Winter is here, Ottawa! With a 30 per cent chance of more flurries this morning, it’s a reminder that the city is only at the start of the season. Expect a high of 0C with a wind chill of -9C. Environment Canada says the low tonight will be -8C.
O-Train to be down Saturday because of investigation
The Rideau Transit Group will be investigating the cause of an axle hub failure that affected the LRT trains in July. This means O-Train service will stop Saturday. Starting at 6 a.m., the Confederation line will close. Replacement buses will be available instead. CTV News Ottawa has more.
Gatineau hospital opening a new outpatient clinic for children
With children’s hospitals over capacity in Ottawa and throughout Quebec, the Gatineau hospital will open a child outpatient clinic on Nov. 21 to ease the strain on ERs, as many face a surge of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) cases in children, CBC News reports.
UOttawa researchers explore why nurses are exiting profession
In response to the increase in nurses departing from the healthcare workforce, uOttawa researchers Ivy Bourgeault and Ben Ahmed have published a strategy report titled, “Sustaining Nursing In Canada.” The vacancies in nursing can be rooted in many intersecting issues, which were greatly amplified following the pandemic. Ottawa Citizen has more.
Privy Council officials to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry
The Public Order Emergency Commission (POEC) will hear from several PCO officials at public inquiry starting Friday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to testify next week. Global News has the story.
New Ottawa police chief Eric Stubbs takes the helm
With a 30-year RCMP career under his belt, Eric Stubbs says he wants to implement changes within the Ottawa Police Service. He takes up the job as the Emergencies Act inquiry has revealed problems in the force that emerged during the convoy occupation. The Ottawa Sun has more.
