It’s Wednesday, July 8. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom today.
THIS OTTAWA COMMUNITY WAS HIT BY TWO TORNADOES. NOW, IT’S IN FLOOD RECOVERY MODE
This neighbourhood is no stranger to storm cleanups after two tornadoes, and now a flood, have devastated the community in the last decade.
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GOING TO BLUESFEST? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The nine-day, multi-stage extravaganza takes place on the grounds of (and inside) the Canadian War Museum at LeBreton Flats Park, within sight of the Ottawa River and Parliament Hill.
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SENS LEGEND DANIEL ALFREDSSON EXPLAINS WHY HE CROSSED ENEMY LINES TO JOIN MAPLE LEAFS
The former Ottawa Senators captain and assistant was introduced to the good people of Toronto in his new role as associate coach of the arch-rival Maple Leafs during a Zoom call.
He started by sending a message to the Ottawa faithful.
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WHAT THE NEW ‘ACE DISTRICT’ GETS WRONG IN THE BYWARD MARKET | OPINION
Ottawa says the arts district is about placemaking. So where are all the local artists, and why was the only community mural covered?
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SHE DIED FROM CANCER AT 23. NOW, HER FATHER’S MISSION IS TO HELP SAVE OTHERS
Kevin Williamson hopes to spread the importance of young women knowing their bodies after his daughter died from cervical cancer at 23 years old.
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