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Suspect arrested in Ottawa after Montreal concertgoers report needle pricks, dizziness

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Montreal police say a 33-year-old man was arrested last...

Ottawa man confirmed dead in Lisbon streetcar crash

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An Ottawa man was among the tourists killed when...

Winchester named CCHL commissioner

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A familiar face is taking the top job at...

Premier Ford promises “Andrew’s Law” with tougher penalties for impaired and reckless drivers by the end of the year

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Premier Doug Ford says his government will introduce legislation...

Baycats heading into pivotal Game 3 of IBL finals

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It's all knotted up in the Intercounty Baseball League...
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Winchester named CCHL commissioner

A familiar face is taking the top job at Eastern Ontario's premier Junior A hockey league. Former Ottawa Senator Jesse Winchester was recently named commissioner of...
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Rents in Ottawa on the rise: CCPA report

Renters in Toronto and Vancouver need to earn over...
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Barrie to expand water monitoring program after high E. coli levels found in Dyments Creek

Recent water testing along Dyments Creek in Barrie has...
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Progress made on encampments since Barrie declared state of emergency

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The homeless encampment along Mulcaster Street in front of...

Georgian College remains open despite province-wide strike by support staff

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Support staff at Ontario publicly-funded colleges went on strike...

Ottawa Council grapples with public transport affordability and cap on city FTE employees in 2026 budget direction debate

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In the first city council meeting of September, Ottawa...

Ford government increasing land ambulance funding for Ottawa

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The Ford government is increasing land ambulance funding for...
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Progress made on encampments since Barrie declared state of emergency

The homeless encampment along Mulcaster Street in front of the local courthouse and the Busby Centre in downtown Barrie has been dismantled following Mayor Alex...
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