Martin Halek
Martin Halek is a News and Digital reporter at CBC Ottawa. He previously covered small-town news for Vista Radio in south-central Ontario, and is currently pursuing a master of journalism at Carleton University.
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Cornwall businesses contend with fractured cross-border ties
A day into the Trump administration's sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods, businesses in the city of Cornwall, Ont., are struggling to maintain ties with their cross-border neighbours.
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Rural township sets limits on virtual council meetings, but not remote work
A township council in eastern Ontario has rolled back its own remote work privileges, but held off on doing the same for staff.
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Jean-Michel Ménard reflects on family, retirement ahead of return to Brier
The Gatineau, Que. curler hasn't competed at Canada’s top men’s curling tournament since 2017. But after a short-lived retirement, he’s now headed to the 2025 Brier — with a World Mixed Curling Championship win under his belt.
Canada -Ottawa |
Rural municipality considers work-from-home ban
Twin motions on Elizabethtown-Kitley’s municipal council agenda Monday propose ending the ability for both councillors and staff to work from home.
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Embattled eastern Ontario mayor to resign after tumultuous time in office
Mark MacKenzie is stepping down as mayor of the Township of McNab/Braeside after an administration marked by accusations of misconduct both by and against MacKenzie — and a series of suspensions both official and unofficial.
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