Founder Sam Balto explains how group rides to school are spreading globally, building community and attracting stars like Benson Boone and Justin Timberlake. ​Founder Sam Balto explains how group rides to school are spreading globally, building community and attracting stars like Benson Boone and Justin Timberlake.  US Founder Sam Balto explains how group rides to school are spreading globally, building community and attracting stars like Benson Boone and Justin Timberlake. 

Authorities say the baby's father forcibly took the 2-month-old from the mother and led police on a high-speed chase. ​Authorities say the baby's father forcibly took the 2-month-old from the mother and led police on a high-speed chase.  WNT Authorities say the baby's father forcibly took the 2-month-old from the mother and led police on a high-speed chase. 

Two U.S. Army soldiers have been injured after encountering a brown bear during training in Anchorage ​Two U.S. Army soldiers have been injured after encountering a brown bear during training in Anchorage  US Two U.S. Army soldiers have been injured after encountering a brown bear during training in Anchorage 

As storms develop Friday afternoon, there is a chance for discrete supercells with very large hail, strong tornadoes and destructive, straight-line winds.  ​As storms develop Friday afternoon, there is a chance for discrete supercells with very large hail, strong tornadoes and destructive, straight-line winds.   US As storms develop Friday afternoon, there is a chance for discrete supercells with very large hail, strong tornadoes and destructive, straight-line winds.  

President Donald Trump told ABC News he believes he can trust the Iranians and this will all be resolved "very soon." ​President Donald Trump told ABC News he believes he can trust the Iranians and this will all be resolved "very soon."  Politics President Donald Trump told ABC News he believes he can trust the Iranians and this will all be resolved "very soon." 

Both the U.S. and Iran say the Strait of Hormuz is now "completely open," but serious questions remain about if and when traffic will be restored to pre-war levels. ​Both the U.S. and Iran say the Strait of Hormuz is now "completely open," but serious questions remain about if and when traffic will be restored to pre-war levels.  Politics Both the U.S. and Iran say the Strait of Hormuz is now "completely open," but serious questions remain about if and when traffic will be restored to pre-war levels. 

Attorneys for President Trump say they are "in discussions" with the DOJ to potentially resolve a $10 billion lawsuit that Trump and his company filed against the IRS. ​Attorneys for President Trump say they are "in discussions" with the DOJ to potentially resolve a $10 billion lawsuit that Trump and his company filed against the IRS.  US Attorneys for President Trump say they are "in discussions" with the DOJ to potentially resolve a $10 billion lawsuit that Trump and his company filed against the IRS. 

A Los Angeles judge is allowing a civil case against Alec Baldwin to go to trial over whether he negligently fired a gun on the set of the film, "Rust." ​A Los Angeles judge is allowing a civil case against Alec Baldwin to go to trial over whether he negligently fired a gun on the set of the film, "Rust."  US A Los Angeles judge is allowing a civil case against Alec Baldwin to go to trial over whether he negligently fired a gun on the set of the film, "Rust." 

Six-year-old Bryce Morrison was known as a "ray of sunshine" while a patient at Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.  ​Six-year-old Bryce Morrison was known as a "ray of sunshine" while a patient at Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.   US Six-year-old Bryce Morrison was known as a "ray of sunshine" while a patient at Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.  

The FBI recently received and is now analyzing potentially critical DNA recovered from the Tucson, Arizona, home of Nancy Guthrie. ​The FBI recently received and is now analyzing potentially critical DNA recovered from the Tucson, Arizona, home of Nancy Guthrie.  US The FBI recently received and is now analyzing potentially critical DNA recovered from the Tucson, Arizona, home of Nancy Guthrie. 

Celine Dion released a new single Friday, titled "Dansons." ​Celine Dion released a new single Friday, titled "Dansons."  GMA Celine Dion released a new single Friday, titled "Dansons." 

Oregon authorities have identified the remains found in a car in the Columbia River as those of an Oregon family missing since 1958 ​Oregon authorities have identified the remains found in a car in the Columbia River as those of an Oregon family missing since 1958  US Oregon authorities have identified the remains found in a car in the Columbia River as those of an Oregon family missing since 1958 

Rivers in Michigan and Wisconsin are overflowing after a month’s worth of rain fell in just days with more expected to fall today. Plus, the Heartland is bracing for more life-threatening storms. ​Rivers in Michigan and Wisconsin are overflowing after a month’s worth of rain fell in just days with more expected to fall today. Plus, the Heartland is bracing for more life-threatening storms.  

