Ottawa police name suspect in Parliament Hill lockdown incident

Ottawa police have released the name of the person they say was behind a massive security incident on Parliament Hill over the weekend.

Police say Tyler Hall-Worthington, a 31-year-old Ottawa man, has been charged in connection with the lockdown Saturday afternoon at East Block, a building in the parliamentary precinct that mainly houses offices for senators and their staff.

An Ottawa police spokesperson told The Canadian Press that the suspect was still in custody as of Monday morning.

Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, national parks, resource project approvals in B.C.

The Liberal and Conservative leaders both started the third week of the federal election campaign in British Columbia — a battleground province with 43 seats up for grabs when Canadians go to the polls.

The Liberals pledged environmental conservation measures and support for seniors, while the Tories offered more efficient approvals for resource projects.

Paul Lewis

Paul Allen Lewis
March 4, 1940 – March 26, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Paul Allen Lewis, 85 years, of Middle Lake, SK, and formerly of Lake Lenore, SK, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Bethany Pioneer Village, Middle Lake.

Warm weather on the horizon but it's too soon to say winter is over

At the end of the week, the packed mountains of snow should melt into a flowing river, but it might be a good idea to keep the snow shovel handy.  

Temperatures are below the seasonal average to start off the week, as we will be hovering around the zero-degree mark for the next couple of days, but Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Justin Shelley says it will get warmer by the weekend. 

2025 Humboldt Broncos Winner's Choice Lottery Winners

In case you missed it, here are the winners of the 2025 Humboldt Broncos Winner's Choice Lottery

Grand Prize – $100,000 or Winners Choice of  1 of 3 Truck Packages

Winner – Jack Gibney
City – Drake
Ticket # – HB2-102479
Purchased – In Person

 

50/50 Prize – Total Jackpot = $100,525
Winner takes home – $50,262.50

Winner – Murray Lopinski
City – Cudworth
Ticket # – H53-209149
Purchased – In Person

NHL playoffs means it's time for the Muenster Elks Hockey Draft

As the regular hockey season for the NHL winds down, the playoff picture starts to unfold. That means it’s time for NHL playoff hockey pool season, and why not kick it off with an early one, and one of the best around.  

The Muenster Elks Hockey Draft lifts off on Saturday, April 12 in the lounge at the Muenster Curling Club. Organizer Derek Rude has your invitation.  

Mayor Rob Muench reflects on provincial Mayors' Caucus Meeting

The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association facilitates the gathering of Saskatchewan city mayors in the City Mayors’ Caucus. Humboldt Mayor Rob Muench was one of the sixteen gathered at the meeting designed to allow for discussion of common interests, and to ensure strong messaging on issues of utmost concern.