.
Rogers internet down in eastern Ottawa, repairs delayed

1 week ago | ottawasun.com | Paula Tran

Rogers internet users in Embrun, Russell, Orleans and Gloucester are experiencing outages on Wednesday morning. Published May 07, 2025 • < 1 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Rogers internet users in Embrun, Russell, Orleans and Gloucester are experiencing outages on Wednesday morning.