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Just three certificates are displayed in Staff Sgt. Isobel Granger’s office at Ottawa police headquarters, marginally reflecting the veteran cop’s triumphs. Recognized by the Senate, Leadership Ottawa, and Crossover Mentorship, more accolades remain tucked in folders. “It feels kind of like cheating, in a way; getting awards for something you really enjoy doing,” said Granger, […]
MoreThe last time Natasha Fieldman was in town, Jacquelin Holzman was running the city, Daniel Alfredsson was craning necks as a rookie for the Senators, and Montell Jordan was blaring in the cars of teenagers on both coasts. Fieldman, of Toronto, was checking out Winterlude festivities and visiting family over the weekend — her first […]
MoreStar defenceman Erik Karlsson’s career will likely still thrive, despite his season being cut short, says a sports expert. Karlsson’s left Achilles tendon was lacerated by Pittsburgh Penguins’ winger Matt Cooke’s skate Wednesday night. Recovery is expected to take three to four months following Karlsson’s Thursday morning surgery in Ottawa. “I don’t think it’s a […]
MoreTwo months before Tamrat Gebere killed the mother of his child, he cooked her a special Mother’s Day meal. After making the meal of chicken stew he said “I want you to feel proud. You’re a mom. You can ask (for) anything,” Gebere testified Tuesday at his second-degree murder trial. Aster Kassa, was stabbed 53 […]
MoreBY KELLY ROCHE & TONY SPEARS Brainy Bob Chiarelli has never been known for his charisma, but as the new Energy Minister — and one of three Ottawa MPPs sworn in as cabinet ministers Monday — he’ll need some razzle-dazzle to deflect the savage criticism dogging his portfolio, a political science professor said. “Obviously, they […]
MoreBusinesses specializing in tinting windows may mislead customers by using reverse measurements, say Ottawa police. “It obviously throws a little bit of confusion into the whole business and if they’re making money, the more confusion, the better,” said Ottawa police Const. Jim Casey of the traffic escort unit. “So if you put a doubt in […]
MoreCops face a potentially life-threatening situation each time they pull over a car with illegally tinted windows. “When you’re walking up to a car, if you can’t see the driver, and if you can’t see their hands, you can’t tell what they’re doing, it presents a bit of an issue, especially if they don’t want […]
MoreLeeanne Lawson’s family wasn’t in court Thursday to see the man accused of killing her. They simply live too far to make it. But their hearts remain broken. “Our wounds are open and our hearts are bleeding as, once again, we relive the tragic loss of our beautiful sister, Leeanne,” Melissa Sauder told the Sun […]
MoreTaxis want in on select bus-only lanes on city streets. Cabs are a mode of public transportation, just like OC Transpo, said Ontario Taxi Union Local 1688 president Amrik Singh, and in Gatineau, cabs can use all bus lanes. Stretches of Woodroffe Ave., Baseline Rd., and Hwy. 174 are desired, while the Transitway is excluded. […]
MoreDo you drive in Quebec? Well, if you are from Ontario and cross the border we have a few things you might want to consider due to differences in the laws.: SNOW TIRES Quebec law requires residents to have winter tires from Dec. 15 to Mar. 15. Ontario has no such law. Quebec drivers with […]
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