_ (Via Blackberry) _ ** OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Dec. 19, 2016) - ** Underscoring the company’s commitment to continuous innovation, John Chen, Executive Chairman and CEO of BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ:BBRY)(TSX:BB), was joined by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today to unveil the BlackBerry QNX Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Centre (AVIC). ...

_ (press release) _ Olivia is the most popular baby name in Ontario for the fifth year in a row, according to the province’s annual list of the top names for new babies. Ontario’s most popular baby names are slowly changing, with new names rising up the list. ...

_ (press release) _ From visiting friends and relatives to getting goods to market, we rely on our roads, bridges and highways to support a vibrant economy and great quality of life. Investing in modern transportation infrastructure will help create jobs and grow the middle class now, while building the foundation for a strong economic future. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Canada’s Capital Region – ** The public is asked to remain off the Rideau Canal surface, as the ice is still dangerously thin. Although it may appear that a layer of ice has formed on the canal’s surface, the ice is still thin. ...

_ (press release) _ With winter officially set to begin December 20, Ontario is reminding vehicle owners that auto insurance companies are now mandated to offer discounts for using winter tires. Today, Yvan Baker, the Parliamentary Assistant to Minister of Finance Charles Sousa, was in Etobicoke to encourage Ontario drivers to take advantage of the discount. ...

_ (press release) _ Ontario is investing in new interdisciplinary creativity incubators at La Cité Collégiale that will provide more research and development opportunities for Ottawa students and better equip them with the skills they need for the jobs of today and tomorrow. ...

_ (press release) _ (Ottawa, ON) –The Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have investigated a collision on Highway 417 eastbound at Terry Fox Dr involving 3 vehicles. At approximately 10:00 am this morning December 16th 2016, a vehicle was eastbound on Highway 417 near Terry Fox when the hood flew open blocking the driver’s view. ...

_ (press release) _ Ottawa – The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) released a report today recommending that the new Ottawa Central Library (OCL) be built as a joint facility with Library and Archives Canada (LAC) at 557 Wellington Street, which is located steps from Bronson and Albert Streets. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa – ** Today, City Council approved the 2017 Budget, focussing on strengthening core municipal services and long-term affordability. The budget maintains Council’s commitment to limiting the property tax increase to two percent.  The budget also places emphasis on supporting core community priorities such as social infrastructure, safety, the environment, support for the arts and efforts to promote economic growth. ...

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