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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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Barrie Baycats set to begin title defence in home opener on Thursday

Barrie’s semi-professional baseball team will begin its quest for...

Barrie Police docket: week of May 12

Suspect photos released in assault investigation Additional photos of a...

Atlético Ottawa remains undefeated in Canadian Premier League season

Ottawa’s Canadian Premier League (CPL) side sits atop the...

Community organizer sounds alarm over ‘shoddy’ standards on city projects

A community advocate and organizer is questioning the quality control and enforcement of contracted projects at the City of Ottawa after seeing a trend of “shoddy” workmanship and unfinished results.
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