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Our nation's capital offers far more than politics Ottawa dull? No way
The top of Ottawai 1 2s Peace Tower offers an impressive view of the city, Gatineau, Quebec and tulips, which were a gift from the Netherlands to thank Canada for its help during the Second World War.
Bullyproof: Video booth captures raw tales of teen bullying
For a week in the spring of 2012, CBC-TV's Connect with Mark Kelley set up a video booth in a school in Gatineau, Que.
2,500 arrests and counting: Quebec's justice system in a jam
The staggering number of student protest-related arrests in Quebec - 2,500 and counting - is about to add costs and delays to an already overburdened justice system.
Teens share bullying tales in confession booth
Gatineau, Que., students revealed their stories of being bullies or victims of bullying in a video booth set up by CBC.
Man in custody as police investigate multiple homicide in Aylmer
Police cars line the street after a multiple homicide at 64 Felix-Leclerc in the Aylmer sector of Gatineau, Quebec on Thursday, May 24, 2012.
Premier cancels another high profile meeting; protests taint city
The world is becoming increasingly aware of the social tumult rattling Quebec, which has begun to affect the province's interactions with outsiders in a variety of ways.
Police in Gatineau, Que., probe possible triple murder
Police have cordoned off an area around 64 rue Felix-Leclerc in Aylmer, across the Ottawa River from the national capital, but aren't yet saying much.
Three bodies found in Gatineau, Que.
Gatineau, Que., police are releasing little information, but major crime investigators have been dispatched and police are canvassing neighbours of the home at 64 Felix Leclerc St., near the Rivermead Golf Club.
Police in Gatineau, Que., probe possible triple homicide
Police have cordoned off an area around 64 rue Felix-Leclerc in Aylmer, across the Ottawa River from the national capital, but aren't yet saying much.
Macdonald-Cartier Bridge-Lane Reductions
Public Works and Government Services Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be sporadic lane reductions on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge between Ottawa and Gatineau on Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26.
Ottawa paramedics to cap Gatineau calls
Ottawa paramedics say they will impose a cap on how often their ambulances travel to calls in Gatineau, saying the Quebec city has become too reliant on their services.
Woman accused of trafficking drugs worked on Tories' donor database
The Conservative Party has admitted that an accused drug trafficker worked on its database of sensitive donor information before she was charged with trafficking marijuana and contributing to organized crime.
Ottawa Owns Distiniction of Lowest Rate of Family Violence in Canada
Ottawa is one of few cities across Canada that has a police force with a dedicated partner assault unit, and statistics prove its working.
Bike-Sharing Program on its Way to Hintonburg & Westboro
Right Bike plans to have bikes available for use by the end of the week and has already started accepting membership applications on its website.
Environment Minister calls media coverage of office scandal 'false': emails
The relay, which began on Aug. 24, 2011 in Cape Spear, N.L., ends in Vancouver Tuesday, May 22 and fully recreated the original Man In Motion cross-country tour, spanning 12,000 kilometres coast-to-coast. About 7,000 medal-bearers took part, collectively covering an average of 40 to 80 km a day.
Cancer-causing asbestos in 318 federal buildings across Canada
A small chunk of chrysotile asbestos mined in Quebec. The cancer-causing mineral can be found in 318 federal government buildings across the country.
Exhibition at Canadian Museum of Civilization exposes doomsday prophecy and secrets of the Maya
Lid of jar with monkey and cacao pods. This whimsical lid probably depicts a spider monkey, a cacao lover, wearing a collar of the cacoa's pods.
Environment minister's office urged bureaucrats to blame media for recycling controversy
The office of Environment Minister Peter Kent responded to media coverage of his department's decision to spurn recycling and buy new furniture for a building under renovations by asking bureaucrats to publicly call the reports "false," newly released internal emails reveal.
The best women cyclists in the world have gathered in Gatineau, QC for the Chrono Gatineau Rona on May 19 and the Grand Prix Cycliste Gatineau presented by Hydro-Quebec on May 21.
Emergency law considered in Quebec student protest
Facing the most sustained student protest in Canadian history, Quebec's provincial government weighed emergency legislation Thursday aimed at ending rallies and demonstrations against rising tuition costs.Authorities said 122 were arrested late Wednesday as thousands of demonstrators spilled into the streets of Montreal, with some smashing bank ... (more)