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• ICYMI: OC Transpo fall schedule now in effect. #ottnews ottawamatters.com/local-news/oc-… https://t.co/g75u5u6vV8

  02-09-2018 23:24 via twitter.com
  
  ICYMI: OC Transpo fall schedule now in effect. #ottnews ottawamatters.com/local-news/oc-… https://t.co/g75u5u6vV8
  
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• Police want public to know officers with rifles were responding to armed robbery

  02-09-2018 23:23 via ottawacitizen.com
  Did you see police officers carrying carbines on Bank Street near Kilborn Place?
  If so Ottawa Police Services want you to know that they were deployed due to an armed robbery in the neighbourhood.
  According to a media release, a suspect was apprehended and is in custody.
  A firearm and stolen property were recovered.
  No shots were fired and no injuries were reported.
  Police are not releasing any more information at this time.
  
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• Germany's foreign minister told his fellow countrymen Sunday they're too lazy when it comes to battling racism and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  02-09-2018 21:05 via twitter.com
  Germany's foreign minister told his fellow countrymen Sunday they're too lazy when it comes to battling racism and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Search continues for 11-year-old Ottawa boy after boat capsizes on the St. Lawrence

  02-09-2018 20:45 via ottawacitizen.com
  Rescue workers were searching for an 11-year-old Ottawa boy who didn’t resurface after he and four others were thrown into the St. Lawrence River after a boat capsized on Saturday afternoon.
  The Leeds County OPP said in a news release they responded to a report of a possible drowning on the river, west of Rockport, at about 4 p.m.
  Four of those who went into the water were rescued, but the boy, who had been vacationing with his family, could not be found.
  Besides the OPP, the Rescue C
  
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• Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Swissair disaster. 229 people were killed when the plane exploded just off… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  02-09-2018 19:04 via twitter.com
  Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Swissair disaster. 229 people were killed when the plane exploded just off… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watch parts for some areas

  02-09-2018 18:43 via ottawacitizen.com
  Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for some – but not all – local areas.
  The watch has been issued for Ottawa South, Richmond and Metcalfe.
  From Environment Canada:
  “Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, damaging hail and torrential rain.
  Very large hail can damage property, break windows, dent vehicles and cause serious injury. Very strong wind gusts can damage
  
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• Frontline officers arrest four in targeted luxury vehicle theft in New Edinburgh

  02-09-2018 18:04 via ottawacitizen.com
  Four men were arrested as two of them tried to steal a luxury vehicle in New Edinburgh in the early morning of Friday, August 31, Ottawa Police Services have said in a statement.
  Frontline officers, aware that overnight thefts of high end vehicles have been occurring in the neighbourhood, located a suspicious vehicle and watched the occupants,
  At about 3 a.m., as two of the suspects attempted to steal the targeted Lexus from a driveway, officers converged on the suspects and arrested the pa
  
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• Another shooting in Toronto leaves on man dead. ottawamatters.com/around-ontario…

  02-09-2018 18:03 via twitter.com
  Another shooting in Toronto leaves on man dead. ottawamatters.com/around-ontario…
  
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• Vitamins don't work and are wasting your money

  02-09-2018 17:35 via ottawacitizen.com
  There are clinical reasons why a doctor might recommend vitamin supplements: If you’re pregnant, if you’ve got a weird diet, if you don’t get a lot of sun.
  But if you’re just slamming vitamins because the vitamin makers told you they’re good for you, then just eat a salad and go for a walk.
  
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• Defence scientists in Montreal to test technologies for fighting in urban areas

  02-09-2018 17:18 via ottawacitizen.com
  Defence scientists from a number of countries will be in Montreal in mid-September to participate in an experiment to look at new technologies for fighting and conducting operations in cities.
  The Contested Urban Environment 2018 experiment will take place from September 10 to 21, and involve Canadian defence scientists and Canadian Forces personnel conducting a series of technology research experiments in the city. They will be joined by participants from nations including Australia, New Zealan
  
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• Move in day at @Carleton_U means some buses will be detoured. #ottnews twitter.com/OC_Transpo/sta…

