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Gloucester boy ‘falling through cracks’ at school
Leland Warren has been at home, instead of school, for more than a week. The autistic seven-year-old isn’t receiving enough support from the public board to accommodate him, his mother told the Sun. “I’ve made it clear, they need to find a solution,” said Debra Warren of Gloucester. “They’re not fit to deal with Leland’s […]
MoreGarbage truck hits, kills cyclist along Clyde Ave.
Witnesses are being asked to come forward after a cyclist was killed after colliding with a garbage truck in Nepean Thursday morning. Emergency crews were called at 8:05 to Clyde Ave. and Lotta Ave., just north of the Merivale Ave. split. The victim, a man, was dead when paramedics arrived, spokesman J.P. Trottier said. It […]
MoreLove your daily commute? You’re not alone, study shows
Sina Fattizzo recently moved to Kemptville and has no problem heading south on Hwy. 416 at the end of the workday. “I always found when I lived in the city, by the time I got home, I was still just jacked from the day,” said Fattizzo. “I’d almost have to go into a room just […]
MoreCalling 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 […]
MoreUpscale food fight on the horizon in Ottawa?
An upscale food fight may very well be in Ottawa’s near future. It starts in the Glebe, where Whole Foods opens Wednesday. With its penchant for organic, locally sourced items — and endless stream of Hollywood stars photographed leaving — the anticipated debut at Lansdowne Park is days away. “We have so many items,” said […]
MoreFantino wants Canadians to let cops handle ‘imposter’ investigation
Canada’s Veterans Affairs Minister is calling off the hounds from threatening an alleged fake soldier following a Remembrance Day incident sparking national outrage. “I think we should, as Canadians — I mean, even though we may be upset, offended, or otherwise ticked off, if you will — I think the appropriate response is to let […]
MoreManaging an election is no joke
Eat well. Rest well. You’re going to need all your strength. That’s what the “team of horses” was told by coach, err, city election chief Catherine Bergeron in the days leading up to the election. “In 2010, I lost my voice,” for three weeks due to stress, said Bergeron. It’s an experience she’s learned from. […]
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