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Online/New Media by rochekellyApril 14, 2012April 15, 2012

City could be forced to open safe injection site

The city of Ottawa could be forced to open supervised drug injection clinics if the province says to — much like it did back in 2007 with the safe inhalation program for crack addicts. “City council voted to end the crack pipe program and it was ended. And then the province stepped in and forced […]

Health by rochekellyJanuary 3, 2012January 4, 2012

Hospital execs’ big bucks contracts now public

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2012/01/03/hospital-execs-big-bucks-contracts-now-public Hospitals came clean Tuesday, revealing executives’ big salaries and perks. The Ottawa Hospital’s CEO Dr. Jack Kitts tops the list, earning $517,700 with an additional $12,000 annual car allowance. Kitts also doesn’t pay into his pension — it’s covered by the hospital. “People like Dr. Kitts are really important to the system. […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyDecember 16, 2011December 22, 2011

All shopping and no play for Ottawa men

Imagine being dragged to the mall for Christmas shopping and, while your wife hits the stores, getting to play video games, watch sports, or practice your golf swing — for free. Pickering Town Centre, east of Toronto, has created this pipe dream: A 5,000-sq.-ft. “men’s den” for guys 18 and older. Ottawa men hoping for […]

Online/New Media by rochekellySeptember 28, 2011September 28, 2011

12th annual butterfly show set to kick off

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/09/28/12th-annual-butterfly-show-set-to-kick-off From science geeks to Girl Scouts, large crowds will be admiring insects when Carleton University’s 12th annual live butterfly show kicks off Saturday. “It’s something about seeing them free, it’s just very appealing,” said biology student Amanda Lindeman, 25, who’s working toward her PhD. More than 11,000 people attended last year. “It’s […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyJune 11, 2011June 11, 2011

Huge lineup at church gas giveaway

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/06/11/huge-lineup-at-church-gas-giveaway Free gas had hundreds pumped up as they waited in line at a Pioneer station in Gloucester Saturday. “My blood is flowing, I’m having an adrenaline rush right now,” said Thaiba Saadaq, 25, as she got close to the front of the line after driving in from the west end. Claudius Smith […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyJanuary 14, 2011August 4, 2011

Mental health walk-in clinic a saviour for stressed teens

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2011/01/14/16894481.html For teenagers like Leo Nuhijaj, juggling responsibilities isn’t easy. “I have basketball, then after basketball I have work, then after work I have to study for my exams and summatives. So it’s really stressful,” Nuhijaj, 16, said. To help stressed out teens, the Youth Services Bureau (YSB) is launching a free mental […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyDecember 13, 2010December 14, 2010

Festive fun for free

Josee Pharand’s favourite word is ‘free.’ And she’s full of tips to entertain the kids during Christmas break — without breaking the bank. Pharand, by day, is a civil servant who works as a patent examiner. Her other joy is finding and listing local bargains for activities to enjoy with her husband Dan and their […]