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Senators not short on belief despite 0-3 series deficit against Maple Leafs

The Ottawa Senators are staring down their biggest test of the season, but captain Brady Tkachuk is ready for the challenge ahead. Ottawa lost 3-2 in overtime on Thursday despite yet another strong…

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Ottawa-Carleton District School Board under financial investigation by ministry

Ontario is launching an investigation into the finances of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) to address “deficit and spending concerns.” The province is also launching financial investigations…
Donations needed to help abandoned 2-year-old pug named Petunia

A member of the public found a pregnant pug who has now given birth in the safety of the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS). The organization says that Petunia and her puppies are among the thousands of animals…

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Ontario reports 95 new measles cases, sending total above 1,000 since outbreak began

Public Health Ontario is reporting 95 new measles cases since last week, bringing the total number of people infected past 1,000.  In its report released Thursday, the agency said as of Wednesday,…

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Stolen credit card used at 3 Kanata businesses; police report significant loss

Ottawa police are looking for help identifying a man involved in a series of fraudulent credit card transactions that happened last month. In a press release, officials say the suspect used a stolen…

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Man fatally shot by police at Toronto Pearson Airport following ‘dispute’ with officers

A man was shot and killed by Peel Regional Police officers during an alleged dispute outside Terminal 1 at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Thursday morning. The Special Investigations Unit…

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Ottawa-Carleton District School Board under financial investigation by ministry

Ontario is launching an investigation into the finances of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) to address “deficit and spending concerns.” The province is also launching financial investigations…
Donations needed to help abandoned 2-year-old pug named Petunia

A member of the public found a pregnant pug who has now given birth in the safety of the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS). The organization says that Petunia and her puppies are among the thousands of animals…

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Ontario reports 95 new measles cases, sending total above 1,000 since outbreak began

Public Health Ontario is reporting 95 new measles cases since last week, bringing the total number of people infected past 1,000.  In its report released Thursday, the agency said as of Wednesday,…

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Stolen credit card used at 3 Kanata businesses; police report significant loss

Ottawa police are looking for help identifying a man involved in a series of fraudulent credit card transactions that happened last month. In a press release, officials say the suspect used a stolen…

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Man fatally shot by police at Toronto Pearson Airport following ‘dispute’ with officers

A man was shot and killed by Peel Regional Police officers during an alleged dispute outside Terminal 1 at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Thursday morning. The Special Investigations Unit…

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Mehakdeep Singh came to Canada as an international student and is now struggling to obtain permanent residency status. He played a key role in immigration reform protests in Brampton last year. Singh says immigration…

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What can advanced voter turnout tell us about election day?

Elections Canada saw a record-breaking two million people cast their ballot on the first day of advanced voting for the federal election, resulting in a grand total of more than 7.3 million over the four-day…
Hudson’s Bay to liquidate remaining stores as hope of finding a buyer fades

Hudson’s Bay will start selling off all merchandise on Friday at the six stores previously spared from liquidation, effectively ending the retail empire’s reign and significantly dimming the possibility…
Doctors, drugs and dental: where each federal party stands on health care

Among the more memorable moments from last week’s debates between the leaders of Canada’s four major political parties was a dust-up involving a fifth person: the moderator. During the French-language…
Man dead after crash with tractor-trailer on Highway 174

Ottawa police are appealing for witnesses in a fatal collision that claimed the life of a man. Officials said the crash happened on Highway 174 between Canaan and Old Montreal roads at around 9:50 p.m….
Senators fight back but get burned by costly mistakes in Game 2

The margins in a playoff series are ever so small. The Ottawa Senators found that out the hard way Tuesday night, falling 3-2 in overtime to the Toronto Maple Leafs to go down 2-0 in…
400 Canadian Armed Forces members will be in the Ottawa area this weekend

A huge training exercise is being conducted by hundreds of Canadian Armed Forces personnel this weekend near Ottawa. The emergency response exercise partners with local agencies in Cornwall and the…
Another Beer Store in Ottawa will be closing

After several Beer Stores across the province shuttered doors earlier this year, a few more locations will not be serving customers any longer. The Beer Store location at 2144 Carling Ave. in the city’s…
Nearly 1 million students expected to take part in mock vote ahead of election day

As Canadians 18 and older head to the polls on April 28, students across the country will cast their votes in a mock Student Vote.
Former world junior hockey players plead not guilty at sex assault trial

Five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team have pleaded not guilty as jury selection begins in their sexual assault trial. Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex…

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A set of first editions of Shakespeare’s plays could fetch $6 million at auction

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Senators’ head coach quiet on potential lineup changes for Game 2

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74-year-old charged in intimate partner violence case

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