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The sale of the Ottawa Senators is finally done. Plus, the latest on the city’s garbage plans.
Robert HiltzJun 14, 2023
A protest and counter-protest at a Westboro school led to five arrests. Plus, what to do this week.
Robert HiltzJun 12, 2023
The city is going to go on an aggressive hiring spree for paramedics, can they get the province to pay up? Plus an update on the smoke.
Robert HiltzJun 09, 2023
It’s been a smokey few days in the capital as Quebec wildfires send the city’s air quality to terrible lows.
Robert HiltzJun 07, 2023
The head of the police force wants to return officers to public schools. Plus, we’ve got plenty of events to get you through the week.
Robert HiltzJun 05, 2023
It was a record-setting start to June in the city. Plus the latest on Lansdowne consultations.
Robert HiltzJun 02, 2023
Construction season has begun across town. Plus, emergency rooms are already closing because of shortages, how much worse can it get?
Robert HiltzMay 31, 2023
We go deep on the city’s plans to use new federal housing funds. Plus, the concerns about a redesigned Orléans overpass.
Robert HiltzMay 30, 2023
A detective is back at his desk after being found guilty of threatening a woman. Plus a Race Weekend roundup!
Robert HiltzMay 29, 2023
Plus, be prepared for traffic delays during race weekend
Robert Hiltz, Geoff SharpeMay 26, 2023
Plus a breakdown of the city’s funding on homelessness
Robert HiltzMay 24, 2023
The globe is expected to have warmed 1.5 C over preindustrial levels in the next five years. In 2015, it was hoped this would be a line we never crossed.
Robert HiltzMay 19, 2023