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Opening weekend sees 85,000 skaters on Rideau Canal, ‘outstanding’ forecast for Winterlude: NCC

The Rideau Canal Skateway opened for the season on Saturday, and an estimated 85,000 people braved the cold to skate, eat BeaverTails and explore the city from a new perspective, the National Capital Commission says.

Barrie Police arrest local man for child pornography following three-month investigation

Detectives from the Barrie Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit arrested a 40-year-old Barrie man on Dec. 18, 2024 after a three-month investigation.

Hang in there: freezing temps good news for Winterlude

As Ottawans bundle up and grumble over this week’s freezing temperatures, Ottawa Tourism and the National Capital Commission (NCC) are all smiles. Following 2024’s mild winter, which spelled trouble for the Rideau Canal Skateway and Winterlude’s other ice-dependent activities, this week’s sub-zero temperatures are exactly what Ottawa needs.

World Juniors creates ‘shining’ opportunity for local businesses, Indigenous artists: Ottawa Tourism

Ottawa’s local economy reaped the benefits of hosting the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, from restaurants and hotels to Indigenous businesses, according to Ottawa Tourism.

Cabinet shuffle sees new head of Treasury Board and Ottawa South MP added to Cabinet

Prior to his resignation this week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shuffled his cabinet before the holiday break, appointing a new President of the Treasury...

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Mayor Nuttall open to province playing a more active role in boundary expansion talks

As Barrie continues ongoing boundary expansion talks with Oro-Medonte...

Naqvi releases healthcare platform, pitches seniors’ healthcare hub for Ottawa Centre

Yasir Naqvi has released a plan for supporting public healthcare in Ottawa and beyond as he seeks re-election as MP for Ottawa Centre. 

Sens Mile, Senators flag returns to Ottawa ahead of playoffs

The Ottawa Senators flag has been raised and Sens Mile street signs installed downtown as the city prepares to cheer on its home team in the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 2017.

Colts hold one-game lead in second round series against Kingston

The Barrie Colts are two games away from punching their ticket to the OHL’s eastern conference final.
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