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• Gatineau council candidate acclaimed winner after opponent withdraws

  28-10-2017 23:53 via ottawacitizen.com
  Carleton doctoral student Maude Marquis-Bissonnette says one reason she entered municipal politics was to see how things happened from the inside.
  On Saturday, the 29-year-old mother of a four-year-old boy discovered things can take strange turns in politics when she was acclaimed councillor in Gatineau’s Plateau district, eight days before the Nov. 5 election.
  Marquis-Bissonnette’s only opponent, Patrick Doyon, withdrew from the race Friday after media reports of alleged “inap
  
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• Chris DiDomenico could be an answer to the Senators' needs - Ottawa Sun

  28-10-2017 23:50 via ottawasun.com
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  Chris DiDomenico could be an answer to the Senators' needs
  Ottawa Sun
  Even as the search for another forward continued, DiDomenico served notice he was serious about applying for a full-time job in Ottawa by setting up one goal and scoring another in the last minute to salvage a point in New Jersey. Every now and then, ...and more »
  
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• Second teen from Renfrew hockey team dies after Calabogie Road crash

  28-10-2017 23:46 via ottawacitizen.com
  A second teenager has died after a single-car crash outside Renfrew early Friday.
  The Renfrew Timberwolves hockey team confirmed in an email on Saturday that Alex Paquette had died.
  Four 18-year-old men, all players on the Renfrew team, were involved in the crash.
  Brandon Thomas Hanniman of Admaston Bromley Township was pronounced dead at the scene. An air ambulance transported one man to the hospital and paramedics transported two men.
  On Twitter, the hockey team identified the other two men by
  
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• Rainfall warning issued this weekend in Ottawa - CBC.ca

  28-10-2017 23:36 via cbc.ca
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  Rainfall warning issued this weekend in Ottawa
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  Ottawa is expected to get drenched this weekend as Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning Saturday afternoon. A weather bulletin said 100 millimetres of rain or more could fall within a 24 hour period between Sunday and Monday in some parts of ...
  Ottawa area to be drenched in more than 50 mm of rain, beginning Saturday nightOttawa Citizenall 6 news articles »
  
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• Second teen from Renfrew hockey team dies after Calabogie Road crash - Ottawa Citizen

  28-10-2017 23:27 via ottawacitizen.com
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  Second teen from Renfrew hockey team dies after Calabogie Road crash
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  A second teenager has died after a single-car crash outside Renfrew early Friday. The Renfrew Timberwolves hockey team confirmed in an email on Saturday that Alex Paquette had died. Jon Willing More from Jon Willing. Published on: October 28, 2017 ...
  67's struck emotionally by deaths of two Junior B TimberwolvesOttawa Sun
  Second Renfrew hockey player dead after crashCBC.ca
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• WestJet warns flights could be delayed due to 'IT outage'

  28-10-2017 23:13 via ottawacitizen.com
  WestJet said Saturday it was “experiencing a significant IT outage” that had ramifications on a range of its operations, including reservations and check-in.
  “We anticipate potential flight delays,” the Calgary-based airline said in a statement posted on Facebook.
  WestJet encouraged passengers to check if or how their flights were affected before going to the airport. 
  As of 5 p.m., the Ottawa airport arrivals/departures list showed only one WestJet flight
  
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• WestJet warns flights could be delayed due to 'IT outage' - Ottawa Citizen

  28-10-2017 23:09 via ottawacitizen.com
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  WestJet warns flights could be delayed due to 'IT outage'
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  WestJet said Saturday it was "experiencing a significant IT outage" that had ramifications on a range of its operations, including reservations and check-in. Postmedia News. Published on: October 28, 2017 | Last Updated: October 28, 2017 5:13 PM EDT.and more »
  
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• Environment Canada warns up to 100 mm of rain possible by Monday

  28-10-2017 22:45 via ottawacitizen.com
  The rain outlook for the capital is looking grimmer.
  Environment Canada on Saturday issued an official rainfall warning for the Ottawa area, saying a low-pressure system from the U.S. could bring 50 to 100 mm of rainfall by Sunday night.
  “The rain will become quite heavy at times Sunday night as a strong low pressure area from the Atlantic crosses New England Sunday then goes into Southern Quebec by Monday morning,” the agency warned.
  “Total rainfall amounts of 50 to 100 mm are
  
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• Gatineau mayoral candidates denounce Quebec face-covering ban

  28-10-2017 22:34 via ottawacitizen.com
  Gatineau’s five candidates for mayor have finally found something they agree on.
  The mayoral hopefuls, as well as four council candidates in the downtown Hull-Wright ward, have unanimously denounced Quebec’s controversial face-covering ban.
  “It’s a bad answer to a problem that doesn’t exist,” sitting Mayor Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin told a meeting requested by members of the Muslim community Friday night.
  “I do not understand how it facilitates secularis
  
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• Hydro One enlists air support for wire job over highway

