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• Two Ottawa couples found alive in Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian - CTV News

  03-09-2019 23:47 via ottawa.ctvnews.ca
  Two Ottawa couples found alive in Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian  CTV NewsFamily says two Ottawa couples have not been heard from in more than 48 hours.
  
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• Police looking to ID pair in downtown break and enter

  03-09-2019 23:30 via ottawacitizen.com
  Police remain on the hunt to identify two men suspected in an alleged break and enter in downtown Ottawa on Aug. 5. Read More
  
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• OCDSB high school students won't see course cuts or larger classes this school year

  03-09-2019 23:16 via ottawacitizen.com
  High school students at Ottawa's largest school board won't face larger class sizes or cuts to courses this fall, says the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. Read More
  
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• School crossing guards: All you need to know

  03-09-2019 23:13 via ottawacitizen.com
  It was back to school Tuesday for more than just students. More than 200 school crossing guards — 233 to be exact — are at their posts on Ottawa streets, wearing their safety vests, stop signs in hand. Read More
  
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• Ottawa police charge 2 suspects, seek 3 others in Confederation Park swarming, assault - Global News

  03-09-2019 22:57 via globalnews.ca
  Ottawa police charge 2 suspects, seek 3 others in Confederation Park swarming, assault  Global NewsOttawa police say they've charged two suspects and are seeking three others in connection with a “swarming attack” in Confederation Park last week, in which a ...
  
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• Second man acquitted as Crown tenders no evidence after key wiretaps excluded from trial

  03-09-2019 22:53 via ottawacitizen.com
  Faysal Bashir gave a hearty “Yerp!” and shook his lawyer’s hand as his not guilty verdict was read in court Tuesday, the second of two men acquitted of robbery, assault and weapons charges after key wiretap evidence was recently ruled inadmissible from their impending trial. Read More
  
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• Joshua Boyle expected to testify as defence case launches

  03-09-2019 22:22 via ottawacitizen.com
  Former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle is expected to testify Wednesday in his own defence as he seeks to refute allegations that he abused and terrorized his wife after they returned to Ottawa following five years of captivity. Read More
  
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• Crash on Ramsayville/Mitch Owens. Paramedics say the woman injured was taken to the trauma centre in serious but stable condition. Avoid the area. #ottnews #otttraffichttps://twitter.com/OttawaParamedic/status/1168966070109167616 …

  03-09-2019 21:25 via twitter.com
  Crash on Ramsayville/Mitch Owens. Paramedics say the woman injured was taken to the trauma centre in serious but stable condition. Avoid the area. #ottnews #otttraffichttps://twitter.com/OttawaParamedic/status/1168966070109167616 …
  
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• Co-working primed to overhaul Ottawa commercial real estate market: experts - Ottawa Business Journal

  03-09-2019 21:24 via obj.ca
  Co-working primed to overhaul Ottawa commercial real estate market: experts  Ottawa Business JournalBasking in the *fresh*-office smell of Ottawa's newest co-working space, Maher Arar is confident he's created a place where honest-to-goodness entrepreneurs ...
  
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• Ottawa mayor leading 5-day economic mission to the Netherlands - Global News

  03-09-2019 20:56 via globalnews.ca
  Ottawa mayor leading 5-day economic mission to the Netherlands  Global NewsA delegation from Ottawa will head to the Netherlands on a five-day economic mission later this month in hopes of better strengthening business and tourism ties ...
  
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• 15 Ottawa Date Night Ideas For $15 Or Less That Are Far More Than Just A Walk In The Park - Narcity

  03-09-2019 20:34 via narcity.com
  15 Ottawa Date Night Ideas For $15 Or Less That Are Far More Than Just A Walk In The Park  NarcitySummer is on the way out, but the romance doesn't have to die with the heat! Whether you're keeping the magic alive in an old relationship or making memories ...
  
