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Liberal incumbent aims to hold Ottawa Centre against high-profile NDP challenger
Yasir Naqvi said he is “feeling the same sense of support” as he attempts to hold onto the riding of Ottawa Centre in the April 28 federal election. He does face a serious challenge from former NDP MPP Joel Harden, who has already defeated Naqvi once in the 2018 provincial vote in Ottawa Centre. The riding, which encompasses much of...
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Keaton Hills ,
April 14, 2025
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Battles in Ottawa Centre, Carleton highlight quest for local seats in federal vote
Campaigns are in full swing across the nation’s capital as federal election day — April 28 — is now just two weeks away. The parties’ local machines are humming across Ottawa’s nine ridings meaning signs are in the ground, boots are on the pavement and faces are at the doorstep. Some riding boundaries have been changed and a few ridings...
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Aidan Kallioinen ,
April 12, 2025
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It’s the law: Ottawa Police Service Board developing diversity plan
The Ottawa Police Service Board is developing a diversity plan to comply with a 2019 provincial act requiring police boards to create and adopt plans that ensure police services reflect the diversity of the communities they serve.
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Jesmeen Gill ,
April 11, 2025
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Bus shortage could hinder OC Transpo’s massive route makeover
OC Transpo is 19 buses short ahead of a slew of route changes planned under the New Ways to Bus, which comes into effect April 27. A minimum of 540 buses a day are needed while OC Transpo has an average of 521 buses available, city staff told transit committee April 10. While incoming route changes require fewer buses, with...
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Natasha Baldin ,
April 11, 2025
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With fate of 24 Sussex unclear, experts extoll historic value of official residences
With the future of 24 Sussex Drive in doubt and Canadians two weeks away from electing a new prime minister, local heritage experts are urging protection of the historic home and turning a spotlight on the capital’s rich history of prime ministerial residences. Years of neglect have put the official residence of the prime minister at risk. In one of...
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Mia Parker ,
April 9, 2025
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More than books: The Ottawa Trans Library is preserving and building a culture
With challenges on 2SLBGTQ+ books on the rise in Canada and American libraries, Alice Holland is one of the volunteers at the Ottawa Trans Library, protecting trans art and building community to counter transphobia and censorship.
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Grace Huntley ,
April 8, 2025
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Vanier sugar shack celebrates 40 years with syrup, music and lumberjack competition
Despite poor conditions, members of the Ottawa community gathered in droves to attend Vanier’s Sugar Festival, the 40th year of the event, which celebrates Canadian culture, particularly French-Canadian culture.
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Ryan Clark ,
April 8, 2025
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Ottawa Centre pits Liberal Yasir Naqvi and NDP’s Joel Harden in election re-match
Along the streets of Ottawa’s trendy Glebe neighbourhood, election signs are out in an Ottawa Centre rematch between incumbent Liberal Yasir Naqvi and NDP Joel Harden.
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Olivia Grandy ,
April 7, 2025
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Trump tariffs add uncertainty as hospital finalizes build plan for new Civic campus
As The Ottawa Hospital continues finalizing costs and construction plans for its new Civic campus near Dow’s Lake, the task has been complicated by the uncertain impact of the ongoing controversy around Canada-U.S. tariffs, which began after the January return to the White House of U.S. President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, though, early-stage preparation of the 50-acre building site — including...
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Gavin Ramnauth ,
April 7, 2025
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Museum of Nature mineralogist wins major prize for photographic gems
A Canadian Museum of Nature mineralogist has been awarded one of the field’s most prestigious prizes for his striking photographs of geological specimens. Michael Bainbridge, the Canadian Museum of Nature’s assistant curator of mineralogy and a highly accomplished photographer, was recently presented with the Carnegie Mineralogical Award at the annual Tuscon Gem and Mineral Show in Arizona, the largest of...
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Kendall Knowlton ,
April 6, 2025
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