Former President Barack Obama, in a new video shared exclusively with ABC News, called on Virginians to vote in favor of a redistricting measure. ​Former President Barack Obama, in a new video shared exclusively with ABC News, called on Virginians to vote in favor of a redistricting measure.  Politics Former President Barack Obama, in a new video shared exclusively with ABC News, called on Virginians to vote in favor of a redistricting measure. 

More airlines are unveiling new ways to let coach fliers experience a bit of first-class comfort without breaking the bank, like Air New Zealand’s “Skynest” and United Airlines new “Relax Row.” ​More airlines are unveiling new ways to let coach fliers experience a bit of first-class comfort without breaking the bank, like Air New Zealand’s “Skynest” and United Airlines new “Relax Row.”  GMA More airlines are unveiling new ways to let coach fliers experience a bit of first-class comfort without breaking the bank, like Air New Zealand’s “Skynest” and United Airlines new “Relax Row.” 

The final two spots in the NBA Playoffs will be decided Friday night with four teams looking to grab the pair of eighth and final seeds. ​The final two spots in the NBA Playoffs will be decided Friday night with four teams looking to grab the pair of eighth and final seeds.  GMA The final two spots in the NBA Playoffs will be decided Friday night with four teams looking to grab the pair of eighth and final seeds. 

A controversy has erupted over prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi ​A controversy has erupted over prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi  Technology A controversy has erupted over prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi 

The Artemis II crew spoke with ABC's "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir, nearly a week after returning home from their historic 10-day journey to the moon and back. ​The Artemis II crew spoke with ABC's "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir, nearly a week after returning home from their historic 10-day journey to the moon and back.  US The Artemis II crew spoke with ABC's "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir, nearly a week after returning home from their historic 10-day journey to the moon and back. 

The San Francisco District Attorney's office said it filed an amended complaint that charges both parents with second-degree murder. ​The San Francisco District Attorney's office said it filed an amended complaint that charges both parents with second-degree murder.  US The San Francisco District Attorney's office said it filed an amended complaint that charges both parents with second-degree murder. 

The Artemis II crew spoke with ABC's "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir, nearly a week after returning home from their historic 10-day journey to the moon and back. ​The Artemis II crew spoke with ABC's "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir, nearly a week after returning home from their historic 10-day journey to the moon and back.  US The Artemis II crew spoke with ABC's "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir, nearly a week after returning home from their historic 10-day journey to the moon and back. 

An ICE agent has been charged with two counts of second degree assault which occurred in February, according to the Hennepin County Attorney’s office in Minneapolis. ​An ICE agent has been charged with two counts of second degree assault which occurred in February, according to the Hennepin County Attorney’s office in Minneapolis.  Politics An ICE agent has been charged with two counts of second degree assault which occurred in February, according to the Hennepin County Attorney’s office in Minneapolis. 

The Artemis II crew spoke with ABC's "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir, nearly a week after returning home from their historic 10-day journey to the moon and back. ​The Artemis II crew spoke with ABC's "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir, nearly a week after returning home from their historic 10-day journey to the moon and back.  US The Artemis II crew spoke with ABC's "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir, nearly a week after returning home from their historic 10-day journey to the moon and back. 

The Artemis II crew spoke with ABC's "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir, nearly a week after returning home from their historic 10-day journey to the moon and back. ​The Artemis II crew spoke with ABC's "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir, nearly a week after returning home from their historic 10-day journey to the moon and back.  US The Artemis II crew spoke with ABC's "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir, nearly a week after returning home from their historic 10-day journey to the moon and back. 

Oregon authorities have identified the remains found in a car in the Columbia River as those of an Oregon family missing since 1958 ​Oregon authorities have identified the remains found in a car in the Columbia River as those of an Oregon family missing since 1958  US Oregon authorities have identified the remains found in a car in the Columbia River as those of an Oregon family missing since 1958 

The Artemis II crew spoke with ABC's "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir, nearly a week after returning home from their historic 10-day journey to the moon and back. ​The Artemis II crew spoke with ABC's "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir, nearly a week after returning home from their historic 10-day journey to the moon and back.  US The Artemis II crew spoke with ABC's "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir, nearly a week after returning home from their historic 10-day journey to the moon and back. 

