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Canada Local News - Ottawa, ON Ebenezer Scrooge is the star of the Ottawa Christmas theatre season - four times over. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2009/12/09/ottawa-scrooge-theatre-ottawa.html?ref=rss Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:11:28 +0000 Ontario is preparing for what it promises will be major pension reforms, aimed at creating a system better able to withstand economic turmoil. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2009/12/09/ontario-pension-changes739.html?ref=rss Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:56:35 +0000 Federal HST bill passes 253-37 in House of Commons vote. http://www.ottawacitizen.com/Parliament+approves+Ontario/2322558/story.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:50:14 +0000 The most contentious issue behind last year's bitter 53-day transit strike remains unsettled one year after the strike began. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2009/12/09/ottawa-transit-strike.html?ref=rss Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:26:38 +0000 A Toronto doctor may lose his medical licence over allegations he improperly signed off on forms that allowed some people on social assistance to claim an extra allowance to buy special food items. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2009/12/09/doctor-dietary-assistance743.html?ref=rss Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:26:28 +0000 Golfing giant Tiger Woods has never faced a series of hazards like the ones he's having to negotiate this week. Having failed to negotiate the trees and a water hazard — a fire hydrant — on his front lawn, the Woods story ended up way out of bounds as his life unraveled like a pair of sweatshop-made pantaloons. http://www.ottawacitizen.com/Tiger+text+messages+revealed+sponsors+porn+stars+pundits+fight+spotlight/2321331/story.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:20:15 +0000 A historic new tax that has raised the ire of people across Ontario – and beyond - passed the provincial legislature Wednesday, meaning consumers in the province will be in for a major change July 1. http://www.ottawacitizen.com/McGuinty+government+passes+controversial/2320359/story.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:50:11 +0000 There was a discernible tension in the air as Carleton professor Tony Bailetti explained the day's schedule, simultaneously talking and scratching at a faded blackboard at the front of the room. http://www.ottawabusinessjournal.com/296079085756025.php Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:54:52 +0000 It is not a number anyone is accustomed to seeing next to the name of Vincent Lecavalier. When you call up the stats for the Tampa Bay Lightning's captain, you see he has six goals in 29 games this season, ranking him 131st in that category.[...] http://www.recorder.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2214030 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:45:38 +0000 More than 1,500 Quebec drivers have joined a class-action lawsuit over alleged price-fixing in the retail gas markets in the province since the initiative received the green light a little more than a week ago. http://www.ottawacitizen.com/Hundreds+Quebecers+join+lawsuit+against+alleged+cartel/2322140/story.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:35:23 +0000 The City of Ottawa has named a new fire chief. http://www.ottawacitizen.com/City+hires+fire+chief+away+from+Waterloo/2322127/story.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:35:14 +0000 Provincial police say they have charged 31 people from Napanee, Ont., and the surrounding area with drug-related offences after a long undercover investigation. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2009/12/09/napanee-drugs.html?ref=rss Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:26:28 +0000 A nude photograph of film director Roman Polanski and his wife Sharon Tate, taken shortly before she was murdered, sold for $11,250 at an auction yesterday, with the director's recent arrest fuelling interest.[...] http://www.recorder.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2214042 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:16:32 +0000 There is no relationship greater than that between mother and child, so one can hardly imagine the anguish that exists in the heart of a mother who has to bury her infant. Accusing the mother of being responsible for that death, when she was not, is unspeakable cruelty.[...] http://www.recorder.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2214052 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:16:30 +0000 In cakes, cookies and creams -- if it's Christmas, you know chocolate's going to be on the menu. Chocolate is one of the most beloved and inspiring ingredients in any kitchen, especially around holiday baking season.[...] http://www.recorder.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2214066 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:16:08 +0000 The region's biggest corporate campaign for charity has come in over the mark -again. Brockville's Procter and Gamble employees rallied Tuesday morning to announce they raised $227,717 for United Way of Leeds and Grenville.[...] http://www.recorder.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2214083 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:15:58 +0000 NOV. 25: The House standing committee on industry, science and technology met to review the recent economic performance of small and medium-sized enterprises in Canada. http://www.ottawabusinessjournal.com/296078835836883.php Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:09:52 +0000 Catholic School Board trustees re-elected Gordon Butler as chairperson of the board for the next year. Alta Vista/Gloucester-Southgate trustee Mark Mullan, meanwhile, was elected vice-chairperson at board's annual general meeting on Monday, Dec... http://www.orleansstar.ca/article-410811-Gordon-Butler-reelected-Catholic-school-board-chairperson.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:18:33 +0000 Some glitter and glamour will go a long way toward promoting health and fitness in the local community. The National Capital Region YMCA-YWCA has just received word its Strengthening the Heart of Our Community Capital Campaign will be the charitable recipient for the next three Viennese Winter Balls. ?We are thrilled to be linked to this premier event,? said Y president and CEO Tony Pacheco in a ... http://www.orleansstar.ca/article-410677-Viennese-Winter-Ball-names-YMCAYWCA-charity-of-choice.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:48:33 +0000 Mazorro Resources ( TSX-V:MZO ) is making plans for exploration in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. http://www.ottawabusinessjournal.com/296077107923212.php Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:39:52 +0000 Ottawa's first true taste of winter for the season left some parents scrambling to get kids to school. Both the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and Ottawa Catholic School Board cancelled all yellow bus service for the day... http://www.orleansstar.ca/article-410559-Winter-overnight-parking-restrictions-in-effect.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:03:35 +0000 Marine collagen skin-care product maker Collagenna says is hopeful its product will be able to break into the retail market, with the announcement that its product line is being evaluated by four chains south of the border. http://www.ottawabusinessjournal.com/296071260151821.php Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:24:52 +0000 Saturday will be the last day residents can head to an Ottawa Public Health fixed-site mass vaccination clinic for a flu shot. All vaccination clinics will be closed as of Sunday, Dec... http://www.orleansstar.ca/article-410033-H1N1-vaccine-clinics-closing-this-weekend.html Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:48:39 +0000 While the number of employers planning staffing cutbacks for the first quarter of 2010 has remained stable compared to expectations for the current period, hiring intentions have weakened slightly, indicating a preference for the status quo, according to a new Manpower survey. http://www.ottawabusinessjournal.com/296068008014779.php Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:09:52 +0000 Trustees at the public board will debate both the fate of Rideau High School and a proposed boundary adjustment for Gloucester High School at a special meeting tonight. Board staff members have suggested closing Rideau High School due to low enrolment... http://www.orleansstar.ca/article-409701-School-closure-debate-continues-tonight.html Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:03:35 +0000 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:11:28 +0000