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Soldiers from 1st Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery fire a howitzer during Operation PALACI avalanche control at Rogers Pass, British Columbia on 22 November 2019.

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CANADA’S TOP GENERAL SAYS MILITARY WON’T RENEW PROGRAM TO PREVENT AVALANCHES ON TRANS-CANADA HIGHWAY

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The Canadian Forces will not renew the operation despite a massive increase in defence spending by the Liberal government.

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PROCUREMENT CANADA EXPLORES SPACE NEEDED FOR FIVE-DAY RETURN-TO-OFFICE: DOCUMENTS

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A full return to office for public servants would require a “significant increase in the footprint” in some areas, according to internal documents.

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Ottawa city council meets on Dec. 10, 2025 for budget debate. TONY CALDWELL/Postmedia

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CANDIDATES AND HOT-BUTTON ISSUES: A 2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION PRIMER

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There is growing speculation that Beacon Hill-Cyrville Coun. Tim Tierney will join the mayoral race. Four other candidates, including Mark Sutcliffe, have already said they will run.

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HOW MUCH WILL A STRONG OTTAWA CHARGE POWER PLAY MATTER IN THE PWHL PLAYOFFS?

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The Ottawa Charge went 1-for-6 on the player advantage in Game 1 against the Boston Fleet. A strong power play could be the difference-maker in this series.

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OTTAWA CONSTABLE FACES OFF-DUTY INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE CHARGES

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Kingston police say they received a request from OPS in March to investigate an OPS member charged with assault and criminal harassment.

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