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Sprung shelter info session triggers protests, walkout

A community information session at the Nepean Sportsplex about the city's sprung shelter project heated up on Wednesday as residents protested and argued with...

Ottawa’s chief medical officer named president and CEO of CHEO

Dr. Vera Etches has been appointed the new president and CEO of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), the hospital announced Wednesday, effective March 3, 2025.

Cost of living, housing crisis poses new challenges for survivors of domestic violence, says Ottawa organization

Gender-based violence isn’t new in Ottawa, but with the high cost of living and continued housing crisis, women fleeing domestic abuse are facing more challenging times, says one of Ottawa’s primary shelters for survivors.

In the news this week in Ottawa

Despite the holidays approaching, it's been a busy week here in Ottawa. It seems it will take more than Wednesday's snowfall to slow this...

Ottawa to receive $20 million for downtown revitalization, ByWard Market

Ottawa is receiving a $20-million investment to revitalize downtown as part of the province’s Ontario-Ottawa New Deal, the Ontario government announced Wednesday. With this round...

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Colts swept out of conference finals by Oshawa Generals

After a strong playoff run, the Barrie Colts’ season...

Barrie police docket: week of May 5

Bike patrol catches wanted people A proactive bike patrol resulted...

Springwater mayor uses strong powers to open annexation talks with Barrie

Barrie’s proposed boundary expansion moved forward some steps last...

Bank Street renamed ‘Charge Avenue’ for PWHL team’s playoff run

Bank Street was officially renamed ‘Charge Avenue’ on Wednesday, as part of a city-wide effort to support the Ottawa Charge’s first postseason appearance in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL).
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