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City prepares for back-to-school traffic increase

Posted Sep 3, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - As tens of thousands of people return to work and school next week and as this year’s unprecedented construction season continues, traffic delays are possible...
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Recent 'bait bike' project results in charges

Posted Sep 3, 2010 By EMC News EMC News-During the month of July and August 2010, the Ottawa Police Service conducted a 'Bait Bike' project in the areas of the By-Ward Market, Sandy Hill, Vanier and Centertown. During that time period, members of the Central District Unit deployed a "bait" bicycle in a public area and maintained...
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Revised convent plans filed

Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Phil Ambroziak EMC News - The saga surrounding the redevelopment of a former convent site on Richmond Rd. continues. The controversy surrounding Ashcroft Homes' plans to redevelop the former Les Soeurs de la Visitation convent has been well documented in recent months, having attracted an abundance of concern and...
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New bus improves community outreach for Boys and Girls Club, Please see BUS on page 2

Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Phil Ambroziak EMC News - The Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa is on a roll. On Saturday, Aug. 28, a special gathering was held at the club's Police Youth Centre location on Prince of Wales Dr. where a new, colourfully decorated bus was unveiled to children and club supporters alike. The club plans to use the bus to...
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Young people make the grade in job world

Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Katie Stewart EMC News- When Reem Issa had her interview for a summer job position as an executive assistant at Sylvan Learning Centre, she was extremely nervous, like most people during their first job interview. She had applied to the organization because she wanted to help the community and be in an environment...
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