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• Weather woes for cruise boat businesses and restaurants - CTV News

  15-05-2019 23:42
  Weather woes for cruise boat businesses and restaurants  CTV NewsAll this rain is certainly flooding homes but it's also drying up business. Patios are empty, boat tours can't cruise and tourists are asking "where are the tulips?"
  
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• Toronto, Ontario and Ottawa need to close election spending loopholes - Toronto Star

  15-05-2019 23:32
  Toronto, Ontario and Ottawa need to close election spending loopholes  Toronto StarIf one is an example, two is a coincidence and three is a trend, Canada's campaign finance and spending laws are in trouble. Serious loopholes in the rules that ...
  
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• CHEO celebrates 45th with first employees – including clown Molly Penny

  15-05-2019 22:43 via ottawacitizen.com
  Molly Penny just won't stop clowning around. Read More
  
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• Arnprior to raise Pride flag for the first time

  15-05-2019 22:37 via ottawacitizen.com
  For the first time, Arnprior will be flying a Pride flag in front of its town hall during Pride Week. Town council unanimously voted in favour of the motion on Monday night. Read More
  
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• Ottawa police officer charged with assault by OPP - OttawaMatters.com

  15-05-2019 22:34
  Ottawa police officer charged with assault by OPP  OttawaMatters.comThe Ontario Provincial Police has charged a member of the Ottawa Police *Service* with assault and uttering death threats in relation to a domestic incident.
  
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• OPP charge Ottawa officer with assault, uttering death threats

  15-05-2019 22:33 via ottawacitizen.com
  Ontario Provincial Police have laid criminal charges against an Ottawa Police Services officer relating to a May 12 domestic dispute, Ottawa Police Service announced on Wednesday. Read More
  
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• Quebec reaches deal with Ottawa to ensure increased role in selection of next Supreme Court justice from the province - The Globe and Mail

  15-05-2019 22:26
  Quebec reaches deal with Ottawa to ensure increased role in selection of next Supreme Court justice from the province  The Globe and MailTwo government announce a deal that will see an advisory council comprised mainly of Quebec jurists submit a shortlist of candidates to the federal and ...
  
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• OPP charge Ottawa officer with assault, uttering death threats - Ottawa Citizen

  15-05-2019 22:26
  OPP charge Ottawa officer with assault, uttering death threats  Ottawa CitizenOntario Provincial Police have laid criminal charges against an Ottawa Police Services officer relating to a May 12 domestic dispute, Ottawa Police *Service* ...
  
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• ANALYSIS: City could be forced to dip into reserve to plug funding holes

  15-05-2019 22:23 via ottawacitizen.com
  City council could have to dig deeper into its reserve fund to fill budget holes caused by funding changes being considered by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, the costly flood response and an expensive winter cleanup. Read More
  
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• Ottawa police officer charged with assault, uttering threats - CBC.ca

  15-05-2019 22:03
  Ottawa police officer charged with assault, uttering threats  CBC.caOntario Provincial Police have charged an Ottawa police officer with assault and uttering death threats in relation to an alleged domestic incident on Sunday.
  
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• Police walk back comments on hate crimes unit; activists bemoan lack of consultation

  15-05-2019 21:58 via ottawacitizen.com
  Who investigates hate crimes in Ottawa? The answer is complex. Read More
  
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• Ottawa 86-year-old knocks item off bucket list: riding in a transport truck - OttawaMatters.com

  15-05-2019 21:56
  Ottawa 86-year-old knocks item off bucket list: riding in a transport truck  OttawaMatters.comShirley Barkell says, being a short person, she's always been in awe of big rigs and those that get to drive them.
  
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• AFN calls on Ottawa to recognize Algonquin Title to Indigenous People building - Turtle Island News

  15-05-2019 21:50
  AFN calls on Ottawa to recognize Algonquin Title to Indigenous People building  Turtle Island NewsAFN National Chief Calls on Canada to Recognize Unceded Unsurrendered Algonquin Title of Indigenous Peoples Space in Ottawa. OTTAWA, May 15, 2019 ...
  
