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Online/New Media by rochekellyDecember 21, 2011December 23, 2011

Icy weather causes havoc, headaches

Treacherous road conditions had drivers and pedestrians eating ice, and emergency workers scrambling to treat them Wednesday. By 7 p.m., “there’s so many (calls), I have no idea. I can’t even start doing math to add them up. I just keep getting them,” said Ottawa paramedic Supt. Darryl Wilton. Calls came in for everything from […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyDecember 16, 2011December 22, 2011

Green Christmas likely on its way

Ottawa has had a green Christmas just twice in the last 10 years. But it’s looking like the third is on its way. “We don’t really have any major system in sight, at this point,” said Environment Canada meteorologist Peter Kimbell. The best chance for snow is probably going to be next Wednesday. “Right now, […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyDecember 10, 2010December 10, 2010

City prepared for winter weather

SEE 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 […]