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_ (press release) _ Gatineau, 19 June - In partnership with Grands Frères Grandes Sœurs de l’Outaouais (GFGSO), Vintage Wings of Canada (VWofC) Foundation will host the inaugural “Chris Hadfield Run for Youth” to be held at the Gatineau Executive Airport, Sunday 19 June 2016 from 0830 to 1030. ...

** Related: ** Ottawa vigil in honour of the victims in Orlando – Sunday @ 8pm . _ (via office of Mayor Jim Watson) _ Dear Councillors, It was with great sadness that I learned this morning of the horrible tragedy that happened in a nightclub in Orlando overnight, where the lives of 50 members of the LGBTQ community were taken. ...

Capital Pride expresses its outrage at this morning’s tragic attack in Orlando, and its profound sadness over the human toll exacted. The targeting of any group with senseless acts of violence is an abhorrent act of cowardice. We stand in solidarity against such acts of violence. ...

_ (press release) _ Ottawa – Beat the heat this summer at City of Ottawa outdoor swimming pools, wading pools, splash pads and beaches. Outdoor pools and wading pools Outdoor pools will open between June 11 and 18 depending on location. ...

_ (press release) _ (Ottawa) -In response to numerous community complaints, the Ottawa Police Service Street Crime Unit (SCU) commenced a Community Safety Project in May 2016, called “Project Shredder”, to identify and arrest individuals involved in street-level drug trafficking in downtown neighbourhoods. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – Mayor Jim Watson and Innes Ward Councillor Jody Mitic presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Marcel Gibeault at today’s City Council meeting. M. Gilbeault, who has lived in the Orléans area for close to 40 years, is a committed supporter of Franco-Ontarian culture and generous volunteer. ...

After a large sinkhole opened up on Rideau Street Wednesday morning, social media decided to have some fun. https://twitter.com/matthewfrench/status/740655638850719745 https://twitter.com/JustMath19/status/740613926380023808 https://twitter.com/ChrisSkinner_/status/740623071271256064 https://twitter.com/srollin/status/740643346410917888 https://twitter.com/John2Receiving/status/740658647026520064 https://twitter.com/Jrockcalgary/status/740636940152672257 https://twitter.com/mediastyle/status/740644708607725568 https://twitter.com/SEANTHEBUSDRIVR/status/740644206067257344 ** A website was even launched to raise awareness about the incident. ** ** This video of a van falling into the hole went viral: ** https://twitter. ...

I recently read about an intriguing project to help the homeless. It’s taking place in Paris’ storied 11 th arrondissement, just blocks from the hyper-touristy areas and home to the Bataclan theatre and Le Carillon café, both now famous as targets in last November’s terror attacks. ...

_ (handout) _ Kikachukwu Otiono, a high school student from Colonel By Secondary School in Ottawa, is among 20 students from across Canada who have been chosen as TD Scholarships for Community Leadership recipients for their outstanding achievements in community leadership. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – The City of Ottawa Commemorative Naming Committee is conducting public consultations on a proposal to commemoratively name the Heron Road Bridge, which spans the Rideau River, the “Heron Road Workers Memorial Bridge.” ...