  02-09-2018 17:13 via twitter.com
  Move in day at @Carleton_U means some buses will be detoured. #ottnews twitter.com/OC_Transpo/sta…
  
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• OC Transpo launches a fall schedule that reflects LRT #ottnews ottawamatters.com/local-news/oc-… https://t.co/AjNsyJvkQf

  02-09-2018 17:10 via twitter.com
  
  OC Transpo launches a fall schedule that reflects LRT #ottnews ottawamatters.com/local-news/oc-… https://t.co/AjNsyJvkQf
  
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• UPDATE: March rd. has reopened between Corkery and Peter Robinson. #ottnews twitter.com/DutyInspector/…

  02-09-2018 15:52 via twitter.com
  UPDATE: March rd. has reopened between Corkery and Peter Robinson. #ottnews twitter.com/DutyInspector/…
  
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• Weather: Humid (again), showers or thunderstorms possible

  02-09-2018 15:39 via ottawacitizen.com
  It’s looking like more bad-hair days out there for the rest of the weekend, with humidity again being the story.
  While originally calling for a 60 per cent chance of rain today, Environment Canada has downgraded that a bit.
  The forecaster is calling for increasing cloudiness through Sunday. There’s a 40 per cent chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon with a risk of thunderstorms.
  The high should be 26 C with the humidex making it feel like 35.
  The clouds will keep the
  
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• Some parents were concerned the driver of the 'Free Candy' van was trying to lure children. Police say the man pose… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  02-09-2018 15:11 via twitter.com
  Some parents were concerned the driver of the 'Free Candy' van was trying to lure children. Police say the man pose… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• What to do with outspoken auctioneer and would-be politician? In Bytown, you fracture his skull

  02-09-2018 14:00 via ottawacitizen.com
  “Next door to one of comic cheerAcknowledged the best auctioneer,That ever knock’d a bargain down,Or bidder if he chance to frown;He set himself up in the endAs Carleton’s most worthy friendAnd by vox populi was sentTo Parliament to representThe men of Carleton, one and all,In ancient Legislature Hall.And by “The Tiger” sleek and fat,Our old friend “Jimmy Johnston” sat,The corner stock’d with silks and ribbon,Was kept and owned by Miss Fitzgib
  
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• March is closed from Cokery to Peter Robinson due to a crash. #ottnews twitter.com/Eli_ElChantiry…

  02-09-2018 13:53 via twitter.com
  March is closed from Cokery to Peter Robinson due to a crash. #ottnews twitter.com/Eli_ElChantiry…
  
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• Weather: Humidity, showers likely, possible thunderstorms

  02-09-2018 13:50 via ottawacitizen.com
  It’s looking like more bad-hair days out there for the rest of the weekend, with humidity again being the story.
  Environment Canada is calling for increasing cloudiness through Sunday. There’s a 60 per cent chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon with risk of thunderstorms.
  The high should be 26 C with the humidex making it feel like 35.
  The clouds will keep the UV index at 5.
  There’s also a 60 per cent chance of showers early this evening with risk of thundersto
  
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• The search for an 11 year old boy, missing in the St. Lawrence river will continue today. #ottnews… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  02-09-2018 12:35 via twitter.com
  The search for an 11 year old boy, missing in the St. Lawrence river will continue today. #ottnews… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Laurentian graduate fought for official bilingualism in Ottawa - High River Times

  02-09-2018 08:23 via highrivertimes.com
  Laurentian graduate fought for official bilingualism in Ottawa
  High River Times
  Jacques de Courville Nicol, a leading advocate for official bilingualism in Ottawa and the province, died Friday at the age of 76 following a long illness. Born in Montreal's Outremont area, Nicol's family moved to Sudbury when he was a child. He ...
  
