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Publication Date: December 16, 2025 - 18:01
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Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Tues. December 16th, 2025
December 16, 2025
As we talked about yesterday, Ottawa Police has assembled a brand-new traffic unit, which will be tasked with monitoring a wide range of traffic violations in problematic areas. And yes, that especially includes speeding. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with OPS Acting Staff-Sergeant Amy Gagnon. Meantime, thousands of Ottawa residents are trying to survive each day without a roof over their head. Ron Pitre, who has founded and operated Backpacks For The Homeless for many years now, is lending a helping hand this holiday season. He drops by for a quick visit in Hour 2. Plus, did a spread of the cold virus earlier this Fall create a setback in conquering the present-day flu? CFRA’s Chris Holski has more on that.
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Up to 40 millimetres of rain could fall on places such as Thurso and Montebello Thursday night and Friday, according to Environment Canada. Grenville-sur-la-Rouge could get hit with strong gusts later Friday.
December 18, 2025 - 07:44 | | CBC News - Ottawa
Toronto model Miriam Mattova says she has received death threats on social media since coming forward about an antisemitic incident involving an Uber driver last month.
“It affects me emotionally and psychologically, and it forces me to become more cautious in my daily life,” she told National Post.
“When you see what has happened recently in Sydney or at (Brown) University this week, it becomes impossible to dismiss these threats…These incidents show us exactly where unchecked hate and intimidation can lead.”
On Sunday, 15 people in Australia...
December 18, 2025 - 07:07 | Courtney Greenberg | National Post
Good morning. Whether you are looking to live happier and healthier, or support an aging loved one, The Globe and Mail’s Aging Well series has something for everyone. That’s in focus today along with tense times in Parliament and merry moments in church. But first:Today’s headlinesCanada reports its biggest population decline on recordOntario’s family-medicine czar has been on the job for a year. What’s changed? In a White House speech, Trump highlights his victories amid sinking approval ratingsThe U.S. is targeting dairy and the Online Streaming Act in USMCA negotiations, Trump’s top...
December 18, 2025 - 06:32 | April Fong | The Globe and Mail
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