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• SNC-Lavalin lowballed Ottawa City Council for winning light-rail bid, failed technical score - The Post Millennial

  07-08-2019 23:54 via thepostmillennial.com
  SNC-Lavalin lowballed Ottawa City Council for winning light-rail bid, failed technical score  The Post MillennialA day after SNC-Lavalin shareholders demanded more accountability from the Québec-based engineering firm, Ottawa residents learned their city council voted ...
  
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• Expert raises doubt about cause of fish deaths near Ottawa this summer - OttawaMatters.com

  07-08-2019 23:43 via ottawamatters.com
  Expert raises doubt about cause of fish deaths near Ottawa this summer  OttawaMatters.comAn environmentalist who monitors the Ottawa River says he's skeptical of the Quebec government's contention that a local hydro dam is to blame for the deaths ...
  
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• Rich school, poor school: Private money affects Ottawa's public education system

  07-08-2019 22:00 via ottawacitizen.com
  At Charles H. Hulse PS, the school council's budget was $1,500 last year, collected from provincial government grants. That helped pay for a multicultural potluck supper, a family night so parents could see how their children learned math, and a hot-dog day. Many of the children at the school on Alta Vista Drive are newcomers — council meetings are translated into Arabic, Somali and Nepali — whose parents cannot afford to contribute money to the council. Read More
  
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• 3 Ottawans charged after biker gang trafficking bust - CBC.ca

  07-08-2019 20:55 via cbc.ca
  3 Ottawans charged after biker gang trafficking bust  CBC.caThree Ottawa residents have been arrested and charged after a multi-jurisdiction investigation into a drug trafficking network involving notorious motorcycle ...
  
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• Four Ottawa men among 15 bikers charged, Orléans house seized

  07-08-2019 20:50 via ottawacitizen.com
  Four Ottawa men are among 15 Outlaws motorcycle gang members and associates charged with nearly 200 criminal offences, including drug, weapons and human trafficking charges. Read More
  
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• Cyclist in hospital with head injury after southeast Ottawa collision - OttawaMatters.com

  07-08-2019 20:33 via ottawamatters.com
  Cyclist in hospital with head injury after southeast Ottawa collision  OttawaMatters.comA man was rushed to hospital where he remains unconscious.
  
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• Glavin: As the Democrats show, America lost its way long before Trump

  07-08-2019 20:13 via ottawacitizen.com
  We’re all going to have wait another 15 months to learn whether Americans have had their fill of the depraved presidency of Donald J. Trump, and because there’s no telling what further damage he might yet do to the cause of liberal democracy in the world, or to democratic norms and civic decency in America itself, it’s going to seem like an eternity. Read More
  
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• Four Ottawa men among 15 bikers charged, Orléans house seized - Ottawa Citizen

  07-08-2019 20:07 via ottawacitizen.com
  Four Ottawa men among 15 bikers charged, Orléans house seized  Ottawa CitizenFour Ottawa men are among 15 Outlaws motorcycle gang members and associates charged with nearly 200 criminal offences, including drug, weapons and ...
  
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• Police warn of return of 'phone emergency' scam

  07-08-2019 19:55 via ottawacitizen.com
  Provincial police are once again warning residents to be skeptical of callers seeking money to help friends or loved ones allegedly involved in emergencies. Read More
  
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• Cheap Outdoor Activities In Ottawa That Are Perfect For This Labour Day Weekend - Narcity

  07-08-2019 19:23 via narcity.com
  Cheap Outdoor Activities In Ottawa That Are Perfect For This Labour Day Weekend  NarcityLabour Day Weekend is fast approaching, and it's one of the last chances for us to soak up some summer fun before the autumn weather hits. We all know doing ...
  
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• 6 Ottawa Activities You'll Seriously Regret Skipping Before Summer Ends - Narcity

  07-08-2019 19:23 via narcity.com
  6 Ottawa Activities You'll Seriously Regret Skipping Before Summer Ends  NarcityLabour Day Weekend is fast approaching, and it's one of the last chances for us to soak up some summer fun before the autumn weather hits. We all know doing ...
  
