The federal Liberal government is moving ahead with plans to construct a national Afghanistan War memorial.
Afghan veterans’ tribute debated
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Friends of the Rideau want spotlight on canal
The Rideau Canal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Ottawa's principal tourist attractions. A group of heritage advocates wants more interpreters during the Canada 150 celebrations in 2017. Heather Botham, Centretown NewsThe group that advocates protection and promotion of the Rideau Canal says interpretation of the world-class heritage attraction is “woefully underfunded and understaffed” and is pressing Environment Minister and Ottawa Centre MP Catherine McKenna to do more to showcase the engineering landmark during Canada’s 150th anniversary celebrations next year.
Food inspector crunch looms
With Ottawa’s year-long Canada 150 celebrations creeping closer, Ottawa Public Health claims it can handle the pressure of ensuring a safe 2017 for all.
Program helps newcomers build homes, lives
Loud applause and big smiles met 20 immigrants who recently graduated from a YMCA home-renovation training program that equipped them with marketable skills for life in the new country they’ve made home.