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Job 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/2011/11/19/santa-comes-to-town Kim Beauchamp has been attending the annual Help Santa Toy Parade since she was a child. Now, she’s passing on the tradition to her seven-year-old daughter, Alyssa McCoshen, and five-year-old niece, Emma Beauchamp. “It’s their first time, so they’re really excited,” she said, as they camped out near Bank St. on Saturday […]
MoreAmnesty International Canada is calling on the federal government to rescue an Ottawa man facing a five-year prison term in Bahrain after a judge refused to suspend his re-arrest. Naser Al-Raas, 29, attended a pro-democracy rally in Bahrain last March and was soon after taken from the airport and allegedly tortured for a month. “Al-Raas’ […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/11/17/occupy-protesters-mark-global-day-of-action Occupy Ottawa demonstrators behaved themselves Thursday as they targeted four locations in the city, as part of the movement’s Global Day of Action. Many demonstrators donned winter coats, mittens and snowpants as organizers outlined a game plan before hitting the streets. The park — still housing tents and signs — was taken […]
MoreAn Ottawa woman who pleaded guilty to killing her boyfriend’s dog will spend three months in jail and is banned from owning a pet for 12 years. Abir Hamade was sentenced on Oct. 28 for two counts of animal cruelty — unlawfully killing an animal and causing an animal unnecessary pain and suffering — following […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/videos?autoStart=true&videoId=1283491372001&pageNumber=0 Families recently on the streets or at risk of losing their homes have a place to turn for help. The city is launching the Families First Program, providing support and referral services. “They may have addictions, they may have mental health issues, they may have financial problems,” said Wanda MacDonald, executive director […]
MoreChristine Polihronis witnessed bullying many times growing up in St. Catharines. “I watched a lot. I was never the one to step in,” she said. She’s also been the victim of name-calling, but “everyone’s been bullied.” Being categorized as a passive bystander has led the Carleton University psychology graduate student to some interesting research. Polihronis, […]
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