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• RCAF expects new name for search and rescue aircraft to be announced by November

  07-08-2019 19:20 via ottawacitizen.com
  The RCAF is in the midst of coming up with an official Canadian name for the Airbus C-295 aircraft, the service’s new fixed wing search and rescue plane. Read More
  
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• POWER OUTAGE: +680 customers affected in the Centretown area -- Lyon, Wellington, Bronson, Nepean. #ottnews

  07-08-2019 19:01 via twitter.com
  POWER OUTAGE:+680customers affected in the Centretown area -- Lyon, Wellington, Bronson, Nepean. #ottnews
  
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• July's drought leads to cancellation of Saunders' inaugural Sunflower Fest

  07-08-2019 18:57 via ottawacitizen.com
  A couple of weeks ago, Saunders Farm owner Mark Saunders, says he was faced with a difficult choice: Cancel the farm's inaugural "Sunflower Festival" or go ahead with the event, but call it the "Unflower Fest." Read More
  
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• Four Ottawa-area men among 15 facing a total of 195 charges in a 14-month drug trafficking investigation. Police allege one man is a full-patch member of the Hells Angels. #ottnewshttps://twitter.com/OPP_News/status/1159133113831714818 …

  07-08-2019 18:40 via twitter.com
  Four Ottawa-area men among 15 facing a total of 195 charges in a 14-month drug trafficking investigation. Police allege one man is a full-patch member of the Hells Angels. #ottnewshttps://twitter.com/OPP_News/status/1159133113831714818 …
  
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• This Pedal-Powered Party Bike Takes You On A Dizzying Tour Of Ottawa Bars - Narcity

  07-08-2019 18:16 via narcity.com
  This Pedal-Powered Party Bike Takes You On A Dizzying Tour Of Ottawa Bars  NarcityYou need to go on this boozy bike tour of Ottawa with your BFFs! Thursty Pedaler, a giant party bike in Ottawa, just launched in mid-July. Together with 14 other ...
  
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• Disgraced Ottawa lawyer appears in court wearing a mask

  07-08-2019 18:06 via ottawacitizen.com
  Disgraced Ottawa lawyer John David Coon appeared in court Wednesday wearing an orange jail-issued jumpsuit, his face obscured by a white dust mask as he was held in custody on charges of sex crimes against a child. Read More
  
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• Disgraced Ottawa lawyer appears in court wearing a mask - Ottawa Citizen

  07-08-2019 18:03 via ottawacitizen.com
  Disgraced Ottawa lawyer appears in court wearing a mask  Ottawa CitizenDisgraced Ottawa lawyer John David Coon appeared in court Wednesday wearing an orange jail-issued jumpsuit, his face obscured by a white dust mask as he ...
  
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• Cyclist suffers serious injuries in Orléans collision

  07-08-2019 18:03 via ottawacitizen.com
  A 25-year-old male cyclist is at the Ottawa Hospital’s trauma unit with serious injuries following a collision with a vehicle Wednesday morning. Read More
  
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• You Can Adopt Cuddly Kittens At Ottawa's Pop-Up Cat Lounge This Week - Narcity

  07-08-2019 18:00 via narcity.com
  You Can Adopt Cuddly Kittens At Ottawa's Pop-Up Cat Lounge This Week  NarcityCalling all crazy cat lovers! Does the sound of purring bring joy to your life? Is petting a cat the best part of your day? Do you stop for cuddles every time you see ...
  
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• Rideau Bakery bread is back and it's on Farm Boy shelves across Ontario

  07-08-2019 17:43 via ottawacitizen.com
  A beloved Ottawa institution has gone Ontario-wide. Read More
  
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• Black Mass In Canada To Be Hosted In Ottawa For The First Time This August 2019 - Narcity

  07-08-2019 17:39 via narcity.com
  Black Mass In Canada To Be Hosted In Ottawa For The First Time This August 2019  NarcityThe Satanic Temple of Ottawa will be hosting their first-ever "black mass" in Canada this month, and it's not what you think. There will be no sacrifices or bowing ...
  
