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IN THE NEWS: Tuesday, Nov. 12

Good morning, Ottawa! It’s beginning to look a lot like winter, with 14 centimetres of snow on the ground this morning. Environment Canada has ended its weather advisory, but there is still a 40 per cent chance of flurries. Today’s high is -7 C, with a wind chill of -17 C. Here’s what you need to know today: Snowfall likely…

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IN THE NEWS: Monday, Nov. 11

Good morning Ottawa, it’s cold outside! Today’s high will be -5 C, with a windchill of -11 C. Environment Canada says that the city may get up to 10 centimetres of snow. It is expected to start in the afternoon, and continue into the night. Remembrance Day ceremonies held today Ottawa’s main Remembrance Day ceremony will be held today at…

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IN THE NEWS: Wednesday, Nov. 6

Today might offer a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 4 degrees. But get ready for tonight as Environment Canada foresees four to eight centimetres of snow overnight. Watson to unveil Ottawa’s 2020 budget plan This morning, Mayor Watson will present the draft budget for 2020 to Ottawa city councillors. A number of areas are known to…

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IN THE NEWS: Tuesday, Nov. 5

Rise and shine Ottawa! Make sure to grab an umbrella this morning because there will be scattered showers today along with wind. Environment Canada is forecasting a high of 8 °C and a low of -2 °C. $1.4M in ‘efficiencies’ found by Public Health Dr. Vera Etches, the city’s medical officer of health, spoke on the Ottawa Public Health’s (OPH)…

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IN THE NEWS: Friday, Nov. 1

Good morning Ottawa and happy November! Environment Canada predicts a rainy and very windy morning commute that should clear up around noon. It will be a bit chilly this morning at 2°C but should rise throughout the day. Here are some of the top stories to end this workweek: LRT delayed as morning rush hour begins Because of two different…

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IN THE NEWS: Thursday, Oct. 31.

Happy Halloween. Today we can expect heavy rain, a high of 12° and a low of 2°. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement, calling for Ottawa to receive 30 to 50 mm of rain by tomorrow morning. But for now, here are some stories to start your day. Call to delay Halloween The City of Ottawa’s Special Events twitter…