Police charge Ottawa business, restaurant owner with sexual assault
A 37-year-old Ottawa business owner is facing charges after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted while applying for a job, according to police.
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Trial running of Trillium Line LRT to begin Oct. 7
Transit Services General Manager Renée Amilcar says the 21-day trial running period for the north-south Trillium Line LRT will begin Oct. 7, meaning the line could open to the public as soon as mid-November.
Ottawa police seeking Blair Station assault suspect
Ottawa police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in an assault over the summer at an O-Train station.
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Several schools in Kemptville and Iroquois, Ont. closed Thursday after alleged threats
Several schools in Kemptville and Iroquois, Ont. were closed Thursday as police investigated alleged threats towards two schools in eastern Ontario.
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Salvation Army Ottawa Booth Centre finds permanent housing for over 100 people so far this year
The Salvation Army Ottawa Booth Centre’s Outreach and Housing Services Program has successfully provided housing for more than 100 individuals over the past eight months.
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Most Canadians want employers to be flexible on hybrid work arrangements in the future, survey finds
Most Canadians want employers to be flexible on hybrid work policies in the future, saying work-from-home arrangements enhance employee productivity and well-being, according to a new survey.
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'Everything was upside down': former Ottawa resident surveys Hurricane Helene damage in Florida
Days after Hurricane Helene caused widespread destruction across multiple U.S. states, former Ottawa television host Cyndi Edwards was finally able to survey the damage at one of her Florida rental units.
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38 impaired driving-related charges on Ottawa roads over last 2 weeks
Ottawa police officers have laid 38 impaired driving-related charges over the last two weeks, as the capital sees a rise in impaired driving charges.
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Ottawa police, Bylaw, universities preparing for Sunday's Panda Game
Ottawa police are urging students and fans to celebrate the 2024 Panda Game responsibly, stressing that street parties, open alcohol, and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
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Temporary LaSalle Causeway Bridge opening on Thursday in Kingston, Ont.
A temporary bridge is set to open over the Cataraqui River in downtown Kingston this afternoon, allowing vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians to cross the LaSalle Causeway for the first time in months.
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Motorcyclist caught going 164 km/h on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa
A motorcyclist is facing a charge of stunt driving after a police officer observed the vehicle travelling 164 km/h on Highway 417 in Ottawa.
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Fog lifts over Ottawa with a sunny day in the forecast
Environment Canada's forecast calls for fog patches dissipating later this morning. As of 6 a.m., a blanket of fog was covering parts of downtown and Lowertown.
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Kitten allegedly stolen from Ottawa pet store has been found, local rescue says
Nacho, a kitten that was allegedly stolen from an Orléans pet store, has been found safe, the Furry Tales Cat Rescue says.
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Ottawa councillor posts social media video of close call with car while cycling
An Ottawa councillor has posted video on social media of what appears to be a close call with a car while biking in Ottawa.
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Driver spotted going 234 km/h on Hwy. 174 in Ottawa's east end
A 27-year-old man is facing several charges after police observed a vehicle travelling 134 km/h over the speed limit on Highway 174 in Ottawa's east end.
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Man accused of smashing products at Orleans store after not finding what he wanted
Ottawa police are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of mischief following an incident in Orléans in late August.
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Military police investigating student's death at Royal Military College in Kingston, Ont.
Military police are investigating the death of a student at the Royal Military College (RMC) in Kingston, Ont.
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Hurricane Helene's death toll passes 150 as crews search for survivors
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Nanos survey says most Canadians support expansion of Old Age Security benefits, but economic experts call it 'terrible policy'
Amid new polling indicating most Canadians support boosting Old Age Security benefits by 10 per cent for seniors aged 65 to 74, a former Liberal finance minister and former Bank of Canada governor are warning the government not to pursue the policy change.
'You were innocent': Judge acquits Manitoba man 50 years after murder conviction
A Manitoba man convicted of murder 50 years ago has been acquitted. Clarence Woodhouse was found guilty in 1974 of fatally beating and stabbing a restaurant worker in downtown Winnipeg.
Health official confirms death of Ontario child following rabies diagnosis
An Ontario child has died after coming in contact with a rabid bat, a health official confirmed on Wednesday.
Los Angeles prosecutors to review new evidence in Menendez brothers' 1996 murder conviction
Prosecutors in Los Angeles are reviewing new evidence in the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez to determine whether they should be serving life sentences for killing their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion more than 35 years ago, the city's district attorney said Thursday.
Garth Brooks accused of rape in lawsuit from hair-and-makeup artist
A woman who says she worked as a hair-and-makeup stylist for Garth Brooks alleged in a lawsuit filed Thursday that he raped her in a Los Angeles hotel in 2019.
Melania Trump says she supports abortion rights, putting her at odds with the GOP
Melania Trump revealed her support for abortion rights Thursday ahead of the release of her upcoming memoir, exposing a stark contrast with her husband, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, on the crucial election issue.
Parliament 'ground to a halt' over Conservative allegations of Liberal corruption
Government business has been put on indefinite pause in the House of Commons and the Conservatives say it will stay that way until the Liberals hand over documents related to misspent government dollars.
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More than 180 people were evacuated Thursday from a Ryanair Boeing passenger jet after it caught fire while taxiing to take off at Brindisi Airport in southern Italy.
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