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• One dead after highway crash in Lanark Highlands

  09-09-2018 23:03 via ottawacitizen.com
  A single-vehicle crash left one person dead early Sunday afternoon in Lanark Highlands township.
  The incident took place around 2 p.m. on Highway 511, near its intersection with White Lake Road, about 10 kilometres southwest of Calabogie. The highway near Calabogie was subsequently closed to traffic.
  The Lanark County detachment of the OPP and the force’s technical traffic collision investigators were on the scene.
  Police were advising motorists to use alternative routes north to Renfrew a
  
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• Lawyer: Trump doesn't think Stormy Daniels' deal is valid bit.ly/2MdTVvV https://t.co/hZpsNH3Qzl

  09-09-2018 22:50 via twitter.com
  
  Lawyer: Trump doesn't think Stormy Daniels' deal is validbit.ly/2MdTVvV https://t.co/hZpsNH3Qzl
  
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• Humboldt Broncos to play first regular season game since crash Wednesday

  09-09-2018 22:12 via ottawacitizen.com
  Ross Gilchrist was taken aback by how much a bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos affected him personally.
  Gilchrist played for the junior hockey franchise from 1971 to 1973. The crash, which left 16 dead and many others dealing with lifelong injuries, prompted him to call a couple of former teammates and get an alumni association started.
  He was able to purchase nearly 30 tickets for when the Broncos get back on the ice Wednesday night for their first regular season game since the tragedy a
  
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• Lady Gaga at TIFF on the pressures of the spotlight: 'Fame is very unnatural'

  09-09-2018 21:54 via ottawacitizen.com
  TORONTO — Lady Gaga says artists on the rise need compassion and kindness, and that fame changes the people around them more than the performers themselves.
  The pop superstar made the comments at the Toronto International Film Festival while discussing her starring turn in “A Star is Born,” in which she plays a struggling singer whose career takes off.
  Bradley Cooper directs and co-stars as a seasoned musician who falls in love with Lady Gaga’s insecure character, Ally, w
  
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• Documentarian Michael Moore says he would eagerly take part in a debate against Steve Bannon, a former strategist f… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  09-09-2018 21:45 via twitter.com
  Documentarian Michael Moore says he would eagerly take part in a debate against Steve Bannon, a former strategist f… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Shania Twain and solid lineup of female nominees to mark CCMA Awards telecast. bit.ly/2MgAdzM https://t.co/xN072yYl70

  09-09-2018 21:00 via twitter.com
  
  Shania Twain and solid lineup of female nominees to mark CCMA Awards telecast.bit.ly/2MgAdzM https://t.co/xN072yYl70
  
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• How university campuses became ground zero for Canada's abortion debate. bit.ly/2x0vzjG https://t.co/FMdTY2Pdpt

  09-09-2018 20:20 via twitter.com
  
  How university campuses became ground zero for Canada's abortion debate. bit.ly/2x0vzjG https://t.co/FMdTY2Pdpt
  
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• New documentary looks at real people behind hit musical 'Come From Away' bit.ly/2oSRWUA https://t.co/eP9H78n5Pe

  09-09-2018 19:29 via twitter.com
  
  New documentary looks at real people behind hit musical 'Come From Away'bit.ly/2oSRWUA https://t.co/eP9H78n5Pe
  
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• CBC Ottawa news quiz for the week of Sept. 2 - CBC.ca

  09-09-2018 19:08 via cbc.ca
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  CBC Ottawa news quiz for the week of Sept. 2
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  What type of animal was tranquillized after it wandered into the ByWard Market this week? Which eastern Ontario city will be holding a referendum this fall on using a ranked ballot for their municipal elections? And why was Bruce Kirby given the Order ...
  
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• Ottawa happy with the USL experience for now, but will be watching CPL closely - Times Colonist

  09-09-2018 18:10 via timescolonist.com
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  Ottawa happy with the USL experience for now, but will be watching CPL closely
  Times Colonist
  In deciding not to join the Canadian Premier League for its inaugural season, Ottawa Fury FC says it has opted to stick with the tried-and-tested United Soccer League. "They're a well-run league," said Mark Goudie, president and CEO of Ottawa Sports ...
  Toronto FC II: Seven-goal thriller at Lamport ends with Ottawa taking the Ontario derbyWaking The Red (blog)all 5 news articles &ra
  
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• Back on the ice: Humboldt Broncos play first regular season game since the crash. #HumboldtStrong… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  09-09-2018 18:05 via twitter.com
  Back on the ice: Humboldt Broncos play first regular season game since the crash. #HumboldtStrong… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• The Ontario Provincial Police report multiple deaths and traffic charges over the Labour Day long weekend. #ottnews twitter.com/OttawaMatters/…

  09-09-2018 17:53 via twitter.com
  The Ontario Provincial Police report multiple deaths and traffic charges over the Labour Day long weekend. #ottnews twitter.com/OttawaMatters/…
  
