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Ottawa's Luke Richardson officially named head coach of Chicago's NHL team
Luke Richardson, who helped guide the Montreal Canadiens to the Stanley Cup last summer, is the new coach of Chicago's NHL team, stepping into a tricky rebuilding process for one of the league's ...
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/luke-richardson-head-coach-chicago-nhl-1.6502949?cmp=rss
Freedom Convoy a 'relentless disturbance,' says people's commission
The people tasked with penning a report into how the Freedom Convoy impacted city residents met the public and media during the first day of the Ottawa People's Commission on Monday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-people-s-commission-freedom-convoy-1.6502878?cmp=rss
Canada's COVID-19 response better than many comparable countries, study finds
Canada handled the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic and weathered the ensuing upheaval better than several other nations with comparable health-care and economic infrastructure, a new stu...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/canada-response-covid-pandemic-cmaj-1.6502648?cmp=rss
Ottawa police say they're ready to shut down Canada Day occupation attempts
Ottawa city officials laid out their plans for a "unique" Canada Day Monday morning, including shows at LeBreton Flats and efforts to keep anti-government protests from turning into another occ...
Why Canada's national holiday is no longer Dominion Day
After bringing home Canada's Constitution in 1982, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau wanted July 1 to be known as Canada Day.
https://www.cbc.ca/archives/canada-day-1982-1.6496279?cmp=rss
Libraries in Canada hit by wave of hate, threats, as right-wing groups protest all-age drag events
Family-friendly drag events across Canada, many hosted by municipal libraries, have been targeted by a deluge of hateful comments and threats this Pride month, prompting multiple police investiga...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/investigates/libraries-threats-all-age-drag-1.6501247?cmp=rss
Parents, caregivers face new juggling act as employers evaluate work-from-home policies
The ability to keep a close eye on loved ones has been important to many people who have been juggling their family and employment responsibilities in the same space over the course of the pand...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/wfh-flexible-work-families-care-1.6499343?cmp=rss
The pandemic upset how we assess students. Experts worry that's also hampered recovery efforts
How student learning is measured is one element of the education system that's been upset by the pandemic. Students, parents and teachers alike worry about lost learning since March 2020, while ...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/learning-curve-assessment-1.6492272?cmp=rss
Nepean HS parent distressed by 'culture of silence' after son beaten in bathroom
The mother of a Nepean High School student who was beaten in a school washroom says the incident opened her eyes to a "culture of silence" around violence at the school.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/nepean-high-school-violence-video-1.6500603?cmp=rss
'Super consultant' to testify as blockbuster week at LRT inquiry kicks off
It’s expected to be a big week at the public inquiry into Ottawa’s light rail system as a number of well-known Ottawa officials answer questions under oath — including 'super consultant' Br...
New summer Gatineau Park shuttle hits the roads — and it's free
For the first time, a free shuttle bus service will ferry nature lovers to some of the most popular spots in Gatineau Park during the summer.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/gatineau-park-summer-shuttle-pilot-project-1.6502406?cmp=rss
East Hawkesbury residents urge township to regulate Airbnbs, short-term rentals
Homeowners in the small township east of Ottawa are taking issue with the arrival of short-term rentals in their riverside community.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/airbnb-east-hawkesbury-1.6502151?cmp=rss
Protests are coming back for Canada Day — and officials don't want a repeat of winter chaos
The federal public safety minister said he wants people to celebrate Canada Day, but with protests planned for the upcoming holiday weekend in Ottawa, Marco Mendicino says he's hoping the mistak...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mendicino-canada-day-emergencies-act-1.6500411?cmp=rss
Neighbourhood pantry designed by Carleton students making architecture work for community
Kitchens in Centretown are about to get a little bit bigger as Carleton University architecture students put the finishing touches on a community pantry they're calling Public Food.
This dragon boat team for kids with autism is pushing through more than just waves
With the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival back after a two-year pandemic hiatus, the team from Ausome Ottawa pushed off into the Rideau River Saturday with more than just speed and a gold medal in min...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/dragon-boat-ausome-ottawa-1.6501854?cmp=rss
It's time for the weekly CBC Ottawa news quiz
How closely did you follow the past seven days in local news? Take our quiz to find out.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/cbc-ottawa-news-quiz-week-of-june-26-1.6498094?cmp=rss
Cost of living concerns must be balanced with fiscal restraint, Chrystia Freeland says
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says affordability and fiscal restraint must be balanced as the federal government looks to address the rising cost of living.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/chrystia-freeland-inflation-1.6501750?cmp=rss
Feds announce new task force to tackle passport wait times, backlogs
The federal government has created a new cabinet task force to help tackle what the prime minister calls unacceptable delays in processing immigration applications and passports.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/government-task-force-services-delays-1.6501708?cmp=rss
How much influence should politicians have over police?
CBC News explores the tense, fuzzy and often controversial relationship between police and policymakers in Canada — one experts say is ripe for clarity and change.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/police-politicians-direction-1.6500795?cmp=rss
Petawawa refuses again to fly Pride flag, citing town policy some call 'outdated'
Members of the LGBTQ community in a small eastern Ontario town are frustrated and demanding change, after their mayor dismissed their request to fly the Pride flag during Pride Month again, citin...