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  2 people extricated, 2 cats saved following vehicle rollover on Highway 417 in Ottawa

  Ottawa Fire Services says two people have been extricated and two cats have been brought to safety following a vehicle rollover on Highway 417 in Ottawa Sunday morning.

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  Five speeders facing charges after being caught speeding on Highway 417: Ottawa OPP

  Five drivers are facing charges after being caught speeding on Highway 417 in Ottawa Saturday night, according to the Ontario Provincial Police.

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  Brockville, Ont. community reacts to new regulations on nicotine pouches

  A few weeks ago, the federal government banned convenience stores from selling Zonnic Nicotine Pouches, a product advertised as a healthier alternative to vaping and smoking.

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  Wellness check on truck driver turns into weapon, drug charges in eastern Ontario

  A truck driver is facing charges after their company asked the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to conduct a wellness check on them at a service centre in Mallorytown Friday afternoon, police say.

• Federal government's new hybrid work rules begin Monday: Here's what you need to know

  Starting Monday, Sept. 9, federal employees in the core public administration will be required to be in the office a minimum of three days a week, and executives will need to be on-site a minimum of four days a week.

• City of Ottawa staff begin educating residents on new 3-item garbage limit. Here's what you need to know

  Starting September 30, all Ottawa households will be limited to three items of curbside waste every two weeks. Environmental Education Assistants (EEAs) will be visiting homes across the city in September, October and November to provide information about the new garbage limit and answer any questions.

• Here's what the latest rate cut means for mortgage holders, home buyers

  The Bank of Canada has lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.25 per cent.

• Canadian drivers enjoying unusual low gas prices for time of year

  Drivers across the country are keeping more money in their pockets after filling up a tank of gas.

• Garage fire displaces two adults in Orleans

  Ottawa Fire Services says two adults have been displaced following a fire that started in the garage of their home in Orleans Friday evening.

• Special weather statement for Ottawa ends

  The special weather statement that was issued for Ottawa Saturday has ended, according to Environment Canada.

• Ottawa canoeist Brianna Hennessy wins Paralympic silver medal

  Canadian para canoeist Brianna Hennessy raced to her first Paralympic medal with a reminder of her mother on her paddle.

• Arnprior residents rallying to save local old growth forest

  Residents in the Town of Arnprior are rallying to stop a proposed sale of land that could see development encroach on a community greenspace.

• Frustration for some federal public servants and executives mandated back to the office

  Starting Monday, federal employees will be required to be in the office three days a week, instead of the current two, and that means another day dealing with a commute that some say has gotten worse.

• AERO Gatineau-Ottawa pilots getting ready to take off, here's how they prepared

  The Royal Canadian Airforce is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and to mark the occasion, Canadian, British and U.S. pilots will fly together at the AERO Gatineau-Ottawa this weekend.