As many people are getting back into the swing of work and school following the holiday season, Ottawa’s Chinese community is gearing up for its own holiday celebration.
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Building renamed after Sir John A. Macdonald
The federal government’s decision to rename a prominent downtown building to honour Sir John A. Macdonald has drawn praise from Ottawa author Bob Plamondon, but he says the tributes shouldn’t stop there.
Expanded smoking ban garners public support
Public health officials say support continues to increase for more stringent smoking regulations, as three months of consultations to update Ottawa’s smoke-free bylaws concluded this week.
Portia Baladad, Centretown NewsSmokers in Ottawa may soon find themselves left out in the cold if new smoking bans are approved.
Housing project going smoke-free
A year from now, Ottawa Community Housing may force tenants who smoke to leave their home to indulge their nicotine habit.