It’s Friday, June 26. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom today.
MARK CARNEY WANTS YOUR HELP RENOVATING — AND PAYING FOR — 24 SUSSEX DRIVE
Prime Minister Mark Carney triggered a national sprint Friday to redesign and rebuild 24 Sussex Dr., saying that the prime minister’s official residence is a national landmark that is now in critical condition.
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ANCHOR PROGRAM WILL NOW OFFER 9-1-1 ALTERNATIVE IN EAST OTTAWA
As the ANCHOR mental health crisis response program expands eastward, here’s how the program provides an option for people in crisis.
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ON PACE TO MEET CARNEY PUBLIC SERVICE REDUCTION TARGET, EXPERTS SAY
The federal public service shrunk by more than 12,000 positions in the past fiscal year, according to Treasury Board data.
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK YOU’RE WITNESSING AN OVERDOSE
Here’s what to do if you suspect you see someone who is overdosing, as informed by those who work in addiction services in Ottawa.
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THE CITY IS TREATING BYWARD MARKET BUSINESSES LIKE AN AFTERTHOUGHT | OPINION
Bruce Deachman: For two-and-a-half weeks around Canada Day, much of ByWard Market Square will be closed off for construction. Why not wait?
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