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March 9, 2012 Laura Jakobschuk

Police create committee to give youth a voice

Ottawa police are calling on the community’s youth to share their voice in a new youth advisory committee launching this spring.

March 9, 2012 Candice So

Piece of home on the street

Richard Coelho, Centretown News

Homeless outreach Jason Iddison (right) delivers one of the hot meals that the Bannock Bus delivers to the homeless and those at risk throughout the week.

As Jason Iddison says, sometimes all it takes to make a small difference in someone’s life is a bowl of hot soup.

March 9, 2012 Will Brooks

Museum offers glimpse into Maori connection to whales

Richard Coelho, Centretown News

The skeleton of a more than 2,000 kilogram and nearly 18-metre long male sperm whale hangs at the Museum of Nature's new whale exhibit.The new exhibit, "Whales Tohora," not only gives people a glimpse at whales, but also at the way of life of the Maori people of New Zealand.

Those visiting the Canadian Museum of Nature can dive into a brand-new exhibit from New Zealand featuring whale tails and tales.

March 9, 2012 Kathryn Forrest

CCHC designated as baby friendly

The Centretown Community Health Centre is now a “baby-friendly” site, designated by the World Health Organization and UNICEF as part of their “Baby-Friendly Initiative” to promote and support breastfeeding around the world.