It’s Friday, April 17. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today.
SHE FELT LOVE IN CANADA AS A REFUGEE. AS A DOCTOR, SHE’S LOSING HOPE FOR NEWCOMERS
A new co-payment model asks refugees to pay $4 for each prescription and 30 per cent of supplemental service costs. Advocates say it’s unfair.
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CUTS AT OTTAWA HOSPITAL WILL HURT PATIENTS, NURSES’ UNION WARNS
Cutting hundreds of front-line nursing positions at The Ottawa Hospital will have a severe impact on patient care, the head of the Ontario Nurses’ Association is warning
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OTTAWA GAS PRICE HIKES EXPECTED DESPITE POSITIVE NEWS IN IRAN
Despite the possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, gas prices are expected to remain high for the foreseeable future, analysts say.
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OTTAWA REDBLACKS CUT LEGENDARY KICKER LEWIS WARD, SAYING HE WILL FOREVER BE A FRANCHISE GREAT
The 33-year-old kicker was released by the Canadian Football League team on Thursday, less than four weeks before the start of their 2026 training camp.
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SENATORS CAPTAIN BRADY TKACHUK WANTS TO TURN ROLLERCOASTER SEASON INTO PLAYOFF SUCCESS
The Senators will face off against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the NHL postseason starting Saturday.
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