Oregon authorities have identified the remains found in a car in the Columbia River as those of an Oregon family missing since 1958 ​Oregon authorities have identified the remains found in a car in the Columbia River as those of an Oregon family missing since 1958  US Oregon authorities have identified the remains found in a car in the Columbia River as those of an Oregon family missing since 1958 

Oregon authorities have identified the remains found in a car in the Columbia River as those of an Oregon family missing since 1958 ​Oregon authorities have identified the remains found in a car in the Columbia River as those of an Oregon family missing since 1958  US Oregon authorities have identified the remains found in a car in the Columbia River as those of an Oregon family missing since 1958 

House Republicans are fighting among themselves over a controversial warrantless surveillance law that is set to expire in the coming days. ​House Republicans are fighting among themselves over a controversial warrantless surveillance law that is set to expire in the coming days.  Politics House Republicans are fighting among themselves over a controversial warrantless surveillance law that is set to expire in the coming days. 

Alberta is poised to overhaul the province’s new electoral map, rejecting the proposed boundaries recommended by an independent commission three weeks ago and striking a new expedited process overseen by a government-led committee that comes without public consultation. Read MoreThe process would be overseen by a UCP-led committee of MLAs and would see the number of MLAs grow by four, up to 91  Local News, Politics, Alberta election, Alberta politics, edmonton sun, Realtime, UCP Alberta is poised to overhaul the province’s new electoral map, rejecting the proposed boundaries recommended by an independent commission three weeks ago and striking a new expedited process overseen by a government-led committee that comes without public consultation. Read More 

It will be Hockey Afternoon in Canada for the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Read MoreNHL announces first game of first-round NHL playoff series will take place at 3 p.m. in Raleigh.  Ottawa Senators, Hockey, NHL, Senators Extra, Sports, Carolina Hurricanes, NHL Playoffs, Ottawa Sun It will be Hockey Afternoon in Canada for the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Read More 

Some road closures are in effect across the city as parts of the Ottawa River may be at an increased risk of flooding due to increased rainfall and ongoing snowmelt in low-lying areas. Read MoreIncreased rainfall and warmer temperatures are leading to high water levels along the Ottawa River.  News, Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime Some road closures are in effect across the city as parts of the Ottawa River may be at an increased risk of flooding due to increased rainfall and ongoing snowmelt in low-lying areas. Read More 

Flooring, perhaps more than any other design decision, sets a room’s emotional tone. It’s the surface upon which we live, yet it’s often chosen in haste. Truth is, the optimal floor doesn’t simply support a scheme; it anchors it, quietly shaping how space feels, sounds and ages over time. Read MoreGo carefully when choosing the best flooring for your home  Homes Flooring, perhaps more than any other design decision, sets a room’s emotional tone.

VANCOUVER — Drug-related overdoses are now the leading cause of maternal death among residents in the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority within a year of giving birth, a new report says. The report, published by the health authority’s chief medical health officer, looked at 25 deaths from 2010 to 2024 and found 11 fatal overdoses and three where substance use was considered a contributing factor.

For sisters Marcy and Melissa Mussari, growing up in a home that was always undergoing a facelift influenced their love of renovation and design. Growing up in Read MoreTeams transforming neglected lakeside resort into luxurious waterfront retreat  Homes For sisters Marcy and Melissa Mussari, growing up in a home that was always undergoing a facelift influenced their love of renovation and design. Growing up in Read More 

OTTAWA — First Nations leaders called on the RCMP to apologize and demanded a federal inquiry Thursday after CBC reported the police service spied on Indigenous political leaders in the 1960s and beyond. CBC Indigenous uncovered some 6,000 pages of internal RCMP documents that indicate the RCMP was monitoring Indigenous political activity as early as 1968. The CBC report said police targeted future national chiefs Noel Starblanket, David Ahenakew, Georges Erasmus and Phil Fontaine.

VANCOUVER — Providing medical assistance in dying at a Catholic hospital would go against religious doctrine and be a “scandalous” practice that couldn’t be justified to the faithful of the world, a lawyer for Providence Health Care has told the B.C. Supreme Court. The court in Vancouver has been hearing arguments in a lawsuit by the family of a woman denied MAID at a Providence-run hospital who are challenging the right of faith-based institutions to refuse the service based on religious beliefs.

A 40-year-old Brampton man is facing charges in connection with the theft of hurricane relief supplies destined for Jamaica in 2025. Police in Peel Region say someone broke into a secured public storage facility at 3805 Nashua Drive, near Derry Road East and Goreway Drive, just after 5 a.m. on December 3, 2025. “Using a transport truck, the suspect hitched a trailer with a shipping container and fled the area,” police said in a release on Thursday.

TORONTO — RBC and Scotiabank say they’re dropping their 2030 targets for reducing financed emissions as governments pull back on climate action and artificial intelligence drives a surge in energy demand. In 2022, RBC set goals to reduce funded emissions for the oil and gas, power generation and automotive sectors by the end of the decade as part of working toward net-zero financed emissions by 2050.

