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Online/New Media by rochekellySeptember 28, 2014October 15, 2014

Well-loved Ottawa police officer dies at Elgin St. cop shop

A high-ranking Ottawa Police officer who exhibited “kindness and warmth” took his own life at Elgin St. headquarters Sunday, the same day cops killed in the line of duty were honoured with a memorial service on Parliament Hill. Sources say Staff Sgt. Kal Ghadban, 43, was found in his office and is believed to have […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyFebruary 11, 2012February 12, 2012

Hookah crackdown too much: Owner

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2012/02/11/hookah-crackdown-too-much-owner A downtown business owner says the public health department’s crackdown on tobacco is warranted, but not if it’s intended to stop all forms of smoking. “I think they’re going a step too far. It’s becoming Communist within a country like Canada,” said Charbel Karakouzian. He co-owns the Garlic Corner shawarma restaurant in […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyAugust 20, 2011August 21, 2011

18 charged in hooker sweeps

A two-day prostitution sweep netted 18 arrests in Lowertown and Vanier, but Ottawa Police say it’s not an issue specific to downtown neighbourhoods. “We find prostitution across the city,” said Insp. Uday Jaswal. “A lot of it is driven by poverty, addiction.” Police arrested 18 women Wednesday and Thursday, laying 44 charges. Prostitution isn’t illegal, […]