It’s Tuesday, June 9. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today.
PUBLIC SERVICE UNIONS SLAM GOVERNMENT PLAN TO REDUCE PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS
Legislation mandates that public service pensions be coordinated with the CPP and QPP to equal two per cent for each year of service
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FANS SEARCHED FOR COVER AT TD PLACE. SOON, THERE WILL BE LESS OF IT.
The weather can have a direct impact on attendance, particularly in the CFL, where many fans buy tickets shortly before kickoff
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SENATORS OWNER ANDLAUER PART OF ‘ALL-STAR’ BID FOR CHÂTEAU MONTEBELLO
The Fairmont Château Montebello was put up for sale in 2024 after its previous owners were forced to sell off their real estate holdings.
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A HEATED DEBATE ABOUT OTTAWA DINER’S SPICE PREFERENCE | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The Ottawa Citizen’s letters to the editor, Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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WHERE YOU CAN WATCH THE FIFA WORLD CUP IN OTTAWA
Pubs, bowling alleys and even movie theatres across the city are preparing to host watch parties for the international tournament.
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