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Ottawa man confirmed dead in Lisbon streetcar crash

An Ottawa man was among the tourists killed when a streetcar crashed in Lisbon earlier this month. Aziz Benharref, a Canadian who lived in the Orleans neighbourhood of...

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Ford government increasing land ambulance funding for Ottawa

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The Ford government is increasing land ambulance funding for...

Suspect arrested in Ottawa after Montreal concertgoers report needle pricks, dizziness

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Montreal police say a 33-year-old man was arrested last...

Ottawa man confirmed dead in Lisbon streetcar crash

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An Ottawa man was among the tourists killed when...

Winchester named CCHL commissioner

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A familiar face is taking the top job at...

Premier Ford promises “Andrew’s Law” with tougher penalties for impaired and reckless drivers by the end of the year

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Premier Doug Ford says his government will introduce legislation...
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This Week in Barrie: Week of September 8

  Barrie, get ready to start your carts THIS week!...
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Rents in Ottawa on the rise: CCPA report

Renters in Toronto and Vancouver need to earn over...

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This Week in Barrie: Week of September 15

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Progress made on encampments since Barrie declared state of emergency

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The homeless encampment along Mulcaster Street in front of...

Georgian College remains open despite province-wide strike by support staff

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Support staff at Ontario publicly-funded colleges went on strike...

Ottawa Council grapples with public transport affordability and cap on city FTE employees in 2026 budget direction debate

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In the first city council meeting of September, Ottawa...

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This Week in Barrie: Week of September 15

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  Share your feedback on Barrie’s Transportation Master Plan update The...

Progress made on encampments since Barrie declared state of emergency

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The homeless encampment along Mulcaster Street in front of...

Georgian College remains open despite province-wide strike by support staff

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Support staff at Ontario publicly-funded colleges went on strike...

Ottawa Council grapples with public transport affordability and cap on city FTE employees in 2026 budget direction debate

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In the first city council meeting of September, Ottawa...

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