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10 years later, how the Rideau Street sinkhole impacted Ottawa

June 8, 2026

Ten years ago, a giant sinkhole opened up Rideau Street in Ottawa, shutting down one of Ottawa's busiest intersections. CBC's Matthew Kupfer spoke to people about what that moment meant for the city.



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