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Calling all open data fans: CODE 2015 kicks off
Carlos Saavedra looked at his parents for inspiration during a national open data competition. With friend Jason Ernst, they created newRoots, an app helping immigrants — before they’ve arrived in Canada – determine which city to settle in based on their background and credentials by “looking at unemployment rates, looking at labour industries, cultural group […]
MorePoppy campaign begins Oct. 31
Canadians are requesting poppies to show their solidarity in the wake of two terror attacks. An estimated 600 poppies were distributed in a few hours at the National War Memorial Saturday. “We only give out what was asked of us,” said Tim Blanchard, past president of the Royal Canadian Legion’s Montgomery Branch. Poppies are typically […]
MoreThousands pay respects at War Memorial on solemn Saturday
With two young soldiers standing sentry once again Saturday morning two dozen Muslims — some in traditional dress — approached the steps of the National War Memorial. They came in peace angry at the tragic events that occurred there just three days ago. As numerous Ottawa Police officers guarded the site — rifles in hand […]
MoreSens doc a survivor
As Dr. Donald Chow lay on a hospital bed clinging to life, he was paged for his own surgery. His face, covered in blood, wasn’t recognizable to his colleagues at the Civic hospital’s trauma unit. “I guess when I got to the hospital, I must’ve looked like a Sens fan, with my face all painted […]
MoreJustin Bieber answers woman’s call for help
A Barrhaven woman has got the world’s biggest pop star to bolster her campaign for organ donation via Twitter. “It’s awesome that he took the time to do it,” Helene Campbell said Saturday. “That’s really encouraging.” Campbell, 20, reached out to teen heartthrob Justin Bieber on Thursday. “Hey @justinbieber! I BELIEB you should use that […]
MoreFeds spend wads to combat rising rate of STIs
Sexually transmitted infections are at their highest rates since the early ’90s, and the federal government is trying to combat STIs in Canada’s youth by investing six figures in a new study. The Canadian Sexual Health Indicators Survey is the first of its kind and will collect data from 18 to 20-year-olds across the country […]
MoreOttawa man trapped in Congo back home
SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2012/01/16/ottawa-man-trapped-in-congo-back-home Fabien Kalala Shambuyi barely made it through the international arrivals exit before he was swarmed by elated family and friends at the Ottawa Airport Monday evening. The Ottawa man trapped in the Congo since just before Christmas was showered with hugs, kisses, and flowers. An exhausted Shambuyi wants to “be with my […]
MoreWoman bit by dog gets settlement
SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2012/01/10/woman-bit-by-dog-wins-settlement The Ottawa woman who was attacked by a Shih Tzu in the infamous Home Depot biting incident has sued the dog owner and received a settlement. “It’s been bittersweet, although, you know, the money has really helped out,” said Anne Riel. “I’ve paid a whole bunch of bills and I took my […]
MoreNew Year’s baby in a hurry to get here
SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2012/01/01/new-years-baby-in-a-hurry-to-get-here Ottawa’s first baby of 2012 was born just 30 seconds after midnight. Audrey Pelchat was delivered at the Ottawa Hospital Civic campus, weighing 8 lbs, 3 ozs. “It’s amazing. We’re really happy,” said mom, Sarah Fairbrass, 30, of Barrhaven. “I feel good.” The baby arrived early. “I was due Jan. 9 ” […]
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