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Rochester Field for western LRT?
Gary Boyd is applauding the National Capital Commission’s decision to deny the city’s request for an LRT extension across federal land. “That’s what we were hoping for,” said the Fraser Ave. resident. “We really don’t want it to go by here at all and have the disruption.” NCC officials held a surprise press conference downtown […]
MoreManaging an election is no joke
Eat well. Rest well. You’re going to need all your strength. That’s what the “team of horses” was told by coach, err, city election chief Catherine Bergeron in the days leading up to the election. “In 2010, I lost my voice,” for three weeks due to stress, said Bergeron. It’s an experience she’s learned from. […]
MoreA ‘day of grieving’ for Ghadban, says Premier Wynne
Premier Kathleen Wynne acknowledged a “day of grieving” while in the capital on the same day a police funeral was held for Ottawa police Staff Sgt. Kal Ghadban. “My thoughts are with his family,” Wynne told reporters at the Ottawa Convention Centre, where she was a keynote speaker at the Canada2020 conference. “I know that […]
MoreUnions march, rally for ‘the people’
With the arrival of school buses, the crowd grew from hundreds to thousands in a matter of seconds. Unions joined forces in a massive rally descending on the capital Thursday. “This is a government that has brought everybody together because of what they’re doing,” Public Service Alliance of Canada national president Robyn Benson said outside […]
More10 reasons to vote
10. Poverty/Housing More than 10,000 households contacted the city’s social housing registry in 2013 regarding its waitlist. Only the Liberals addressed affordable housing in the form of renewing a partnership with the federal government. 9. Accountability Ethical Dilemma Time to punish those shady Liberals for the gas plants, eHealth, and Ornge debacles by supporting another […]
MoreOPP compared to Nazis on Facebook
OTTAWA – A local Tory volunteer has admitted to posting an image likening provincial cops to Nazis and Liberal leader Kathleen Wynne to Adolf Hitler. A screenshot Facebook picture, obtained by the Sun, was uploaded June 3 under an account for Robert Stocki, a former Ottawa police officer who is currently listed on the board […]
MoreSeniors given wrong voting day address
(screengrab from Elections Ontario website) Residents at a seniors housing co-op are fuming after receiving incorrect voter information in the mail for the June 12 provincial election. “It was a big upset within the building,” said Pat Moreau. She said the notice of registration card from Elections Ontario arrived last week at her home near […]
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