OTTAWA — The government should require that content generated by artificial intelligence be clearly labelled, a House of Commons committee said in a new report. The members of Parliament on the committee are calling for standardized labels for AI content that are visible and that the public can understand. They say the requirement should apply to all relevant sectors, including digital platforms and broadcasters.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Garrett Mitchell scored the go-ahead run as the Milwaukee Brewers bunted three straight times in the seventh inning to break a tie and beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 on Thursday afternoon. Aaron Ashby (5-0) faced only two batters and got the final out in the seventh to take over the major league lead in wins. Toronto stranded the potential tying run at third when Kazuma Okamoto grounded out against Angel Zerpa, who earned his second save.

OTTAWA — An internal federal government audit delivered late last year warned the work of buying and upgrading military technology was still being plagued by bureaucratic hurdles. The report was released as the federal government forged ahead with reforms meant to speed up purchases of military equipment. The review began in the waning days of former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s government and was delivered in late 2025.

Four people, including two youths, are facing charges after Toronto police officers allegedly seized three handguns during a traffic stop in Scarborough on Wednesday. Officers were on routine patrol in the Morningside Avenue and Kingston Road area on April 15, at around 2:30 a.m., when they began investigating a vehicle under the Cannabis Act. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, which was occupied by four people, police said they located three guns.

It's Thursday, April 16. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. Read MoreIt’s Thursday, April 16. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. GET READY TO SAY GOODBYE TO THE PEACE TOWER’S GREEN ROOF Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), the federal department overseeing the project, says construction work on the roof is well underway.

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Sens 1-on-1 with Bruce Garrioch, Bruce and Ottawa Citizen Senators writer Callum Fraser break down the first-round series between the Senators and Carolina Hurricanes. They discuss how important goaltending will be, which player could be the X-factor for the Sens, the need for offence from defencemen and more. Read MoreCatchup with the latest episode of Sens 1-on-1 with Bruce Garrioch  Ottawa Senators, Sports, NHL 

A group representing Catholic bishops across Canada is speaking out against using images of Christ for political rhetoric after U.S. President Donald posted religious images on social media amid his spat with Pope Leo XIV. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops said in a statement Thursday that it does not intervene in political affairs of other countries, but recent events “make it opportune to underscore the moral principles that should inform public life everywhere, including truthfulness, humility, reverence and concern for the innocent.”

This season has been a rollercoaster ride for Brady Tkachuk. Read MoreThe Senators will face off against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the NHL postseason starting Saturday.  Ottawa Senators, Hockey, NHL, Senators Extra, Sports, National Hockey League, NHL Playoffs, Ottawa sports, Ottawa Sun This season has been a rollercoaster ride for Brady Tkachuk. Read More 

The Ottawa Police Service on Thursday announced the seizure of "a significant quantity of cannabis products" from what it described as an illegal dispensary in the 100 block of Montreal Road in the Vanier neighbourhood. Read MoreThe unlicensed storefront had been issued a Notice of Contravention to cease operations in February, police said.  News, Local News, cannabis, Cannabis stores, dispensaries, Ottawa police service, Ottawa Sun, Realtime The Ottawa Police Service on Thursday announced the seizure of "a significant quantity of cannabis products" from what it described as an illegal dispensary in the 100 block of Montreal Road in the Vanier neighbourhood. Read More 

NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration has agreed to resume funding a key Manhattan subway project after New York officials sued. The U.S. Department of Transportation said in a federal court filing Thursday that it has completed its review of the Second Avenue subway line project, and will begin reimbursing state transit officials again for construction costs. Janno Lieber, MTA’s CEO, said the reversal means “long-awaited transit justice” will soon come to neighborhoods in upper reaches of Manhattan.

The Ottawa Redblacks have parted company with Lewis Ward. Read MoreThe move came less than a month before the start of 2026 training camp.  Ottawa Redblacks, CFL, Football, Sports, Canadian Football League, Ottawa sports, Ottawa Sun The Ottawa Redblacks have parted company with Lewis Ward. Read More 

A patient with vague, persistent symptoms seeks reassurance. The initial assessment is inconclusive. The symptoms continue. At some point, the question shifts from “What is most likely?” to “What could be missed?” Read More"They may seek care at a walk-in clinic, present to an emergency department, or try to obtain an urgent appointment with their family physician."  Opinion, Alberta A patient with vague, persistent symptoms seeks reassurance.