Call for noise bylaw change echoes again at Ottawa city hall
Protesters were back at city hall to demand an amendment to the city's noise bylaw which limits the use of megaphones and speakers in public.
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Victor Vigas Alvarez ,
May 23, 2024
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Liberal support falters with Muslims and Jews as Trudeau responds to Israel-Gaza conflict
A new Angus Reid poll shows support for the federal Liberals slipping with Canadian Jews and Muslims.
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Victor Vigas Alvarez ,
May 16, 2024
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Greenboro Community Centre to now carry Diane Deans name
Council votes to rename a community centre for the late Dian Deans, who died this week.
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Victor Vigas Alvarez ,
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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City’s decision to raise Israeli flag Tuesday draws a counter protest
Security will be tight for the flag-raising ceremony at City Hall marking the national day of the State of Israel.
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Victor Vigas Alvarez ,
May 13, 2024
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First person: Weighing the pros and cons of internships for young journalists
Capital Current writer Victor Vegas Alvarez assesses the value of internships for young journalists.
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Victor Vigas Alvarez ,
May 13, 2024
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Canada’s national party leaders reach new lows in popularity all at the same time
Canadians are disapproving of all three national party leaders at the same time, new polling shows.
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Victor Vigas Alvarez ,
May 9, 2024
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Plan for stacked development in Kanata gets thumbs up from planning committee
Ottawa planning committee has endorsed a plan to build 100 stacked dwelling units on a private street.
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Victor Vigas Alvarez ,
May 8, 2024
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Canadians believe pro-Palestinian protests likely won’t change institutions, government stance on Israel, survey shows
A new survey says pro-Palestinian protests won't change government's position on Israel.
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Victor Vigas Alvarez ,
May 7, 2024
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Advocacy groups, unions say protests should be exempt from noise bylaw
Groups rally to protest a City of Ottawa noise bylaw that they say restricts their right to protest.
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Victor Vigas Alvarez ,
March 27, 2024
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Going electric: E-buses showing promise for OC Transpo with more on the way
E-buses are proving they can handle the load at OC Transpo. Now the city just needs more of them.
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Victor Vigas Alvarez ,
March 26, 2024
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Cannabis prices are low, even though inflation is high
Unlike just about every product, the price of recreational cannabis is actually falling. Experts say it's because of lower demand than expected and too many stores.
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Victor Vigas Alvarez, Tanya Gandhi, Jeremy Borg, Darren Tran and Juliana Italiano ,
February 4, 2024
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