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Kaplan-Myrth: Those who dismiss antisemitism, in Ottawa and elsewhere, only add to the harm
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While around the world we are afraid, non-Jews continue to downplay, dismiss or deny the antisemitism directed at us. Even in Ottawa.
#Canada #HumanRights #antisemitism #socialjustice
12h ago
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Ontario dropped wastewater testing early, with no plan for feds to step in: documents
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Ontario ended its wastewater testing program earlier than planned this summer, despite having funding in place until the end of September.
on Sep 2
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Kaplan-Myrth: Those who dismiss antisemitism, in Ottawa and elsewhere, only add to the harm
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While around the world we are afraid, non-Jews continue to downplay, dismiss or deny the antisemitism directed at us. Even in Ottawa.
11h ago
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OPP investigating Renfrew hospital, amid financial concerns, provincial takeover
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Renfrew Victoria Hospital, whose operations were taken over by the province, is now the focus of an OPP Anti-Rackets Squad investigation.
on Fri, 7PM
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Study finds 'concerning link' between hospital visits for psychedelic use and schizophrenia
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People who visit emergency departments for hallucinogenic drug use are at a heightened risk of schizophrenia, according to a new study.
on Wed, 11PM
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Deachman: Must Ottawa close the William Commanda Bridge for the winter — again?
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The pending winter closure of the Chief William Commanda Bridge is a reminder of how Ottawa treats itself like a three-season cottage.
on Wed, 3AM
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We Are The Dead: Flying Officer Arthur Reid died on a secret mission to occupied France
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Seven planes took off on a blustery night in 1944. Only five made it back. This is the story of one that didn't.
on Nov 12
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Hundreds protest against proposed tents in Kanata for asylum seekers
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The City of Ottawa is proposing tent-like temporary housing structures there and in Nepean.
on Nov 10
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Hundreds protest against proposed tents in Kanata for asylum seekers
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The City of Ottawa is proposing tent-like temporary housing structures there and in Nepean.
on Nov 9
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Wastewater testing for avian influenza to begin in some Ontario communities
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As bird flu infections continue to rise among livestock and humans in the United States, surveillance is ramping up in Canada.
on Nov 8
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Pellerin: Healthy Ottawa – why the city needs more tree-huggers
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"Given that the City of Ottawa has trees on its mind, I submit we should think of adding them to our roofs as well."
on Nov 7
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Ottawa looks to 'strengthen' vacant unit tax program with graduated tax rate
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A proposal to 'strengthen' the program includes the idea of a graduated tax rate for repeat vacant units.
on Nov 7
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Trusted, transparent and secure: Harnessing the power of AI in government
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In Canada, organizations are actively exploring how AI can improve services, streamline operations and enhance decision-making.
on Nov 5
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New $6-billion Arctic radar will track incoming missiles, says Canadian military
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The $6-billion Canadian system would provide missile tracking and other data to NORAD.
on Nov 5
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Ottawa residents could face more heat-related illness, cancers due to climate change: report
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Local hazards include extreme heat, vector-borne diseases, wildfire smoke, food-and waterborne illnesses and ultraviolet radiation.
on Nov 3
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Ford demands TMU's new med school educate qualified students 'regardless of their race'
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"The government has spoken to TMU about their equity admissions" amid criticisms of relaxed standards and limits on non-equity applicants.
on Nov 2
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Sick days skyrocketed as Treasury Board employees returned to the office
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According to departmental data, TBS employees took 2,191 sick days between Sept. 1 and Sept. 30.
on Nov 2
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Dying Ontario patients caught in home care supply shortage
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Urgently needed drugs and supplies are showing up late or not at all for home care palliative patients.
on Nov 2
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Adam: Doug Ford is outsourcing his family doctor problem
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By leading an 'action team' on family doctors for the premier, ex-federal health minister Jane Philpott insulates Doug Ford from criticism.
on Nov 2
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Dying Ontario patients caught in home care supply shortage
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Urgently needed drugs and supplies are showing up late or not at all for home care palliative patients.
on Nov 2
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Bilodeau: Why we can't run hospitals like businesses
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Governments have worked to eliminate competition. In Ottawa, they merged the General and the Civic hospitals. Patients have no choice.
on Nov 1
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Trillium Line service opening still weeks away, transit GM says
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It will take at least another two weeks "to close out outstanding tasks" to reach substantial completion.
on Oct 31
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LRT emergency exercise planned for Saturday in Ottawa's east end
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Expect traffic delays along the 174 over the weekend.
on Oct 31
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Working from home full time would cut public service emissions significantly: report
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A new Carleton University report said working from home is a "sustainable alternative" to traditional in-office models.
on Oct 30
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Ottawa’s Rocky Horror Picture Show still going strong — 7,000 pieces of toast later
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The showings of the 1975 cult classic at the Mayfair Theatre are among the most well-attended in the country, say cast members.
on Oct 30
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The resignations follow questions being posed online recently about how donations for the Mriya Report were being spent.
on Oct 25
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Adam: Ottawa mayor's pitch to limit protests is an assault on rights
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Ottawa is Canada’s capital, and by definition, the capital of protests. To ensure safety, we should enforce the laws we already have.
on Oct 25
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This new Ottawa bike lane comes with a pole in the middle, but why is it there?
