Gord Holder
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Bargaining by the bushel: Waves of public service workers in negotiations with government
Treasury Board, the listed employer for most civil servants, said 27 of its 29 collective agreements with unions had expired as of Jan. 31, and another deal with RCMP regular members and reservists was to lapse at the end of March. → Read More
Peter Sloly: No longer police chief, but he's sticking with Ottawa
The man who resigned as head of the Ottawa Police Service during the convoy occupation still has work he wants to do in this community. → Read More
Where are they now? Fourteen public figures a year after the convoy protest
What are Patrick King, Tamara Lich, James Bauder, Jim Watson, Peter Sloly, Catherine McKenney and more prominent figures up to now? → Read More
Long-standing Sparks Street statue 'Joy' allegedly damaged by vandals
The sculpture made of welded copper by artist Bruce Garner has been on Sparks since 1970. → Read More
After a career-ending injury, then time in prison, ex-CFL player Jonathan Hefney is finding peace in life
He has 'moved on' despite lingering effects of a career-ending neck and shoulder injury in a 2015 game in Ottawa, then time in prison. → Read More
Man convicted of sexual assault in Ottawa in 1990 dies in Bath Institution
Michael Rodney Graham had been given a life sentence in August 1991. → Read More
A car without a charger: Apartment, condo dwellers considering electric vehicles could be set to struggle
Could ever-increasing demand for chargers from electric vehicle purchasers drive their installation at multi-residential buildings? → Read More
Ottawa police superintendent charged with sexual assault
An Ottawa Police Service superintendent is facing three charges following an Ontario Provincial Police Investigation into a sexual assault complaint. → Read More
Ottawa vigil honours memories of Polytechnique shooting victims and female victims of homicide
The event at the Ottawa Women's Monument was about remember names and life stories, not just about numbers on a summary of deaths. → Read More
Man trying to elude cops retrieved from branch hanging over river, say Gatineau police
Police said charges related to breaches of court orders would be submitted to the provincial prosecution office. → Read More
Man convicted of murder near Pembroke in 1971 dies in Joyceville Institution
A man convicted on two counts of non-capital murder in connection with the deaths of a young boy and his uncle near Pembroke in 1971 has died in the Joyceville… → Read More
Ottawa police officer acquitted on disciplinary charges, but remains suspended
Const. Kevin Benloss had been charged with discreditable conduct and insubordination over the alleged rape of a rookie colleague in 2011. → Read More
A tragedy on the Rideau, a misspelled memorial and a promise to properly honour the memory of Sylvio Desjardins
Sylvio Desjardins and two co-workers drowned in the Rideau River in March 1974. A sign commemorating them had Desjardins' name wrong. → Read More
Advance voter turnout for Ottawa's 2022 municipal election blows by past totals
Advance voting days and mail-in balloting have already produced 84,630 votes in advance of election day on Oct. 24. → Read More
OPP report 24 per cent increase in road fatalities so far this year
The force said most of the 268 deaths through Sept. 30 were the result of motorists "consciously making bad decisions behind the wheel." → Read More
Gatineau police so far report fewer than 10 sign-related complaints during Quebec election campaign
A police spokesperson said none of the incidents was being investigated as a potential hate crime. → Read More
Photo Gallery: A tribute to the Queen at Mahogany Bay in Manotick
They came on boards and kayaks draped in Union Jacks or Canadian flags, carrying flowers in tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Sept. 8, this… → Read More
Speed limit on Queen Elizabeth Driveway and part of Colonel By Drive dropping to 40 km/h, NCC announces
The change takes effect Monday, the National Capital Commission announced Thursday. → Read More
CP Women's Open: South Africa's Paula Reto takes the title
The South African held off Nelly Korda of the U.S. and Hye-Jin Choi by one stroke at the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club on Sunday → Read More
Open notebook: Tough day at the office for Lorie Kane
The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame member managed only an 84. Her final round ever in the event will be on Friday. → Read More