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• Dawson: Ontario forging ahead on marijuana with police ready or not

  17-09-2017 23:57 via ottawacitizen.com
  While police in Ontario and Canada are worried they will not be prepared in time for marijuana legalization, Attorney General Yasir Naqvi says the provincial government is forging ahead, aiming to be ready for the federal Liberals’ July 1 legalization date, and he expects police will manage to enforce the law once it passes.
  “The federal government is fairly committed to the July 1 timeline. They feel that they’ve provided sufficient time to everyone to get prepared,” Naq
  
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• Redblacks are in first place, but another quarterback goes down

  17-09-2017 22:53 via ottawacitizen.com
  MONTREAL — The Ottawa Redblacks are back in first place, but they may have a big problem.
  With an injury to quarterback Drew Tate — while in the throwing motion he was drilled by Dondre Wright in the second quarter of Sunday’s 29-11 Canadian Football League win over the Alouettes — the depth chart right now reads Ryan Lindley, Danny Collins and Will Arndt. So it’s a first-year CFL player (with NFL experience) and two rookies, one who has been with the team for less
  
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• The water in Greely, Ont. is getting more toxic

  17-09-2017 22:47
  For at least five years, the city has known that nitrate levels were a problem at a well in Greely. Now, with a new 103-unit subdivision about to be built, the levels are still rising.
  
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• The water in Greely is getting more toxic

  17-09-2017 22:47
  For at least five years, the city has known that nitrate levels were a problem at a well in Greely. Now, with a new 103-unit subdivision about to be built, the levels are still rising.
  
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• Senators focus on avoiding further injuries as preseason opens

  17-09-2017 22:35 via ottawacitizen.com
  Safety over stupidity.
  That sums up the Ottawa Senators working philosophy during the opening weekend of training camp.
  Already without Erik Karlsson and Derick Brassard in their recoveries from off-season surgeries, and without Clarke MacArthur following his failed opening day medical, the club was taking no chances with the health of its remaining veterans.
  That helps explain why a score of regulars — including Craig Anderson, Mark Stone, Bobby Ryan, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Mike Hoffman, Al
  
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• In-house garbage collection racking up operating deficits for city

  17-09-2017 22:10 via ottawacitizen.com
  The two garbage collection zones that use city staff together racked up a $1.2-million operational deficit in 2016, an external audit shows.
  The downtown zone had a deficit of $589,899 and the east Ottawa zone had a deficit of $665,060 in the fourth year of the collection contracts.
  The previous three years of the collection contracts resulted in a cumulative operational deficit of $340,609.
  Over the first four years of the contracts, the city collection zones have run a total $1.6-million opera
  
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• Logan Brown aims to win gold if he doesn't stick with Senators

  17-09-2017 21:55 via ottawacitizen.com
  Thomas Chabot’s performance at the world junior tournament last season serves as motivation for Logan Brown.
  There’s a gleam in Brown’s eyes when he talks about the possibility of representing his country on the world stage this time around.
  The big difference, of course, is that Brown — the Senators first round draft choice (11th overall) in 2016 — is an American, having grown up in St. Louis.
  So, beating Canada in what promises to be a raucous outdoor game at
  
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• No security gate at OPP Ottawa detachment despite officer complaints

  17-09-2017 21:38 via ottawacitizen.com
  The Ontario Provincial Police will not be forced to install a security gate at its Ottawa detachment in Kanata even after officers complained about “security breaches” and “near misses” in the parking lot.
  Those incidents include a man, sweating profusely and under the influence of booze and cocaine running from a bar fight, entering the OPP parking lot with his hand in his jacket and approaching an officer. The officer eventually drew his gun, but did not fire.
  In a rece
  
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• French board rescues plans to make old Grant school a community centre

  17-09-2017 20:32 via ottawacitizen.com
  A non-profit group struggling to transform an old school on Richmond Road into a community centre for francophones has a new plan to complete the project after years of delays, rising costs and fund-raising troubles.
  The city and provincial governments have spent $6.196 million on the project since Grant School was closed a decade ago, but today the stately brick heritage building is boarded up, with renovations halted more than a year ago after the non-profit group ran out of money.
  Now the gro
  
