Council approves monument to Irish Famine victims in Lowertown park
Ottawa city council voted to create a monument honouring Irish refugees of the Great Irish Famine.
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Alex Dines ,
May 15, 2024
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Pro-Palestinian, pro-Israeli protesters rally as city raises Star of David flag
Pro-Palestinian and Pro-Israel rallies attend the raising of the Israeli flag at Ottawa City Hall on Israel's Independence Day.
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Victor Vigas Alvarez and Alex Dines ,
May 14, 2024
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Summer beat: Live music returning to downtown Ottawa
Free live music is returning to Ottawa's downtown core this summer.
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Alex Dines ,
May 9, 2024
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Canadian animators can kickstart career at Ottawa’s International Animation Festival
The Ottawa International Animation Festival is currently accepting applications for their Pitch THIS! competition.
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Alex Dines ,
May 8, 2024
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Local businesses express hope for strong Christmas season to boost fortunes
While it may only be November, shoppers are already filling up their bags with Christmas presents for family and friends.
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Alex Dines and Taylor O'Brien ,
November 23, 2023
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High-rise complex at Bronson and Carling approved … without a fight
The City of Ottawa's Planning and Housing Committee approved a new apartment complex at its Nov. 15 meeting.
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Alex Dines ,
November 17, 2023
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Protesters who oppose teaching gender identity in school met with counter-protesters on Parliament Hill
Protesters who oppose school curricula that include teaching young people about sexual orientation and gender identity converged on Parliament Hill in Ottawa Sept 20, where they were met with counter-protesters with signs that read “trans rights are human rights” and “no space for hate.” Protestors arrived with music blaring, megaphones in hand and banners with “save our children” painted across...
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Alex Dines ,
September 24, 2023
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Young campaigners in municipal election ‘step up’ for change
Young volunteers get out on the Ottawa municipal election campaign trail.
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Alex Dines ,
October 21, 2022
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