As Ottawa police continue to investigate the worst mass killing in the city's history, CTV News has learned the primary weapon used in the attack was similar to a hunting knife.
As Ottawa police continue to investigate the worst mass killing in the city's history, CTV News has learned the primary weapon used in the attack was similar to a hunting knife.
The victims have been identified as 35-year-old Banbaranayake Gama Walwwe Darshani Dilanthika Ekanyake and her four children – Kelly, Ranaya, Ashwini and Inuka. A family acquaintance, 40-year-old Gamini Amarakoon Amarakoon Mudiyanselage, was also found deceased at the home.Court documents identify the surviving father as Dhanushka Wickramasinghe, who is continuing to recover in hospital.
Suneetha, who visited the father on Thursday in hospital, said he was attacked while returning home from his evening cleaning job. Harpreet Chhabra told CTV National News correspondent Judy Trinh that Wickramsinghe was a good tenant, always paid his rent and was taking care of the property. Ottawa Police Chief Eric Stubbs says investigators continue to look into what happened inside the home Wednesday night.
"We manage him as best as we can so he's comfortable in talking and explaining everything on his time, because, obviously, he's absorbing a lot of physical and mental injuries and we want to make sure his care and his wellness is number one." A candlelight vigil will be held on Saturday at Palmadeo Park to remember the six people killed in Barrhaven. The vigil will begin at the park at the corner of Palmadeo Drive and Rodeo Drive at 11 a.m."To the family, neighbours and friends, I want to say that all the people of Ottawa are with you, we stand with you," Mayor Mark Sutcliffe said Friday morning."Our thoughts and prayers extend to you during this very, very difficult time.
"Their team is going to band together during this senseless tragedy, but they're doing fairly well over there.""They're young children, you kind of let them guide it," Steeves said. A trucking company from B.C.'s Lower Mainland that accused three former drivers of "time theft" cannot claw wages back from any of them, the province's small claims tribunal has decided.The discovery of a body, found at a Toronto waste facility on March 1, is now being investigated by police in Waterloo Region.Prince Albert RCMP seized more than 60 guns and 10,000 rounds of ammunition from a home in the Veillardville area Wednesday.
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is drawing opposition criticism after confirming he will be away from the legislature the week of March 18 to attend a hydrogen energy conference in Germany.The Halifax Regional Police is asking for the public’s assistance to identify a man who allegedly approached a girl Friday afternoon while she walked home from school.Prince Edward Island’s growing Hindu community finally has a place to come together and worship.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Champagne to speak at Ottawa Mayor’s Breakfast on Feb. 27 at Ottawa City HallThe Hill Times
Read more »
CTV News speaks with alleged gunmen behind violent extortion attemptsSouth Asian business owners are going to extraordinary lengths to protect themselves and their families following a wave of violent extortion attempts across the county, including wearing bulletproof vests each time they leave their homes.
Read more »
It's time for the weekly CBC Ottawa news quizTime for the weekly CBC Ottawa news quiz. How closely have you been paying attention over the past seven days?
Read more »
Ottawa says it will bypass Quebec's immigration cap to speed up family reunificationImmigration Minister Marc Miller pictured at a news conference in Ottawa in December 2023.
Read more »
The most expensive zip-tie: W5's hidden cameras catch repair company in actionCTV W5 unveils the worst offenders when it comes to responding to Better Business Bureau complaints.
Read more »
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: March 8 | Watch News Videos OnlineNumerous close calls with avalanches in the mountain parks of Alberta and B.C. have officials reminding people to play it safe if heading to the backcountry. The RCMP announce they will not lay charges following an investigation into the 2017 United Conservative Party leadership race.
Read more »