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SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2011/02/26/17419326.html#/news/ottawa/2011/02/26/pf-17419326.html Three people are in custody after two men were shot and stabbed during an early morning brawl in Vanier Saturday — part of a growing trend of gun violence in the city. “Definitely, there’s a lot more people turning to firearms,” said Det. Chris O’Brien of the guns and gangs unit. Cops […]
MoreBoard members of an upscale downtown condominium don’t want a homeless drop-in centre in their neighbour’s backyard. “It’s just the wrong place in our mind to put this,” said Bruce Baker, condo board president of the Galleria at 200 Besserer St. Plans by the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa to move Centre 454 from its current […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2011/02/22/17371876.html#/news/ottawa/2011/02/22/pf-17363371.html The federal government is investing $4.5 million so two research teams can study genes causing cancers and rare diseases in children. More research for rare diseases means more hope for sick kids like 15-year-old T.J. O’Connor. T.J. and his brother, Casey, 13, have undiagnosed neuro-degenerative conditions. “…After a multitude of medical appointments […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2011/02/16/17301201.html Potholes are making an early appearance on Ottawa roads this year. And if weather this week is any indication, we’re in for a bumper crop. Monday started above freezing, but the temperature plummeted in the afternoon — perfect breeding conditions for the road hazards. It’s due to get warm again — as […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2011/02/11/17246016.html#/news/ottawa/2011/02/11/pf-17243991.html Bruce Hillary scrupulously examines a pair of red trousers, looking for salt stains. When he finds one, he blasts the pants with a steam gun then moves on to the next pair. At 73, he weaves his way around the plant like someone half his age. And after 48 years of laundering, […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2011/02/07/17185761.html Contradictory statements issued by the Ontario Provincial Police have ice fishers at Petrie Island confused about whether they can bring booze to ice huts. “You can’t have one law in one place and one law in another. It’s one straight across or not at all,” said Orleans resident Michael Blow. Last Thursday, […]
MoreWith 115 ice huts at Oziles’ on Petrie Island, weekends are packed with 300 to 400 people. Since OPP have banned alcohol inside and outside the huts, will it hurt business? “It’s only going to affect it a little bit ’cause I think a lot of people come for the social experience itself,” said Mathieu […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2011/02/06/17173206.html Caring neighbours rushed to comfort a 76-year-old Orleans woman whose house may have been set ablaze by an arsonist early Sunday morning. The Ottawa police arson unit is now investigating the fire. “We got out there and met her crying,” said a neighbour, who didn’t want his name published. “Other neighbours were […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2011/02/05/17169566.html An Ottawa man says he wants to know how he could inadvertently board a flight from Ottawa with fireworks in his carry-on bag without getting caught. “I had a Roman eight-ball candle, Roman 10-ball candle, I had a big pack of extra large sparklers and I had a airbomb,” said Mark Bennett, […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2011/02/05/17167511.html The sign says no cellphones allowed. I almost pedal backward, but figure an hour won’t kill me. So I grudgingly put both BlackBerries on vibrate, roll up my pant legs and take off my socks. Once my feet hit the warm water, it’s all worth it. It’s my first winter in Ottawa. […]
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