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It feels like a zillion degrees outside and Eliza-Jane Scott’s family is staying cool by hanging out in the basement of their west Ottawa bungalow. “We have air conditioning, we just don’t want to put it on,” she said. Next summer, she’ll be able to take her son, Ducolon Banville, 5, to play in a […]
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 […]
MoreDrug-addicted thieves are breaking into homes and cars making off with valuable items — and we’re helping them gain easy access, say Ottawa police. “People need to close their garages, even if they’re going to be in the backyard hanging out or gardening,” said Sgt. Mike Noonan. “Just close the door when you’re not in […]
MoreSalsa — the dog poisoned in her own backyard — has returned home to Stittsville. “She’s quieter. She’s not as bouncy as she was, but she’s OK,” owner Eleanor Elliott said. The owner took the 8-lb. peekapoo to the Ottawa Veterinary Hospital at 3 a.m. Sunday after noticing erratic behaviour. The vet confirmed Salsa had […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2011/01/09/16818431.html A Stittsville woman is shocked and upset after her dog was poisoned in her own backyard sometime Saturday night. “She was lifeless,” Eleanor Elliott said about her puppy, Salsa. “It was just horrifying. I was hysterical.” Elliott said the three-and-a-half year old peekapoo started acting strange. She took Salsa, who weighs eight […]
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