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Day of the Dead is ‘about life,’ says Ottawa festival organizer

Dozens of people dropped by the ByWard Market on Saturday to listen to Latin music and try traditional food and drinks.

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Driver caught in HOV lane for third time in two years

An Ottawa driver was clearly not getting the message given that he was arrested for the third time in two years for driving alone in a “high occupancy vehicle lane” of Highway 417 in the city’s west end.

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Thumb-tack found in mini-chocolate bar at Bancroft, OPP says

Police once again are warning parents to be extra cautious on Halloween after a “rusty” thumb-tack was found in a mini chocolate bar in the community of Bancroft.

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Ottawa driver faces careless driving charges in fatal Highway 417 crash

Ontario Provincial Police have charged a 31-year-old Ottawa resident with two counts of careless driving in connection with a fatal crash on Highway 417 in May.

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Brodeur: For palliative care, there's no place like home

While hospitals excel at delivering medical care focused on prevention, cure and life prolongation, the majority of people would prefer to die at home.

Dr. Jennifer Brodeur 1 day ago Opinion
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Pellerin: If Ottawa must force us to drive downtown, at least make it possible to park

Other cities make on-street parking somewhat more practical than Ottawa does. But why are we forcing people to drive downtown for work in the first place?

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Brigitte Pellerin 2 days ago Opinion
Adam: Doug Ford is outsourcing his family doctor problem

By leading an 'action team' on family doctors for the premier, ex-federal health minister Jane Philpott insulates Doug Ford from criticism as he mulls whether to call an election.

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Mohammed Adam 2 days ago Opinion
Kot: Doug Ford's $3-billion tax rebate should have gone into education

Ontario's children need to be well cared for, right from the start. If they are educated by knowledgeable professionals with proper support, they will emerge as confident, capable adults.

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Mary Ellen Kot 2 days ago Opinion

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Hum: Ceylonta has the recipe for longevity and great Sri Lankan food in Ottawa

Canada’s oldest Tamil-owned restaurant continues to serve affordable, spice-infused dishes after 30 years.

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9 ByWard Market restaurants with fresh takes on comfort food

Live-fire cooking, delicate soup dumplings, and an everything bagel pizza crust are among the more inventive options.

October 25, 2024 Food
Ottawa chef Joe Thottungal wins national award for his My Thali cookbook

The 2023 cookbook includes 85 recipes for easy Indian dishes that Thottungal makes at home for his family.

October 23, 2024 Local News
This Ottawa pastry shop makes a perfect Paris-Brest, inspired by a century-old French tradition

The hazelnut eclair at Elina Patisserie on Sussex Drive layers light choux pastry with mousseline cream and roasted nuts for a delectable treat.

October 22, 2024 Food

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Memoir explores life and work of journalist niece and the grief that followed her death in Afghanistan

In 1989, Catherine Lang helped her niece, Michelle, with a school assignment.

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Live Nation Canada president has high hopes for new ByWard Market club

"It is a big investment for us, but it feels like the stars aligned. It’s the perfect location,” Ottawa-born Erik Hoffman says.

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October 26, 2024 Local Arts
Dodek: Heenan Blaikie's collapse shows danger of leaders who linger too long

It was said that at Roy’s firm you had a job for life. Almost nobody was ever fired. That was noble and romantic, but it was bad business.

Adam Dodek October 24, 2024 Opinion
How this 92-year-old first-time author is keeping her father's story alive

Sheila Baslaw hopes to carry the stories of her father to the next generation as a way of honouring his memory.

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October 23, 2024 Local News

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Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk says this group is 'hungry for more'

The Senators are determined to battle for a playoff spot in the spring

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Adam Gaudette is scoring big in his second chance with Ottawa Senators

Adam Gaudette is tied with Tim Stutzle for second on the Senators in goals this season with six through 11 games

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It's a bitter end for Atlético with 1-0 loss to Forge FC in CPL semifinal

HAMILTON — Malik Owolabi-Belewu scored in the 53rd minute and Forge FC advanced to the Canadian Premier League championship game with a 1-0 win over Atlético Ottawa in the semifinal Saturday at Tim Hortons Field.

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TAKEAWAYS: Anton Forsberg shuts door as Ottawa Senators down Seattle Kraken

Strong goaltending and timely scoring led to victory on home ice.

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Procurement watchdog says office is 'underfunded,' needs $9 million top-up

The office said its budget has "remained static" and hasn’t been adjusted to account for inflation or a significant increase in activities.

