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Before the days of bidding wars and bully offers, the real estate market used to be cyclical and fairly predictable. There was a spring market, which was typically the busiest time of year, and there was a fall market, where the action typically picked up following a quiet summer. However, …
Read More »City of Ottawa to get 24/7 mental health crisis services, emergency dispatch line
Ottawa’s city council has greenlit a plan to create a mental health emergency dispatch line and a mobile crisis response team that would be in operation 24-7. A city memo said the emergency service is to launch in about a year after a consultation, hiring and training process. The strategy …
Read More »As residents worry about safety, city moves to revitalize Ottawa’s ByWard Market – Ottawa
In Ottawa’s bustling ByWard Market, tourists and residents from across the city take selfies, indulge in diverse cuisine, buy souvenirs and enjoy drinks on patios as they explore the historic neighbourhood just east of downtown. Near the market stalls displaying fresh vegetables and vendors selling handmade goods are signs of …
Read More »Turning potato peels into yoga pants? Yes, Ontario researchers want to do that
Researchers in Ontario say they are working on plans to turn food waste, such as potato peels and corn stalks, into plastic and nylon that can be used to create everyday items such as yoga pants. The Ontario Genomics’ new wasteCANcreate program looks to use genomics to help divert tons …
Read More »Major change is coming to auto insurance in Ontario. How will it affect you?
In December 2022, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA), made an announcement that could have major implications for auto insurance policies in 2024. The FSRA, which is the governing body for insurers in Ontario, changed the rules so that beginning next year, automobile owners will no longer be …
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