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• The death toll has hit 39 from a powerful earthquake that struck the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido last week… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  09-09-2018 17:00 via twitter.com
  The death toll has hit 39 from a powerful earthquake that struck the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido last week… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Fallen firefighters mourned in Ottawa - CBC.ca

  09-09-2018 16:38 via cbc.ca
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  Fallen firefighters mourned in Ottawa
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  Hundreds of firefighters across the country are paying tribute to their fallen colleagues at a memorial in Ottawa Sunday morning. Ten families of firefighters who died this past year are gathering at the Canadian Firefighters Memorial, located on ...
  Firefighters mourned at national memorial in OttawaCTV News
  'It was his dream job': Fallen firefighters honoured at memorial ceremonyOttawa Citizenall 20 news articles »
  
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• Good tip to keep in mind on #GrandparentsDay twitter.com/CFIA_Food/stat…

  09-09-2018 16:25 via twitter.com
  Good tip to keep in mind on #GrandparentsDay twitter.com/CFIA_Food/stat…
  
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• Ottawa votes in the municipal election October 22nd. #ottnews twitter.com/ottawacity/sta…

  09-09-2018 15:57 via twitter.com
  Ottawa votes in the municipal election October 22nd.#ottnews twitter.com/ottawacity/sta…
  
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• The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial this morning, honours and remembers firefighters who have been killed in… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  09-09-2018 15:56 via twitter.com
  The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial this morning, honours and remembers firefighters who have been killed in… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Roads closing for the Ottawa Hospital's RIDE for Research. #ottnews bit.ly/2N2kw4i https://t.co/P6nrMkhrxz

  09-09-2018 15:15 via twitter.com
  
  Roads closing for the Ottawa Hospital's RIDE for Research. #ottnewsbit.ly/2N2kw4i https://t.co/P6nrMkhrxz
  
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• The organization, called "Can't Dim My Light," started by @ErikKarlsson65 and his wife Melinda is dedicated to brin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  09-09-2018 14:21 via twitter.com
  The organization, called "Can't Dim My Light," started by @ErikKarlsson65 and his wife Melinda is dedicated to brin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Boil water advisory lifted for most areas of Gatineau. #ottnews #gatineau twitter.com/OttawaMatters/…

  09-09-2018 14:03 via twitter.com
  Boil water advisory lifted for most areas of Gatineau. #ottnews #gatineau twitter.com/OttawaMatters/…
  
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• Ottawa Citizen, Sun workers staring down potential lockout - CBC.ca

  09-09-2018 13:59 via cbc.ca
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  Ottawa Citizen, Sun workers staring down potential lockout
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  Employees at the Ottawa Citizen and Ottawa Sun newspapers could be locked out by the middle of next week if they fail to accept a new contract. After two-and-a-half years of negotiations, union members are expected to meet Sunday to decide to vote in ...
  
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• Sunny, crisp Sunday before Monday rain

  09-09-2018 13:35 via ottawacitizen.com
  In the end, it didn’t drop all the way down to the predicted 5 C last night.
  Still, last night’s low of 7.3 C wasn’t shorts and t-shirts weather.
  If you enjoyed getting bundled up and eating a big bowl of something warm, then you’ll be happy to know tonight will be fairly similar.
  After peaking at 18 C this afternoon, the temperature is supposed to drop to 8 C.
  Clouds will slowly start to roll in and we’ll be greeted by fully grey skies on Monday morning.
  Rain shoul
  
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• Ottawa must pick up the ball on basic income project - Toronto Star

  09-09-2018 12:06 via thestar.com
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  Ottawa must pick up the ball on basic income project
  Toronto Star
  Providing a basic income to everyone, with no strings attached, is a tempting idea that is gaining support in many countries struggling with the problems that arise from poverty and inequality. In theory, it could ensure a decent living standard for ...
  
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• Leier, Luchuck two under-the-radar picks for Sens - Ottawa Sun

  09-09-2018 03:26 via ottawasun.com
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  Leier, Luchuck two under-the-radar picks for Sens
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  LAVAL — Naturally enough, the headliners garner the most attention at the Ottawa Senators rookie camp. For the next few weeks, we're going to hear a lot more about the prospects for first round draft picks Brady Tkachuk and Logan Brown to make the ...
  
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• Tiny house tour: Carleton gives the public a glimpse inside the Northern Nomad

  09-09-2018 00:07 via ottawacitizen.com
  Carleton University held a tiny house party Saturday.
  It was the first time members of the public had been invited to tour the Northern Nomad, 220 square feet of off-the-grid cuteness. Dozens showed up to coo over both the diminutive domicile and also the state-of-the-art material and technologies it showcased.
  Tiny houses are all the rage on social media. There’s even a television show, Tiny House Big Living, dedicated to “radical downsizing.”
  The goal at Carleton wasn’t
  
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