'Bulk' of Ottawa grid should have power by Friday, Hydro Ottawa says
Five days after a devastating storm hit Ottawa with wind gusts of 190 km/h, 37,000 homes and businesses remain without power.
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Here are the Ottawa schools that will be closed on Friday due to the storm
Several Ottawa schools will remain closed for a fourth straight day on Friday as the cleanup continues following last weekend's powerful storm.
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Former Ottawa police chief Sloly to break silence on 'Freedom Convoy'
The public will hear from Ottawa's former police chief next week for the first time since he resigned at the height of the 'Freedom Convoy' occupation of downtown Ottawa.
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Man fatally shot by police near Toronto elementary school after reportedly walking streets with rifle
One man is dead after being shot by police near a Toronto elementary school on Thursday afternoon. The incident sent hundreds of students into lockdown.
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Ottawa massage therapy clinic owner charged with sexual assault
The owner of an Ottawa massage therapy clinic has been charged with sexual assault after an alleged incident in mid-January.
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Weekend events will not divert resources away from storm cleanup, city of Ottawa says
Thousands of runners will participate in Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, while the Ottawa Redblacks, the Great Glebe Garage Sale and several other events will proceed as scheduled this weekend.
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Ottawa schools and police say they are prepared for emergencies
The Ottawa Police Service says it has plans in place to deal with emergencies at schools with a system known as Immediate Action Rapid Deployment.
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A massive Russian plane that was grounded at Toronto Pearson International Airport back in February is racking up a substantial parking bill.
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'Timbit' the seal pup rescued off B.C. coast
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Active 2022 Atlantic hurricane season expected, with up to 21 named storms
The Atlantic hurricane season, which spans from June 1 to Nov. 30, is expected to be a busy one. Experts from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration out of the United States, along with those from the Canadian Hurricane Centre, released predictions for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane season Tuesday.
B.C.'s rejected licence plate list includes GAS LOL, BONDVLN, WE VAPE
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Funeral services held for decorated 100-year-old Canadian fighter ace
Funeral services were held Friday morning for Second World War fighter ace James "Stocky" Edwards in Courtenay, B.C.
'Holy grail of all finds': Ottawa boy finds gun while magnet fishing in creek
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