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City’s outdoor rinks closed for season

Warm weather and slush has forced the city to close its outdoor rinks few days earlier than planned.

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Orléans hosts Biggest Loser competition

January 15th, 2009 - 15 h 34

Orléans-based Unlimited Fitness is hosting the first-ever Biggest Loser Ottawa, explains Rob Gardiner – the brains behind the competition, which launched its first-ever edition last week. Twenty-six women are participating in the contest, he...

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Fire snarls east-end morning commute

November 25th, 2008 - 10 h 25

Innes Road was closed from St. Laurent Boulevard to Star Top Road just before 5 a.m. after firefighters were called to a major working fire at a transport truck garage. Bantree Road, meanwhile, was closed from Old Innes to Newmarket roads. Innes...

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Anglers warned to beware of ice depth

January 11th, 2008 - 16 h 28

“The key to enjoying this popular winter activity is to play it safe,” said Cansfield. “If you are not sure about ice conditions, do not go out on the ice.” Anglers should advise others where they plan to fish and when they plan to return....

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On your mark, get set, write

January 11th, 2008 - 11 h 54

Eight finalists will be named to the 2008 Winners Circle, sharing recognition and $400 in cash. Contest winners will be recognized at an afternoon of reading, featuring the eight winners. One of the winning stories will also be selected for...

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Cumberland garden tour to showcase local artists

July 15th, 2007 - 9 h 00

Not only does Cumberland boast some of the region’s most quaint Victorian architecture, but with its close proximity to the Ottawa River and lush agricultural land, it was the perfect backdrop for Hawley to indulge her love of gardening. As a...

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Petrie still closed to swimmers

July 11th, 2007 - 11 h 17

The city has posted another no-swim advisory – the second of the season. According to the city’s website, test results indicate there’s 627 E. coli per 100 ml of water. That’s up from test results posted yesterday when the beach was closed...

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Petrie Island under red flag

July 10th, 2007 - 15 h 36

According to the city’s website, the beach went under a red flag on Tuesday, July 10. Test results from the day before indicate there’s 252 E. coli per 100 ml of water tested. A no-swimming advisory is issued when bacteria levels are over 200...

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Gloucester Horticultural Society gears up for gardening season

June 11th, 2007 - 10 h 01

The mandate of the society is to promote gardening and gardening activities, says vice-president Mary Ann Van Berlo. "It's just basically like-minded people getting together and sharing a common interest," she adds. The group, which has about 85...

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Petrie goes to the birds

June 8th, 2007 - 17 h 00

"I've been out since five this morning," declared the lifelong outdoorsman, who's also a member of the conservationist group Friends of Petrie Island. He'd been tracking turtle movements and their island nesting sites since the wee hours. But...

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East end fishing guru takes on new challenge

April 28th, 2007 - 10 h 21

The 45-year-old had been a gar pike and muskie guide on the Ottawa River for years, but needed a change after decades of outdoor toiling. Computers, he says, were his next quarry – but it was difficult getting his new colleagues to bite, he...

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