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Tulip Festival rings in 80th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands

This year, the 2025 Tulip Festival celebrated the 80th anniversary since the Liberation of the Netherlands from Nazi Germany occupation in 1945, and rang in the milestone with veterans, drones, fireworks and more than 400,000 visitors.

Coun. Tierney, Federation of Canadian Municipalities prepares to host annual conference in Ottawa

Beacon Hill-Cyrville Coun. Tim Tierney and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities is preparing to host the annual conference and trade show in Ottawa next month, representing 2,200 member municipalities across the country and more than 2,500 people expected to attend the event.

Barrie Police docket: week of May 12

Suspect photos released in assault investigation Additional photos of a suspect in a May 6 assault have been released by the Barrie Police Service. On May...

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.

Mayor Sutcliffe talks Ontario budget, bubble by-law following City Council meeting

Ahead of the release of the Ontario government’s budget on Thursday, Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe said he hopes to see issues like public transit, public safety, downtown revitalization, affordable housing and economic development in Ottawa prioritized.

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Large Canada flag unveiled and flying high in Barrie

Oh, Canada! Just in time for Canada Day, the...

Ottawa student returns home after being detained in Egypt

Last week, a group of Canadian citizens were in Cairo for a symbolic “March to Gaza” in protest of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Ottawa resident Afnan Kaid was among them, joining friends for what she said was a non-violent, symbolic gesture of support for Palestine.

Ottawa Tourism expecting ‘special’ unity, national pride for Canada Day

With the heat of the summer now descending on Ottawa and Canada Day less than a week away, Ottawa Tourism said it’s gearing up for a “special” national holiday as the country comes together.

City council votes to explore new landfill or incineration facility

City council has approved next steps in exploring long-term waste management solutions in Ottawa that could include using private landfills, building a new landfill site and creating a waste-to-energy incineration facility.
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