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Big stars key to Ottawa film success
Getting A-list movie stars to come to Ottawa is part of producer Ron Schwarzmann’s master plan, but he knows it’s easier said than done since there are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Ottawa. “Al Pacino would be waiting for two hours in Montreal,” said Schwarzmann. Sorting out the logistics would clear the way, […]
MoreSally Ann strike averted
A strike by 60 Salvation Army employees at a downtown shelter has been averted — for now. “We want the employer to come back to the table,” Larry Rousseau from the Public Service Alliance of Canada told the Sun late Monday. As of Tuesday, kitchen and maintenance staff as well as social workers at the […]
MoreLayton’s greatest contribution to Canada?
What 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
MoreCeleb guards get green light, locals see red tape
Jonathan Gosselin wants to be a police officer one day. But he keeps getting hindered by provincial red tape when it comes to renewing his security guard licence. The Ottawa resident makes $10.50 an hour and has been out of a job for almost three months because he didn’t have a passport or driver’s licence […]
MoreBook by U of Ottawa student shines light on foster care
Karisa 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 […]
MoreWoman out of work due to licence renewal hold up
When the clock strikes midnight Monday, Tina Waltenbury won’t be able to work. Her security guard licence expires July 11, and despite applying for her renewal a month ago, the province has dragged its heels renewing it. “This is my only source of income,” an angry Waltenbury told the Sun. Waltenbury, 45, has been employed […]
MoreCommittee wants major changes to streets to favour cyclists
SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/07/04/committee-wants-major-changes-to-streets-to-favour-cyclists Ottawa drivers could soon be taking a backseat to cyclists. And with the arrival of bike boxes, it will be no right turns for motorists at dozens of red lights. A new report from the city’s transportation committee — the cycling safety improvement program report — which the committee wants council to […]
MoreGrowing Ottawa film productions benefit economy
When Jo Marr lived in Los Angeles, he knew better than to try and shoot a feature film on the street. The neighbours were “so savvy,” he said, they’d start mowing the lawn, ruining the audio on purpose. “I’ve got to go over there and pay them off to shut up,” Marr said. “That happens […]
MoreSally Ann saddled with $1M junk bill
SEE 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 […]
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