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If you’ve been handed free toilet paper or razors by a neighbour, Heather Anderson probably lives on your street. The Kanata stay-at-home-mom is a bonafide coupon and price-matching whiz who breezes through the checkout, thanks to her systematic approach. “It’s really addicting to save money,” said Anderson. “I don’t think people know that you shouldn’t […]
MoreSenators, get ready for a merchandising war with Ottawa Fury FC. The name “already associates Ottawa — across Canada and the United States — with a winning culture, success on the field, stability off the field, and an attractive brand of soccer,” Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group partner John Pugh said after unveiling the name […]
MoreIan Blum couldn’t have crafted a better storyboard for his career. The Gatineau native is on a team of animation supervisors who worked on Life of Pi, nominated for a Visual Effects Oscar at the 2013 Academy Awards. “I’ve been saying to people before this movie came out — actually before I even started working […]
MoreThree people charged in connection with kidnapping a pair of seniors at gunpoint — then taking them on a road trip before dumping them in a barn — have been released with conditions following a brief court appearance in Gatineau on Thursday. Joshua Branker, 22, of Ottawa is facing a dozen charges, including assault, forcible […]
MoreDads dominated Family Day at Winterlude. Trent Sampson led the jaunt along the Rideau Canal with his trio of tall daughters: Twins Olivia and Rayanne, 13, and Shelby, 11. “Our plan was to skate all the way down, as far as we can,” said Sampson, of Gloucester. Starting at Dow’s Lake, they skated four km […]
MoreCity cops will be studied by their Egyptian counterparts next month as they explore the concept of community policing. “The demands of police all over the world are really, really complex, and they’re increasingly complex,” said Ottawa police Staff Sgt. Isobel Granger, who is coordinating the visit. Chief Charles Bordeleau will be hosting the delegation […]
MoreJust 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 […]
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