It’s Tuesday, Oct. 6. Here are today’s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom.
OTTAWA STUDY FINDS REVERSAL OF AUTISM SYMPTOMS IN MICE, FIRST STEP TO DEVELOPING DRUG TREATMENT
Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital and University of Ottawa found a link between vascular deficits and autism.
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ONE OF OTTAWA’S MOST INTERESTING ELECTION RACES IS IN STITTSVILLE
Stittsville will have a new councillor for the first time in eight years. Here are the main issues in the west-end ward
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SENATORS’ TIM STÜTZLE CONTINUES BLISTERING SEASON DESPITE LOSS TO RED WINGS
The 24-year-old scored a highlight-reel goal and was the team’s best player, while goaltender Samuel Ersson couldn’t bail out his squad during a drowsy first half.
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MARK SUTCLIFFE: MY PLAN FOR AN AFFORDABLE CITY IF I’M RE-ELECTED | OPINION
One of the leading candidates for mayor, Mark Sutcliffe makes his case for re-election as mayor of Ottawa.
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OTTAWA’S PANCHO VILLA RESTAURANT CLOSED AFTER MORE THAN 40 YEARS
“For 42 years, this restaurant has been more than just a business to us — it has been our second home, and all of you have been our extended family.”
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