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OTTAWA – The son of former Newfoundland premier Brian Tobin is being held by Ottawa Police after an Ottawa man was run over by a truck and killed on the top floor of a downtown Ottawa parking garage early Friday morning. John “Jack” Tobin, 24, is being held in custody by Ottawa Police, according to […]
MoreAfter almost six years of being a paramedic, Scott Martin can now check “delivering a baby enroute to hospital” off his to-do list. Martin, his partner Kristopher Prince and Algonquin student Jilliane Wade helped midwife Genevieve Gagnon deliver a Christmas present to an Ottawa-area family: a healthy baby boy. The baby was due Dec. 12, […]
MoreStocking up for next Christmas can be tempting as most stores will be marking down seasonal merchandise by as much as 80% during Boxing Week. Go nuts on the discounted trees, ornaments, and wreaths, but pick and choose Christmas lights carefully, says Corp. Christian Adm from the RCMP’s federal investigation unit. Usually found in flea […]
MoreThe family of a loving Kanata grandmother is seeking comfort through prayer after her tragic death Wednesday evening just minutes from their house in South March. “What can we say?” said a grief-stricken relative at the couple’s oldest son’s home Thursday. “It doesn’t make sense to say anything.” Imtiaz Chowdhry, 63, was killed instantly when […]
MoreBy Jamie Long and Kelly Roche, OTTAWA SUN Just four days before Christmas, an Ottawa mother has lost her nine-year-old son to the frigid waters of the Rideau River. Identified by friends as Olisa “Oli” Joseph, his lone black mitten lay next to the path in Strathcona Park where he was pulled from the water. […]
MoreProcrastinators can breathe a sigh of relief. Canada Post will be making deliveries until 4 p.m. Friday, so there’s still time to mail Christmas gifts and greetings. Just choose the “Priority Next A.M.” option, the crown corporation said Tuesday. “We’re making every effort to make sure that every greeting card and parcel will get delivered,” […]
MoreThe province is investing $20,000 in a crime prevention program aimed at helping Ottawa youth get a handle on their anger. “We have long waiting lists and we have lots of young people who are at risk, who have been kicked out of school or involved with the courts,” said Carlington Community Health Centre’s executive […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2010/12/20/16623661.html It’s Christmas vacation, and while most teenagers are sleeping in, 16-year-old Morgan Jackson is volunteering at Bayshore Mall. “I just really love gift wrapping and figured it’s a good way to get community service hours,” said the grade 11 West Carleton student. She’s one of 300 volunteers wrapping presents to raise money […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2010/12/17/16594546.html#/news/ottawa/2010/12/17/pf-16594321.html The three busiest days at the Ottawa airport fall during the week before Christmas, with more than 10,000 travellers each day. Graeme Goodlet is one of them. He’s off to Vancouver to visit his 91-year-old mom, and he’s ready for airport security. “I just carry a small carry-on bag. We check everything […]
MoreIran is calling on the federal government to probe the Dec. 6 murder of 16-year-old Iranian-Canadian Yazdan Ghiasvand Ghiasi, foreign affairs confirmed Monday. Spokeswoman Laura Markle said Canada’s charge d’affaires spoke to Iranian officials over the weekend. “The charge reassured the Iranian authorities that a criminal investigation is underway and that we deplore any criminal […]
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