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Ottawans deal with some of the worst traffic conditions on the continent, according to a report released by GPS manufacturer TomTom on Tuesday. Ottawa is the 10th most-congested out of 26 North American cities ranked in the study. The capital placed third in Canada. Los Angeles topped the list, followed by Vancouver, while Toronto scored […]
MoreProvincial police still don’t have an official tattoo policy, two years after Commissioner Chris Lewis imposed a ban on ink when a senior member mistook a constable with tats on his forearms for a gang member. “Really, we were pushing for it to be done,” said Ontario Provincial Police Association president Jim Christie. “If somebody […]
MoreCops will adapt to driving the new cruisers, despite concerns after using the Crown Victoria for decades, says the president of the Ottawa Police Association. “Let’s remember, the Crown Vics have been around for so long,” said Matt Skof. “I don’t think it would be unexpected to hear people have some sort of hesitation to […]
MoreMeagan Perry had the audacity to ask transit riders in Toronto what they’re listening to on their mp3 players. She visited each subway station, surveying an average of 20 people over a three-week period. Most of the time, people were “mystified” at her question. After getting a taste of their ear candy, she took the […]
MoreEXCLUSIVE – SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2012/07/05/ottawa-police-show-off-new-ride The familiar sight of a Crown Victoria police cruiser in your rear-view mirror will soon fade like a sunset. The new Ottawa police fleet has arrived and the 2013 Ford Taurus Interceptors are bumping out the classic Crown Vics. The first cruiser will be ready to hit the road in […]
MoreEXCLUSIVE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2012/07/05/ottawa-police-show-off-new-ride The familiar sight of a Crown Victoria police cruiser in your rear-view mirror will soon fade like a sunset. The new Ottawa police fleet has arrived and the 2013 Ford Taurus Interceptors are bumping out the classic Crown Vics. The first cruiser will be ready to hit the road in about three […]
MoreTONY SPEARS AND KELLY ROCHE Joey Faubert wasn’t supposed to die. The plan was just to tune him up a bit so he’d learn his lesson. But someone brought a knife, police sources tell the Sun. And Faubert was soon bleeding out from evil wounds. Three young men, none older than 20, are now charged […]
MorePuck loving Canadians can get their sweat on, and channel Christmas in July with a free skate on Canada Day — in 30C heat. An outdoor synthetic ice rink has been set up at Jacques-Cartier Park in Gatineau. “JCP is our family park and well, what’s more Canadian than skating?” said National Capital Commission spokesman […]
MoreMedical appointments just got more convenient for 40,000 outpatients at the Queensway Carleton Hospital. The Sreedhar Natarajan ambulatory care centre and the QCH outpatient rehabilitation program officially opened Thursday. The upgrades mean the hospital is a one-stop shop for patients. “They can have access to specialists in their fields, whether it is cardiology or respirology […]
MoreOTTAWA — Ottawa-Gatineau had the highest average total family income before tax of all the large cities across the country in 2010, according to Statistics Canada data released Wednesday. Residents in the national capital region reported a median income of $90,790, according to data derived from personal income tax returns. “It is reasonable to say […]
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