News of the day: Almost 1,000 more public servants apply for early retirement; Queensway Carleton matches newborns with doctors; MPs charge two navy members in sailor's death

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Thousands of public servants have applied for the early retirement incentives.

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ALMOST 1,000 MORE PUBLIC SERVANTS APPLY FOR EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVES IN UNDER A WEEK

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Mohammad Kamal, the director of communications for Shafqat Ali, the president of the Treasury Board, told the Ottawa Citizen that about 4,600 public servants have now applied to the program.

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A member of the Azov Brigade (far right) takes a break during Canadian military leadership training at the Royal Military College Saint-Jean, QUE. The training ran from Jan. 13 to Feb. 5, 2026.

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OFFICER WITH UKRAINIAN UNIT LINKED TO NEO-NAZIS RECEIVED MILITARY TRAINING IN CANADA

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Sources say Defence Minister David McGuinty was unaware the Azov Brigade soldier had been invited to RMC Saint-Jean.

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Gregory Applin died in 2025.

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MILITARY POLICE CHARGE TWO ROYAL CANADIAN NAVY MEMBERS IN CONNECTION WITH DEATH OF SAILOR

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Military police have charged two members of the Royal Canadian Navy with multiple service offences as a result of an investigation into the 2025 death of Petty Officer 2nd Class Gregory Applin.

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Ayisha Cretney-Reney (L) and Glenn Burley (R) hold their baby Charlotte Cretney-Reney

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CONGRATULATIONS, YOU HAVE A FAMILY DOCTOR! QUEENSWAY CARLETON HOSPITAL PILOT MATCHES NEWBORNS WITH DOCTORS

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Since it began in January, the initiative has connected nearly 230 newborns to primary care..

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Ottawa Charge players celebrate after winning 2-0 over the Toronto Sceptres.

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GWYNETH PHILIPS SAYS SHE’S READY FOR ANOTHER OTTAWA CHARGE PLAYOFF PUSH

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For the 25-year-old goaltender, pressure is a privilege as she looks to lead the Ottawa Charge to its second playoff berth in as many seasons

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