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Bell Street apartment blaze injures one

One man was transported to hospital with injuries following a fire that broke out on the 8th floor of a Bell St. South apartment tower.
Ottawa firefighters received the call at 12:07 p.m. on... ...

Relay for Life prepares for all-nighter

KANATA - The Relay for Life Ottawa West event for the Canadian Cancer Society takes place on June 7 at Walter Baker Park, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Greely school marks 40 years

GREELY - On Friday, May 24, staff, students and school alumni will celebrate the school’s 40-year legacy in the village with songs, speeches and a special art installation.

"She gave her sister 29 years of life"

OTTAWA - When Kidney Foundation staff chose May 14 to hold the Eastern Ontario chapter’s annual general meeting, they didn’t know they were marking the 55th anniversary of the first kidney transplant...

Proving Osgoode's got talent

OSGOODE - A new talent contest set for Canada Day invites youth to put it all on the line for a chance to be crowned Osgoode’s best performer.

Manotick church wants your e-waste

MANOTICK - A local church is hoping to spark an e-waste exodus this weekend.

Youthful outlook to shape Manotick programming

MANOTICK - Teens have a chance to shape their village at an upcoming workshop in Manotick.

Manotick farmers' market expands

MANOTICK - The Manotick Farmer’s Market is growing faster than its vendors’ vegetables as it gears up for an expanded season in Dickinson Square.

Tri-party meetings keep Manotick, Minto in the loop

MANOTICK - Minto has agreed to meet regularly with Manotick groups to ensure everyone is chasing the same goals.

No May flowers at newest art exhibit

KANATA - April showers bring May flowers but this month at the Kanata Civic Art Gallery, patrons will be treated to a show of anything but.

Ottawa Race Weekend opens with marathon torch relay

West Carleton - The Greek ambassador to Canada and mayor of Marathon, Greece, were on hand to light the ceremonial torch during Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend’s first ever marathon torch relay run.

Marathon drummers to keep the beat this race weekend

OTTAWA - While some onlookers might only see marathon racers stretching their limbs before the big race, there will be a group of nine men also stretching in preparation for a different kind of...

Ridgemont, Rideau high schools want to start a chain reaction

OTTAWA SOUTH - Fourteen years ago, a girl named Rachel Scott was sitting on the grass out front of her school when two boys approached her and shot her five times. She didn’t know it at the time, but...

Plans change for temporary park at Rideau and Charlotte

SANDY HILL - At the recent Sandy Hill meeting, residents strongly opposed a developer’s proposal to reconsider earlier plans to establish a temporary park at a vacant lot in the neighbourhood.

Katimavik Elementary unveils new logo

KANATA - Katimavik Elementary School celebrated its changing identity by unveiling a new logo during a ceremony on May 10.

Legion looks to partner with military family resource centre

KANATA - The Kanata legion is looking at partnering up with the Military Family Resource Centre, providing space for the non-profit group for its programs and services.

If you can’t beat them, join them

BLACKBURN - Over the years, the Blackburn Hamlet skate park has become covered with various graffiti tags, a random mesh of letters and colours that coat the entire area.

Centretown fashion show to raise funds for vulnerable residents

With spring in full bloom and plenty of yard work to do, wouldn’t you like a personal laborer for a day?

Residents caught off guard by ATV proposal

OSGOODE - News of a proposed ATV trail network that skirts along their road came as a surprise to some Osgoode residents.

Infill study gets down to brass tacks

OTTAWA - After spending the past year focused on infill parking issues, the city is finally ready to tackle bulky homes that seem to tower over older neighbours.

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