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Author: Aaron Hutchins
Publication Date: June 15, 2026 - 11:28
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Can we just enjoy outdoor swimming without the city's culture of legal liability? | Opinion
June 15, 2026
You don’t have to be a cranky Gen-Xer to appreciate the freedom to swim in a river unsupervised, but it probably helps. As the National Capital Commission prepares to open two new swimming docks in the Ottawa River (at the Museum of History and near Major Hill Park), I want to say how refreshing it is not to be nagged about stuff we know. Read More
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The Canadian Forces concluded that military personnel involved in two controversial organizations supposed to be helping Ukraine were misguided and in some cases wrong in their actions. Read More
July 2, 2026 - 04:00 | David Pugliese, Ottawa Citizen | Ottawa Citizen
I celebrated Canada Day in Ottawa for the first time in 1982. I remember the sea of flags everywhere and on all government buildings. The atmosphere for the celebration on the Hill was fantastic. What has happened to this patriotism since then? I drove through the city last Saturday. Hardly any flags on the buildings or houses. Where is our pride? Or do we only show our pride during parades and protests or soccer games? Just saying. Read More
July 2, 2026 - 04:00 | Robert Hiltz | Ottawa Citizen
Advocates continue their calls for an expanded mandate to include anti-Black racism for the federal government's new Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion. Read More
July 2, 2026 - 04:00 | Matteo Cimellaro | Ottawa Citizen
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