Pierre Théberge, former director of NGC, dies at 76
By Megan Harrison Pierre Théberge, a former director of the National Gallery of Canada, is being remembered as an important figure in the history of visual arts in Canada. Théberge is perhaps best known as the man responsible for the acquisition of the iconic Louise Bourgeois sculpture Maman. He was 76 when he died Oct. 5, after a lengthy battle...
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October 12, 2018
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Ottawa Fury spurns new Canadian Premier League — for now
So far the Ottawa Fury aren't interested in the new Canadian Premier League.
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October 12, 2018
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Take comfort Ottawa, there’s a massive mac and cheese festival this weekend
City hall will have the largest macaroni and cheese festival in Ottawa this weekend.
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October 12, 2018
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Hart Massey Home of ‘national significance,’ Parks Canada says
This home designed by the architect Hart Massey has been designated by Parks Canada as a site of national signifigance.
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October 11, 2018
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Gas leaks in Ottawa causing authorities to remind people what to do in emergencies
Two gas leaks in the Ottawa area this morning raises concern over gas levels.
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October 11, 2018
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Anthropocene reveals impact of humanity on planet in National Gallery exhibition
The National Gallery of Canada is hosting a major exhibition of photography, film and augmented reality that documents the impact of humanity on the Earth. It's called Anthropocene.
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October 10, 2018
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Missing 11-year-old found safe
11-year-old Nakayla Baskin, who had been missing since Sept. 24., has been found safe on Oct. 10.
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October 10, 2018
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City schedule changes for Thanksgiving in Ottawa
Ottawa is gearing up for Thanksgiving weekend — here are some of the city’s schedule changes to keep in mind.
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October 5, 2018
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Ottawa Fire Services launches pedestrian and cyclist safety campaign
Ottawa Fire Services' fourth annual Be Safe, Be Seen pedestrian and cyclist safety campaign is underway. The initiative runs to Oct. 31.
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October 5, 2018
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City of Ottawa arranges task force in case of spring flooding
By Rielly Riggs | The City of Ottawa has partnered with local organizations to create a task force, which is designed to help residents if they experience flooding this spring.
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April 11, 2018
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Green Bin plan to include dog poop, plastic sparks uproar
This story first appeared in Centretown News on April 10, 2018 By Hilary Laffrenier The city’s recent decision to allow dog waste and plastic bags in green bins has sparked concern from both experts and some local councillors — including Somerset Coun. Catherine McKenney. After a 19-3 vote on March 28 to approve revisions to the city’s waste contract with...
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April 10, 2018
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Lux: The Band
This story first aired on The 25th Hour on March 14, 2018 Produced by Micaela Wylie-Arbic, Marika Van Shepen, and Max Nease A group of four female Carleton University music students joined forces this year to form an all-girl rock band called LUX. Each of the women have always dreamt of making music and realized their voices were stronger together....
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March 14, 2018
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