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Elmvale native qualifies for national amateur golf championship

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Elmvale’s Andrew Nagel will tee it up alongside some...

Barrie police seek witnesses to stabbing

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Barrie police are seeking witnesses to a Canada Day...

With Bill 9, municipalities may soon be able to remove councillors for misconduct — but is it built to stall?

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What to do when an elected councillor becomes a...

Ottawa Rapid FC eyeing postseason berth in inaugural season

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Nearly halfway through its first-ever campaign season, Ottawa’s professional...

Ottawa Canada Day celebration drew 58,000, as Carney says values are under pressure

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Canadians took to parks and civic squares across the country Tuesday to show unity on Canada Day amid American threats, economic uncertainty and Western alienation.
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With Bill 9, municipalities may soon be able to remove councillors for misconduct — but is it built to stall?

What to do when an elected councillor becomes a chronic source of disruption, misinformation, or worse, and refuses to resign? The existing answer, under Ontario law,...
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Ottawa Tourism expecting ‘special’ unity, national pride for Canada Day

With the heat of the summer now descending on Ottawa and Canada Day less than a week away, Ottawa Tourism said it’s gearing up for a “special” national holiday as the country comes together.
Municipal News

City council votes to explore new landfill or incineration facility

City council has approved next steps in exploring long-term waste management solutions in Ottawa that could include using private landfills, building a new landfill site and creating a waste-to-energy incineration facility.
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Ontario government announces the next step in replacing Dunlop Street overpass bridge

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Work is ramping up for the Dunlop Street overpass...

Mayor Nuttall announces millions being invested in road construction and infrastructure upgrades

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It’s going to be a summer of traffic cones,...

Simcoe’s first HART Hub to begin services by mid-July

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Simcoe County’s first HART Hub is expected to be...

Barrie police seek witnesses to stabbing

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Barrie police are seeking witnesses to a Canada Day...
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Sports

Elmvale native qualifies for national amateur golf championship

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Elmvale’s Andrew Nagel will tee it up alongside some...

Ottawa Rapid FC eyeing postseason berth in inaugural season

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Nearly halfway through its first-ever campaign season, Ottawa’s professional...

Titans close out six-game road trip on Thursday

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The Ottawa Titans' bats went silent on Wednesday. The visitors...

Baycats look to snap three-game skid

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The Barrie Baycats are hoping some time at home...

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