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Army vehicles likely to be on Ottawa-area roads. Here's why
Army vehicles likely to be on Ottawa-area roads. Here's why

Provincial police are noting the Canadian Army Reserve is conducting training, which could mean people will see more heavy-duty vehicles on Ottawa-area roads. According to police, soldiers from 33 Canadian...

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In one week Upper Ottawa Valley OPP responded to 28 domestic disputes
In one week Upper Ottawa Valley OPP responded to 28 domestic disputes

Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police were called to more than two dozen cases of domestic dispute over a week. From Nov. 12 to 18, police responded to 28 domestic disputes,...

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Areas north of the GTA could get over 75 cm of snow this weekend
Areas north of the GTA could get over 75 cm of snow this weekend

Environment Canada is warning of snow squalls in parts of Ontario north of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) this weekend, with more than 75 centimetres of snow accumulation possible in some areas. The...

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Ford government giving $77M to municipalities to help offset increases in new OPP contract
Ford government giving $77M to municipalities to help offset increases in new OPP contract

The Ford government will provide $77 million to help offset recent increases in police services provided by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to more than 300 municipalities across the province. In...

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Youth in Orléans kidnapped, assaulted; police charge three in connection
Youth in Orléans kidnapped, assaulted; police charge three in connection

A youth was picked up and driven to a residence in Orléans where police say they were assaulted and filmed as suspects demanded money. This incident happened Oct. 21, a press release states. The next...

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Ottawa Charge bring 'relentless' identity in second PWHL season
Ottawa Charge bring 'relentless' identity in second PWHL season

The Ottawa Charge have a revitalized roster, a new identity and a redefined mentality heading into the Professional Women's Hockey League's second season. After missing the playoffs by just three points...

21h ago

Charges elevated in death of Perth 15-year-old with 'heart of gold'
Charges elevated in death of Perth 15-year-old with 'heart of gold'

A 16-year-old is facing an elevated charge of first-degree murder in connection to the death of Reese Stanzel. On Oct. 25, provincial police responded to the area of North Street North and Sherbrooke...

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Holiday markets, food and fun: What's on this weekend in Ottawa?
Holiday markets, food and fun: What's on this weekend in Ottawa?

The holiday season is upon the nation's capital and it's filled with family-friendly events and activities for the next several weeks — including holiday markets, sporting events and more. As Ottawa...

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The holiday train is rolling south of Ottawa: Here's when, where to see it
The holiday train is rolling south of Ottawa: Here's when, where to see it

A festive train decked out with lights and carrying performers will be south of Ottawa on Thursday. The CPKC Holiday Train is a decorated locomotive that makes stop in communities across Canada and...

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9 people displaced from two fires in Nepean-area communities
9 people displaced from two fires in Nepean-area communities

Fire crews tackled two fires yesterday afternoon that saw a total of nine people displaced. The first blaze happened just after 5:00 p.m. on Nov. 27 in the Fisher Glen neighbourhood of Nepean. Crews...