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Two months before sex assault trial, well-known Ottawa teacher and basketball coach dies

A former Ottawa teacher and basketball coach who was facing a raft of historic sexual assault charges has died at home only...

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Jonathan Pitre diagnosed with chronic graft-versus-host disease

Jonathan Pitre has been diagnosed with chronic graft-versus-host disease — a condition that could complicate his recovery for years to come. Pitre,...

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SCANLAN: Karlsson survives trade deadline but departure rumours still loom

In the end, Erik Karlsson was not traded by the 3 p.m. deadline, allowing Senators fans to draw their first clean breath...

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8 displaced after fire breaks out at Britannia home

Eight people are temporarily homeless after a fire broke out in the basement of a Britannia home Sunday evening. Ottawa firefighters were...

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SIU investigating fatal ‘police-involved’ shooting in Ottawa

The province’s police watchdog is investigating after a man was fatally shot Sunday night near a grocery store west of downtown. At...

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Snakes on a train? OC Transpo risks becoming ‘Noah’s Ark,’ councillor warns

Cats, small dogs — and yes, even snakes — could soon be allowed aboard OC Transpo trains and buses, and at least one city...

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SIU investigating Ottawa police over weekend incident

The Special Investigations Unit is looking into the actions of four Ottawa police officers, after a 60-year-old man ended up in hospital...

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Rachel Homan’s rink eliminated from medal hunt after loss to Great Britain

Canada will not win an Olympic medal in women’s curling for the first time. Rachel Homan’s fifth loss Wednesday eliminated them from medal contention....

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REEVELY: Patrick Brown reported for alleged ethics violations by MPP Randy Hillier

Ottawa Valley MPP Randy Hillier intensified his campaign against former Progressive Conservative leader Patrick Brown on Tuesday, reporting him to the provincial...