Sydney Ko

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Sydney Ko is a general assignment reporter at Compass News. Before moving to Ottawa, she worked at WBUR, an NPR-affiliate in Boston where she helped produce shows and reported on City Hall. She holds a master’s in journalism from Boston University and a bachelors degree from Queen’s. Outside the newsroom, she’s probably reading the latest fantasy series that’s trending on booktok.

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Insiders rank Patrick Brown as top Ontario mayor for public safety impact

From auto theft and bail reform to extortion and police staffing, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown has increasingly pushed beyond city hall to press Ottawa...

Ottawa extends federal gas tax holiday until 2027

Ottawa is extending its fuel excise tax holiday until Jan. 31, 2027, before gradually reinstating the levy over the following two months, as the...

Leiper pledges to scrap Ottawa’s return-to-office mandate

Mayoral candidate and city councillor Jeff Leiper is pledging to reverse the city’s return-to-office mandate for municipal employees and pressure the federal government to...

Ottawa non-profit distributes 1,000 backpacks to students in need ahead of school year

As Ottawa students prepare to head back to school, a local non-profit is helping ease some of the financial pressure on families by providing...

Over 40 per cent of Ottawa residents open to involuntary addiction treatment: poll

Homelessness and addiction are emerging as key concerns among Ottawa voters as the city’s mayoral race heats up, with new polling showing widespread dissatisfaction...

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Federal government showcases nearly $30B homelessness plan during Barrie visit

Barrie is getting a closer look from Ottawa. Federal and...

Former Orillia mayor Don McIsaac appointed Simcoe County chair

Former Orillia mayor Don McIsaac has been appointed chair...

Ottawa Police Blotter – November 11

Good Morning Ottawa, The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has...

This Week in Barrie: Week of November 9

Join the City in honouring Remembrance Day The City...