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• Capital Builders: Lt.-Col John By, spending scapegoat

  17-09-2017 19:00 via ottawacitizen.com
  “Zealous and distinguished in his profession, tender and affectionate as a husband and a father, charitable and pious as a Christian, beloved by his family and lamented by the poor, he resigned his soul to his Maker, in a full reliance on the merits of his blessed Redeemer, on the 1st February 1836, aged 53 years, after a long and painful illness brought on by his indefatigable zeal and devotion in the service of his King and Country, in Upper Canada.”– Inscription on a me
  
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• Canadian Rangers demonstrate their skills with Lee Enfield rifles during Ottawa shooting competition

  17-09-2017 18:58 via ottawacitizen.com
  Sergeant Peter Moon, the public affairs ranger for the 3rd Canadian Ranger Patrol Group at Canadian Forces Base Borden, has written this report about Canadian Armed Forces Small Arms Concentration:
  A nine-member team of Canadian Rangers from Northern Ontario has competed against some of the best military marksmen in Canada and “performed well,” according to their team captain.
  The team shot against top shooters from the Canadian Armed Forces, including other Canadian Rangers, as well
  
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• Supporters of Rohingya Muslims are rallying on Parliament Hill this afternoon. #ottnews 1310news.com/2017/09/17/ott… https://t.co/ZAWDBu3ZZw

  17-09-2017 18:15 via twitter.com
  
  Supporters of Rohingya Muslims are rallying on Parliament Hill this afternoon. #ottnews 1310news.com/2017/09/17/ott… https://t.co/ZAWDBu3ZZw
  
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• What's your dog's name? In Ottawa, everything from Rover to The Dark Lord Voldemor [Video]

  17-09-2017 18:04
  
  Phinous Martha ChubbChubbs and Jaroslav the Tsar walk among us. It’s true. Both are dogs.
  
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• ICYMI: A second arrest following Friday's terror attack in London, England. 1310news.com/2017/09/17/sec… https://t.co/ellcpRY0xg

  17-09-2017 17:34 via twitter.com
  
  ICYMI: A second arrest following Friday's terror attack in London, England. 1310news.com/2017/09/17/sec… https://t.co/ellcpRY0xg
  
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• ICYMI: OPP continue to investigate a fatal crash, north of Kingston. 1310news.com/2017/09/17/fat… https://t.co/Yp8qopDwov

  17-09-2017 17:33 via twitter.com
  
  ICYMI: OPP continue to investigate a fatal crash, north of Kingston. 1310news.com/2017/09/17/fat… https://t.co/Yp8qopDwov
  
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• ICYMI: $50,000 in damage done to a cottage, northwest of Kanata. @OttFire also responding to a fence on fire.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  17-09-2017 17:28 via twitter.com
  ICYMI: $50,000 in damage done to a cottage, northwest of Kanata. @OttFire also responding to a fence on fire.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• British police say a second man has been arrested in connection with the London subway attack.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  17-09-2017 14:22 via twitter.com
  British police say a second man has been arrested in connection with the London subway attack.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Parliament Hill will be the site of a rally in support of Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslims, Sunday afternoon. #ottnews… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  17-09-2017 14:12 via twitter.com
  Parliament Hill will be the site of a rally in support of Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslims, Sunday afternoon. #ottnews… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• A 38-year-old South Frontenac man is dead after a crash on Perth Rd, north of Kingston. 1310news.com/2017/09/17/fat… https://t.co/PCiNUfTWr8

  17-09-2017 13:52 via twitter.com
  
  A 38-year-old South Frontenac man is dead after a crash on Perth Rd, north of Kingston. 1310news.com/2017/09/17/fat… https://t.co/PCiNUfTWr8
  
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• All Army Run events a go despite weather concerns, organizers say

  17-09-2017 05:29
  
  A forecast calling for extreme heat on Sunday had prompted Army Run organizers to issue a warning that cancellations might be possible, but late Saturday night they tweeted that no runs would be removed from the schedule.
  
