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Politics by rochekellySeptember 12, 2011September 13, 2011

Grit minister fires back at Hudak, Tories

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/09/12/grit-minister-fires-back-at-hudak-tories Ontario’s finance minister is blasting Conservative leader Tim Hudak for his comments about the Liberals’ controversial immigrant hiring tax credit. “I think Mr. Hudak owes all new Canadians an apology,” said Duncan during a visit to Ottawa Monday. The McGuinty government is proposing a $10,000 grant to businesses for hiring skilled immigrants […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyJuly 6, 2011July 6, 2011

Cops crack down on unlicensed security guards

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/07/06/cops-crack-down-on-unlicensed-security-guards-2 Cops are busting unlicensed security guards and businesses for hiring them, but the owner of an Ottawa security company says the province is to blame. “It takes, right now, about three months for a security guard to get their licence, which is absurd,” said the owner, who doesn’t want to be named. […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyMarch 26, 2011March 27, 2011

Community rallies in aftermath of fire

There are mountains of rubble on Beechwood Ave. Saturday afternoon. Some passersby pause mid-step and stare. A few drivers slow down to gawk. Many don’t even acknowledge it — it’s part of the neighbourhood now. “It’s sad, but it could’ve been worse. It could’ve been the whole block,” said Christian Hurysz, who lives nearby. A […]