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Parent of high school student says backlash to Arabic song alienates Muslim students and families

Following a decision to play a song in Arabic during a Remembrance Day ceremony, the principal of a Nepean high school is facing backlash and calls for him to lose his job, but the parent of one of his students is speaking out in support.

Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie criticizes Ford’s plan for Ottawa bike lanes, shares tax cut proposal at Ottawa bookstore

The leader of the Ontario Liberal Party stopped in at a Westboro bookstore Tuesday to share how her proposed tax cuts would help Ottawans — and to tell the premier to “stay in his lane” when it comes to municipal politics.

Former mayoral candidate Catherine McKenney wants to take on Queen’s Park for Ottawa Centre

With Ottawa Centre MPP Joel Harden’s announcement that he will be stepping into federal politics, a familiar name and face in Ottawa is ready...

Two Ottawa organizations submit two applications for new Ontario Homelessness, Addiction, Recovery and Treatment Hub program

In response to new requirements and regulations from the Ontario government, Ottawa Public Health and the City of Ottawa are supporting two applications for...

Ottawa tables $4.98-billion budget for 2025, with 3.9 per cent tax hike and 5 per cent fare increase

The 2025 City of Ottawa budget was tabled at city council on Wednesday, centering fiscal responsibility and balance, low tax increases and the need for additional funding from the provincial and federal governments. 

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Barrie Ward 10 candidates focus on traffic, growth and neighbourhood safety

Candidates running in Barrie’s Ward 10 are outlining competing...

‘Quality of life’ issues take centre stage in Ward 17 council race

Transit, housing and the redevelopment of the Lansdowne area...

Georgian College adding five career-focused programs in 2027

Georgian College is expanding its career training options with...

Ottawa Police Blotter – October 14

Teacher charged with historical sexual offences On October 7th, the...