That's a wrap on my time in the news industry. I'm off to go pursue an exciting opportunity. Cheers to everyone who welcomed me into their homes - thanks for watching, and it's been a pleasure to keep you informed!
I'm heartbroken and furious to learn many of my former colleagues @CHEXNewswatch were laid off this week following more cuts to local news. These brilliant people have worked to the bone with little resources to keep Peterborough informed - now repaid with a slap to the face.
I still wholeheartedly believe in the power of local news, but it has to be supported and fostered, not 'restructured' to the point of watered-down coverage and skeleton crews.
Stittsville residents on Kearnsley Way are seeking answers after an unusual bylaw crackdown on Friday. Every home on the street with a basketball net received a ticket instructing homeowners to remove their nets from the road.
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A group of moms in Ottawa have come together to make sure those in need have access to food while food banks across Ontario struggle to meet a surge in use.
WATCH: ottawa.ctvnews.ca/video/c291…
If you were anywhere near the Hill yesterday afternoon, you would have heard the pipes blaring and drums pounding for Tartan Day.
WATCH:
ottawa.ctvnews.ca/video/c290…
More than 100 Indigenous hockey players are taking part in the first-ever Indigenous Hockey Showcase in Gatineau this weekend.
WATCH:
ottawa.ctvnews.ca/video/c290…
A dream vacation to Mexico became a nightmare for 180 people after Flair Airlines delayed flights home for multiple days - leaving families stranded in Cancun.
ottawa.ctvnews.ca/ottawa-pas…
Somerset West Community Health Centre has opened a temporary outdoor safe consumption site at its Eccles St. location - two weeks following its closure due to staff being exposed to harmful drug fumes.
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I was thrilled to meet members of the Eastern Ontario 99s this afternoon - they held an event at the Rockcliffe Flight Club, connecting aspiring female pilots with aviation experts.
More on the Meet a Pilot event tonight at 6PM