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Sentencing hearing for ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer King underway, decision weeks away

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"Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King's sentencing hearing is underway but a decision is still weeks away, according to the presiding judge.

Canada Post temporarily laying off striking workers, union says

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The union representing Canada Post workers says the Crown corporation has been laying off striking employees as the labour action by more than 55,000 workers approaches the two-week mark. 

Pat King found guilty of mischief for role in ‘Freedom Convoy’

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Pat King, one of the most prominent figures of the 2022 "Freedom Convoy" in Ottawa, has been found guilty on five counts including mischief and disobeying a court order.

Rents rise 2.1% in September, marking fifth straight monthly slowdown: report

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A new report says growth in average asking rents across Canada last month slowed to the lowest rate since October 2021, at 2.1 per...

Minimum wage in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, P.E.I. increases

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The minimum wage in four provinces is going up today. The rate in Ontario is rising by 65 cents to $17.20 an hour, an increase...
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Ottawa student returns home after being detained in Egypt

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Last week, a group of Canadian citizens were in Cairo for a symbolic “March to Gaza” in protest of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Ottawa resident Afnan Kaid was among them, joining friends for what she said was a non-violent, symbolic gesture of support for Palestine.

Ottawa Tourism expecting ‘special’ unity, national pride for Canada Day

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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.

City council votes to explore new landfill or incineration facility

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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.

Titans close out six-game road trip on Thursday

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