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Milder temperatures that have plagued Winterlude in recent years are forcing organizers to re-evaluate the outdoor winter focus of the February celebration and branch out to other activities.
Students thirsty for a sugary pop or hungry for a greasy serving of poutine might not be able to buy their favourite junk foods in Ontario public schools anymore, but that hasn’t stopped students in Centretown from getting their fix at lunchtime.
Toni Baggos, Centretown NewsStudents are flocking to chip stands such as this on Bank Sreet during their lunch hour.
Ottawa police, in response to complaints from real estate agents, are taking steps to improve a registry listing houses that have been used for marijuana grow operations.
A coalition of six Ottawa organizations is urging police to stop arresting prostitutes, insisting that such sweeps force sex workers into dangerous places at a time when a possible serial killer is targeting women in the region.
Maria Church, Centretown NewsSex workers hold rally at the Supreme Court of Canada to protest prostitution laws.