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‘Elbows up’: Ottawa welcomes Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team ahead of world cup

Ottawa welcomed the Canadian Women’s Rugby Team to the nation’s capital this week ahead of the Canada-United States match on Friday and the team’s...

Transitional housing misses the mark in addressing homelessness, says U of O expert

A University of Ottawa professor who specializes in housing, homelessness and community mental health says transitional housing models, including ones like the facility just opened on Queen Street by the City of Ottawa, miss the mark in effectively addressing homelessness.

Sentencing hearing for “Freedom Convoy” organizers underway as Crown calls for jail time

More than three years after the three-week 2022 "Freedom Convoy" occupied Ottawa streets, two of the organizers of the demonstration are facing sentencing in...

Amilcar leaves legacy of transparency and ‘technical expertise’ after 4 years with OC Transpo

After joining OC Transpo nearly four years ago, general manager Renée Amilcar left the team on July 18 to head up Quebec’s provincial transit organization. She joined Ottawa’s transit services team in October 2021, just months after two train derailments, one in August and one in September that halted service for 54 days.

Bluesfest gears up to welcome 25,000 Green Day fans

More than 250,000 people will attend this year’s Bluesfest by the time the event wraps up this weekend after 10 days of headliners, food trucks and stifling heat, and the festival is gearing up for what’s expected to be its biggest night on Friday.

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Oro-Medonte gives thumbs up to boundary adjustment plans with conditions

Oro-Medonte council has voted in favour of Barrie’s proposed...

Feds project public service job cuts in 2025 budget

Approximately 16,000 federal public servants are expected to lose...

Unique housing development proposed at former police headquarters

A major housing proposal in Barrie could reshape the...

New HART Hub brings expanded addiction and mental health services to Simcoe County

Individuals experiencing homelessness, mental-health challenges and addictions in Simcoe...
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