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• RTG's work on Ottawa LRT not substantially complete: independent certifier - Ottawa Business Journal

  15-05-2019 21:22
  RTG's work on Ottawa LRT not substantially complete: independent certifier  Ottawa Business JournalRideau Transit Group has not achieved substantial completion on Ottawa's light rail transit line, according to an independent certifier, but the city still expects to ...
  
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• Independent certifier says LRT isn’t ‘substantially complete’ yet: City of Ottawa memo - Global News

  15-05-2019 21:02
  Independent certifier says LRT isn’t ‘substantially complete’ yet: City of Ottawa memo  Global NewsRTG's work on Ottawa LRT not substantially complete: independent certifier  Ottawa Business Journal'Substantial Completion' not achieved for LRT  CTV NewsIndependent certifier says Ottawa LRT has not yet met threshold for 'substantial completion'  Ottawa CitizenOttawa's Confederation Line needs more work, but deadline remains unchanged 
  
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• Ottawa Gets Looney as BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY II plays Southam Hall in July - Broadway World

  15-05-2019 20:56
  Ottawa Gets Looney as BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY II plays Southam Hall in July  Broadway WorldWhat's up in Ottawa in July, Doc? "Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II" plays Southam Hall July 5-6 as part of the NAC Orchestra's 2018-2019 season. "Bugs Bunny ...
  
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• Independent certifier says Ottawa LRT has not yet met threshold for 'substantial completion'

  15-05-2019 20:23 via ottawacitizen.com
  An independent certifier agrees with the City of Ottawa that the $2.1-billion Confederation Line LRT project isn't done construction, according to the city. Read More
  
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• Ottawa firefighters extinguish double-decker bus blaze in city’s east end - Global News

  15-05-2019 20:19
  Ottawa firefighters extinguish double-decker bus blaze in city’s east end  Global NewsAccording to Ottawa Fire Services, the driver attempted to extinguish the blaze with a fire extinguisher but was unsuccessful.
  
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• Ottawa's annual rate of inflation stays at 1.7% despite carbon tax pressure - Ottawa Business Journal

  15-05-2019 19:51
  Ottawa's annual rate of inflation stays at 1.7% despite carbon tax pressure  Ottawa Business JournalOttawa's annual inflation rate kept steady at 1.7 per cent in April while the rest of Ontario and Canada saw the pace of inflation rise due in part to the ...
  
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• McGuinty: Equality, diversity, inclusion – lessons for a Law Society

  15-05-2019 19:34 via ottawacitizen.com
  Every progressively minded lawyer, like myself, who is concerned with improving equality, diversity and inclusion within the legal profession and throughout society should take a moment to reflect on this experience. Read More
  
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• Ottawa 10K elites pick their Dream Teams for cash and a good cause - Canadian Running Magazine

  15-05-2019 19:24
  Ottawa 10K elites pick their Dream Teams for cash and a good cause  Canadian Running MagazineThe public is invited to select their own fantasy dream teams to compete for prizes and support the Salvation Army's flood relief efforts.
  
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• Glavin: Tiananmen Square – China's 30 years of denial and suppression

  15-05-2019 19:13 via ottawacitizen.com
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• Colin Marshall scores Ottawa's lone goal - Brockville Recorder and Times

  15-05-2019 18:14
  Colin Marshall scores Ottawa's lone goal  Brockville Recorder and TimesFrancis Boisvert did what he could, but it wasn't enough.The Ottawa goaltender made 37 saves in the Jr. Senators' 2-1 loss to the Brooks Bandits at the national ...
  
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• No injuries in east-end double-decker bus fire

  15-05-2019 17:36 via ottawacitizen.com
  An OC Transpo double-decker bus spewed heavy smoke and flames Wednesday morning on Industrial Avenue in a fire that was quickly doused by firefighters. Read More
  
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• Council to learn 'substantial completion' decision Wednesday

  15-05-2019 17:34 via ottawacitizen.com
  Council will be learning Wednesday how an independent certifier viewed the Rideau Transit Group's request for "substantial completion" on the $2.1-billion Confederation Line LRT project. Read More
  
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• No injuries in east-end double-decker bus fire - Ottawa Citizen

  15-05-2019 17:29
  No injuries in east-end double-decker bus fire  Ottawa CitizenAn OC Transpo double-decker bus spewed heavy smoke and flames Wednesday morning on Industrial Avenue in a fire that was quickly doused by firefighters.
  