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Public service pensioners fear looming Canada Life switchover for dental plan

After a chaotic health care plan transition last year, Canada Life hopes "lessons learned" will help ensure a smooth switch this time.

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Sick days skyrocketed as Treasury Board employees returned to the office

Treasury Board employees took a total of 2,191 sick days between Sept. 1 and Sept. 30.

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MacDougall: Canada's public servants must focus on action, not on pretending to act

The latest promise to be recycled — high-speed rail — is an example of something very unlikely to happen any time soon.

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Andrew MacDougall 3 days ago Opinion

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Military watchdog calls on DND to 'do the right thing' for Afghan-Canadians denied benefits

Robyn Hynes says her office is trying get benefits and care for 18 contractors who served in Afghanistan.

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Details of sexual assault on DND employee shared without permission, records show

Newly released documents show a Canadian general relayed information Kristen Adams told military police that 'should have been confidential.'

October 24, 2024 Defence Watch
DND didn’t apologize to sexually assaulted employee because Ottawa Citizen would write about it

Newly released documents show Canadian Forces did not send Kristen Adams an apology because it feared she would "be coming back with more media coverage.”

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October 21, 2024 Defence Watch
Feds won't commit to cutting alleged Nazi collaborators' names from Victims of Communism memorial

Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge’s office said a review of the memorial is "ongoing" to ensure it will be "compatible with Canadian values on democracy and human rights.‘’

October 18, 2024 Defence Watch

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'A true civic giant': Former regional chair Andy Haydon, 1933-2024

"Andy helped to build the strong bones of our modern city."

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Explainer: What happened at the Montreal school where 11 teachers were suspended?

The situation at Bedford elementary school has raised concerns about student safety and reignited the debate over secularism in Quebec. Here's what a government report found.

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October 24, 2024 Local News
BEER, CIGARS AND TOUGH LOVE: Legendary 67's coach Brian Kilrea reflects on 90 years

With a recent milestone birthday, the Hockey Hall of Famer shares stories about family, friendship with Don Cherry, and a love for Anne Murray's music.

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October 21, 2024 Local News
'It has been a difficult ten years not to say anything': Kevin Vickers shares his story of Parliament Hill shooting

The former Sergeant-at-Arms tells his full side of that day’s drama—and its troubling secrets—a decade after he shot jihadist Michael Zehaf-Bibeau.

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October 18, 2024 Local News

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Movember kicks off with Olympian Jon Montgomery’s famous moustache in space

Jon Montgomery's solo moustache mission to the edge of space kicks off Movember, a month to spark conversation and raise awareness for men's health.

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Opinion: The financial stress of cancer is real, but patients don’t have to face it alone

Practical and informational support can significantly alleviate the financial burden of cancer.

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Exploring the connection between menopause and arthritis

Research continues to shed light on the connection between arthritis and menopause, but more needs to be done to help those who have both conditions.

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At-home HPV testing empowers Canadians in the fight against cervical cancer

Self-collected samples offer an alternative to the traditional Pap test, making cervical cancer screening more accessible.

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How being caught in the line of gunfire changed Brandon Peacock’s life

Brandon Peacock was an innocent victim of a shooting in June 2020. He was in the wrong place at the wrong time. After being rushed to The Ottawa Hospital Trauma Centre by ambulance with a life-threatening injury, a team of medical experts was ready and waiting. This is his story.

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A medical first — patient turned Ottawa Hospital nurse develops never-seen-before brain tumour

At age 21, Erin Brown received the shocking news that she had a brain tumour. Later, tests showed she had a tumour that had never been seen before, which took her down an unprecedented path and into the medical history books.

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The Ottawa Hospital pioneers a potential cure for a type of pulsatile tinnitus

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Strep A infection pushes photographer Sean Sisk’s life to the brink

Local photographer Sean Sisk was hospitalized for 15 weeks after he was diagnosed with invasive group A streptococcal (strep A) disease. From the ICU to nephrology to the Rehab Centre, Sean discovered the specialized care team he never knew existed who brought his life back from the brink

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Social Scene | Community Builders: Fight for the Cure

On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Westin Ottawa played host to the highly anticipated annual Fight for the Cure (FFTC), presented by Heart and Crown. This signature white-collar boxing gala, founded in 2008, unites the Ottawa community in the fight against cancer. Over the years, FFTC has raised millions for the Ottawa Cancer Foundation, funding vital supportive care programs that enhance the lives of those impacted by cancer.