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• A triple-header Saturday includes a ball game, a historic fair and k.d. at the gala

  17-09-2017 05:08 via ottawacitizen.com
  In Navan, it was the police against the Miracle League on the ball diamond, each vying for the Game of Champions hardware.
  Out in Richmond on a beautiful Saturday, those in attendance were a part of a long history, the sounds of screams rising from thrilling rides while cotton candy was spun and determined marksmen attempted to win the biggest stuffed toy available during the 173rd Richmond Fair.
  And by Saturday evening, it was time for a formal crowd, with the audience at the NAC Gala entertain
  
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• Fury FC forced to settle for another draw as Independence nets late goal

  17-09-2017 05:01 via ottawacitizen.com
  Fury FC 1, Independence 1
  The last time Ottawa Fury FC faced the Charlotte Independence, the United Soccer League team scored an upset victory and then made a coaching change.
  That wasn’t going to be the case this time — win, lose or draw — but Fury FC came within mere minutes of shocking the Independence again on Saturday night.
  Fury FC tried to make an early goal by Jamar Dixon stand up, but Independence midfielder Lewis Hilton tied it in the 89th minute as the two teams play
  
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• CityFolk review: 'Whoa;' Father John Misty, Tyson, Lund take the stage

  17-09-2017 04:41 via ottawacitizen.com
  Father John Misty / Corb Lund & Ian TysonCityFolk, Lansdowne ParkReviewed Saturday
  It was a night of multiple personalities on the CityFolk stage on Saturday, with the coupling of hurtin’ Albertan Corb Lund and country legend Ian Tyson, before Father John Misty brought a few split personalities of his own.
  The former Josh Tillman has been making mighty waves since leaving dreamy indie-folkies Fleet Foxes, ditching his birth name and adopting the persona of the wild-eyed Laurel Canyon r
  
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• What's your dog's name? In Ottawa, everything from Rover to The Dark Lord Voldemor

  17-09-2017 04:35
  
  Phinous Martha ChubbChubbs and Jaroslav the Tsar walk among us. It’s true. Both are dogs.
  
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• War bride and groom die within hours after 75 years of marriage

  17-09-2017 03:27
  
  They met in August 1941 in a suburb of wartime London, a bubbly English girl in a red dress and a tall Canadian soldier. George Spear would later recall that when he walked though the dance hall door and saw Jean sitting there, “That was it for me. I never let her out of my sight.”
  
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• 'This defies any sort of logic:' War bride and groom die within hours

  17-09-2017 03:00 via ottawacitizen.com
  They met in August 1941 in a suburb of wartime London, a bubbly English girl in a red dress and a tall Canadian soldier. George Spear would later recall that when he walked though the dance hall door and saw Jean sitting there, “That was it for me. I never let her out of my sight.” 
  He wore army boots, but he could dance, Jean said.  “And his rhythm was perfect. So we didn’t dance with anyone else the whole evening,”
  Three years ago, at a 72nd anniversary
  
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• Ravens and Gee-Gees both lose on football field

  17-09-2017 02:53 via ottawacitizen.com
  Warriors 45, Ravens 43
  The main topic of conversation following the Carleton University Homecoming football game Saturday should have been the record-setting performance of Ravens Nathan Carter and a winning effort by the home team.
  Instead it was about disappointment and missed opportunities as the Ravens blew a 30-10 second-half lead on the way to a 45-43 loss to the Waterloo Warriors.
  The same Warriors who were winless in 16 games over the past two Ontario University Athletics football season
  
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• Weather forecast creates 'serious concerns' for Army Run

  17-09-2017 02:44 via ottawacitizen.com
  A Sunday weather forecast calling for a high of 29 C with a humidex of 35 has prompted Army Run organizers to issue a warning that cancellation is a possibility if temperatures pose a serious safety risk.  
  “We are receiving lots of questions about the heat this weekend. We are working on how we can best address and will be sending more information throughout the day,” said a statement from the race director posted on the Army Run Facebook page. 
  “We are still hoping
  
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• Redblacks looking to take back top spot in CFL East