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• 'Exploring all leads': Body pulled from Ottawa River identified as Trinity Poil, 16 - National Post

  15-05-2019 17:23
  'Exploring all leads': Body pulled from Ottawa River identified as Trinity Poil, 16  National PostIt's a tragic end to a months-old mystery. Upper Ottawa Valley OPP confirmed Tuesday morning that the human remains discovered in the Ottawa River south of ...
  
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• Pelican co-owner Jim Foster is hooked on the seafood business - Ottawa Business Journal

  15-05-2019 16:26
  Pelican co-owner Jim Foster is hooked on the seafood business  Ottawa Business JournalAfter nearly four decades in the industry, Pelican Seafood Market and Grill co-owner Jim Foster says he considers himself one of the 'luckiest people in the ...
  
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• Ottawa Lifts Boating Restrictions in Muskoka - The Bay 88.7FM #WeAreMuskoka - Hunters Bay Radio

  15-05-2019 15:55
  Ottawa Lifts Boating Restrictions in Muskoka - The Bay 88.7FM #WeAreMuskoka  Hunters Bay RadioOttawa has removed restrictions for boating in Muskoka.
  
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• Morrison: Young people mistrust government. So what needs to happen?

  15-05-2019 15:03 via ottawacitizen.com
  Youth are worried about the future. A national online survey conducted by Abacus Data, with 1,000 youth between the ages of 15 to 30, reveals our political priorities, our lack of trust in governments and the top issues we are currently facing. Like our peers, we worry about gender issues and the rise of extremism, but what we are most concerned about is the rising cost of housing, mental health issues, and knowing how to contribute to solving these issues. Read More
  
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• Ottawa should enforce universal compliance with Canada Health Act - The Suburban Newspaper

  15-05-2019 15:00
  Ottawa should enforce universal compliance with Canada Health Act  The Suburban NewspaperShould Quebec follow the lead of Ontario? Premier Doug Ford recently threatened to end government health coverage for emergency services outside of ...
  
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• foodora partners with LCBO to deliver alcohol in Ottawa - MobileSyrup

  15-05-2019 14:27
  foodora partners with LCBO to deliver alcohol in Ottawa  MobileSyrupFood-delivery app foodora is partnering with the LCBO to begin door-to-door, same-day alcohol delivery in Ottawa.
  
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• Vets lobby Ottawa to expand medical cannabis laws to include dogs, cats - OttawaMatters.com

  15-05-2019 14:20
  Vets lobby Ottawa to expand medical cannabis laws to include dogs, cats  OttawaMatters.comThe Canadian Association of Veterinary Cannabinoid Medicine will be on Parliament Hill to lobby MPs to authorize the use of medical cannabis for pets.
  
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• 'Drive with caution': SJAM Parkway bridge project gets underway, closures to slow commute

  15-05-2019 14:16 via ottawacitizen.com
  Work gets underway Wednesday to build a temporary detour road to replace the ageing LeBreton bridge on the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway — a project that will at least slow traffic until 2020. Read More
  
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• Goodale says Ottawa will defend against any legal action from Tori Stafford's killer - The Globe and Mail

  15-05-2019 14:07
  Goodale says Ottawa will defend against any legal action from Tori Stafford's killer  The Globe and MailPublic Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says the federal government will defend itself against any legal action from Terri-Lynne McClintic, who was sentenced to ...
  
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• MindBridge CEO Fathi, University of Ottawa profs join feds' AI advisory council - Ottawa Business Journal

  15-05-2019 13:48
  MindBridge CEO Fathi, University of Ottawa profs join feds' AI advisory council  Ottawa Business JournalMembers of Ottawa's tech and academic communities will guide the federal government in shaping policy decisions around artificial intelligence.
  