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Social Scene | Community Builders: Opening Doors to a BrightHER Future

On Thursday, Oct. 17, the 16th annual Harmony House Gala, formerly the Red and White Gala, took place under the theme Opening Doors to a BrightHER Future. Held at e18teen and Sidedoor restaurants in Ottawa, the event raised funds for scholarships and programs empowering survivors of domestic abuse.

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On Friday, Oct. 18, the Bronson Centre erupted with excitement as Hot 89.9 hosted the Hot in Here party, celebrating the launch of the 2025 Ottawa Fire Calendar. The event raised funds for The Ottawa Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the Ottawa First Responders Foundation.

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Social Scene | Community Builders: The Royal’s Leaders for Mental Health Breakfast 

Close to 800 community leaders gathered on Wednesday, Oct. 9, for The Royal’s Leaders for Mental Health Breakfast, one of the largest early morning fundraising events in Eastern Ontario, raising $565,000 and counting for mental health care and research.

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Day of the Dead is ‘about life,’ says Ottawa festival organizer

Ottawa residents could face more heat-related illness, cancers due to climate change: report

Monthly cost of healthy eating up four per cent in Ottawa

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Brodeur: For palliative care, there's no place like home

Pellerin: If Ottawa must force us to drive downtown, at least make it possible to park

Adam: Doug Ford is outsourcing his family doctor problem

Kot: Doug Ford's $3-billion tax rebate should have gone into education

Hum: Ceylonta has the recipe for longevity and great Sri Lankan food in Ottawa

9 ByWard Market restaurants with fresh takes on comfort food

Ottawa chef Joe Thottungal wins national award for his My Thali cookbook

This Ottawa pastry shop makes a perfect Paris-Brest, inspired by a century-old French tradition

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Memoir explores life and work of journalist niece and the grief that followed her death in Afghanistan

Live Nation Canada president has high hopes for new ByWard Market club

Dodek: Heenan Blaikie's collapse shows danger of leaders who linger too long

How this 92-year-old first-time author is keeping her father's story alive

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk says this group is 'hungry for more'

Adam Gaudette is scoring big in his second chance with Ottawa Senators

It's a bitter end for Atlético with 1-0 loss to Forge FC in CPL semifinal

TAKEAWAYS: Anton Forsberg shuts door as Ottawa Senators down Seattle Kraken

Procurement watchdog says office is 'underfunded,' needs $9 million top-up

Public service pensioners fear looming Canada Life switchover for dental plan

Sick days skyrocketed as Treasury Board employees returned to the office

MacDougall: Canada's public servants must focus on action, not on pretending to act

Military watchdog calls on DND to 'do the right thing' for Afghan-Canadians denied benefits

Details of sexual assault on DND employee shared without permission, records show

DND didn’t apologize to sexually assaulted employee because Ottawa Citizen would write about it

Feds won't commit to cutting alleged Nazi collaborators' names from Victims of Communism memorial

'A true civic giant': Former regional chair Andy Haydon, 1933-2024

Explainer: What happened at the Montreal school where 11 teachers were suspended?

BEER, CIGARS AND TOUGH LOVE: Legendary 67's coach Brian Kilrea reflects on 90 years

'It has been a difficult ten years not to say anything': Kevin Vickers shares his story of Parliament Hill shooting

The best pillows for a serene slumber

The best online deals in the Canadian retail space right now

The best Amazon deals in Canada right now

Beauty buzz: Merit Retrospect L’Extrait de Parfum, Tom Ford Runway Lip Colour and Nexxus Heat Defense Spray

Movember kicks off with Olympian Jon Montgomery’s famous moustache in space

Opinion: The financial stress of cancer is real, but patients don’t have to face it alone

Exploring the connection between menopause and arthritis

At-home HPV testing empowers Canadians in the fight against cervical cancer

How being caught in the line of gunfire changed Brandon Peacock’s life

A medical first — patient turned Ottawa Hospital nurse develops never-seen-before brain tumour

The Ottawa Hospital pioneers a potential cure for a type of pulsatile tinnitus

Strep A infection pushes photographer Sean Sisk’s life to the brink

Social Scene | Community Builders: Fight for the Cure

Social Scene | Community Builders: Opening Doors to a BrightHER Future

Social Scene | Community Builders: 2025 Ottawa Fire Calendar

Social Scene | Community Builders: The Royal’s Leaders for Mental Health Breakfast

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