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Ottawa’s mayor says he’s skipping this year’s Capital Pride after a falling-out between the organization and a prominent Jewish group in the run-up to this year’s festivities. Last week, Capital Pride issued a statement offering four pro-Palestinian “commitments,” stating that it couldn’t withhold its solidarity without betraying “the promise ofContinue Reading

Ottawa A lawyer for Chris Barber, a key figure in the Freedom Convoy, argued Thursday in closing submissions that her client is “morally innocent” and that there is a lack of evidence against him. Chris Barber does not deserve punishment, his lawyer argues David Fraser · CBC News · Posted:Continue Reading

Ottawa Ottawa’s public health department has been using drones capable of carrying and dispersing larvicides to kill mosquitoes. It’s one of multiple tools used by the West Nile Virus Prevention Program to prevent the spread of the virus. Ottawa Public Health putting a high-tech spin on perennial bug battle JocelynContinue Reading

Ottawa A new research centre plans to study the use of psychedelics in health care. But some in the community say they’re concerned about how patients who participate in clinics and trials at this new centre will be treated. Some are keen on advancing the science — but one expertContinue Reading

Ottawa Closing arguments continued in the trial of Tamara Lich and Chris Barber on Wednesday, as prosecutors pointed to instances where the two key figures in what became the Freedom Convoy worked together during the winter 2022 protests. Trial began in September and may not arrive at a verdict until 2025 DavidContinue Reading

Ottawa Tributes are pouring in for Marlene Catterall, a former Ottawa city councillor, member of Parliament and the first woman to become the chief government whip. Catterall died earlier this week. She was 85.  Ottawa-born Catterall was 1st woman to become chief government whipCBC News · Posted: Aug 14, 2024Continue Reading

Ottawa Although police have closed the case and are calling Gabriel Bernard’s death non-suspicious, the Ottawa man’s seven older siblings say they are looking for answers after he was found unconscious downtown near the Rideau Canal in the early morning hours of July 2 — his 35th birthday. Gabriel Bernard, 35, was found unresponsiveContinue Reading

Ottawa The federal government says a promised crackdown on abuses in the low-wage stream of its temporary foreign workers (TFW) program will not target businesses in the agricultural sector. Minister has promised ‘more reforms’ to stop misuse and fraudCBC News · Posted: Aug 14, 2024 4:00 AM EDT | LastContinue Reading

Ottawa Nearly one year after its start, the trial for two leaders of the Freedom Convoy entered closing arguments on Tuesday. Closing submissions are expected to last until at least the end of the week.  David Fraser · CBC News · Posted: Aug 14, 2024 4:00 AM EDT | LastContinue Reading