Ottawa News
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Ottawa police officer confronted child for flipping the bird: human rights lawyerAnne Levesque was with her daughters standing at a downtown Ottawa bus stop May 9 when two police officers in a cruiser pulled over an elementary school bus filled with children.Crime7 hours
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Turning potato peels into yoga pants? Yes, Ontario researchers want to do thatThe project will involve a process called precision fermentation, which allows tiny creatures to snack on starchy foods and then poop out tiny particles of plastic waste.CanadaMay 26
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Ontario university researchers attempt to put price tag on value park brings to a cityWe all know that parks are often the heart of neighbourhoods, providing a place for people to play and make connections with neighbours, but how does one place a value on that?CanadaMay 17
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Hook, line and sinker: Ontario offers free fishing on Mother’s Day weekendThe Ontario government has announced that it will be free to fish in lakes, streams and rivers across the province on Saturday and Sunday.CanadaMay 11
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Major change is coming to auto insurance in Ontario. How will it affect you?Ontario drivers will have a new auto insurance option in 2024. They won't be required to carry Direct Compensation Property Damage. Experts say the savings may not be worth it.ConsumerApr 22
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How Ontario residents can watch this week’s planetary alignmentOn Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, Ontarians will have an opportunity to check out a rare celestial event as five planets are expected to align within view.CanadaMar 28
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New study finds gaps between Ontario employers’ and employees’ expectationsA survey published Thursday found that there is a gape between what Ontario employers plans are for working from home as opposed to what am employee’s preferences are.CanadaFeb 16
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‘Race against time’: Rideau Canal skating rink faces 1st year without openingThe opening of Canada’s iconic Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa has been pushed this year as much of Ontario basks in an unusually 'mild' winter season, meteorologists say.CanadaFeb 13
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University of Waterloo researchers find ‘vaccination deserts’ in rural, northern parts of OntarioResearchers from the University of Waterloo have identified 'vaccination deserts' in which residents have little or no access to pharmacist-administered vaccinations.CanadaJan 9
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November, December are the worst months for collisions in CanadaThe company says that it sees the highest number of automotive claims over the final two months of the year, with Fridays being the worst day of the week for collisions.CrimeNov 1, 2022
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