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Valedictorian told to stay home after making pro-Palestinian remarks in grad speech
Elizabeth Yao, the graduating valedictorian at Bell High School in west Ottawa, said she was told not to go to school on Monday after she made pro-Palestinian remarks during a speech at her commencement ceremony.
Hope for Somerset House renewed as 'major construction' finally underway
Construction is underway to renew the derelict Somerset House, a historic building in Centretown that's sat empty for almost two decades, according to the local councillor.
Police in schools debate revived by proposed Ontario legislation
A new bill by the Ontario government would force some school boards to put police officers in schools.
Gardeners call for more help, less bureaucracy in battle against invasive plants
Invasives are plaguing community gardens in Ottawa, and it's representative of a citywide problem, according to Coun. Marty Carr. She believes mobilizing volunteers is the answer.
Federal public service shrinks for 1st time in a decade
The federal public service has shrunk for the first time since 2015, after shedding nearly 10,000 jobs over the last year, according to new data released by the Treasury Board Secretariat.
Local artist explores Chinese-Canadian immigration as LAC's new creator in residence
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) has hired Eric Chan, an Ottawa artist who blends art and technology, as its first creator in residence. Chan's work will dive into the history of Chinese immigration to Canada, he said, using the millions of records of Chinese-Canadians stored in the archives.
U of O offering free tuition to students from some Algonquin First Nations
The University of Ottawa is offering free tuition to students from the Algonquin Anishinàbeg Nation starting in the fall semester, the school announced Thursday.
What do you call a person from Chelsea? Municipality taking names
A Chelsean? A Chelski? A Chelsite? What should a resident of Chelsea, Que., be called? After 150 years with no recognized demonym, the municipality is hoping to choose one.
Indian community mourns student death in Ottawa
The family of an Indian international student who died in Ottawa late last month is mourning her loss, with some among them questioning how police kept them informed when she went missing.
Carleton to cut back on contract instructors amid $32-million budget hole
A growing deficit is part of Carleton University's newly approved budget, as the anticipated $26-million shortfall in 2024-25 grew to $32 million in 2025-26.