News of the day: Snowbirds aircraft replacement option rejected in 2019; 'Freak accident' at auto shop claims life of Kanata youth; Centenarian plans to go the distance in 5k race

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RCAF leadership decided against a proposal to buy an interim replacement aircraft for the Snowbirds.

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RCAF REJECTED PURCHASE OF INTERIM REPLACEMENT AIRCRAFT FOR SNOWBIRDS IN 2019: DOCUMENTS

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The current aircraft have been in the Canadian Forces inventory since 1963.

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‘FREAK ACCIDENT’ AT KANATA AUTO REPAIR SHOP BLAMED FOR DEATH OF JORDAN JUNGER

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The young employee of a Kanata auto repair shop died from injuries after a tire he was filling ruptured.

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TAEKWONDO COACH CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT BY OTTAWA POLICE

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The arrest was made in relation to a sexual assault alleged to have occurred in the summer of 2025.

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100-YEAR-OLD AIMING TO GO THE DISTANCE IN OTTAWA 5K RACE

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Run Ottawa’s race director believes Roy Allen is the oldest person to ever attempt the 5K.

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48 p.m. Ottawa Police were on the scene Friday morning.

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ONE DEAD IN RUSSELL ROAD TOWNHOUSE FIRE, ARSON UNIT INVESTIGATING

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Ottawa Fire Services say a total of 10 tenants have been displaced after a deadly blaze in east Ottawa.

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