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The province’s decision to impose collective agreements on public elementary and secondary teachers has left unions baffled. “The whole ‘I’m going to do it and then I’m going to repeal Bill 115’ — not really clear what the actual implications of all of that are,” said Ottawa-Carleton Elementary Teachers’ Federation president Peter Giuliani. “Really, we’re […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2013/01/02/vigil-on-parliament-hill-for-india-gang-rape-victim-draws-100-in-freezing-cold The 23-year-old woman viciously gang-raped in India was in the hearts of about 100 Canadians who turned out in freezing temperatures for a candlelight vigil on Parliament Hill on Wednesday night. “This issue cannot be kept quiet. People need to stand up and to make sure that violence stops against women,” said […]
MoreFormer mayor Jim Durrell is one of 91 people receiving the Order of Canada, Governor General David Johnston announced Sunday. Durrell ran the city from 1985-91 and played an instrumental role in bringing the Senators to town, serving as the team’s first president. In addition, Durrell, who is being inducted as a member, oversaw construction […]
MoreThe Idle No More movement took to the train tracks Sunday, stranding 2,000 passengers in the Montreal-Ottawa-Toronto corridor for almost four hours. About 20 Tyendinaga Mohawks were blocking the way, closing lines for both Via and CN. VIA Rail released a statement shortly after 8 p.m. saying a Native railroad blockade in the Marysville area, […]
MoreFive snowshoers were rescued from Gatineau Park near Meech Lake Rd. in Chelsea on Sunday night — the second rescue mission in three days in the same area. They phoned for help at 4:45 p.m., said MRC-des-Collines Sgt. Daniel Pariseau. In -12C, police reported them found by 9:10 p.m. The three women and two men, […]
MoreWhether it’s dropping that awful habit of complaining or vowing to become more organized, with a new calendar year comes the inevitable resolutions. People do it primarily because “they’re not happy with the way that things are with themselves, or with things around them, and they want to create change,” said Toronto-based therapist and author […]
MoreA day after four people were rescued from Gatineau Park, the NCC is re-issuing its call for outdoor enthusiasts to stay off closed trails. Two storms have overloaded tree branches and downed many trees, leaving park users at risk. “For your own safety, please check the web site and stay on the recommended trails, respect […]
MoreOC Transpo riders will put Presto to the test next month. Transpo GM John Manconi announced the distribution of up to 10,000 free cards from Jan. 18 to Feb. 1, calling it a “significant milestone in the introduction of Presto to our customers,” in a memo to council on Christmas Eve. The smartcards will be […]
MoreBeing a pigskin addict will pay a lot of bills for a Gloucester man. Paolo Maiorino, 41, has scored $441,940 after correctly wagering on 15 games in Pro Picks Pools. “A huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders and I feel incredible,” Maiorino said in a statement. He found out he won by using […]
MoreRespite from shovels and ensuing back pain are in sight Friday after snow once again pounded the National Capital Region. As of 1 p.m. Thursday, the Ottawa and Gatineau airports had 18 cm of snow, while downtown received 13 cm. West of the Ottawa airport, 26 cm fell, while Richmond got 27 cm. To date, […]
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