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IN THE NEWS: Wednesday, Oct. 9

Good morning! The good news: skies are blue today with a high of 17 degrees. The bad news: Ottawa had its first frost warning of the season, and colder temperatures may not be far behind. Here’s what else you need to know this morning: Critical Highway 417 ramp reopens after lengthy closure The exit from Highway 417 to eastbound Highway…

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IN THE NEWS: Thursday, Oct. 3

Good morning and bundle up. Environment Canada says the high temperature today will only be 10ºC with a low expected at 4ºC under grey skies and occasional showers or drizzle. But these stories should warm you up. School support staff strike looms Two unions that represent school support staff in Ontario including receptionists, education assistants and other essential employees, say…

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IN THE NEWS: Wednesday, Oct. 2

Bundle up. Environment Canada sees a high of  13°C with periods of rain expected. Temperature will tumble to just 3°C tonight. Here’s more of what you need to know today: Four federal leaders face-off tonight The highly anticipated French debate is on tonight. Conservative leader Andrew Scheer, New Democrat Jagmeet Singh, Yves-François Blanchet of the Bloc Quebecois, and Liberal leader…

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IN THE NEWS: Tuesday, Oct. 1

Happy October! Crisp fall weather is on hold as temperatures reach a high of 23°C in the afternoon with a chance of thundershowers, according to Environment Canada. The low tonight is 12°C. Here’s what is going on in Ottawa currently: OC Transpo fares rise Be prepared to fork out an extra dime on your daily commute this morning – a…

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IN THE NEWS: Monday, Sept. 30.

Good morning, Ottawa. Fall is really in the air today as Environment Canada says we should expect temperatures to drop to 6ºC and not exceed 16ºC, with a risk of thunderstorm overnight. In the meantime, here is what you need to know to stay on top of the news. Support staff work to rule at Ottawa Catholic, French boards Support…

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IN THE NEWS: Wednesday, Sept. 25

The sun is looking to make a brief visit today according to Environment Canada, with a high of 24°C and a low of 14°C. Here’s what you need to know for this final hump day of September. Chiarelli to take medical leave The Ottawa Citizen reports that College Ward Councillor Rick Chiarelli, under fire for accusations of inappropriate behaviour, will…

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IN THE NEWS: Tuesday, Sept. 24

Don’t put away your rain boots just yet. Environment Canada is calling for cloudy skies and showers Tuesday, with a high of 18°C and a low of 6°C. Here’s what you need to know to get up to speed this morning: Councillor announces cancer diagnosis Gloucester-Southgate councillor Diane Deans announced Monday that she has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She…