Ottawa’s deaf community calls for official recognition of sign language
Ottawa’s deaf community wants to see sign languages officially recognized by the federal government in a new piece of legislation aimed at reducing barriers for people with disabilities.
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November 5, 2018
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A taste of Brazil waits just across the Champlain Bridge in Gatineau
As a Brazilian who has not been home for almost a year I will say that it was worth it. And of course, being able to speak Portuguese, made me feel at home.
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November 5, 2018
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Halloween has the potential to be a real killer
Halloween can be a dangerous time for those suffering from epilepsy.
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October 29, 2018
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Birds are good for your mental health, study shows
A study conducted in 100 Ottawa neighourhoods shows birds has a positive influence on residents' overall satisfaction with living environment.
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October 26, 2018
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Ottawa votes 2018: Live election coverage
Join us starting 7:30 pm EST for live coverage of the Ottawa Municipal Election by our reporters in the field.
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October 22, 2018
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Cannabis can impair driving five hours after consumption: study
A new study suggests that people shouldn't drive after consuming cannabis for six hours.
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October 22, 2018
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How women’s issues are making their way into the municipal election
Ahead of the municipal election, a coalition of women’s groups has inserted itself into the debate to push for progress on issues affecting women and marginalized people. The group has called on candidates to adopt 11 policies, aimed at making Ottawa a safer, more accessible place for these communities.
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October 19, 2018
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Peace Tower carillon star of commemorative CD
The Peace Tower carillon is celebrating 90 years of beautiful music with a CD.
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October 18, 2018
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Crime in Capital Ward has candidates talking safety
Data from Ottawa police showed a significant increase in assaults, sexual assaults and robberies in 2017 from the previous year and the ward’s five-year average.
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October 18, 2018
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Carleton bans smoking pot on campus
Carleton joins uOttawa, Saint Paul University and Algonquin College to rule on cannabis use on campus.
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October 16, 2018
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Police lay more than 50 charges in commercial vehicle inspection blitz
Ten drivers face charges after failing to complete a daily pre-trip vehicle inspection.
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October 16, 2018
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The Survivor’s Boat: healing through poetry
Carleton University student Elizabeth Peprah turned to poetry to heal from the trauma of a sexual assault in 2016. Today, she helps other survivors i
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October 16, 2018
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