Plan ahead for winter water: emergency officials

EMC news - When Jim McLaughlin was a little boy, he went skating on the Rideau Canal when he wasn't supposed to and fell through the ice. "I went through up to my waist," said McLaughlin, who's now a fisherman. "After three seconds, it's not fun. The...

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Man charged in Merivale shooting

EMC news - Police have charged one man for a shooting outside a west end nightclub during the early morning hours of Saturday, Feb. 11. Ottawa police were called to the bar on the 1900 block of Merivale Road shortly after 1 a.m., after an alleged clash...

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Walter Baker centre wraps up renovations, Improvements made to gym and aquatic centre to be shown off on Feb. 17

EMC news - Renovations are ready to be unveiled at the Walter Baker Sports Centre. A grand re-opening will be on Feb. 17 from 9 to 4 p.m. for members to take tours, review fitness goals, watch demonstrations and have a coffee. There will be free...

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What's in a name?, Councillors yank commemorative-naming change

EMC news - A last-minute realization that a proposed change to the city's commemorative naming process would remove councillors from the process led Coun. Maria McRae to ask a city committee to review the idea. The River ward councillor made the request...

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Students learn to take only the smart risks, Chris Bourne shares his story with Grade 11 students

EMC news - Chris Bourne had just returned from a backpacking trip in Europe and was all set for one more day of freedom before starting a summer job to when an accident changed his life forever. Bourne went to pick up snacks and beer with his girlfriend...

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Fish licence-free in the region on family day, Fancy equipment not required to give sport a try this weekend

EMC news - If you've ever dreamed of reeling in a record fish, this is your chance. All Canadian residents are invited to grab a pole and start fishing during the annual licence-free long weekend Feb. 18 to 20. Throughout the province's Family Day...

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Crisis? What crisis?

That was an amazing photo in the paper, showing a long string of buses backed up on the Transitway, while police and OC Transpo people tried to sort out the mess after a crash of two buses during rush hour. You look at it and empathize immediately...

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Light rail contract should pay off for taxpayers

Ottawa taxpayers are about to invest $2.1 billion in light rail. For all that cash, it would be nice to see benefits beyond rails and stations. City council cannot build in contract provisions that see the light-rail builders required to buy supplies...

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Web Poll

THIS WEEK'S POLL QUESTION Should the city move to ban smoking on restaurant and bar patios? A) Yes. Smoking is a hazard to public health and the would be right to take action. B) No. This is a case of over-regulation of private businesses. C)...

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Ottawa moves towards being a 'suicide safer' city

EMC news - Parents with children in crisis will now have a road map to help them navigate the city's mental health services thanks to a Suicide Safer Ottawa summit held at Ben Franklin Place in Nepean on Feb. 8. The summit brought together people from...

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Don't stress about income tax

EMC news - If you are low income and meet the eligibilty criteria, volunteers can help you get your tax forms completed. The Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC) is accepting registrations for free tax clinics across Nepean....

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Plans for high-rise complex on Baseline to change

EMC news - A plan for a series of apartment buildings at Baseline Road and Sandcastle Drive has been changed to make it more palatable to the community. The application for the development near the Queensway Carleton Hospital would have seen 588 units...

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Shine a Light on our Youth, Resource centre's largest-ever event is April 21

EMC news - Shine a Light on our Youth will support of child and youth programming in the community. The Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC) is holding the inaugural silent and live auction fundraiser, and hopes to make the...

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Nepean man wins six figures in lottery

EMC news - Nepean resident Gary Gallagher is now $212,000 richer thanks to a Lotto Max ticket in the Jan. 27 draw. "When I saw the six digits flash across the screen of the self-checker, I thought it was broken," Gallagher said in a press release...

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Students sign up to stop overcrowding, Longfields-Davidson Heights already over capacity with Grade 12 still to come

EMC news - Anna Clement and Reshma Dalial are learning about civic engagement thanks to a petition. The two co-presidents of the student council at Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School are demanding the province fast-track expansion of the...

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Pups need homes before training

EMC news - Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind has announced the birth of a new litter of puppies. Within several weeks, these puppies will require foster homes to learn what it takes to become a "good dog" before entering formal training to become guide...

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Fate of St. Thomas School hangs on public opinion

EMC news - The fate of the former St. Thomas school site will be up for debate at the Nepean Sailing Club on Feb. 21. The school - which was purchased by the city for about $2 million, according to Bay Coun. Mark Taylor - would be a site for community...

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Snipping for a cause

EMC news - University students are going bare in an effort to raise funds to fight childhood cancers. The University of Ottawa's faculty of medicine is hosting its ninth annual Shave for a Cure event on Friday, Feb. 24, during the Ottawa 67's game...

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Seniors share the love on Valentine's Day

EMC news - For Earl and Eileen Timble, who live at Lynwood Lodge Retirement Home in Bells Corners, Valentine's Day is just another day in their 65-year marriage. The couple, who married at the age of 25 and moved into Lynwood a few years ago from...

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Professor celebrates Juno nomination

EMC news - A Carleton University music professor by day and drummer for an instrumental trio band at night, Jesse Stewart has snared himself a Juno Award nomination. Stewart was in Toronto for the announcement on Feb. 7 that his band, Stretch Orchestra,...

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