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Ottawa police blotter: Police seek witnesses of downtown stabbing

The Ottawa Police Services were hard at work the past week, with a number of stories to report.  The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has charged a...

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Government rejects call to measure productivity across public service

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The federal government is rejecting a call from a...

67’s beat Spitfires to extend win streak to four

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Ottawa police blotter: Police seek witnesses of downtown stabbing

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City of Ottawa off track on tree planting, climate goals, committee hears

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Last week, the City of Ottawa’s Environment and Climate...

Colts complete another perfect weekend thanks to stellar goaltending

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This Week in Barrie: Week of December 15

Carbon monoxide alarm requirements effective Jan. 1, 2026   Starting...
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New planning permit system aims to fast-track homes in key Barrie neighbourhoods

The City of Barrie is introducing a new planning...

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Hundreds of public servants to learn about job cuts in the new year

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New Ottawa draft zoning bylaw continues to raise questions surrounding building heights and greenspace preservation

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Two council committees held a marathon session in mid-December...

This Week in Barrie: Week of December 22

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Local Ottawa officials ‘frustrated’ with Ford over support for Toronto’s bid for new defence bank

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Hundreds of public servants to learn about job cuts in the new year

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Federal public servants are expected to learn about job...

New Ottawa draft zoning bylaw continues to raise questions surrounding building heights and greenspace preservation

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Two council committees held a marathon session in mid-December...

This Week in Barrie: Week of December 22

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Local Ottawa officials ‘frustrated’ with Ford over support for Toronto’s bid for new defence bank

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Premier Doug Ford’s reported support for Toronto’s bid to...

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