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Ottawa The contractor hired to rehabilitate a century-old bridge in Kingston, Ont., that was demolished after the failed repair job is suing the federal government and an engineering firm that investigated the incident for more than $8 million. Landform Civil Infrastructures Inc. is itself being sued by subcontractors for $1.6M Dan Taekema ·Continue Reading

Ottawa Several copies of a book promoting white nationalist ideology have been placed in community-run library boxes in neighbourhoods across the city, prompting a police investigation. Area councillor calls incident ‘disturbing’ Faith Greco · CBC News · Posted: Feb 10, 2025 4:00 AM EST | Last Updated: February 10 CopiesContinue Reading

Ottawa A shortage of the French liqueur Chartreuse has bartenders lamenting and one Ottawa distiller inventing. A recent boom in demand for the French liqueur and a decision by the monks who make it has led to a shortage Natalia Goodwin · CBC News · Posted: Feb 10, 2025 4:00Continue Reading

Ottawa A new project to build homes for the homeless out of old shipping containers in Gatineau, Que., is proving a success, advocates say.  Village Transitiôn hopes to increase its 40 units to 100 These shipping containers are being used to provide a safe, warm place for people who would otherwiseContinue Reading

Ottawa A Superior Court judge has found that Ottawa police drug squad officers went ahead with an arrest last year when they knew they didn’t have grounds, and that one of them deliberately lied in court to make it seem like they did. Officers knew they had no grounds toContinue Reading

Ottawa While different levels of government promise to speed up the accreditation of internationally trained professionals to prop up the healthcare system, it still takes months if not years for new immigrants to be able to practise in Canada. The federal government want to simplify recognition of foreign medical credentialsContinue Reading

Ottawa After months of enduring the war in Gaza, Waseem Elrayyes and his immediate family are among the lucky ones who have been able to escape to Canada under the federal government’s temporary visa program. His sisters and other family members are still there. Only 616 Gazans have arrived in CanadaContinue Reading

Ottawa Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to cut about 3,300 jobs, or about a quarter of its workforce, over the next three years. IRCC says it needs to return to pre-pandemic spending, match lower immigration levels Emma Weller · CBC News · Posted: Jan 21, 2025 7:47Continue Reading

Ottawa City joins Toronto and Mississauga in calling on upper levels of government to increase social assistance rates to meet basic needs. Councillor says residents are ‘drowning’ despite doing their best to afford meals Dan Taekema · CBC News · Posted: Jan 20, 2025 12:31 PM EST | Last Updated:Continue Reading