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Letter: Keep vital heritage buildings alive
Re: We must do more to keep heritage sites, Dec. 9. Columnist Joanne Chianello makes some great points about heritage. Heritage buildings contribute so much to the well-being of our communities. They...
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Minto holds contest to name new Stittsville community
Minto is taking a novel approach when it comes to naming an upcoming community in Stittsville: It’s asking the public for help. The longtime builder is encouraging residents to “be a part of...
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Sutcliffe: A chance to fix at least two of Ottawa's mistakes
Not so long ago, federal Conservative disdain for the capital was so high, the government was taking bids on moving the national portrait gallery out of the capital, with the most likely destination an...
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Marketplace: Original home decor finds
Looking for a last-minute gift idea? Need a quick pick-me-up for your own home? Then check out the Originals Christmas craft show, which has returned to Ottawa for another year. Featuring one-of-a-kind...
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Letter: Poor public policy
Re: Education share of taxes may go to repairs, Dec. 6. I am puzzled by the lack of reaction to David Reevely’s excellent article, which reported on a proposal before council to exempt a specific...
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Letter: We're fortunate to be Canadians
Re: My apology to Ottawa’s homegrown extremist, Dec. 10. Kelly Egan’s column is superb and should be read by all. I ask those who counsel would-be radicals to include this material in their...
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Condos: 6 things to know, before you jump in
If you’re thinking of buying a condo, there are legal matters you need to consider. When it comes to condo advice, lawyers Joshua Sprague and Nancy Johnson of Burke-Robertson LLP have got it in spades....
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The big reveal: Home Buyer's Guide, post 16
Note: I’ve spent several months acting as a buyer of a new Cardel home at Blackstone in Kanata, going through all the steps a buyer would, except actually spending the money to buy it or moving into...
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Councillor seeks more patrols as gunfire erupts on west-end street, again
The city councillor for a west end ward where shots were fired Wednesday night for the second time in less than a week has asked for additional police protection and patrol teams while the community...
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Suburban living with a quick commute in Barrhaven
There’s lots to like about Tartan Homes’ new development at Havencrest — and one is its location on the west edge of Barrhaven. “Within 30 seconds you’re on (Highway) 416, which takes you north to...
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Schoolbus operators ban 'crude' students tweeting complaints about no snow day
A frustrated Ottawa Student Transportation Authority dropped the hammer Thursday on abusive students from across Ottawa who took to Twitter early Thursday morning to vent their frustration about the...
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Controlling woman attacked husband before she died, defence argues
Moments before an Ottawa public servant was killed on her living-room floor in 2008, she had attacked her husband in such a “brutal fashion” that his genitals were bleeding, a jury heard Thursday. In...
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One Direction's September show moves to Canadian Tire Centre
Massively popular boy band, One Direction, is changing its upcoming Ottawa show to the Canadian Tire Centre. The band announced Friday morning that it will be moving the Ottawa stop of its new On The...
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What's new in Ottawa homes for 2015, and market forecast
It’s a good news, not-so-good news story for Ottawa’s new housing market heading into 2015. On the plus side, there’s little risk of overheating in the local marketplace anytime soon, according to...
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Taxpayers pay for 3 political staffers in Heritage dept. Winnipeg 'satellite'...
The NDP wants more scrutiny over cabinet ministers’ offices outside of Ottawa to determine whether they’re doing political work on the taxpayers’ tab. NDP MP Charlie Angus says there are “way too many...
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MacDougall: All I want for Christmas is perspective
Anyone who spends time in the trenches of political Ottawa experiences shell shock when they’re spat back into the real world. Politics is a drug, and it takes some time for it to seep out of your...
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King: Ottawa's first train — our own Polar Express — rolled into town on...
A ghost of Christmas past lies quietly forgotten south of Ottawa, a relic of the Victorian era buried beneath the snow. This year marks the anniversary of the first train to arrive in Ottawa, our very...
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City Hall Blog: Swirl of emails following Oct. 22 lockdown
Downtown Ottawa was thrown into chaos on Oct. 22, the day of the shootings at the National War Memorial and Parliament Hill. Things were evidently just as chaotic behind the scenes, as my Citizen...
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Senators ready to pass union bill despite drafting errors
Federal workers who want to unionize could face delays in becoming a certified bargaining unit because of mistakes in a private member’s bill that the Senate nevertheless appears ready to pass. A...
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Chianello: Dreaming of our future Ottawa: 'We’re on the cusp of greatness or...
Suddenly, everything is happening. In the 14 years since amalgamation, we’ve been talking about reimagining our city. Finally, we’re doing it. Ottawa is abuzz with news that the federal government is...
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