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She’s had it with circling the Eagleson Park & Ride and never finding a spot. A Kanata woman wants to know why residents should use public transit if parking isn’t available at suburban lots. “I just think it’s messed up. I don’t think it’s right,” said Diana Arthurs. “I can’t afford to be ticketed $55 […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2012/02/14/lansdowne-will-rely-on-buses-report Football fans better stock up on bus tickets. The only practical way to get to the revitalized Lansdowne Park will be by bus, according to traffic strategies outlined in a city report. “I’m not sure everybody who voted for Lansdowne is aware that they, in a sense, voted for something that will […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/09/17/hundreds-attend-funeral-for-deng Serena Deng was a ray of sunshine. Tears were shed by hundreds who filled Emmanuel Alliance Church in Bells Corners Saturday afternoon. “The pain will stay forever in our hearts,” said Serena’s father, Ming Deng, holding onto his wife, Sarah Hui Liu. The bubbly 17-year-old University of Ottawa student was killed Sept. […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/06/15/rising-enrolment-brings-two-new-french-catholic-high-schools Rising enrolment has forced the McGuinty government to pay for two new schools for the French Catholic school board. “For September, I think we are getting approximately 500 more students already,” said Diane Doré, chair of the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est. “We’re probably going to reach the 20,000 students (mark) […]
MoreArson is suspected in last Friday’s massive Kanata townhouse development fire. “It certainly points in that direction,” said Sgt. Dave Christie from the Ottawa Police Arson Section. The blaze — which caused $2.5 million in damage — quickly tore through the unoccupied townhomes under construction on Remnor Ave. around 10 p.m. Friday. No one was […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/05/20/fire-hits-townhomes-under-construction Neighbours came by on foot, bike and car Saturday to stare at the charred remains of a spectacular $2.5 million four-alarm fire in Kanata. “Oh my God,” said Jasper Nie, 7, as he rode his bike then suddenly stopped. His sentiments were echoed by resident after resident. “It was a good burn […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/04/30/rain-barrels-sell-out-in-south-ottawa The hottest ticket in Barrhaven is a rain barrel. Gary Lang was adding his name to a waiting list at Ross’ Independent Saturday afternoon. “When they come in, if I get one, fine. If I don’t, bottled water,” he said, laughing. “I’ll come back Tuesday. If there’s some, there’s some. If there’s […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2011/04/13/17983596.html#/news/ottawa/2011/04/13/pf-17985426.html An Ottawa hairdresser says there was an Easter surprise inside a bag of jelly beans she bought at a dollar store. “I found a big piece of metal inside,” said Sparkle Downey. She noticed the rusty object — which resembles a can opener — inside a bag of “Lady Sarah speckled jelly […]
MoreThe family of a loving Kanata grandmother is seeking comfort through prayer after her tragic death Wednesday evening just minutes from their house in South March. “What can we say?” said a grief-stricken relative at the couple’s oldest son’s home Thursday. “It doesn’t make sense to say anything.” Imtiaz Chowdhry, 63, was killed instantly when […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2010/12/08/16478226.html If tying a tree to your car is not your cup of tea, here’s a solution: a tree rental service with delivery to your door in time for Christmas, and pick up if you can’t be bothered dragging it to the curb after the holidays. “We’ll drop it off and sometimes they […]
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