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• Tens of thousands in Hong Kong boycott first day of school. https://bit.ly/2kpZ1xd pic.twitter.com/wGbjTcQxm9

  03-09-2019 20:05 via twitter.com
  Tens of thousands in Hong Kong boycott first day of school.https://bit.ly/2kpZ1xd pic.twitter.com/wGbjTcQxm9
  
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• Hurricane Dorian: 'We are just hoping to hear they are safe'— Ottawa couples caught in Bahamas - Ottawa Citizen

  03-09-2019 20:01 via ottawacitizen.com
  Hurricane Dorian: 'We are just hoping to hear they are safe'— Ottawa couples caught in Bahamas  Ottawa CitizenThe children of two Ottawa couples trapped on Abaco Island are desperately trying to contact them as Hurricane Dorian continues to hammer the Bahamas.
  
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• Hurricane Dorian: 'We are just hoping to hear they are safe'— Ottawa couples caught in Bahamas

  03-09-2019 19:57 via ottawacitizen.com
  The children of two Ottawa couples trapped on Abaco Island are desperately trying to contact them as Hurricane Dorian continues to hammer the Bahamas. Read More
  
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• Prince Harry announces massive travel sustainability project. https://bit.ly/2jWKcSF pic.twitter.com/uIhjoIJZic

  03-09-2019 19:34 via twitter.com
  Prince Harry announces massive travel sustainability project.https://bit.ly/2jWKcSF pic.twitter.com/uIhjoIJZic
  
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• Updated: Parr Josephee found safe in Ottawa - Nunatsiaq News

  03-09-2019 19:30 via nunatsiaq.com
  Updated: Parr Josephee found safe in Ottawa  Nunatsiaq NewsNewspaper of record for Nunavut, and the Nunavik territory of Quebec.
  
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• No charges against officer after girl, 16, suffered broken clavicle

  03-09-2019 19:28 via ottawacitizen.com
  A "drunk" and "abusive" 16-year-old may have broken her clavicle when she was grounded during an arrest by Ottawa police officers called in by her mom, the province's civilian police watchdog concluded Tuesday. Read More
  
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• Mayor Watson leading trade mission to the Netherlands

  03-09-2019 19:26 via ottawacitizen.com
  Mayor Jim Watson is leading a trade mission to the Netherlands this month as the country marks 75 years of liberation. Read More
  
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• Here Are The Chillest New Spots In Ottawa Where You Can Eat For Under $15 - Narcity

  03-09-2019 18:27 via narcity.com
  Here Are The Chillest New Spots In Ottawa Where You Can Eat For Under $15  NarcitySo far in 2019, we've been treated to tons of new restaurants in Ottawa to try out. Though, you might not be able to afford Marc Lepine's new restaurant, THRU, ...
  
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• Denley: City of Ottawa shouldn't be an afterthought in this federal election

  03-09-2019 18:19 via ottawacitizen.com
  The federal government is more important to Ottawa than to any other city in the country, but the election campaigns in our local ridings are typically listless and low-key, as if federal politics doesn’t matter here. Read More
  
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• Back to school: How to create a homework nook

  03-09-2019 18:07 via ottawacitizen.com
  If the thought of another school year makes you cringe with memories of nagging your kids to complete their homework at the kitchen island as you struggle to prepare dinner, you might want to create a dedicated study space or homework nook. Read More
  
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• Cohen: Maine's moderate Republican senator is about to fall

  03-09-2019 17:53 via ottawacitizen.com
  PORTLAND, Maine – Almost a year ago, when the United States Senate was heatedly debating the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, many of her constituents thought that Susan Collins would oppose it. Read More
  
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• Funds for Almonte's Naismith museum threatened unless it shifts focus, says conservation authority

  03-09-2019 17:45 via ottawacitizen.com
  A museum dedicated to two of Almonte’s hometown heroes — including the inventor of basketball — ought to shift its focus to remain eligible for provincial funding or risk being permanently shuttered, according to a report to the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority. Read More
  
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• Denley: City of Ottawa shouldn't be an afterthought in this federal election - Ottawa Citizen

  03-09-2019 17:44 via ottawacitizen.com
  Denley: City of Ottawa shouldn't be an afterthought in this federal election  Ottawa CitizenThere's a long list of important Ottawa-specific issues, but somehow, we don't expect federal candidates to articulate and champion them, either during the ...
  