  28-10-2017 20:33 via ottawacitizen.com
  Hydro One has brought in air support in a weekend project to thread new transmission lines over Highway 417.
  Some highway lanes were closed for a few hours Saturday as helicopters and massive cranes were strung across the the roadway.
  The wires are going from Balena Park to the Overbrook transformer on Coventry Road.
  Provincial police reported some long delays, but noted weekend traffic was light.
  Crews, including the chopper, are scheduled to be back between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday.
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• Hydro One enlists air support for wire job over highway - Ottawa Citizen

  28-10-2017 19:37 via ottawacitizen.com
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  Hydro One enlists air support for wire job over highway
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  Hydro One strings new cable across Highway 417 Saturday, Oct. 28. Geoff Radnor, Reader photo Geoff Radner / Reader photo. Share Adjust Comment Print. Hydro One has brought in air support in a weekend project to thread new transmission lines over ...
  Helicopter installing hydro wires to impact Highway 417 trafficCBC.caall 2 news articles »
  
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• Hydro One enlists air support for transmission wire job

  28-10-2017 19:37 via ottawacitizen.com
  Hydro One has brought in air support in a weekend project to thread new transmission lines over Highway 417.
  Some highway lanes were closed for a few hours Saturday as helicopters and massive cranes were strung across the the roadway.
  The wires are going from Bolena Park to the Overbrook transformer on Coventry Road.
  Provincial police reported some long delays, but noted weekend traffic was light.
  Crews, including the chopper, are scheduled to be back between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday.
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• Ariel Pocock CD reviewed

  28-10-2017 19:14 via ottawacitizen.com
  Living in Twilight (Justin Time)
  Ariel Pocock
  For her 2015 debut album Touchstone, the young pianist Ariel Pocock surrounded herself with some of the jazz world’s A-listers. Saxophonist Seamus Blake, bassist Larry Grenadier, guitarist Julian Lage and drummer Eric Harland all lent their top-tier talents to the project. Pocock’s sophomore disc, Living In Twilight, is not so star-studded. But this CD may well be a more satisfying album.
  On Living in Twilight. which was released thi
  
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• Finance & Econ. Development C'ttee to discuss city priorities for LeBreton redevelopment talks. #ottnews 1310news.com/2017/10/28/ott…

  28-10-2017 18:31 via twitter.com
  Finance & Econ. Development C'ttee to discuss city priorities for LeBreton redevelopment talks. #ottnews1310news.com/2017/10/28/ott…
  
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• 'They're important to us': Ottawa woman heads group rescuing injured birds - CBC.ca

  28-10-2017 18:13 via cbc.ca
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  'They're important to us': Ottawa woman heads group rescuing injured birds
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  When searching for dead and injured birds and storing them on your bike is your hobby, it's normal to get odd looks from passersby. But Anouk Hoedeman is used to bewildered stares. 'The problem is so much bigger than anyone expected it to be ...and more »
  
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• Maintenance along 417 @HydroOne helicopter flying over. Police guiding traffic. Lanes reduced. SLOW DOWN. #ottnews… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  28-10-2017 14:27 via twitter.com
  Maintenance along 417 @HydroOne helicopter flying over. Police guiding traffic. Lanes reduced. SLOW DOWN. #ottnews… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Ottawa man charged with threatening a youth social service employee

  28-10-2017 14:11 via ottawacitizen.com
  Ottawa police arrested Melcamm Brigaldino, 19, on Friday night in relation to threats made to a youth social service staff member. 
  Brigaldino faces charges of uttering threats, mischief, and counseling commission of an indictable offence which is not committed. It’s alleged he threatened to use a firearm.
  Police are investigating allegations the accused used social media to encourage others to assault the youth service’s employee.
  Anyone with information on the investigation is
  
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• Ottawa man charged with threatening a youth social service ... - Ottawa Citizen

  28-10-2017 14:10 via ottawacitizen.com
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  Ottawa man charged with threatening a youth social service ...
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  Ottawa police arrested Melcamm Brigaldino, 19, on Friday night in relation to threats made to a youth social service staff member. Brigaldino faces charges of ...and more »
  
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• Ottawa man charged with threatening a youth social service employee - Ottawa Citizen

  28-10-2017 14:10 via ottawacitizen.com
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  Ottawa man charged with threatening a youth social service employee
  Ottawa Citizen
  Ottawa police arrested Melcamm Brigaldino, 19, on Friday night in relation to threats made to a youth social service staff member. Brigaldino faces charges of uttering threats, mischief and counselling commission of an indictable offence which is not ...and more »
  
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• 19 y.o. faces charges connected to an investigation of threats made against a youth social service. #ottnews… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  28-10-2017 13:51 via twitter.com
  19 y.o. faces charges connected to an investigation of threats made against a youth social service. #ottnews… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Decent start to the day gives way to a soggy weekend. #ottnews #ottweather https://t.co/0pO2L3LtMZ

  28-10-2017 12:00 via twitter.com
  
  Decent start to the day gives way to a soggy weekend. #ottnews #ottweather https://t.co/0pO2L3LtMZ
  
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• Ottawa to see a bit of sunshine Saturday before Sunday soaking - CBC.ca

  28-10-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca
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  Ottawa to see a bit of sunshine Saturday before Sunday soaking
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  It looks like it will be a split decision for your weekend. Saturday will be the day to enjoy the outdoors before it gets wet outside towards the end of the weekend. Saturday will see mainly sunny skies to start, but clouds will increase through the ...
  
