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Jordanian police in Ottawa for specialized training on tackling human trafficking
A delegation of police officers from Jordan's anti-human trafficking unit are in Ottawa this week, learning best practices to combat human trafficking from experts across Canada.
Police investigate after woman's hijab pulled off at pro-Palestinian demonstration
The Ottawa Police Service's hate crime and bias unit is investigating after a woman's hijab was pulled off during a demonstration outside an Israel Independence Day ceremony at city hall earlier this week.
Construction begins on national monument to honour 2SLGBTQ+ community
The LGBT Purge Fund broke ground on the future site of its national monument in downtown Ottawa, the first step in the construction of a landmark meant to recognize the discrimination faced by 2SLGBTQ+ people across the country.
Community policing pilot prompts questions days before launch
Ahead of the launch of the first phase of Ottawa police's community safety policing pilot, city councillors were left with dozens of questions on what the program would look like, including the biggest changes their constituents would see in the coming months.
Orléans roundabout proves unpopular with east end residents
The first public meeting since OC Transpo unveiled a design proposal for a new roundabout in Orléans turned into a tense and sometimes heated exchange between residents and staff Monday night.
OCDSB elementary review raising parent concerns
Ahead of a planned review of elementary school programs and services in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, some parents are raising concerns over potential changes.
Arena demolition poses big questions about Gatineau encampment's future
With the demolition of the Robert-Guertin Centre in Gatineau, Que., slated for this summer, questions remain about the relocation of the encampment in the arena's parking lot.
OCDSB's lawsuit against social media giants could lead to stronger regulations, experts say
Ottawa's largest school board is joining three other Ontario school boards taking the largest social media companies to court, alleging the platforms are disrupting student learning.
OCDSB trustees vote for equity coach roles to support Arab, Muslim students
Trustees with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board voted unanimously at a committee meeting earlier this week to allocate two full-time positions to support Palestinian, Muslim, Arab and Arabic-speaking students.
On the 10th anniversary of her husband's death, she got a letter from the person who received his lungs
On the 10th anniversary of her husband's death, Joan Fisher opened her mailbox to find a special letter from someone she's never met. It was from the man who was the recipient of her husband's lungs a decade ago.