An Ottawa woman is in hospital with traumatic head injuries after being hit by an SUV on O’Connor Street Monday morning, Ottawa police said.
SUV hits pedestrian near Gloucester and O’Connor
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Month: February 2012
RCMP investigating paint thrown at Syrian Embassy
The RCMP is investigating after the Syrian embassy in Ottawa was splattered with red paint Feb. 3 during a protest outside its doors condemning the ongoing violence in the country.
Winterlude 2012: Opening weekend
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Fireworks are set off on the Alexandria Bridge crossing the Rideau River, February 3, 2012. The twenty minute fireworks show marks the start of Winterlude 2012.
Fireworks, ice and music helped kick off the 34th Winterlude on Friday Feb. 3, 2012. All weekend long, kids of all ages enjoyed the Snowflake Kingdom at Jacques-Cartier Park and families laced up their skates at the recently re-opened Rideau Canal Skateway. This year's War of 1812 themed festivities will run until Feb. 20.
Proposed smoking ban will impact Pride Week, organizers say
With city of Ottawa public health officials proposing a smoking ban in parks, beaches, market stands and restaurant patios, the organizers of a gay pride festival say they’re worried about how the ban will affect their event.