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Thirteen years behind bars isn’t long enough for “monster” rapist Gilles Simard, say the nieces whose childhood he stole. “We did get a lot of years compared to some that get very few, so we’re happy with that, but at the same time, we wish we could take him off the streets forever so that […]
MoreAn accessibility advocate is applauding city staff for recommending Para Transpo accept Presto cards loaded with monthly passes. “It is good news and OC Transpo has been working a lot with people to make changes,” said Catherine Gardner. In the past, she said, there was a rather frosty relationship but now “staff are working with […]
MoreProminent 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 […]
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