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Bart Watson, chief economist with the Brewer's Association tells 1310 NEWS' The Rick Gibbons Show that less people may be going to pubs and breweries, as smart phones have changed the way they socialize.

Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie Mélanie Joly addresses the media outside city hall. The rally attracted thousands of people who oppose the provincial government's new policies on Francophone affairs.

Freezing rain to start, changing to just rain and then a mix of sun and cloud in the afternoon. A high of plus 4

Police charged the man with leaving the scene of an accident, careless driving, driving a motor vehicle with no valid licence, failing to remain and driving a motor vehicle with no insurance.

Derek Nansen has been a linesman with the NHL since 2002. 

The rally was one of a number held across the country to protest the recently passed legislation that forced them back to work. 

The bear was spotted in the area of Champlain Street and Terranova Drive.

Ecology Ottawa's executive director, Robb Barnes, said the new policy is 'utterly reckless' and the 'opposite of evidence-based.'

A freezing rain warning has been put into effect for Kanata, Orléans, Richmond and Metcalfe, which could see five to 10 millimetres. 

Eye-witnesses estimated that up to 10,000 people attended the rally, which was one of many planned across the province.