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O-Train launches seven-day service, reaching final step in phased opening

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The O-Train Lines 2 and 4 will be opening for seven-day service starting this weekend, OC Transpo has announced, the last step in a phased opening approach that first began in January.

City halts plans for controversial newcomer sprung shelters

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Following months of controversy and uncertainty, the City of Ottawa has announced it will not be proceeding with building sprung structure reception centres for newcomers in Kanata and Nepean.

Colts clinch division title as OHL season enters final stretch

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As the OHL’s regular season winds down, the Barrie Colts have clinched the ninth divisional title in franchise history.

Ottawa outreach project receives almost $4M in federal funding to address drug crisis

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Ottawa Public Health is receiving nearly $4 million from Health Canada for an outreach program that will deliver on-the-ground, community-based outreach to address the ongoing toxic drug crisis. 

Gee-Gees basketball teams looking for dual championships in B.C.

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The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees have the opportunity to pull off an extremely rare feat this weekend, as both the men’s and women’s basketball teams will compete in the national collegiate championship with a shot of bringing two Canadian titles back to the nation’s capital.
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Colts clinch division title as OHL season enters final stretch

As the OHL’s regular season winds down, the Barrie Colts have clinched the ninth divisional title in franchise history.
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Colts eye top spot in Eastern Conference as regular season comes to a close

The end of the regular season is rapidly approaching...
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City council plans for byelection to replace Osgoode Coun. George Darouze

City council held a special meeting Wednesday morning to discuss replacing Osgoode city councillor George Darouze, who was elected as MPP on Thursday and will resign his seat on council to represent the Carleton riding in the Queen’s Park legislature.
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Barrie Police docket: week of Mar. 9

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Police charge multiple drivers during RIDE spot-checks A RIDE spot-check...

Barrie Mayor Eager to Collaborate with Re-Elected MPPs

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Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall expressed eagerness about working alongside re-elected MPPs Doug Downey and Andrea Khanjin to address key local issues.

O-Train launches seven-day service, reaching final step in phased opening

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The O-Train Lines 2 and 4 will be opening for seven-day service starting this weekend, OC Transpo has announced, the last step in a phased opening approach that first began in January.

City halts plans for controversial newcomer sprung shelters

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Following months of controversy and uncertainty, the City of Ottawa has announced it will not be proceeding with building sprung structure reception centres for newcomers in Kanata and Nepean.
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Colts clinch division title as OHL season enters final stretch

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As the OHL’s regular season winds down, the Barrie Colts have clinched the ninth divisional title in franchise history.

Gee-Gees basketball teams looking for dual championships in B.C.

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The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees have the opportunity to pull off an extremely rare feat this weekend, as both the men’s and women’s basketball teams will compete in the national collegiate championship with a shot of bringing two Canadian titles back to the nation’s capital.

67s to face off against the Petes twice this weekend

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The Ottawa 67s will be dealing with a case...

Colts eye top spot in Eastern Conference as regular season comes to a close

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The end of the regular season is rapidly approaching...

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