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• A 25-year-old man on a bicycle was struck and sent to hospital with serious injuries. #OttNewshttps://twitter.com/OttawaPolice/status/1159124734472331264 …

  07-08-2019 17:37 via twitter.com
  A 25-year-old man on a bicycle was struck and sent to hospital with serious injuries. #OttNewshttps://twitter.com/OttawaPolice/status/1159124734472331264 …
  
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• Rent, the beloved Broadway musical, is bound for the NAC this fall

  07-08-2019 17:33 via ottawacitizen.com
  Rent, the beloved, award-winning Broadway musical, will come to the National Arts Centre in late October. Read More
  
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• The bakery closed its doors over Canada Day weekend. #OttNewshttps://twitter.com/OttawaMatters/status/1159120429551775744 …

  07-08-2019 17:21 via twitter.com
  The bakery closed its doors over Canada Day weekend. #OttNewshttps://twitter.com/OttawaMatters/status/1159120429551775744 …
  
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• Weather: Broiler turns to steam heat, thunderstorm watch in effect - Ottawa Citizen

  07-08-2019 16:58 via ottawacitizen.com
  Weather: Broiler turns to steam heat, thunderstorm watch in effect  Ottawa CitizenThe good news seems to be that nature has taken the capital region out from the broiler for the time being.
  
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• Weather: Broiler turns to steam heat, thunderstorm watch in effect

  07-08-2019 16:58 via ottawacitizen.com
  Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the capital. Read More
  
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• Gas prices expected to dip in Ottawa - OttawaMatters.com

  07-08-2019 16:34 via ottawamatters.com
  Gas prices expected to dip in Ottawa  OttawaMatters.comRoger McKnight of Enpro predicting Wednesday night, gas prices will drop five cents.
  
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• Napanee man dead in single vehicle collision

  07-08-2019 15:31 via ottawacitizen.com
  A 75-year-old Napanee man is dead following a single motor vehicle collision Tuesday evening. Read More
  
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• Former lawyer arrested after being wanted for more than 5 years - CBC.ca

  07-08-2019 15:31 via cbc.ca
  Former lawyer arrested after being wanted for more than 5 years  CBC.caA former family lawyer wanted for sexual assault allegations for more than five years was arrested over the weekend following his entry into the country on an ...
  
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• Ottawa lawyer arrested on sex charges after five years on the run - CTV News

  07-08-2019 15:06 via ottawa.ctvnews.ca
  Ottawa lawyer arrested on sex charges after five years on the run  CTV NewsAn Ottawa lawyer, police considered a fugitive on the run for more than 5 years, made an appearance in an Ottawa courtroom accused of sexually assaulting a ...
  
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• Dog fatally shot after man hurt during Vanier arrest

  07-08-2019 14:59 via ottawacitizen.com
  A man was taken to the hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries after he was hurt by a dog that "charged" him and the police officers arresting him at a Vanier home early Saturday. Read More
  
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• Oka asks Ottawa to freeze Mohawk land deal, send RCMP to Kanesatake - Montreal Gazette

  07-08-2019 14:53 via montrealgazette.com
  Oka asks Ottawa to freeze Mohawk land deal, send RCMP to Kanesatake  Montreal GazetteDespite council's demands, Oka Mayor Quevillon says the town's population wants dialogue and peaceful co-habitation with Kanesatake.
  
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• OPP investigates cable strung at neck height across rural trail

  07-08-2019 14:28 via ottawacitizen.com
  Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after a telephone cable was found tied at neck height across the K&P Trail south of Tichborne, about 140 kilometres southwest of Ottawa. Read More
  
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• .@OttawaPolice say an off-leash dog inside a home in Vanier lunged at officers, and they were forced to shoot the dog for safety reasons. The dog died of its injuries. #ottnewspic.twitter.com/t0NT8VgINz

  07-08-2019 14:13 via twitter.com
  .@OttawaPolice say an off-leash dog inside a home in Vanier lunged at officers, and they were forced to shoot the dog for safety reasons.
  The dog died of its injuries. #ottnewspic.twitter.com/t0NT8VgINz
  
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• Traffic: Where would you put a police speed trap?

