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‘It haunts me’: Ottawa businessman rallies to send humanitarian aid to Lebanon

An Ottawa businessman and philanthropist is sending millions of dollars of medicine and tonnes of food to Lebanon to help those displaced, injured and starving as the war escalates. He’s calling on the federal government to stand for peace and commit to doing the same.

Poilievre’s plan to cut GST on new homes under $1 million good news for Ottawa homebuyers: OREB

Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre announced Monday that if his party forms the next government, he will cut the federal sales tax on new home sold for under $1 million, a move that the Ottawa Real Estate Board said would have very positive impacts for Ottawa consumers.

City council passes poverty reduction strategy after community rallies to address poverty and food insecurity

Ottawa city council has passed a poverty reduction strategy that will support local initiatives working to address food insecurity and poverty and require more...

Ottawa’s haunted hotspots: where things go bump in the night

Jim Dean, creative director of Haunted Walks Ottawa, said Ottawa’s rich history makes it an intriguing place for ghost-hunting and paranormal activity. And while scary stories can be found nearly everywhere in Ottawa, he said there are a few places that seem to be hotspots for scary happenings.

Council approves feasibility study for controversial ‘bubble law’

City council has approved a motion that will require city staff to consider the feasibility of a by-law to protect vulnerable social infrastructure, also known as a “bubble” by-law, after lengthy discussion at the council meeting.

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City council approves special event bylaws and next steps on bubble bylaw

City councillors approved new by-laws for special events and voted to proceed with the next steps for the controversial social infrastructure “bubble” by-law at the council meeting on Wednesday.

Sudden death: Charge fall in PWHL finals after third straight OT loss

The Ottawa Charge have powered down for the summer. Ottawa’s...

Shipley focusing on customer service, crime as Parliament returns

Conservative MP Doug Shipley is heading back to the...

Simcoe council decides to limit the use of the weighted voting system after months of debate

After months of debate, Simcoe County council has agreed...
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