Closing the Ottawa immigration and refugee hearings office and moving hearings to Montreal could put the most vulnerable claimants at risk, local refugee lawyers say.
Moving refugee hearings troubles advocates
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Downtown design plan ‘too vague’
City council's planning committee recommended the approval of a new plan for the development of Centretown Wednesday; however, the community is still in the dark about the proposed character of the neighbourhood, says the vice-president of the Centretown Citizens Community Association.
Braedon Clark, Centretown NewsA styrofoam representation of Ottawa skyscrapers was the centrepiece at a planning committee meeting at city hall that considered the Centretown Community Design Plan.
Problem drinking alarms Ottawa Health
Key players in Centretown, such as health centres, businesses and community groups, need to join forces to tackle problem drinking, say experts, after an Ottawa Public Health report found one in four Ottawa adults over-consume alcohol weekly. 
Kayla Redstone, Centretown News Experts say community organizations and businesses must take action after a survey found that one in four adults in Ottawa overconsume alcohol each week.
Preston Street baker wins right to stay in Canada
It was a verdict Massimo Marti was relieved to hear. 
Carlos Vieira, Centretown NewsMassimo Marti telephones his family in Italy with good news.