  17-09-2017 02:30 via ottawacitizen.com
  MONTREAL — With six games remaining in their regular season, the Ottawa Redblacks are fighting to move back into first place in the Canadian Football League’s East Division.
  The Toronto Argonauts now occupy top spot with their 5-7-0 record, following Saturday’s 34-26 victory against the Edmonton Eskimos, who have lost five in a row. The last time Edmonton won was against Ottawa.
  With a road game against the Montreal Alouettes on Sunday afternoon, the Redblacks have more to be w
  
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• 'This defies any sort of logic:' War bride and groom die within hours of each other

  17-09-2017 02:24 via ottawacitizen.com
  They met in August 1941 in a suburb of wartime London, a bubbly English girl in a red dress and a tall Canadian soldier. George Spear would later recall that when he walked though the dance hall door and saw Jean sitting there, “That was it for me. I never let her out of my sight.” 
  He wore army boots, but he could dance, Jean said.  “And his rhythm was perfect. So we didn’t dance with anyone else the whole evening,”
  Three years ago, at a 72nd anniversary
  
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• Missing woman, 77, found safe and sound, police say

  17-09-2017 02:07 via ottawacitizen.com
  A missing 77-year-old woman, Judith Dick, has been found safe and sound, Ottawa police reported Saturday night.
  Dick, also known as Judith Morgan, had been missing since 8 a.m. Saturday.
  She went missing after being last seen in the area of Woodfield Drive in Nepean.
  
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• Nothing fake about Redblacks QB Drew Tate, truly a unique guy

  17-09-2017 01:46 via ottawacitizen.com
  In the cliché-filled world that is professional sports, Andrew Street Tate is a breath of fresh air, a guy who can find a way to fit square pegs into round holes.
  The guy who make his first start at quarterback for the Ottawa Redblacks in Montreal on Sunday is a guy who won’t settle for the blacks and whites of life. Why do that when you can explore further and find the colour?
  With the 32-year-old Tate, there’s no B.S., nothing fake.
  You need to know the background, where he
  
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• What's your dog's name? In Ottawa, everything from Rover to The Dark Lord Voldemort

  17-09-2017 01:40 via ottawacitizen.com
  Phinous Martha ChubbChubbs and Jaroslav the Tsar walk among us.
  It’s true.
  Both are dogs. Phinous, a female, Jaroslav, a male.
  These are good dog names. And they’re all good dogs, aren’t they? (Some of the names, on the other hand … ) 
  What breed of dogs Phinous and Jaroslav are, couldn’t tell you. Just that they exist. And they’re just two of the 29,718 dogs registered with the City of Ottawa. The city kindly provided the Citizen with a list of all dog
  
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• Warrenspiece: Andrew Hammond waiting for Senators' next move

  17-09-2017 00:44 via ottawacitizen.com
  Because of the extra bodies at Ottawa Senators training camp, goaltender Andrew Hammond was bumped to the penalty box from the bench as he watched the action during Saturday’s intrasquad scrimmage.
  It was a fitting spot, considering the Hamburglar is still around the team he led on a historic run to the 2015 National Hockey League playoffs, but unsure whether he’ll ever again figure into the organization’s plans.
  “It’s completely out of my hands,” he said. &ld
  
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• A little bit of the old Alex Burrows could return in new Senators season

  17-09-2017 00:21 via ottawacitizen.com
  Alex Burrows was reasonably satisfied with what he brought to the Ottawa Senators following last season’s trade from the Vancouver Canucks.
  Yet the hard bite from the one-time National Hockey League bad dog was noticeably missing.
  If Burrows once carried the reputation for being a persistent pest, the guy who crossed a line or two or five in the name of unsettling opponents, he didn’t display that nasty side during the Senators extended run to the Eastern Conference final.
  The way Se
  
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• Ben Sexton hopes to make a name for himself in Senators organization

  17-09-2017 00:06 via ottawacitizen.com
  Ben Sexton was effectively born into the Ottawa Senators franchise, but good friend Mark Borowiecki offered his own welcome-to-the organization message Saturday.
  During an instrasquad scrimmage, Borowiecki did what he does to anyone who skates into his territory, bouncing Sexton off the boards with a solid body check. Sexton pushed back and the two skated away laughing, each a Kanata native respecting the hard-nosed nature of the other’s game.
  “That’s just the way he plays, tha
  
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