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Trudeau insists he’s staying on as Liberal leader. But what if he changes his mind?

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Despite union protest, new hybrid work rules for federal employees kick in Monday
Despite union protest, new hybrid work rules for federal employees kick in Monday

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What's on in Ottawa this weekend?
What’s on in Ottawa this weekend?

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Ottawa para paddler Brianna Hennessy earns Paralympic silver medal
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Paul Anka says long-in-the-works Broadway musical is still on the horizon
Paul Anka says long-in-the-works Broadway musical is still on the horizon

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Autumn-like weather to hit nation's capital this weekend
Autumn-like weather to hit nation’s capital this weekend

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Despite union protest, new hybrid work rules for federal employees kick in Monday
Despite union protest, new hybrid work rules for federal employees kick in Monday

On Monday, federal public servants will return to the office a minimum of three days a week— if grudgingly. Public service unions will start the week with an early-morning rally opposing the policy….

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What's on in Ottawa this weekend?
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It’s the first full weekend of September and there is plenty on the go for all ages around the nation’s capital, including one of the oldest fairs in the Ottawa Valley, a celebration of pop culture, an…
Ottawa para paddler Brianna Hennessy earns Paralympic silver medal
Ottawa para paddler Brianna Hennessy earns Paralympic silver medal

Canada’s para canoeist Brianna Hennessy has won a silver medal at the Paralympic Games. The 39-year-old from Ottawa was second in the women’s 200-metre sprint in a canoe that has a support float and…

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Paul Anka says long-in-the-works Broadway musical is still on the horizon
Paul Anka says long-in-the-works Broadway musical is still on the horizon

Paul Anka’s sights are set on Broadway. The 83-year-old Ottawa-born singer says plans to adapt his life story into a stage musical are finally getting traction after years of work behind the scenes. While…

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Autumn-like weather to hit nation's capital this weekend
Autumn-like weather to hit nation’s capital this weekend

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Portion of Colonel By Drive closed this weekend
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