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Local org warns of increased side effects of drug use among homeless youth
A local organization that works with homeless youth in Ottawa is sounding the alarm over an increase in drug-induced health effects among young people as the homelessness and toxic drug crises persist.
New entertainment venue on Rideau Street ‘major win’ for ByWard Market
Plans for the new live music and entertainment venue will be opening inside the former Chapters building on Rideau Street in 2026, Live Nation has announced.
Liberals hold and flip Ottawa seats as city councillor takes Carleton
Central Ottawa stayed Liberal and NDP, as usual, but there were a few surprises mixed in with last night’s results.
Barrie Police docket, week of Feb. 20
Police execute warrants, issue arrests in drug investigation
Two men have been arrested and related search warrants were executed in connection with a lengthy investigation...
The O-Train has been open for 6 weeks. Here’s how it’s going so far.
Looking back at the last few months, Katrina Camposarcone-Stubbs, public information officer at the City of Ottawa Transit Services Department, told Ottawa Compass that the train has seen a “promising turnout” but hasn’t been without “learning opportunities.”
