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With two young soldiers standing sentry once again Saturday morning two dozen Muslims — some in traditional dress — approached the steps of the National War Memorial. They came in peace angry at the tragic events that occurred there just three days ago. As numerous Ottawa Police officers guarded the site — rifles in hand […]
MoreA high-ranking Ottawa Police officer who exhibited “kindness and warmth” took his own life at Elgin St. headquarters Sunday, the same day cops killed in the line of duty were honoured with a memorial service on Parliament Hill. Sources say Staff Sgt. Kal Ghadban, 43, was found in his office and is believed to have […]
MoreTears and sweat were flowing on Parliament Hill Saturday marking the end of a three-day run and ride to honour fallen police officers. “We will never forget you,” said Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau. The 10th anniversary of the three-day, 460 km relay kicked off in Toronto, with runners and cyclists heading to the Canadian […]
MoreA “treasure chest” of Canadian accomplishments nestled in the heart of the capital could be our answer to the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. And the former U.S. embassy built in 1931, now sitting vacant across from Parliament Hill, is the perfect place to house it. That’s the vision of Mayor Jim Watson, who came up […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/12/17/protesters-want-merry-christmas-back A group of Ottawa residents fed up with ‘Merry Christmas’ being replaced by politically correct greetings took to Parliament Hill Saturday. “When you tell me I can’t say Merry Christmas, you’re taking my Christ out of Christmas and you’re excluding me, so how about me?,” said Gloucester resident Bruce Strickland, carrying a […]
MoreProstitutes gathered for a vigil on Parliament Hill Saturday marking the ninth annual International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. “We do it in a public place, specifically, so that we can draw public attention,” said Emily Symons from Prostitutes of Ottawa-Gatineau Work, Educate and Resist (POWER). “Sex workers have always faced violence.” Around […]
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 […]
MoreWhat was Jack Layton’s greatest contribution to Canada? Reporter Kelly Roche hit the streets of Ottawa to find out. SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/videos/ottawa-region?autoStart=true&videoId=1123745859001&pageNumber=0
MoreKarisa Karmali is blunt about her upbringing in foster care in Ottawa — and that’s exactly how she doles out advice in her new book, The Art of Attitude. Her philosophy: circumstances don’t determine success, attitude does. “The people I consider my parents, I only met them when I was 16,” she said. “I feel […]
MoreScrambled eggs, toast, breakfast sausage, and a side of blue signs kicked off the Conservative campaign in Ottawa’s west end Saturday morning. Nepean-Carleton MPP Lisa MacLeod and Ottawa-West Nepean federal incumbent John Baird riled up the crowd as fellow MP Pierre Poilievre launched his campaign for re-election in Nepean-Carleton at Greenfield’s Pub in Barrhaven. More […]
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