An investigation into a tragic, apparent murder suicide continues to unfold. Police were called to a home yesterday morning around 10 am on Mandevilla Crescent near the airport. Two boys ages 7 and 12 were found deceased in the home. Earlier in the morning emergency crews were called to a vehicle fire at the kiss and park at highway 416 and Rideau River Road. Police located the father of the boys dead inside the vehicle. Police have also secured a scene for the investigation in Iroquois, Ontario adding to the complexity and intricacy of the investigation. Police should provide further updates today.

With Canada Day festivities set to go throughout the National Capital Region tomorrow temperatures are expected to reach the mid 30’s with a high on Wednesday forecast at 33 degrees and Thursday the mercury is forecast to top at 33 degrees again with convective thunderstorm activity possible both days. Overnight low temperatures will not provide much relief for comfortable sleeps with lows of 22 and 23 degrees expected on Wednesday and Thursday respectively. High humidity is not expected to be a factor either day.

The Ottawa Fire Rescue Team was called upon yesterday after 911 calls described a pontoon boat loaded with passengers in distress in the Deschene Rapids. OFS used an inflatable boat to reach the pontoon boat and transfer boaters onboard. The group rented the pontoon boat and may not have been familiar with this section of the river which is one of the most popular spots on the water and most likely the spot that requires emergency water rescues. OFS reminded recreationists that the powerful currents and changing water conditions can quickly become life-threatening, advising everyone heading out on the water to know exactly where the rapids are, understand the hazards in the area and stay well away from them.