All cooped up

By P.C. Pethick

A local video artist is looking for a few good hens…and he’s no chicken when it comes to shelling out the big bucks to find them.

Ottawa documentary maker Rob Thompson began the search, last Saturday, for two “chickens” to star in his newest project Wire, a video he says will, “raise public awareness about how animals are treated in the food industry.” read more

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Parkway plans on hold for now

Environmental review delays construction

By Lisa Miguez
The region’s plans to build ramps connecting Hunt Club to the Airport Parkway have been stalled by a call for a wider environmental assessment.

The City Centre Community Coalition sent a request to the Ontario Environment Ministry to force the region to conduct a more detailed environmental impact review. The review will cause up to a 66-day delay in the start of construction. This would put the date for the beginning of construction past the Nov. 10 municipal elections. The new council could put a halt to the plans. read more

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Gee-Gees aim for Vanier Cup

Veteran offence features NFL prospect Tounkara and big-play capabilities

By Mark Kuiack
The Ottawa Gee-Gees are used to being the No.1 university football team in the city, but this year they may be No. 1 in the country.

Despite a 41-24 loss to Concordia Oct. 4, Ottawa is still optimistic about their chances to top the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union. They now trail Guelph and Western in the CIAU standings. read more

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