News of the day: Public service unions slam government plan to reduce pension contributions; Less protection from the elements at TD Place; Senators owner part of ‘all-star’ bid for Château Montebello

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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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 The uncovered south-side stands at TD Place are seen following Saturday’s Ottawa Redblacks home opener. The stormy conditions have renewed debate over Lansdowne 2.0’s roofless north-side design.

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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 The main fireplace inside the Chateau Montebello atrium.

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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 The spicy beef salad at Lotus of Siam on Bank Street is one of its more uncompromising dishes when it comes to strong flavours.

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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 A World Cup countdown clock ticks down in Lansdowne Park. Soon, across Ottawa sports bars and other locations will be filled with fans cheering on Canada and other countries for the global soccer tournament.

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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