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The union representing front-line Mounties says it has not seen an internal RCMP memo calling for short-term staff transfers to Manitoba and Saskatchewan, but says those provinces are under severe workload stress.Bobby Baker, the National Police Federation’s director for the Prairies, says it’s not unheard of for there to be a call to shift officers between jurisdictions temporarily.But he says most often it’s confined to the three northern territories, and the situation in Manitoba and Saskatchewan has worsened considerably.
January 24, 2025 - 14:19 | Steve Lambert | The Globe and Mail
Finally, a Battle of Ontario with meaning. The Ottawa Senators woke up on Friday on the outside looking in at the final wild-card spot in the East as they prepared to face the arch-rival Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night at the Canadian Tire Centre. The previous time these two teams met in Ottawa, Ridly […]
January 24, 2025 - 14:15 | Bruce Garrioch | Ottawa Citizen
After starting out as a script assistant at CBC Television in 1960, Nada Harcourt rose through the ranks to become an influential figure at the public broadcaster, overseeing children’s programming then drama, and helping boost the early careers of actors Jim Carrey and Megan Follows, as well as a trio of young filmmakers who went on to win an Oscar.Ms. Harcourt, who died in Toronto on Dec. 28, came up with the idea for the 1981 made-for-TV movie Introducing … Janet, which featured a 19-year-old Mr. Carrey in a supporting role playing a young comedian.
January 24, 2025 - 14:10 | Fred Langan | The Globe and Mail
Sometimes, you have to take a step back to take a step forward. Read More
January 24, 2025 - 14:05 | Bruce Garrioch | Ottawa Citizen
Canadian authorities are planning to open a processing centre for asylum seekers near the United States border in Quebec in case there is a sharp rise in the number of would-be refugees entering Canada.Earlier this week, the federal government published a notice seeking office space it could lease to accommodate reception and meal distribution areas as well as a waiting room for up to 200 people at a time.
January 24, 2025 - 14:04 | Joe Bongiorno | The Globe and Mail
Make a difference in your community by volunteering on one of the City of Ottawa’s committees or boards. The City is recruiting residents to be public members on the following committees or boards:
Ottawa Board of Health (1 position)
Committee of Adjustment (reserves)
Rogers Centre Ottawa – Board of Directors (1 position and reserves)
Accessibility Advisory Committee (1 position and reserves)
Community Safety and Well-being Advisory Committee (2 positions)
French Language Services Advisory Committee (2 positions, and reserves)
Planning Advisory Committee (Landscape Architect position)...
January 24, 2025 - 14:04 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
