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Prominent Ottawans are blasting the Quebec government’s proposed bill banning government employees from displaying “conspicuous” religious symbols — which would affect residents across the river in Gatineau. “Canada is supposed to be an open society where we have freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of expression, so banning something which is part of somebody’s […]
MoreThey may be trimming the fat on Parliament Hill, but the generosity of public servants and retirees remains plentiful. The annual Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign kicked off at Rideau Hall Monday. This year’s target for their annual charitable campaign is $21 million. The campaign runs each fall, with funds supporting United Way/Centraide, Healthpartners […]
MorePHOTO GALLERY: http://www.ottawasun.com/2013/09/08/fallen-firefighters-honoured-at-ottawa-memorial Five-year-old Braeden Kemp was wearing the helmet presented to his family to honour his late grandfather, Gordon Kemp, but likely won’t realize the significance of that moment until he’s much older. Nine Canadian firefighters who died in the line of duty last year were recognized at the 10th annual Canadian Firefighter Memorial […]
MorePHOTO GALLERY: http://www.ottawasun.com/2013/09/07/rehtaeh-parsons-kin-denounce-sex-assault-at-3rd-annual-slut-walk Rehtaeh Parsons would’ve loved to denounce victim-blaming during the third annual Slut Walk Ottawa. “She would’ve participated in this for sure,” said Parsons’ aunt Kim De Angelis, adding “she was not a weak person.” A group of Parsons’ Ottawa-based family members, including her grandmother, joined the crowd of 150 people at the […]
MoreA pair of 21-year-old Ottawa men are facing assault charges, one against a cop, following a scrap in the Byward Market Friday. Reports of a man assaulting security guards with a metal pole, or rope line divider used for crowd control, led Ottawa Police to the 100 block of Clarence St. at 11:55 p.m. According […]
MoreIt was a day late but a dollar well spent as Ceilidh Henderson got around to picking up that salt shaker. “I had a dinner party (Friday night) and I put the box of salt on the table,” said Henderson. She happened to find the Super Centretown Community Garage Sale en route to the farmers’ […]
MoreEmerson Curran was a giver and his early death didn’t stop him from blessing others with the gift of life. “He was always one to try and do something for others and always wanting to help others in any situation, at any cost,” said former schoolmate, colleague, and friend David Labelle, 22. Labelle was one […]
MoreA massive heart attack prompted Harriet Garrow to become the first patient participating in a groundbreaking clinical trial headquartered in the nation’s capital. “I am thrilled to play a part in this research,” said Garrow, 68, of Cornwall. Using a patient’s own stem cells — extracted from their blood shortly following a major heart attack […]
MoreA whistleblower is urging Ontario’s ombudsman to investigate how 911 workers are treated for post-traumatic stress disorder. Retired OPP Det.-Insp. Bruce Kruger insists first responders across Ontario should petition Ombudsman Andre Marin to look into the “failures” of the “heartless” Ministry of Labour and Workplace Safety Insurance Board in handling 911 workers with the condition. […]
MoreA new east-end elementary school has opened with much fanfare, but no sidewalk, and furious parents want immediate action. “It’s a hazard and it’s a serious concern,” said resident Jason Broadbent. The French Catholic school Notre-Dame-des-Champs at 6280 Renaud Rd., near Navan Rd. in Orleans, welcomed 195 students with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. “The school […]
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