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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

Ecological infrastructure top of mind for Pontiac MP Sophie Chatel across the river and on the Hill

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Sophie Chatel was elected as MP for Pontiac in 2021, and during that time, one of her main focuses has been securing ecological infrastructure...
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Poilievre says he wants to cut the federal public service, doesn’t mind remote work

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a government led by him would cut the number of federal public servants — but he doesn't mind if they work from home.

Ottawa inflation rate ticks lower as economists expect further BoC rate cuts

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Canada’s annual inflation dropped in December, and both Ontario and the city of Ottawa saw decreases as economists forecast more rate cuts in the future.

Motion for renoviction advocacy and bylaw passes at city council

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In the first meeting of the Ottawa city council in 2025, council members passed a motion that would advocate for more tenant protections from renovictions on a provincial level, outlining a path forward for community organizations and residents seeking protection from bad faith evictions.

Ottawa one of 11 municipalities to receive federal funding to address homelessness

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The City of Ottawa is receiving federal funding to combat homelessness and encampments after the Canadian government signed deals with nine municipalities in Ontario and two in Saskatchewan to address homelessness.
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