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Calling all open data fans: CODE 2015 kicks off
Carlos Saavedra looked at his parents for inspiration during a national open data competition. With friend Jason Ernst, they created newRoots, an app helping immigrants — before they’ve arrived in Canada – determine which city to settle in based on their background and credentials by “looking at unemployment rates, looking at labour industries, cultural group […]
MoreRochester Field for western LRT?
Gary Boyd is applauding the National Capital Commission’s decision to deny the city’s request for an LRT extension across federal land. “That’s what we were hoping for,” said the Fraser Ave. resident. “We really don’t want it to go by here at all and have the disruption.” NCC officials held a surprise press conference downtown […]
MoreHealth report finds access to care an issue
Nearly all of Eastern Ontario residents have a primary care provider, but less than half can access care the same or next day, according to a report released Thursday. That puts us lower than the provincial average of 60%. Measuring Up, the annual report from Health Quality Ontario, found province-wide, slightly more than half of […]
MoreThousands pay respects at War Memorial on solemn Saturday
With two young soldiers standing sentry once again Saturday morning two dozen Muslims — some in traditional dress — approached the steps of the National War Memorial. They came in peace angry at the tragic events that occurred there just three days ago. As numerous Ottawa Police officers guarded the site — rifles in hand […]
MoreLicence plate scanners resulting in charges
Roads will be safer now that cruisers equipped with automated licence plate recognition are reining in naughty drivers, say provincial police. “They’re working very, very well,” said OPP Sgt. Peter Leon. “When you’re able to check licence plates for suspended drivers and do what they’re able to do in a very short period of time […]
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