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Designs for Lansdowne 2.0 critiqued as city prepares for building permit

The City of Ottawa is finessing detailed designs for a new events centre and north side stands in the $419-million Lansdowne 2.0, but some issues repeatedly flagged likely won't change in the final rundown.

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Almost all of the Rideau Canal is now open for skating

The NCC says it's working hard to open the final 400 metres, between Laurier Avenue and the National Arts Centre. The CBC’s Sannah Choi caught up with some happy skaters.

Cost of building tent-like migrant shelter pegged at $15M

The city has found a contractor to design and build a newcomer reception centre by the Nepean Sportsplex, with a one-year timeline to finish the work.

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National women's soccer stalwart Desiree Scott comes out of retirement to sign with Ottawa Rapid

Three-time Canadian Olympic soccer medallist Desiree Scott has reversed course on the retirement she announced in the fall and signed with the Ottawa Rapid of the new Northern Super League, the team announced Tuesday.

Canada Ottawa January 14

Netflix and other streaming services now blocked on federal government networks

Shared Services Canada says it made the decision because streaming services aren't necessary for federal bureaucrats to do their jobs.

Politics January 14

Trial stayed against Ottawa nun accused of historic sex crimes at residential and day schools

Indigenous January 14

Pitch for pro soccer team, stadium in Kingston met with both support and opposition

Canada Ottawa January 14

Ontario group urges people to donate $200 rebate cheques to local charities

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Tariffs from U.S. could cost up to 500,000 Ontario jobs, Ford says

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Ukrainian families question Canada's commitment as residency applications appear 'lost'

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Highway 17 reopens after fatal crash near Pembroke

Canada Ottawa January 14

Ottawa Food Bank makes 'heartbreaking' cuts to food programs

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Algonquin College moves to close Perth campus

Canada Ottawa January 14

Quebec boosts border security resources as Trump tariff threat looms

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1 killed in head-on Highway 7 crash near Tweed

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Barrhaven homicide victim remembered as loving dad

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