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• Search on for 11-year-old Ottawa boy after boat capsizes on the St. Lawrence

  02-09-2018 03:55 via ottawacitizen.com
  Rescue workers were searching for an 11-year-old Ottawa boy who didn’t resurface after he and four others were thrown into the St. Lawrence River after a boat capsized on Saturday afternoon.
  The Leeds County OPP said in a news release they responded to a report of a possible drowning on the river, west of Rockport, at about 4 p.m.
  Four of those who went into the water were rescued, but the boy, who had been vacationing with his family, could not be found.
  Besides the OPP, the Rescue C
  
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• Search on for 11-year-old Ottawa boy after boat capsizes on the St. Lawrence - Ottawa Citizen

  02-09-2018 03:45 via ottawacitizen.com
  Ottawa Citizen
  Search on for 11-year-old Ottawa boy after boat capsizes on the St. Lawrence
  Ottawa Citizen
  Rescue workers were searching for an 11-year-old Ottawa boy who didn't resurface after he and four others were thrown into the St. Lawrence River after a boat capsized on Saturday afternoon. The Leeds County OPP said in a news release they responded ...
  Search to resume Sunday for Ottawa boy, 11, missing in St. Lawrence RiverNational Post
  Ottawa boy missing in St. Lawrence River after
  
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• Pedestrian struck, killed on 401 east of Napanee

  02-09-2018 03:07 via ottawacitizen.com
  A pedestrian was struck and killed on Highway 401 on Saturday morning after pulling over and exiting his vehicle.
  Just before 6 a.m. police were called to the eastbound portion of the highway between Palace Road and County Road 4 exits, east of Napanee.
  “The blue Mazda was stopped on the shoulder for an unknown reason,” OPP Const. Scott Woodburn, traffic management officer with the Napanee OPP, said. “The driver exited the vehicle. The blue Honda struck the driver and he was pr
  
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• Madawaska Valley man handed lifetime ban on owning animals following cruelty conviction

  02-09-2018 02:29 via ottawacitizen.com
  A Madawaska Valley man who had three dogs and 30 cats removed from his property has been banned from owning animals for life after being found guilty on seven counts of animal cruelty.
  Frank Froner, 70, was found guilty in Pembroke court on Aug. 27 of a range of charges under the province’s animal welfare legislation following an Ontario SPCA investigation into neglected animals in his care.
  The charges include three counts of permitting distress to an animal, failing to provide adequate a
  
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• Tanks 'on patrol' behind Canadian War Museum

  02-09-2018 02:04 via ottawacitizen.com
  The big-boy toys were brought out for test runs behind the Canadian War Museum on Saturday.
  An attentive crowd looked on from behind fencing barriers as the armoured military vehicles rumbled past.
  Michael Miller, who runs the restoration shop, otherwise known as the tank shop, keeps the machines operational with the help of 12 or 13 volunteers. The artifacts restoration preparator said a Second World War Universal Carrier was among the seven vehicles that were part of the special demonstration,
  
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• Police say 'Free Candy' van not a threat to public - Ottawa Citizen

  02-09-2018 01:08 via ottawacitizen.com
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  Police say 'Free Candy' van not a threat to public
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  Ottawa police have closed their investigation into a cargo van with the words “Free Candy” on the side panel that had caused a stir on social media when the van was spotted in Centretown, along with reports of a suspicious vehicle attempting to lure ...and more »
  
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• Police say 'Free Candy' van not a threat to public

  02-09-2018 01:08 via ottawacitizen.com
  Ottawa police have closed their investigation into a cargo van with the words “Free Candy” on the side panel that had caused a stir on social media when the van was spotted in Centretown, along with reports of a suspicious vehicle attempting to lure children.
  Police, while releasing few details, said investigators have spoken with all parties involved and determined the vehicle’s registered owner is not responsible for the graffiti on the van and is not a threat to the public.
  
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• OSPCA lays animal welfare charges after video showing dogs crowded into shed

  02-09-2018 00:38 via ottawacitizen.com
  A video posted to social media showing numerous dogs inside a shed at a property near Beachburg has prompted an animal cruelty investigation and charges against the property owner.
  Ontario SPCA spokeswoman Melissa Kosowan said the rural property remains under investigation and officials are now caring for the animals.
  It was not immediately clear how many dogs were on the property or whether officials had removed the animals.
  “Our investigation at this property is ongoing,” Kosowan s
  
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