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• Risk of a T-storm today, showers through Friday

  15-05-2019 13:41 via ottawacitizen.com
  "Are we ever going to see the sun again"? Read More
  
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• Ottawa River boating ban extended - OttawaMatters.com

  15-05-2019 13:10
  Ottawa River boating ban extended  OttawaMatters.comBoating on the Ottawa River is prohibited between Mattawa and Montreal, because of the ongoing flooding.
  
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• YOU SAID IT: Hope it's not too late - Ottawa Sun

  15-05-2019 13:07
  YOU SAID IT: Hope it's not too late  Ottawa SunHOPE IT'S NOT TOO LATEThe justice system, the immigration system, our national and international systems, and other facets that govern a great country are all ...
  
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• Today's letters: What about all the weed, Margaret Trudeau? - Ottawa Citizen

  15-05-2019 12:30
  Today's letters: What about all the weed, Margaret Trudeau?  Ottawa CitizenTuesday, May 15: Shouldn't Margaret Trudeau have been turned back at the border, one reader asks. You can write to us too, on this or any topic, ...
  
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• Today's letters: What about all the weed, Margaret Trudeau?

  15-05-2019 12:30 via ottawacitizen.com
  Why did the U.S. let Maggie in? Read More
  
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• Today's letters: Higher speed limits on Ontario highways would cost us

  15-05-2019 12:30 via ottawacitizen.com
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• Ottawa firm fined $100000 following jobsite conveyor injury - Daily Commercial News

  15-05-2019 11:20
  Ottawa firm fined $100000 following jobsite conveyor injury  Daily Commercial NewsOTTAWA — An Ottawa-based environmental remediation firm has been fined $100000 for its role in a January 2018 incident in which a worker received a ...
  
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• Update: Boating ban extended to 400 km stretch of flooded Ottawa River

  15-05-2019 05:40 via ottawacitizen.com
  Transport Minister Marc Garneau has vastly expanded the interim ban on boating on the Ottawa River to a more than 400-kilometre stretch from the Otto Holden Dam, northwest of Mattawa to Lake of Two Mountains near Hudson, Que. Read More
  
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• Update: Boating ban extended to 400 km stretch of flooded Ottawa River - Ottawa Citizen

  15-05-2019 05:21
  Update: Boating ban extended to 400 km stretch of flooded Ottawa River  Ottawa CitizenTransport Minister Marc Garneau has vastly expanded the interim ban on boating on the Ottawa River to a more than 400-kilometre stretch from the Otto Holden ...
  
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• 'Trinity was the best of all of us': Dozens attend vigil for Petawawa teen

  15-05-2019 03:24 via ottawacitizen.com
  PETAWAWA — The community that has followed the story of Trinity Poil for the past three months came together Tuesday evening to grieve the loss of a special young lady. Read More
  
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• Months-long mystery ends with identification of Petawawa teen's remains

  15-05-2019 03:10 via ottawacitizen.com
  It’s a tragic end to a months-old mystery. Read More
  
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• Months-long mystery ends with identification of Petawawa teen's remains - Ottawa Citizen

  15-05-2019 03:07
  Months-long mystery ends with identification of Petawawa teen's remains  Ottawa CitizenUpper Ottawa Valley OPP confirmed Tuesday morning that the human remains discovered in the Ottawa River south of Pembroke on Thursday are those of ...
  
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• Ottawa plans to impose levy after Kenney tables legislation to kill Alberta’s carbon tax - The Globe and Mail

  15-05-2019 02:13
  Ottawa plans to impose levy after Kenney tables legislation to kill Alberta’s carbon tax  The Globe and MailOttawa plans to move quickly to impose a carbon tax on Albertans once Premier Jason Kenney kills the province's own tax as part of his government's wider ...
  
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• Ottawa River water levels continue to fall - CBC.ca

  15-05-2019 01:44
  Ottawa River water levels continue to fall  CBC.caAfter weeks of dealing with high water levels, it looks like the tide is turning and water levels are now in decline. The latest numbers from the Ottawa River ...
  
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