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Stocking up for next Christmas can be tempting as most stores will be marking down seasonal merchandise by as much as 80% during Boxing Week. Go nuts on the discounted trees, ornaments, and wreaths, but pick and choose Christmas lights carefully, says Corp. Christian Adm from the RCMP’s federal investigation unit. Usually found in flea […]
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 […]
MoreBy Jamie Long and Kelly Roche, OTTAWA SUN Just four days before Christmas, an Ottawa mother has lost her nine-year-old son to the frigid waters of the Rideau River. Identified by friends as Olisa “Oli” Joseph, his lone black mitten lay next to the path in Strathcona Park where he was pulled from the water. […]
MoreThe province is investing $20,000 in a crime prevention program aimed at helping Ottawa youth get a handle on their anger. “We have long waiting lists and we have lots of young people who are at risk, who have been kicked out of school or involved with the courts,” said Carlington Community Health Centre’s executive […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2010/12/20/16623661.html It’s Christmas vacation, and while most teenagers are sleeping in, 16-year-old Morgan Jackson is volunteering at Bayshore Mall. “I just really love gift wrapping and figured it’s a good way to get community service hours,” said the grade 11 West Carleton student. She’s one of 300 volunteers wrapping presents to raise money […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2010/12/17/16594546.html#/news/ottawa/2010/12/17/pf-16594321.html The three busiest days at the Ottawa airport fall during the week before Christmas, with more than 10,000 travellers each day. Graeme Goodlet is one of them. He’s off to Vancouver to visit his 91-year-old mom, and he’s ready for airport security. “I just carry a small carry-on bag. We check everything […]
MoreJosee 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 […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2010/12/10/16507416.html#/news/ottawa/2010/12/10/pf-16509556.html There’s barely any snow on the ground, but that’s supposed to change Sunday. Forecasters are predicting freezing rain or about five to 10 cm of snow. And the city’s public works department is ready. “If it comes as predicted, we’ll have all our staff out on Sunday, Monday. That will consist of […]
MoreFour Ottawa children have been rescued in a massive international child porn bust. One Ottawa resident was arrested in Project Sanctuary, which led to the arrest of 57 men around the world and resulted in 218 charges. In total, 57 children were rescued in the operation, including 12 children in Canada. The man charged in […]
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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