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Publication Date: May 28, 2026 - 04:00
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Hamilton refugee says federal health cuts are forcing him to forgo needed dental care
May 28, 2026
A dentist told Sudanese refugee Omer Obiedallah that he'll likely need several procedures to deal with tooth pain. Due to recent federal cuts to refugee healthcare, Obiedallah says he won't be able to afford to follow up. Instead, he says, he will have to wait till his situation worsens and go to an ER.
Data shows that between the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years, the province spent $465 million more on OSAP grants, and 95 per cent of that went to private college students.
June 5, 2026 - 13:32 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
Data shows that between the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years, the province spent $465 million more on OSAP grants, and 95 per cent of that went to private college students.
June 5, 2026 - 13:32 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Ottawa
Some road closures are expected in the downtown core on Monday, June 8 for the installation ceremony of the Honourable Louise Arbour, 31st Governor General of Canada. Closures are expected from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Road closures:
Wellington Street from O’Connor Street to Mackenzie Avenue
Metcalfe Street from Queen Street to Wellington Street
Queen Street from O’Connor Street to Elgin Street
Elgin Street from Albert Street to Wellington Street
Plan ahead and allow for extra time if you’re travelling to this area.
For updates on construction and roadwork activity...
June 5, 2026 - 13:28 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases



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