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Ottawa student returns home after being detained in Egypt

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

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

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.

LRT east extension testing nearing completion; Amilcar leaving OC Transpo

The LRT Line 1 east extension to Trim Road is approaching the finish line as final construction and testing is nearing completion, OC Transpo told the Transit Committee in its latest report.

‘Appalling’: the American-born Ottawa resident who is organizing local anti-Trump protests

Nancy Wasserman moved to Ottawa 15 years ago to get married. On Saturday, she helped organize a protest in Ottawa against the Trump administration, joining millions of protestors worldwide in the “No Kings” rallies.

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Why the new transitional housing facility in a converted office building might be a ‘unicorn’

In one of the latest steps to address ongoing homelessness in the nation’s capital, the City of Ottawa has converted a vacant office building into a new transitional housing facility that will provide temporary housing for up to 140 people. However, while experts say the facility is necessary, it isn't likely to start a new trend in Ottawa.

Titans win five straight, as midseason playoff push continues

Ottawa’s professional baseball team has clawed its way back...

Downtown crackdown: Police close two magic mushroom shops

Barrie Police have closed two illegal psilocybin dispensaries operating...

Baycats look to return to win column

The Barrie Baycats are looking to get back to...
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