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Ottawa is expecting as much as 100 mm of rain Tuesday as a storm stalls over the capital.

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AS MUCH AS 100 MM OF RAIN EXPECTED TO FALL ON OTTAWA

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As much as 100 mm of rain could fall on the city as a low pressure system stalls over Ottawa, according to Environment Canada.

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A member of the Ottawa Police Service takes measurements on a balcony

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‘AN EXTRA STRESS FOR EVERYBODY’: PARENTS WORRY AFTER MULTIPLE FALLS IN OTTAWA

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Children are the most curious among us and can get into trouble fast. Here is how to keep them safe around windows and balconies.

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CHINATOWN SHAKEUP: THESE NEW EATERIES ARE TRANSFORMING SOMERSET STREET WEST

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On this downtown restaurant row, the latest eateries offer West African fare, Mexican snacks, upscale fried chicken and more.

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Someone leans on the railing of a dock in front of half a dozen kayaks

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OTTAWANS LOVE TO SKATE THE RIDEAU CANAL. I FOUND PADDLING IT IN A GLOWING KAYAK JUST AS MAGICAL

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The Light at Night tour covers 5.5 kilometres of the Rideau Canal at sunset. My feet got wet while the rest of me got won over.

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Members of the Gatineau police investigate a shooting in the Hull sector of Gatineau, Que., on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

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POSSIBLE SHOOTING IN GATINEAU UNDER INVESTIGATION

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On July 28, Gatineau police were called to Dollard-des-Ormeaux Street in Hull to investigate a possible shooting, said Const. Patrick Kenney.

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