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Ottawa police roll out new traffic patrol units
18 Dec 2025
Ottawa police are rolling out a new strategy to deal with speeding: new traffic patrol units. CBC's Jodie Applewaithe explains how police plan to enforce road safety across the city.
Ottawa police roll out new traffic patrol units
18 Dec 2025
Ottawa police are rolling out a new strategy to deal with speeding: new traffic patrol units. CBC's Jodie Applewaithe explains how police plan to enforce road safety across the city.
Gatineau mental health crisis centre set to close indefinitely
18 Dec 2025
Centre d'aide 24/7 stopped accepting new clients on Monday and will close its doors Friday. The region's health authority now says it's stepping in to help.
Gatineau mental health crisis centre set to close indefinitely
18 Dec 2025
Centre d'aide 24/7 stopped accepting new clients on Monday and will close its doors Friday. The region's health authority now says it's stepping in to help.
City asks well users to hold off on that backyard rink
18 Dec 2025
A beloved winter pastime could become the latest victim of a lengthy dry spell in the Ottawa area as the city urges residents on private wells to refrain from using their water to flood backyard rinks.
Crown withdraws murder charge against Toronto man who spent 23 years in prison
18 Dec 2025
The Court of Appeal for Ontario last month ordered a new trial for Timothy Rees, who had been convicted of second-degree murder in 1990 for the killing of a 10-year-old girl.
Crown withdraws murder charge against Toronto man who spent 23 years in prison
18 Dec 2025
The Court of Appeal for Ontario last month ordered a new trial for Timothy Rees, who had been convicted of second-degree murder in 1990 for the killing of a 10-year-old girl.
Toronto youth on ‘trajectory that is not healthy,’ warns police chief
18 Dec 2025
Crime rates across the city have seen a drop, but Toronto’s police chief says youth crime rates continue to be a cause for concern.
Toronto city council approves hike in land transfer tax for luxury homebuyers
18 Dec 2025
Toronto city council has approved a hike in land transfer tax on houses that sell for more than $3 million starting next year.
Desbiens, Poulin lead Victoire to 2-1 shootout win over Sceptres in Halifax
18 Dec 2025
Ann-Renee Desbiens made 35 saves and Marie-Philip Poulin scored in the shootout to help the Montreal Victoire beat the Toronto Sceptres in the Professional Women's Hockey League's first-ever game in Halifax on Wednesday night.
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