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Flu shots more accessible
Fifty-six pharmacies across Ottawa are scheduled to offer flu-shot clinics beginning this week as part of a new initiative by Ottawa Public Health.
Fundraiser pits women against breast cancer
In light of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Unshaven Mavens is taking a different approach to awareness of the disease by not shaving their armpits to raise money for the cause geared towards a younger audience. 
Brad Clouthier, Centretown NewsMalorie Bertrand and Amie Beausoleil show off their hairy pits in aid of a quirky fundrasing campaign for breast cancer.
1,800-km canoe trip to U.S. promotes water conservation
A group of canoeists is paddling 1,800 kilometres to Washington, D.C., from Centretown’s Victoria Island in memory of Algonquin elder William Commanda and to raise awareness of river conservation.
Courtesy Monica SchroederCanoeists paddle up the Hudson River in New York.