The medals (left), memorial plaque and headstone of George Lawrence Price, the last Canadian killed in the First World War. Price was shot by a German soldier just two minutes before the Nov. 11 armistice. Photos courtesy of the Canadian War MuseumA medal set belonging to the last Canadian soldier killed in the First World War arrived at the Canadian War Museum earlier this month.
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Heritage decision set for spring
A city council decision on the bid by a developer to demolish a vacant, century-old Centretown building has been postponed until April by the city’s planning committee.
A taste of Korea comes to Elgin St.
YeHee Yang serves a fresh basket of spicy Korean fried chicken at The Fry on Elgin Street. Kelsey Curtis, Centretown NewsPeckish? Elgin Street is now home to the Korean fried chicken joint The Fry, a chain restaurant from Toronto that is riding a global wave of interest in the Asian take on the KFC fast-food staple and opened its first Ottawa location in September.
Campaign looks to end violence against women
Each year, thousands of Ottawa women are abused by husbands, boyfriends and family members. This year, a women’s group leading a campaign to raise awareness is taking the effort to new places.