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Ottawa Concerned about “engagement and learning skills” in her school’s Grade 9 math class, a principal in Brockville, Ont., emailed a letter to parents promising a crackdown on cellphones in the classroom. Teacher’s test demonstrates barrage of incoming messages during class time Rebecca Zandbergen · CBC News · Posted: Apr 29, 2024 4:00Continue Reading

Ottawa A criminal charge recently laid against a supervisor over the death of a young worker in Ottawa marks a rare but important step toward preventing future workplace fatalities, the Ottawa and District Labour Council says.  Police add criminal charge to supervisor alleged to have broken provincial safety law Guy QuennevilleContinue Reading

Ottawa ‘Buddy sap’ is no friend to maple syrup producers. Now local researchers have a test for itA new test developed by Carleton University researchers to detect low-quality sap is being hailed as a way to prevent thousands of litres of maple syrup from circling the drain each year. Carleton UniversityContinue Reading

Ottawa E-scooters are making their return to Ottawa with new rules and regulations. The biggest changes are that the season is starting three weeks earlier than last year, the hours have been adjusted and there will be 300 more vehicles available to use.  Province will decide once season wraps aboutContinue Reading

The federal government has begun imposing financial sanctions on Canada Life after months of outcry from public servants, retirees and their families who were left fighting for medical claims to be covered. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) said it “is taking steps to address startup delays faced by Canada Life and hasContinue Reading

Ottawa Stages Nightclub in Kingston, Ont., must meet a list of specific conditions if it wants to host another foam party, following an investigation by public health officials into several cases of eye irritation. 10 people had eyes flushed in hospital after party earlier this month Dan Taekema · CBCContinue Reading

Ottawa Ottawa police are investigating allegations of hate speech used during a pro-Palestinian rally on Parliament Hill on the weekend. Federal leaders condemn speech as ‘antisemitic’ Nicole Williams · CBC News · Posted: Apr 22, 2024 5:59 PM EDT | Last Updated: April 22 Police are investigating allegations of hate speechContinue Reading

Ottawa An Ottawa man nationally recognized last year for training hundreds of other badminton coaches is being mourned by colleagues after he was shot to death Friday night. 53-year-old Kevin Willington remembered as dedicated builder Guy Quenneville · CBC News · Posted: Apr 22, 2024 4:00 AM EDT | LastContinue Reading

Ottawa Eclipse was born with a white crescent moon-shaped mark on her forehead. Not only that, but she was born on Apr. 8, the same day as the historic total solar eclipse.  Eclipse the Holstein born April 8 with white crescent on foreheadCBC News · Posted: Apr 20, 2024 4:00 AM EDTContinue Reading