News of the day: Protesters out in force to demonstrate against arms show; 417 constructiuon butting into Nepean; Ottawa's new library is late, over budget

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PROTESTERS OUT IN FORCE TO DEMONSTRATE AGAINST CANSEC ARMS SHOW

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This year’s two-day event, hosted by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries, is the largest yet.

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Angela Prescott is the director of the Glabar Park Community Alliance and a former elementary school teacher at D. Roy Kennedy Public School. She says that since the Highway 417 construction began, congestion in the area has been made worse in the area.

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HIGHWAY 417 CONSTRUCTION IN OTTAWA IS NOW BUTTING INTO NEPEAN

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Already under pressure from drivers taking shortcuts through the neighbourhood, construction traffic is causing ‘safety risks’ near the 417.

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Carruthers Avenue Hintonburg construction encroachment

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CITY OF OTTAWA LOOKS TO BOLSTER PROPERTY ENCROACHMENT PROTECTIONS DURING CONSTRUCTION

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Members of Ottawa’s emergency preparedness and protective services committee explored what tools the city had to strengthen protections against encroachments during construction.

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Ādisōke library at 555 Albert St. The new library will offer much more than just books.

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OTTAWA’S NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY IS LATE, WAY OVER BUDGET, AND IT GETS WORSE | OPINION

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Brigitte Pellerin: When I asked the people in charge for explanations on Ādisōke’s delays, here’s what they said: Nothing.

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PETITION RENEWS PUSH FOR BIKE SHARING IN OTTAWA, BUT NOT EVERYONE IS ON BOARD

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A city-commissioned report estimated that launching a bike sharing system could cost up to $10 million, with additional annual operating costs depending on factors including the use of e-bikes and sponsorship revenue.

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