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Cold snap causing ice jams on Tay River, authority warns
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The current cold snap enveloping eastern Ontario is creating ideal conditions for ice jams on local rivers, the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority …
Ottawa
Woman banned from owning pets after dog found in trash bin
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A Petawawa, Ont., woman is banned from owning animals for life after a dog was found in a sealed garbage bin outside her home. The approximately …
Toronto
'Nothing ever stays the same': Minister defends tuition, student fee, OSAP changes
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Ontario's minister of training, colleges and universities defended changes to post-secondary education on Monday, saying recently announced decisions …
Ivory Coast
Two men charged in Ivory Coast for trying to blackmail MP Tony Clement
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Two men in Africa's Ivory Coast have been charged for attempting to blackmail Canadian MP Tony Clement by posing as a woman online and demanding …
Aboriginal Canadians
Ailing man sues over 8-hour trip in 'sardine can' prison transport van
cbc.ca - Jim Bronskill
A federal inmate who says he was shackled in a cramped transport van for almost eight hours — despite a heart condition and other ailments — is suing …
School Administration
Extreme cold leads to many Ottawa-area school bus cancellations
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It's too cold for school buses to take students to many schools surrounding Ottawa. This morning's wind chill made it feel about -35 in eastern …
Ottawa
Ottawa remains snared in winter's cold, cruel embrace
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There's no escaping this winter deep freeze just yet. Ottawa-Gatineau remains caught in January's brutally cold grip, with today's forecast calling …
Ottawa
Ottawa Public Library wants more e-books from big publishers
cbc.ca - Mario Carlucci
The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) really wants to stock more e-books. But despite the rising demand from patrons, major multinational publishers are …
Ottawa
Kemptville animal sanctuary appeals for help heating barns
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An animal sanctuary in Kemptville, Ont., is reaching out for help heating its barns this winter as temperatures plunge. Big Sky Ranch is currently …
Canadian News
Government taking decades in some cases to learn from TSB
cbc.ca - Ryan Tumilty
The Transportation Safety Board – the agency in charge of protecting Canadians in the skies, the seas and on rail – is often ignored, with its …
Canadian News
'The screams and the silence': Survivor recalls fatal bus crash
cbc.ca - Stu Mills
A large print of a photograph hangs above the sofa in Kathryn Rose's immaculate Arnprior home. It's Phares dans la Tempete, la Jument by Jean Guichard, …
Canadian News
Military looking to avoid a 'black eye' by stalling human rights complaint, lawyer says
cbc.ca - Murray Brewster
The Canadian military is being accused of dragging its feet to prevent a human rights complaint from being heard regarding the case of a former naval …
Toronto
Hamilton manufacturer modifies 6K donation bins across Canada following death
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After a homeless woman became trapped and died inside a clothing donation bin produced by his company, John Luison and his staff launched a …
Ottawa
Brooke Henderson falters in final round of LPGA Tournament of Champions
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Eun-Hee Ji of South Korea outlasted the cold and wind to close with a 1-under 70 and win the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions by two shots …
Ottawa
Ottawa makes the best of this brutally cold weekend
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The temperatures in Ottawa may be frigid this weekend, but they haven't stopped some people — and their pets — from venturing out into the white …
Ottawa
4 dogs killed in Woodroffe Avenue fire
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Four dogs are dead and two people are temporarily homeless after a fire broke out at a home on Woodroffe Avenue Sunday afternoon. Firefighters were …
Ottawa
Gas reconnected to hundreds of east Ottawa homes
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Heat has been restored to hundreds of homes in Ottawa's Blackburn Hamlet and Innes Park neighbourhoods days after a gas line was damaged. More than …
Ottawa
CBC Ottawa news quiz for the week of Jan. 13
cbc.ca - Trevor Pritchard
Which country wants to tear down its embassy building on Island Park Drive and build an office building in its place? Why did the Ottawa Catholic …
Ottawa
Nearly century-old covered bridge goes up in flames in Low, Que.
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Quebec provincial police are investigating after a nearly century-old covered bridge went up in flames Saturday night. Police and firefighters were …
Canadian News
Extreme cold warning, snow continues across eastern Ontario
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A blustery, cold and snowy Sunday is in store as Environment Canada's extreme cold warning and winter storm warning continues for much of eastern …
Canadian News
Severe winter storm slams Quebec
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It's snowing. It's blowing. And it's very, very cold. Across Quebec, Environment Canada is warning of winter storm conditions that include snowfall, …
Ottawa
'Snow moles' rooting out poor conditions on city sidewalks
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They're fed up, and they're not going to take it anymore. The Coalition on Aging has started an initiative called Snow Moles — recruiting seniors …
Recipes
Make your own warm winter panzanella
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There's something special about making a meal from your favourite cookbook. But Chef Tanya Skeates thinks it can be topped by joining other people, so …
Ottawa
Racers hit the Calabogie, Ont., slopes for international skicross competition
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Imagine racing down an 800-metre course at speeds up to 70 km/h. Then add in some jumps and turns — and you have what dozens of skiers are facing this …
Ottawa
Curator of ice block art in Kingston says he needs an assistant
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An outdoor art exhibit in Kingston, Ont., featuring bright paintings encased in ice could be melting away for good come spring if no one steps up to …
Ottawa
Blues continue march up standings with victory over Senators
cbc.ca - Joe Harris
Carl Gunnarsson scored the go-ahead goal with 7:44 left in the third period, lifting the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on …
Ottawa
Mourners remember 'kind-hearted' bus crash victim Judy Booth
cbc.ca - Krystalle Ramlakhan
It was standing room only Saturday at a community hall in Almonte, Ont., as pipers and drummers filled the room with the music Judy Booth loved to …
Ottawa
Brooke Henderson sits 1 stroke back at LPGA opener after 3rd round
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Lydia Ko shot 30 on the front nine to catch the leaders and stayed bogey-free Saturday for a 5-under 66 to share the lead with Eun-Hee Ji going into …
Ottawa
Luskville, Que., house fire likely fatal, police say
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One person has likely died in a weekend house fire in Luskville, Que., local police say. The fire broke out Saturday morning on Kawartha Road, …