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Neil young, patti smith to open folk fest

Posted on Jun 20, 2013 by Jennifer McIntosh

EMC news -Neil Young and Crazy Horse will rock the opening night of the Folk Festival on Sept. 4. The festival's executive programming director Mark Monahan announced the...

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Dalton McGuinty resigns his seat

Posted on Jun 20, 2013 by Sabine Gibbins

EMC news -Dalton McGuinty resigned on June 12 as MPP for Ottawa South. The former premier, who announced his resignation as Liberal leader in February had been the subject of scrutiny from the opposition due to his absence in the legislature. However, when he stepped down as premier, he maintained...

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CHEO set to make difference with new strategic plan

Posted on Jun 20, 2013 by Sabine Gibbins

EMC News - The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario believes the future belongs to children, youth and the aging society. To address these growing demographics, the CHEO has designed a long-term strategic approach to better suit their needs. "The child and youth population is growing, and...

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A rose by any other name

Posted on Jun 20, 2013 by EMC News

Like many fans, we're a little disappointed after the city's new Canadian Football League franchise announced its name as the Ottawa RedBlacks. The naming has certainly put Ottawa on the map, but not in a good way. The moment it was announced, the Internet lit up like a Christmas tree with people...

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Neighbourhood summer events prove it's always nicer outside

Posted on Jun 20, 2013 by Charles Gordon

Things that start small and comfy can get big and out of hand, particularly if they are successful. Eventually, people begin to lament the absent smallness and comfiness. You see that happening in today's discussions about the ByWard Market. If this has happened to Westfest, a neighbourhood festival...

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