It’s Wednesday, April 15. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today.
ALMOST 1,000 MORE PUBLIC SERVANTS APPLY FOR EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVES IN UNDER A WEEK
Mohammad Kamal, the director of communications for Shafqat Ali, the president of the Treasury Board, told the Ottawa Citizen that about 4,600 public servants have now applied to the program.
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OFFICER WITH UKRAINIAN UNIT LINKED TO NEO-NAZIS RECEIVED MILITARY TRAINING IN CANADA
Sources say Defence Minister David McGuinty was unaware the Azov Brigade soldier had been invited to RMC Saint-Jean.
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MILITARY POLICE CHARGE TWO ROYAL CANADIAN NAVY MEMBERS IN CONNECTION WITH DEATH OF SAILOR
Military police have charged two members of the Royal Canadian Navy with multiple service offences as a result of an investigation into the 2025 death of Petty Officer 2nd Class Gregory Applin.
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CONGRATULATIONS, YOU HAVE A FAMILY DOCTOR! QUEENSWAY CARLETON HOSPITAL PILOT MATCHES NEWBORNS WITH DOCTORS
Since it began in January, the initiative has connected nearly 230 newborns to primary care..
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GWYNETH PHILIPS SAYS SHE’S READY FOR ANOTHER OTTAWA CHARGE PLAYOFF PUSH
For the 25-year-old goaltender, pressure is a privilege as she looks to lead the Ottawa Charge to its second playoff berth in as many seasons
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