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Ottawa turns 200 this weekend. Here’s some forgotten stories from its past

Ottawa residents are no strangers to the history of Canada’s capital. Stories of the Parliament Buildings and the Rideau Canal are taught in schools....

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Ten years after Abdi’s death, advocates ask what has changed

Ten years after Abdirahman Abdi died following a violent encounter with Ottawa police, advocates say many of the reforms recommended in the aftermath remain...

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