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Publication Date: May 8, 2026 - 18:35
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May 8, 2026
Nowadays, news outlets like print media and digital media keep us informed. Several generations ago, if you wanted to make a public announcement, a 'town crier' would ring a bell and read it out loud. It's a lost art in today's complicated world, but a weekend competition is keeping history alive. This year, Ottawa is playing host to the annual Ontario Guild of Town Criers Competition, with the field of play running from 12PM to 5PM on Saturday and Sunday. Jenn Olivero is the President of the Ontario Guild of Town Criers, and she has over 20 years of experience under her belt. She shows Kristy Cameron how it’s done on Ottawa Now.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Canada is grappling with debates over national identity and security as well as international trade. Ottawa is navigating U.S. tariffs and Donald Trump’s threats of higher trade duties ahead of this July’s review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, while also managing populist and separatist movements, hate crimes, and broader pressures on national cohesion. To gauge how these pressures are reshaping Canada’s identity and policy choices, the National Post sat down with Dimpee Brar, director of engagement for Allies for a Strong Canada, to discuss Western traditions...
May 18, 2026 - 04:00 | Tracy Moran | National Post
The launch of several new international routes from Ottawa's airport — including one that debuted last week to London — shows airlines see promise in the local travel market, according to one industry analyst.
May 18, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
Martin Brooks, a former hedge fund mathematician, moved to the visual arts field more than a decade ago. He creates art pieces using a combination of software he developed plus City of Ottawa traffic camera footage. His first exhibition, Quiet City, showcases more than 30 prints that offer a unique view of familiar city streets. Doug Hempstead, CBC Ottawa's traffic reporter, went to the gallery to learn more.
May 18, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
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