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• Senior officer's human rights complaint against Ottawa police withdrawn

  03-09-2019 17:33 via ottawacitizen.com
  A human rights complaint by an Ottawa police senior officer who alleged he was denied a promotion because of the former chief of police’s racism has been withdrawn. Read More
  
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• Almonte's Naismith museum unlikely to receive funding unless it shifts focus, says conservation authority

  03-09-2019 17:33 via ottawacitizen.com
  A museum dedicated to two of Almonte’s hometown heroes — including the inventor of basketball — ought to shift its focus to remain eligible for provincial funding or risk being permanently shuttered, according to a report to the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority. Read More
  
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• Denley: City of Ottawa shouldn't be an afterthought in this election

  03-09-2019 17:29 via ottawacitizen.com
  The federal government is more important to Ottawa than to any other city in the country, but the election campaigns in our local ridings are typically listless and low-key, as if federal politics doesn’t matter here. Read More
  
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• Around the House: Savouring the last of summer al fresco

  03-09-2019 17:26 via ottawacitizen.com
  Feeling the first faint pangs of sadness that come as summer slips away? You can try to ignore the arrival of fall, but that may only hasten its appearance. Or you can resolve to make to most of every single sunny day left to us. Read More
  
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• 463 days after original deadline, LRT is ready to roll

  03-09-2019 17:13 via ottawacitizen.com
  Stop the clock! The $2.1-billion Confederation Line has been handed over to the City of Ottawa. Read More
  
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• Ottawa police inspector withdraws discrimination complaint - CBC.ca

  03-09-2019 16:56 via cbc.ca
  Ottawa police inspector withdraws discrimination complaint  CBC.caAn Ottawa police inspector who claimed he'd been passed over for promotion because of the colour of his skin has withdrawn his discrimination complaint, ...
  
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• How to create a homework nook

  03-09-2019 16:43 via ottawacitizen.com
  If the thought of another school year makes you cringe with memories of nagging your kids to complete their homework at the kitchen island as you struggle to prepare dinner, you might want to create a dedicated study space or homework nook. Read More
  
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• HouseWorks: Workshop vac an essential reno tool

  03-09-2019 16:20 via ottawacitizen.com
  Chances are pretty good that if you’ve got home renovations planned, one of the most important tools for the job probably won’t jump to mind immediately. As boring as a workshop vacuum might seem, this tool is actually extremely useful while fixing up a house. In fact, you could argue that a shop vac is the single most useful renovation tool of all because it does something no other tool can do. Shop vacs make large, dirty areas clean, and recent design innovations are making them mo
  
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• Superette Ottawa has already seen more than $7-million in sales - OttawaMatters.com

  03-09-2019 16:01 via ottawamatters.com
  Superette Ottawa has already seen more than $7-million in sales  OttawaMatters.comSuperette Inc.'s Ottawa location has exceeded $7-million in sales within the first five months of operation. The Wellington West store has been open since April 1 ...
  
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• A tale of two schools: Elmdale and Carleton Heights face challenges

  03-09-2019 15:56 via ottawacitizen.com
  The first day of school will unfold differently than it has for decades at Elmdale Public School in Hampton Park, where many students walk from their homes nearby and parents linger in the yard to chat. Read More
  
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• Two F-35s will arrive in Ottawa on Wednesday - Ottawa Citizen

  03-09-2019 15:55 via ottawacitizen.com
  Two F-35s will arrive in Ottawa on Wednesday  Ottawa CitizenTwo F-35A fighter jets will arrive in Ottawa Wednesday. The aircraft will be in the city for the airshow to be held in Gatineau this weekend. The F-35 will not be on ...
  