  07-08-2019 13:56 via ottawacitizen.com
  A local traffic officer asked Ottawans Wednesday morning where they'd like to see officers set up to catch drivers speeding through their neighbourhoods. Read More
  
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• Weather: Broiler turns to steam heat, possible thunderstorms

  07-08-2019 13:14 via ottawacitizen.com
  The good news seems to be that nature has taken the capital region out from the broiler for the time being. Read More
  
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• Today's letters: Not everyone is a fan of Ottawa's Trillium Line deal

  07-08-2019 12:57 via ottawacitizen.com
  Trillium Line: Views of SNC-Lavalin vary Read More
  
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• Paris Saint-Germain is a professional football club based in France. #gatnews #ottnewshttps://twitter.com/OttawaMatters/status/1159054245636653056 …

  07-08-2019 12:57 via twitter.com
  Paris Saint-Germain is a professional football club based in France. #gatnews #ottnewshttps://twitter.com/OttawaMatters/status/1159054245636653056 …
  
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• Today's letters: Not everyone is a fan of Ottawa's Trillium Line deal - Ottawa Citizen

  07-08-2019 12:30 via ottawacitizen.com
  Today's letters: Not everyone is a fan of Ottawa's Trillium Line deal  Ottawa CitizenWednesday, Aug. 7: Some readers are not fans of the Trillium Line extension decision that gave the contract to SNC-Lavalin. You can write to us, on this or any ...
  
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• Quyon Ferry is back in service after Monday collision #ottnews

  07-08-2019 12:27 via twitter.com
  Quyon Ferry is back in service after Monday collision #ottnews
  
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• SNC-Lavalin committed to Trillium Line expansion despite new corporate direction - Ottawa Citizen

  07-08-2019 12:00 via ottawacitizen.com
  SNC-Lavalin committed to Trillium Line expansion despite new corporate direction  Ottawa CitizenSNC-Lavalin says it's committed to building the Trillium Line expansion and maintaining the north-south O-Train line for 27 years, despite the company's ...
  
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• SNC-Lavalin committed to Trillium Line expansion despite new corporate direction

  07-08-2019 12:00 via ottawacitizen.com
  SNC-Lavalin says it's committed to building the Trillium Line expansion and maintaining the north-south O-Train line for 27 years, despite the company's signalling it's no longer pursuing big fixed-price construction contracts because of the financial risk. Read More
  
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• Ottawa keeping tabs as doctors sound alarm about cancer drug supply - CP24 Toronto's Breaking News

  07-08-2019 11:07 via cp24.com
  Ottawa keeping tabs as doctors sound alarm about cancer drug supply  CP24 Toronto's Breaking NewsThe federal health minister's office says it is keeping a close watch on the supply of three generic cancer drugs as doctors raise serious concerns about the risk ...
  
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• Rich school, poor school: Private money affects Ottawa's public education system - Ottawa Citizen

  07-08-2019 11:00 via ottawacitizen.com
  Rich school, poor school: Private money affects Ottawa's public education system  Ottawa CitizenHow private money affects the education of children in Ottawa's public school system.
  
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• Rich school, poor school

  07-08-2019 11:00 via ottawacitizen.com
  At Charles H. Hulse PS, the school council's budget was $1,500 last year, collected from provincial government grants. That helped pay for a multicultural potluck supper, a family night so parents could see how their children learned math, and a hot-dog day. Many of the children at the school on Alta Vista Drive are newcomers — council meetings are translated into Arabic, Somali and Nepali — whose parents cannot afford to contribute money to the council. Read More
  
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• Why Ottawa is hedging when it comes to handguns - CBC News

  07-08-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Why Ottawa is hedging when it comes to handguns  CBC NewsA weekend of extreme violence in Toronto has renewed calls for a national ban on handguns. But the federal Liberals are deferring action until after the fall ...
  
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• Why are the Ottawa Champions striking out with baseball fans in the city? - CBC.ca

  07-08-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Why are the Ottawa Champions striking out with baseball fans in the city?  CBC.caSlumping ticket sales threaten the future of the Ottawa Champions baseball team. Why aren't more fans going out for a ball game?
  
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• OTTAWA sign gets a makeover - CTV News

  07-08-2019 09:07 via ottawa.ctvnews.ca
  OTTAWA sign gets a makeover  CTV NewsThe City of Ottawa says a new OTTAWA sign will be installed later this year.
  
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• Expert raises doubt about cause of fish deaths near Ottawa this summer - CTV News

  07-08-2019 09:00 via ctvnews.ca
  Expert raises doubt about cause of fish deaths near Ottawa this summer  CTV NewsAn environmentalist who monitors the Ottawa River says he's skeptical of the Quebec government's contention that a local hydro dam is to blame for the deaths ...
  
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