The City of Ottawa has agreed to a trial run of an environmentally friendly salt substitute on sidewalks along the Rideau Canal.
City agrees to test green alternative to salt on sidewalks
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Pedestrians remain apathetic despite police warnings
Despite the recent assaults on women in the downtown core and the Ottawa police’s subsequent advisory, pedestrians continue to be distracted and wear headphones while walking.
Photo illustration by Sarah Davidson, Centretown NewsAlyssa Long (right) demonstrates self-defence techniques that she teaches at SAFE International.
Flooding forces relocation of community police station
Police say they’re looking for a new location for the Centretown Community Police Centre, after it was flooded late last month for the fourth time in a year. 
Julielee Stitt, Centretown NewsThe Centretown Community Police Centre closed a day after staff were forced to evacuate the building due to flooding. Police are now looking to relocate.
Retailers unfazed as Target takes aim at shoppers
Centretown retailers say they are not afraid of the red and white, but retail officials and U.S. merchants warn that Target – recognized worldwide by its two-tone bullseye logo – is not to be ignored.
Erin Easterbrook, Centretown NewsAlicja Postolek, owner of A2 prêt-à -porter, says she isn't worried about Target's arrival.