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If Bruce Norman had known he had cancer nine years ago, he would’ve skipped a vasectomy two weeks prior to being diagnosed. Since chemotherapy can cause infertility, “it’s sort of a morbid, funny story,” said Norman, 39, who lives near Almonte. “I could’ve had this for free.” Now he’s participating in the third annual Ride […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/videos/featured/featured-ott/1213592866001/new-cruisers-unveiled/1791270812001 Heads are turning to eye the new Ottawa police cruiser. “It’s nice, it’s sharp. It’s very sharp,” said Insp. Chris Rheaume. The 2013 Ford Interceptor patrol vehicle was revealed to media at police HQ on Elgin St. Friday morning. The car, modeled after the Taurus, has been outfitted with new decals, which […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/videos/featured/featured-ott/1213592866001/nhl-lockout-could-hit-business-hard/1789591972001 Hockey fans are apprehensive about the upcoming NHL season and the pending lockout. “You have to think of the fans, right? That’s who the draw is,” said Andrew Pinsent of Nepean. “I think it’s not good for the game.” The 2012-13 regular season is slated to begin Oct. 11, however, if a […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2012/08/15/16-arrested-in-vanier-prostitution-sweeps John School is an effective deterrent for men soliciting sex workers on the streets, says a guy who was busted in a police blitz. The program works, “if you’re a decent person,” said Dean, 38, who asked not to have his last name published. The education course, for first-time offenders, explains the […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2012/08/13/litterbugs-costing-city-5m-annually Taxpayers have apparently forgotten how to use trash cans. There’s garbage all over the place each time Mary Nahoum goes to Mooney’s Bay. “People don’t know how to clean up after themselves and it’s getting worse every year,” said Nahoum, a south Ottawa resident. “I go there occasionally and there’s always trash […]
MoreExcess chlorine in a pool at Calypso water park sent 13 children to hospital Tuesday, Eastern Ontario Health Unit officials announced Wednesday. Chlorine vapours were emitted in a specific area of the Calypso Palace wave pool, which caused the reported illness, said director of health protection Nicole Laplante. “It was following repair to the filtration […]
MoreDrivers are still acting like they’re above the law when it comes to cellphone use behind the wheel. “It’s because there’s no (demerit) points attached,” said Ottawa police Sgt. Mark Gatien. In three hours, 39 people were issued cellphone infractions during a blitz in the east end by cops last week. The sting was part […]
MoreSoccer fans were heartbroken after the Canadian women’s devastating 4-3 Olympic loss to the U.S. on Monday. “It was crushing to lose in the last 15 seconds of extra time, but they played fantastically otherwise, and yeah, we’re very proud that they got this far and we’re playing for a medal, so that’s good,” said […]
MoreThe mother of a teenager who was brutally attacked over the weekend in Nepean is warning residents to be on guard. “Your house isn’t safe,” said the woman. “(My daughter) thought it was me ringing the doorbell. I forgot my keys.” A man barged into the home near Greenbank and Banner roads and sexually assaulted […]
MoreInterrupting someone is rude, but it’s certainly no reason to be cuffed, then searched. So says a woman — with an expired EcoPass — who lodged a complaint against an OC Transpo special constable in October. The Sun obtained copies of written complaints about special constables from 2007 to May 1, 2012 through an Access […]
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