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Residents question 2-year timeline to replace Harmer Avenue bridge
With its rusty, sagging chain-link canopy, it isn’t hard to see why the time has come to replace the 55-year-old Harmer Avenue pedestrian bridge. But some neighbours are wondering why the city needs two years to get the job done.
Sexual assault reports up more than 50 per cent in Kingston, Ont.
Kingston, Ont., saw the biggest spike in violent crime among all Canadian cities last year, according to new data from Statistics Canada, with a 53 per cent jump in police-reported sexual assaults driving much of the increase.
Window contractors press PCs for more time to complete retrofits
Window contractors are scrambling to complete a surge of orders after the Ontario PC government scrapped the GreenON rebate program last month.
Drivers slam bridge detour as city defends shared route
Cyclists aren’t the only ones slamming the city’s new Harmer Avenue bridge detour. Drivers say they worry the shared route will anger impatient motorists and endanger the safety of cyclists on the road.
Fix 'dangerous' Harmer Bridge detour on Holland Avenue, cyclists urge
Ottawa cyclists are calling on the city to change a new detour on Holland Avenue, warning that it has created testy — even dangerous — conditions for commuters along the busy route.
Ontario coroner investigating 3 possible heat-related deaths
Ontario's chief coroner has confirmed that his office is investigating three deaths as potentially tied to the recent extreme heat that has gripped much of the province.
Experts pan ministry's cancellation of Indigenous curriculum revisions
Experts are slamming the Ontario Ministry of Education's last-minute cancellation of an Indigenous curriculum revision project, worried the decision might signal the PC government's intention to abandon reconciliation efforts.
CBC Ottawa news quiz for the week of July 1
How closely did you follow the past seven days in local news? Take our quiz and find out.
Ottawa police investigate swarming aboard OC Transpo bus after Bluesfest show
Ottawa police are warning Bluesfest concert-goers to be mindful of their personal security aboard OC Transpo buses, after an alleged swarming on Saturday night involving at least five victims and more than 10 suspects.
Gatineau goes dumpster diving to expose composting need
The City of Gatineau went dumpster diving on Friday, hoping to show residents just how much compostable and recyclable material ends up in the city's landfill.