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The man accused of killing and dismembering a Montreal university student — and of mailing some of the victim’s body parts to the federal Conservative and Liberal party headquarters in downtown Ottawa — has been arrested in Germany today, according to Berlin police.
Doors that are normally shut tight were opened for the public during last weekend's Doors Open Ottawa. Despite the rainy weather, a number of people visited the many historical and architecturally fascinating buildings across the city. Centretown, in particular, had a number of buildings open their doors. Centretown went to visit the Library of Parliament Sparks Street branch (the former Bank of Nova Scotia building), the C.D. Howe Building, and the Blackburn Building to take a peek inside and learn more about their rich history.
Centretown residents and community groups generally supported the new community design plan at a public meeting Wednesday, but also had questions and recommendations for those behind the plan.
Portia BaladadConstruction workers continue to complete a Catherine Street building. The CDP allows for buildings up to 25 storeys, but the Centretown Citizens Community Association says that is still too high..
Ottawa police are investigating two packages found to contain human body parts.
