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SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/07/09/ottawans-speak-out-on-public-nudity-as-judge-weighs-case Going au naturel in public is unnatural to many Ottawans. “If you want to be nude, do it in your own privacy, or do it at a nude beach — don’t do it in public where everyone else has to look at you,” said teenager Lindsay Boyd. She’s one of several sunbathers […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/07/06/cops-crack-down-on-unlicensed-security-guards-2 Cops are busting unlicensed security guards and businesses for hiring them, but the owner of an Ottawa security company says the province is to blame. “It takes, right now, about three months for a security guard to get their licence, which is absurd,” said the owner, who doesn’t want to be named. […]
MoreDrug-addicted thieves are breaking into homes and cars making off with valuable items — and we’re helping them gain easy access, say Ottawa police. “People need to close their garages, even if they’re going to be in the backyard hanging out or gardening,” said Sgt. Mike Noonan. “Just close the door when you’re not in […]
MoreCanadians may know hockey, but we need to work on our stroke IQ. A major national study by the Canadian Stroke Network finds two-thirds of stroke patients admitted to hospital don’t get there in time to receive the best possible care. South-Ottawa resident Hector Mackenzie suffered a stroke almost three years ago and received tPA, […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/05/11/sally-ann-saddled-with-1m-junk-bill Shame on you, Ottawa. Thoughtless residents keep saddling the Salvation Army with so-called donations that turn out to be junk. And it’s cost the charity almost $1 million over the last five years to get rid of it. All too often, large items such as washers, dryers, fridges, and stoves are dumped […]
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 […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2010/12/02/16405836.html Sending kindergarten teachers to off-site daycares could be the solution if the public school board isn’t given enough money from the province to renovate or build new schools to accommodate the third round of Ontario’s full-day kindergarten program. So says the former chair of the Ottawa Carleton district school board. “We haven’t […]
MorePrince William’s engagement to Kate Middleton marks a banner day for Canada and for the Commonwealth, says Ottawa’s monarchist. “Everyone loves a royal wedding. November is such a grey month. This adds a bit of sparkle in life,” said Matthew Rowe, spokesman for the Ottawa chapter of the Monarchist League of Canada. Rowe said people […]
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