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Located along Scott at the intersection of Carruthers, a pole with a crosswalk button is right in the middle of the bike lane.
on Oct 23
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This new Ottawa bike lane comes with a pole in the middle, but why is it there?
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Located along Scott at the intersection of Carruthers, a pole with a crosswalk button is right in the middle of the bike lane.
on Oct 23
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Why are bullet holes from the 2014 Parliament Hill attack a permanent feature of Centre Block?
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The federal government opted leave some bullet holes in Centre Block as part of Ottawa's historic scar tissue from Oct. 22, 2014.
on Oct 22
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Why are bullet holes from the 2014 Parliament Hill attack a permanent feature of Centre Block?
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The federal government opted leave some bullet holes in Centre Block as part of Ottawa's historic scar tissue from Oct. 22, 2014.
on Oct 22
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No credit card? No smartphone? No parking: Parks Canada ditches cash option at Rideau Canal lots
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Parks Canada has ditched cash payment option at Rideau Canal lots in favour of using Indigo parking, which requires an app or credit card.
on Oct 22
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No credit card? No smartphone? No parking: Parks Canada ditches cash option at Rideau Canal lots
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Parks Canada has ditched cash payment option at Rideau Canal lots in favour of using Indigo parking, which requires an app or credit card.
on Oct 22
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Leiper: Doug Ford's bike-lane legislation is about politics, not safety or traffic flow
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After several cyclist deaths in Ottawa and driver frustration over the return-to-office mandate, Doug Ford's move is particularly foolish.
on Oct 20
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Police seek driver in Old Richmond Road cyclist fatality
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Ottawa police are looking for the driver of a vehicle who "may have crucial information" concerning a fatal crash on Old Richmond Road.
on Oct 19
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Feds won't commit to cutting alleged Nazi collaborators' names from Victims of Communism memorial
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The Liberal government said a review of the memorial is "ongoing" to ensure it will be "compatible with Canadian values.‘’
on Oct 18
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Feds won't commit to cutting alleged Nazi collaborators' names from Victims of Communism memorial
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The Liberal government said a review of the memorial is "ongoing" to ensure it will be "compatible with Canadian values.‘’
on Oct 18
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Aird: Climate change matters to seniors, and we're taking action
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Given our demographic prominence and the fact that we vote, our voice matters. And climate change policy is an area we can influence.
on Oct 18
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Deachman: Overgrown Ottawa parks could be saved by grazing goats
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Alta Vista Coun. Marty Carr supports a pilot project that would employ special herds of goats to graze on invasive plants in Ottawa parks.
on Oct 18
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The opioid crisis has a 'hidden' brain injury epidemic
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"We pay a lot of attention to the deaths associated with fentanyl, but what we’re not looking at is all the people who survive overdoses."
on Oct 17
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In Ottawa, this Syrian baklava is the best baklava
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Former refugee Aeman Alkadour sells his sweets at three Ottawa shopping centres, two farmers' markets and in the ByWard Market.
on Oct 10
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Roberts: Fixing the federal public service won't happen without an independent review
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A thickening web of controls has weighed down public servants, and the evolution of a separate 'political service' hasn't helped.
on Oct 10
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Ontario lowers minimum age for regular breast cancer screening
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Ontario women can now get routine breast cancer screening beginning at age 40, without a referral from a doctor or nurse practitioner.
on Oct 8
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Four ways AI could disrupt the federal public service
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Earlier this year, Treasury Board president Anita Anand announced that the government was developing an AI strategy for the public service.
on Oct 8
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Here's what caused those bizarre, beautiful clouds over Ottawa
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The dramatic weather in Ottawa Sunday treated residents to a unique cloud formation rarely seen. Here's what causes the unusual clouds.
on Oct 7
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New provincial planning rules could mean 'piecemeal approach' to Ottawa's expansion
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Landowners can soon apply to have their parcels of land added to the city's buildable area, possibly leading to "expensive urban sprawl."
on Oct 7
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Victims of Communism memorial faces call to remove over 330 names linked to Nazis, fascists
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A Canadian Heritage report obtained by the Ottawa Citizen recommends removing more than 330 names from the memorial.
on Oct 7
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Ottawa's wastewater surveillance program extended for another year
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CHEO, CHEO Research Institute, University of Ottawa and Ottawa Public Health have teamed up to sustain the program through September 2025.
on Oct 5
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Feds won't rule out forcing public servants back to office for four days a week
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Christiane Fox, the deputy clerk of the Privy Council, says the government is "committed to hybrid" but “ready to adjust” if necessary.
on Oct 2