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• Royal Military College extends condolences to family on death of Officer Cadet

  28-10-2017 03:27 via ottawacitizen.com
  A first-year cadet at the Royal Military College was found dead in Kingston on Thursday.
  Officer Cadet Jeffrey Daniel Remmelgas (photo below) had been reported missing since Oct. 13.Police say foul play is not suspected in the death of the 19-year-old.
  Here is the statement from Brigadier-General Sébastien Bouchard:
  ”It is with great sadness that I inform you that Officer Cadet Jeffrey Daniel Remmelgas was found dead yesterday, Thursday, October 26. Officer Cadet Remmelgas was decla
  
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• Students at La Cité college support striking profs, say they want to get back to class

  28-10-2017 02:25 via ottawacitizen.com
  Several dozen students at La Cité college in the east end of Ottawa joined a rally to support their striking professors on Friday afternoon. Here’s what some students and faculty had to say as the strike by Ontario college teachers nears the end of its second week.
  Stephanie Lavoie, 27, photographed on Oct. 27 , 2017 at a rally to support striking professor at La Cité. 
  Stephanie Lavoie, 27
  Social work student
  Teachers need to be heard, says Lavoie, who organized st
  
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• Ontario restaurants have history of harassment

  28-10-2017 02:17 via ottawacitizen.com
  Ottawa chef Matthew Carmichael is not alone in abusing the power that comes with success in the restaurant industry.
  On the same week that Carmichael admitted to sexually harassing three women at his acclaimed Ottawa restaurants, John Besh, a high-profile New Orleans chef, stepped down from the restaurant empire that he founded after 25 current and former female employees levelled sexual harassment allegations.
  Besh made the announcement Monday, days after The Times-Picayune published stories th
  
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• Ottawa area to be drenched in more than 50 mm of rain, beginning Saturday night

  28-10-2017 01:59 via ottawacitizen.com
  Expect to pull out your rubber boots this weekend because Environment Canada is calling for heavy rain.
  More than 50 mm is forecast to fall over a 24-hour period, starting Saturday night. So far this month, Ottawa has received 56 mm of rain.
  According to a news release, a low-pressure area from the Atlantic Coast of the United States is expected to move inland across New England to southern Quebec and intensify into a strong fall storm by Monday.
  “Rain ahead of this low-pressure
  
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• Reevely: Salvation Army shelter should move to Vanier, city planners agree

  28-10-2017 01:38 via ottawacitizen.com
  The Salvation Army’s Booth Centre in the ByWard Market should be allowed to move to a new campus on Montreal Road, the city’s planning department is ready to tell city councillors when they vote on the idea in mid-November.
  A incomplete draft of a report to council’s planning committee explains that although the huge majority of people city hall has heard from about the charity’s controversial plan are against it, the total number of homeless shelters in the Rideau-Vanier
  
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• Ontario begins search for places to set up LCBO-run pot shops when marijuana is legalized

  28-10-2017 00:57 via ottawacitizen.com
  Ontario has announced it is looking for places to set up marijuana stores run by the LCBO across the province.
  The LCBO will work closely with municipal governments and local communities to decide the location of the stores, according to a release from the Finance Department.
  The province plans to set up 40 stores when the federal government legalizes recreational marijuana, expected in July 2018. There will be 80 standalone stores by July 2019 and 150 stores by 2020. The LCBO will also be
  
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• Students at La Cite college support striking profs, say they want to get back to class

  28-10-2017 00:50 via ottawacitizen.com
  Several dozen students at La Cité college in the east end of Ottawa joined a rally to support their striking professors on Friday afternoon. Here’s what some students and faculty had to say as the strike by Ontario college teachers nears the end of its second week.
  Stephanie Lavoie, 27, photographed on Oct. 27 , 2017 at a rally to support striking professor at La Cité. 
  Stephanie Lavoie, 27
  Social work student
  Teachers need to be heard, says Lavoie, who organized st
  
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• Env. Can. issues special weather statement for Ottawa. Significant rainfall possible Sunday & Monday, strong winds possible Monday #ottnews

  28-10-2017 00:39 via twitter.com
  Env. Can. issues special weather statement for Ottawa. Significant rainfall possible Sunday & Monday, strong winds possible Monday #ottnews
  
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• Temporary hospital bed funding in Ottawa only partially covers bed cost

  28-10-2017 00:30 via ottawacitizen.com
  There was less than met the eye to the Ontario government’s announcement this week of 2,000 new hospital beds to combat overcrowding during flu season.
  Not only are the beds temporary, but the funding provided is less than the full cost of a bed in most cases. A number of the beds will not be located in hospitals at all.
  The Ottawa Hospital, which has chronically been at more than 100 per cent capacity in recent years, will get 45 new beds as soon as mid-November, according to the province
  
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