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Bypassing public hearings, debate on Ontario Place bill is undemocratic: opposition
Bypassing public hearings, debate on Ontario Place bill is undemocratic: opposition

Ontario's Progressive Conservative government is planning to bypass key debate and public hearings on a bill to push Ontario Place redevelopment plans forward, a move the opposition parties say is undemocratic. The...

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No injuries reported after car crashes into structure on CR 21 in Augusta
No injuries reported after car crashes into structure on CR 21 in Augusta

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding motorists to take extra precaution when driving during winter conditions after a car drove into a building on County Road 21 in August Township. Grenville...

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Redblacks name Tommy Condell as new offensive coordinator
Redblacks name Tommy Condell as new offensive coordinator

The Ottawa Redblacks have named Tommy Condell as their new offensive coordinator. The 52-year-old veteran CFL coach spent the past four seasons as offensive co-ordinator with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats...

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Close to 40 vehicle reported stolen during last week of November: OPS
Close to 40 vehicle reported stolen during last week of November: OPS

It's the holiday season, and Ottawa police are reminding people to keep their vehicles locked and activate any safety measures when parking at malls for Christmas shopping. "Thieves scout these areas...

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Ottawa firefighters help trapped driver after two-vehicle collision on Bank Street
Ottawa firefighters help trapped driver after two-vehicle collision on Bank Street

Ottawa fire crews rescued one trapped person from their vehicle after a collision in the city's south end over the weekend. Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) said firefighters responded to reports of a two-vehicle...

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Ontario introduces legislation to crack down on puppy mills, unethical dog breeding
Ontario introduces legislation to crack down on puppy mills, unethical dog breeding

Ontario's government announced new legislation on Monday in an attempt to crack down on puppy mills and unethical dog breeding across the province. A spokesperson for Ontario's solicitor general said...

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OPL asking for $3M to boost security at several branches
OPL asking for $3M to boost security at several branches

The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is looking to increase security at libraries across the city, citing an increase in dangerous incidents at several branches. OPL is asking for $3 million over the next...

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COVID-19 and flu set to peak over holiday season in Ontario
COVID-19 and flu set to peak over holiday season in Ontario

There is a lot of COVID-19 circulating in Ontario right now, and levels of both that virus and influenza are on the rise, set to peak over the holiday season, the province's top doctor said Monday. This...

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Police make arrest in connection to early morning assault, one man sent to hospital with serious injuries
Police make arrest in connection to early morning assault, one man sent to hospital with serious injuries

One man was sent to hospital with serious injuries after an assault in Ottawa's Mechanicsville area. The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) said officers were called to the 100 block of Forward Avenue with...

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Two drivers nabbed for excessive speeding in Gatineau
Two drivers nabbed for excessive speeding in Gatineau

Two people are facing charges for speeding after two separate incidents in Gatineau. Around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, Sûreté du Québec police officers stopped a vehicle going 162 km/h in a...

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