Jacquie Miller
Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Ontario ban on closing low-enrolment schools should end, public school association says
Ontario's education ministry is being asked to end a moratorium and issue new guidelines for school boards to resume accommodation reviews. → Read More
A three-year-old boy was thrilled to start kindergarten at Vimy Ridge. Then the bullying started.
Vimy Ridge Public School is not unique. There have been warning signs about a rise in violent and aggressive behaviour among elementary students against both fellow students and staff. → Read More
Winterlude set to wrap Monday with tons of winter fun — except skating on the canal
Winterlude is set to wrap up Monday after an 18-day celebration conducted without the usual star of the show — skating on the Rideau Canal. → Read More
One person seriously injured in Gatineau house fire on Saturday, says fire service
One person was seriously injured in a fire Saturday in a two-storey house at 48 St-Antoine Street in Gatineau, according to the Gatineau fire department. → Read More
Firefighters quickly extinguish blaze Sunday in garage of house on Hinchey Avenue
Firefighters put out a blaze in a garage on Hinchey Avenue in the Mechanicsville neighbourhood of Ottawa’s west end in a few minutes early Sunday morning. → Read More
Ottawa Police Service response to convoy protest was deficient: Emergencies Act report
Justice Paul Rouleau’s report noted numerous OPS deficiencies, starting with a failure of intelligence gathering before protesters arrived. → Read More
Former gymnastics coach in Ottawa, Kingston charged with sexual assault involving seven girls
Benjamin Cooper, 27, of Toronto, was charged with offences in relation to seven youths between 14 and 17. → Read More
Gas leak explosion destroys multiple homes under construction in Ottawa
One man taken to hospital, eight people are being assessed for injuries → Read More
Ottawa's suburbs are booming, but construction of new schools is lagging behind. Kids are feeling the pinch
Construction delays are disrupting plans to open new schools in the booming suburban communities of Barrhaven, Stittsville, Riverside South. → Read More
OTTAWA BUDGET 2023: Ottawa police draft budget forecasts 25 new staff, no big changes in direction or spending
The Ottawa Police Service wants to hire 25 new uniformed officers and other staff this year, according to a draft budget tabled Wednesday. → Read More
Ottawa school trustees endorse hiring staffer to help combat rise in antisemitism
Trustees at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board have recommended hiring a Jewish equity coach to help combat rising antisemitism in schools. → Read More
Social media account with hateful messages about Sir Robert Borden students reported to Ottawa police
"We have contacted the social media platform to take down the account and are working to learn more about the source of this account." → Read More
Ottawa school board to debate hiring Jewish equity coach to help fight growing antisemitism
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board trustees are set to debate a proposal for an equity coach to help combat antisemitism at schools → Read More
Union calls for release of report on allegedly 'poisoned' environment at Pinecrest Public School
An office within the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board began looking into Pinecrest Public School last spring. → Read More
Ottawa board closes elementary school for two days to train staff on safety
Riverview Alternative School was closed to students on Monday and Tuesday for "intensive professional development" for staff. → Read More
Group linked to 'Freedom Convoy' to appeal its eviction from former St. Brigid's church
The United People of Canada wants the Ontario Divisional Court to set aside a September judgment by Superior Court Justice Sally Gomery. → Read More
‘Freedom Convoy’ Winnipeg reunion now going ahead? Conflicting news amid group infighting
Posts on social media reveal conflict among key people who had been working together to organize a one-year reunion of the "Freedom Convoy". → Read More
Flu wave in Ontario on downswing but COVID-19 rates rising: report
Ottawa's Medical Officer of Health warned last week that the community can expect a rise in viral illnesses after the holidays. → Read More
Newsmaker 2022: A student protest and a new dress code at Ottawa school board
The biggest change arrives in January 2023, when a new "gender-neutral, inclusive" dress code will be adopted at CECCE's 59 schools. → Read More
'Freedom Convoy' reunion this February moved from Ottawa to Winnipeg, says organizer
The group organizing a “Freedom Convoy” reunion event in February has announced that the location has been moved from Ottawa to Winnipeg. → Read More