How some generous Ottawans are helping set up kids for school success

Tammy Allarie remembers how confident she felt as a kid on the first day of school when she could blend into the crowd with a new backpack filled with pencils

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Man, 78, wanted for allegedly assaulting person in Leslieville

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A 78-year-old man is wanted for allegedly assaulting a person in Leslieville Monday. Toronto police were called to the Queen

Mississauga councillor wants pause on AI data centres as Toronto councillors grapple with proposed facilities

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As communities across Canada and the United States deal with a surge in proposed AI data centres, councillors in the

News of the day: Ottawa can expect as much as 100 mm of rain; New eateries are transforming Somerset Street West; Paddling a glowing kayak on the canal after dark

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It’s Tuesday, July 28. Here are today’s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. AS MUCH AS 100 MM OF

Child critically injured after reported drowning in Mississauga

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A child has been critically injured after police were called to a home in Mississauga for a reported drowning. Emergency

Ironman Canada-Ottawa and Colonel By Day: What to know about this long weekend

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Ottawa will be buzzing this Colonel By Day long weekend as more than 3,000 athletes from 65 countries descend on

Brother of murdered Toronto police officer calls for changes to Canada’s parole system

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The brother of a Toronto police officer who was murdered in the line of duty is calling for changes to

Homicide investigation underway after body found in Augusta Township

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The Ontario Provincial Police are conducting a homicide investigation after a person was found dead in Augusta Township on July

Canada-wide warrant issued for Brampton man accused of attempted murder in double shooting

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Peel Regional Police have issued a Canada-wide arrest warrant for a Brampton man in connection to a double shooting in

Two youths charged over stabbing in Nepean

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Two youths have been charged in connection with a stabbing in Nepean on July 23, the Ottawa Police Service says.