Silver lining: Teen robotics team wired to work on after competition scuttled by COVID-19
“The main takeaway of it all is what we learn,” he added, citing the team’s preparation along the way, including the thrill of past competitions. “It’s not really about competing or winning, but the experience that we get from it, and the fun — it’s actually a lot of fun doing all of it.”
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Erica Endemann, Devon Platana, Ben Barak and Alexandre Robaey ,
April 2, 2020
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In The News: Wednesday April 1
Hello Ottawa. It is -2°C this morning and is mainly sunny. Environment Canada expects a high of 7°C this afternoon and a low of -3°C overnight. OC Transpo driver tests positive for COVID-19 According to an internal memo made public an unnamed bus driver first developed symptoms on March 20 and received a test March 21. The driver began self-isolating...
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April 1, 2020
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In The News: Tuesday, March 31
Environment Canada expects a high of 9ºC today with a low tonight of -4ºC. The skies will be cloudy in the morning and clearing gradually during the day. Ottawa bylaw officers will enforce ban on gatherings of more than five This weekend, city officials had to respond to complaints about people holding gatherings in defiance of the social distancing order....
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March 31, 2020
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IN THE NEWS: Thursday, March 26
Good morning, Ottawa. It will be cloudy with rain today, with a temperature of 2°C. Temperatures will rise to a high of 9°C by mid-afternoon. Rain may continue through the night and it will drop to -2°C. Environment Canada has more. Watson declares state of emergency in Ottawa Jim Watson has declared a state of emergency in Ottawa over the...
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March 26, 2020
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High as a kite: Riding the wind above Ottawa’s Britannia Bay
Ryan Campbell is one of many kiteboarders in Ottawa. They go to Britannia Bay to catch some serious airtime.
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Devon Platana, Erica Endemann, Alexandre Robaey and Ben Barak ,
March 13, 2020
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Ottawa farmers are finding solutions to long-lasting problems and local consumers can help
Ontario farmers are helping each other through coops and start-up programs to combat long-lasting downwards trends.
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Devon Platana, Ben Barak, Erica Endemann and Alexandre Robaey ,
February 21, 2020
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The Big Bang has families flocking to the NAC for the fun
Families flocked to the NAC this Sunday to enjoy the opening day of the Big Bang festival. This is the second year the Big Bang brings its unique sound of music to Ottawa.
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Alexandre Robaey ,
February 17, 2020
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Dog experts stress health awareness for short-nosed breeds as they become more popular in Ottawa
Flat-faced dog breeds are becoming more popular in Ottawa, but experts say that there are serious health issues of which would-be owners should be aware.
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Alexandre Robaey, Devon Platana, Erica Endemann and Ben Barak ,
February 7, 2020
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