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• Two F-35s will arrive in Ottawa on Wednesday

  03-09-2019 15:53 via ottawacitizen.com
  Two F-35A fighter jets will arrive in Ottawa Wednesday. The aircraft will be in the city for the airshow to be held in Gatineau this weekend. The F-35 will not be on static display at the show but it will conduct a flight routine for the show. The aircraft are part of the U.S. Air Force F-35 flight demonstration team. Read More
  
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• 1310 NEWS Question of the Day: Should cell phones be disallowed in school classrooms? https://bit.ly/2kfuUJ4 

  03-09-2019 14:47 via twitter.com
  1310 NEWS Question of the Day:Should cell phones be disallowed in school classrooms?https://bit.ly/2kfuUJ4 
  
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• Detectives questioning person of interest in afternoon shooting in east end

  03-09-2019 14:44 via ottawacitizen.com
  Detectives are questioning a person of interest in a shooting on Donald Street near St. Laurent Boulevard Monday afternoon. Read More
  
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• Man found near canal revived but remains in critical condition - Ottawa Citizen

  03-09-2019 14:36 via ottawacitizen.com
  Man found near canal revived but remains in critical condition  Ottawa CitizenA man found near the Rideau Canal Tuesday morning was initially presumed dead but was revived by first responders.
  
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• Man found near canal revived but remains in critical condition

  03-09-2019 14:35 via ottawacitizen.com
  A man found near the Rideau Canal Tuesday morning was initially presumed dead but was revived by first responders. Read More
  
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• UPDATE: Police now say the man, who they initially thought was dead, has been revived with CPR and is now in critical condition in hospital. #ottnewshttps://twitter.com/1310NEWS/status/1168860836187824129 …

  03-09-2019 14:24 via twitter.com
  UPDATE: Police now say the man, who they initially thought was dead, has been revived with CPR and is now in critical condition in hospital.#ottnewshttps://twitter.com/1310NEWS/status/1168860836187824129 …
  
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• #BREAKING: Body found downtown near Rideau Canal https://www.ottawamatters.com/local-news/body-found-downtown-near-rideau-canal-1670688 … #ottnewspic.twitter.com/5J3xtt8bq8

  03-09-2019 14:18 via twitter.com
  #BREAKING: Body found downtown near Rideau Canalhttps://www.ottawamatters.com/local-news/body-found-downtown-near-rideau-canal-1670688 …#ottnewspic.twitter.com/5J3xtt8bq8
  
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• #BREAKING: A man's body has been found along the Rideau Canal, near the Shaw Centre. Police are looking into whether it's the result of a medical issue. #ottnews #ottawapic.twitter.com/edXYtkYa9I

  03-09-2019 14:04 via twitter.com
  #BREAKING: A man's body has been found along the Rideau Canal, near the Shaw Centre. Police are looking into whether it's the result of a medical issue.#ottnews #ottawapic.twitter.com/edXYtkYa9I
  
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• Today's letters: Emilio's story a lesson in perseverance

  03-09-2019 14:00 via ottawacitizen.com
  Emilio's story moved me to tears Read More
  
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• Tow trucks and tickets: Watch for wee ones, downtown traffic blitz is back

  03-09-2019 13:56 via ottawacitizen.com
  "Let 'em learn. Let 'em play. Let 'em live." Read More
  
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• Back-to-reality forecast: Mainly sunny then showers, risk of a T-storm

  03-09-2019 13:34 via ottawacitizen.com
  After a crisp back-to-school morning, Tuesday is breezy and mainly sunny until the evening brings showers and the risk of a thunderstorm. Read More
  
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• Butler: Teaching is thankless? No, it is the greatest reward

  03-09-2019 13:30 via ottawacitizen.com
  Stephen Leacock, in the preface to his classic work "Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town," described the teaching profession as “the most dreary, the most thankless, and the worst paid profession in the world.” He taught at Upper Canada College from 1891-1899, until he “gave up school teaching in disgust,” and eventually went on to become the chair of the department of economics and political science at McGill University. Read More
  
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• Buffer zones between Ottawa's payday lenders on the table - CBC.ca

  03-09-2019 13:14 via cbc.ca
  Buffer zones between Ottawa's payday lenders on the table  CBC.caOttawa city staff are recommending a buffer zone between new payday lending stores to reduce the concentration of them in poorer neighbourhoods.
  
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• Summary of how Ontario ministry works is a government secret

  03-09-2019 12:00 via ottawacitizen.com
  The Ontario government has refused to make public three-quarters of the briefing materials prepared for the new minister of Children, Community and Social Services, Todd Smith. Read More
  
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• Manjikian: Both cyclists and car drivers need to develop more empathy

  03-09-2019 12:00 via ottawacitizen.com
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