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O-Train Lines 2 and 4 set to open Jan. 6

After nearly five years of construction and several months of testing, the O-Train will be opening for public use on Jan. 6, 2025, beginning with weekday service. 

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...

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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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