It’s Wednesday, August 19. Here are today’s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom
OTTAWA POLICE DET. HELEN GRUS DEMOTED TWO YEARS FOR ‘SERIOUS’ MISCONDUCT
Det. Helen Grus vowed to continue serving the Ottawa community to the best of her ability after she was ordered to be demoted from first-class to second-class constable following a lengthy and often contentious disciplinary process.
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WHAT DO RECENT DECISIONS ON REMOTE WORK, VACCINES MEAN FOR PUBLIC SERVANTS WITH SIMILAR GRIEVANCES?
Two recent labour board decisions found the government failed to accommodate employees when applying ‘blanket’ policies stemming from the pandemic.
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THIRD SET OF HUMAN REMAINS UNCOVERED AT SMITHS FALLS PROPERTY
Lawrence Bertrim was 42 years old when he was last seen in 2022. He was located on a property that’s at the centre of a sprawling homicide case.
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FANCY FRIED CHICKEN FROM THIS FINE-DINING OTTAWA CHEF IS WORTH CLUCKING ABOUT
At Kozhi, his new Chinatown eatery, Chef Teegavarapu Sarath Mohan aspires to make the best fried chicken in the city.
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HOW WILL THE OTTAWA SENATORS LINE UP FOR THE 2026-27 SEASON OPENER?
Which wingers will join Tim Stutzle on the top trio? Which forwards will be fighting for the last spot in the lineup? If Carter Yakemchuk makes the team, who should be his defence partner?
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