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SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/12/13/brake-misers-putting-others-at-risk Too many people are trying to save money by fixing their own brakes — using online instructions — and they’re taking the Do It Yourself approach too far, says an Ottawa mechanic. “What concerns me is the lives of the people on the road today,” said Rocky Berndt, who owns Speedy Auto […]
MoreA female leader in Ottawa’s Muslim community is applauding the federal government’s new plan to ban face-covering garments when reciting the citizenship oath. “I am very happy about it,” said Nazira Tareen, founder and past president of the Ottawa Muslim Women’s Organization. “If we Muslims have chosen Canada as our country, we have come here, […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/12/09/protesters-return-to-congolese-embassy A moving protest held by Ottawa’s Congolese community Friday got at least three people arrested. For the second time in four days, a rally was held at the Democratic Republic of the Congo embassy on Range Rd. in Sandy Hill. The demonstrators are calling for the international community to intervene in what […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/12/08/christmas-cards-in-high-demand So much for Facebook killing the Christmas card — sales are up, big time, says an Ottawa retailer. “We sell, like, 50 to 60 boxes a day,” said Gary Stern, who co-owns Paper Papier in the Byward Market. And it isn’t just a girlie thing. “We have a surprising number of men […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/12/06/cops-protesters-clash-at-embassy At least three people were arrested — one hit with a Taser — Tuesday as hundreds of protesters squared off with RCMP and Ottawa police in Sandy Hill outside the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Police in riot gear were called in Tuesday evening to manage the fiesty crowd […]
MoreJob seekers have a better chance of finding work if they keep searching during the holiday season, says an Ottawa-based recruiting manager. “I think there’s less people who look in the month of December, so there’s less competition out there,” said Sari Cantor of staffing firm Robert Half International. “People should be optimistic.” The company’s […]
MoreRBC Royal Bank is the new title sponsor of the Ottawa Bluesfest music festival for the next five years. “It’s the most significant deal we’ve done in the history of the festival, in terms of sponsorship,” said executive director Mark Monahan. “This is really exciting for us.” The announcement was made Friday at the Hard […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/12/01/ottawans-agree-on-casual-sex-code-study The casual sex code of conduct is generally agreed upon by young adults, according to a new University of Ottawa study released Thursday examining the difference between friends with benefits, booty calls, f— buddies, and one-night stands. “That’s what was quite surprising,” said lead author Jocelyn Wentland, 31, a PhD student in […]
MoreIn the nation’s capital, visible ink doesn’t appear to be an issue for local cops. The Ottawa Police Service policy states “while on duty or representing the OPS, no member shall display body art or tattoos that may be perceived to be offensive.” The policy includes “anything that may be interpreted as criminal or gang […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/11/28/tattoos-a-prickly-issue-at-opp Ontario Provincial Police commissioner Chris Lewis knows he’s been deemed somewhat of a, well, prick, following the force’s tattoo ban in 2010. “Unfortunately, this whole thing came off like I was anti-tattoo — that was never the issue,” said Lewis. “The original intent was, if you’ve got sleeve tattoos, wear long sleeves […]
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