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Gatineau police detectives have 15 new leads about three attempted abductions that happened last month but are still trying to identify one of the victims. Police released her first name and description: “Caroline” stands between 5-foot-6 and 5-foot-9 inches, has long, curly brown hair and was toting a camouflage print purse. “We’re still looking for […]
MoreVideo cameras are being developed at Carleton University, designed to monitor the before and after behaviour of cyclists in select spots across Ottawa. The cameras are already being used on a pilot basis at Stewart St./Waller St./Mackenzie King Bridge, said city spokeswoman Jocelyne Turner. “We do it to check things out,” said transportation committee chair […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/07/04/committee-wants-major-changes-to-streets-to-favour-cyclists Ottawa drivers could soon be taking a backseat to cyclists. And with the arrival of bike boxes, it will be no right turns for motorists at dozens of red lights. A new report from the city’s transportation committee — the cycling safety improvement program report — which the committee wants council to […]
MoreSome Ottawa cops say they’re letting drunks roam the streets because stricter measures in the central cellblock intended to protect intoxicated people are actually making things worse. “Why bother? You’re going to be stuck with them,” one officer who didn’t want to be named told the Sun. “Just don’t pick them up in the first […]
MoreThree Ottawa athletes usually run track but are now sprinting around town trying to find something to wear. They’ve scored a chance to mingle with the Royal couple at a youth barbecue at Rideau Hall Thursday. “I just found out the news today and I was extremely excited. It was a huge surprise,” said Cody […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/06/29/new-ottawa-lab-could-speed-up-cancer-treatments It’s been four years since Sue Bothwell was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. “I’ve had six months of chemotherapy and I qualified right from day one for a drug called AZD2171,” said Bothwell, who lives near Perth. “I take it every morning. I’m still cancer-free.” But not everyone is so lucky […]
MoreOn Friday, the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa is reclaiming St. Alban’s Church on King Edward Ave. Plans are in place to bring its homeless drop-in, Centre 454, back to the church basement. The daytime program operated at the church from 1976 to 1999 then moved to Murray St., where it’s remained since. The move should […]
MoreA storied congregation has gone from worshipping in the same building as Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, to a makeshift altar inside a theatre where it’s BYOB: Bring Your Own Bible. “Ultimately, a church is people,” said Rev. George Sinclair. More than 100 worshippers gathered at St. Alban’s Church in downtown Ottawa […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/06/25/woeful-response-to-couples-wet-yard An elderly Barrhaven couple say they’re blowing their savings to fix the damage from flooding in their backyard because neither the city nor the builder will step up and address the drainage problem. “We’ve spent about $4,000 on this lawn and we just can’t afford it anymore,” said Alice Publicover. “We’re seniors […]
MoreOttawa police have added a staff sergeant to oversee operations at the central cellblock — one of many changes after the infamous Stacy Bonds incident. The move was implemented five months ago, according to the final report of the cellblock operations review released Friday. Chief Vern White said improving service is the goal of these […]
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