It’s Friday, May 29. Here are today’s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom:
PROTESTERS OUT IN FORCE TO DEMONSTRATE AGAINST CANSEC ARMS SHOW
This year’s two-day event, hosted by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries, is the largest yet.
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HIGHWAY 417 CONSTRUCTION IN OTTAWA IS NOW BUTTING INTO NEPEAN
Already under pressure from drivers taking shortcuts through the neighbourhood, construction traffic is causing ‘safety risks’ near the 417.
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CITY OF OTTAWA LOOKS TO BOLSTER PROPERTY ENCROACHMENT PROTECTIONS DURING CONSTRUCTION
Members of Ottawa’s emergency preparedness and protective services committee explored what tools the city had to strengthen protections against encroachments during construction.
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OTTAWA’S NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY IS LATE, WAY OVER BUDGET, AND IT GETS WORSE | OPINION
Brigitte Pellerin: When I asked the people in charge for explanations on Ādisōke’s delays, here’s what they said: Nothing.
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PETITION RENEWS PUSH FOR BIKE SHARING IN OTTAWA, BUT NOT EVERYONE IS ON BOARD
A city-commissioned report estimated that launching a bike sharing system could cost up to $10 million, with additional annual operating costs depending on factors including the use of e-bikes and sponsorship revenue.
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