It is Wednesday, May 13. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom for today.
Suspended Ottawa Police Officer Goran Beric Loses Appeal of Order to Resign
Goran Beric, a suspended Ottawa police officer, has lost his appeal against an order to resign. He was found guilty of assault and assault with a weapon after striking a man with a police-issued baton and stepping on the man’s neck for two minutes in August 2021. The appeal decision upholds the original disciplinary ruling.
Will Canada Buy New Aircraft for the Snowbirds?
The government is set to provide an update on the future of the Snowbirds aerobatic aviation team on May 19. The announcement will address whether new aircraft will be procured for the team, which performs across Canada and internationally.
Ottawa Police Need to Budget Better, Auditor General Says
Ottawa’s auditor general, Nathalie Gougeon, has found that the Ottawa Police Service has not properly budgeted for important strategic projects, including body cameras and the new district system. The report highlights the need for improved financial planning within the force.
Ottawa Charge to Face Montreal Victoire in All-Canadian PWHL Final
The Ottawa Charge will take on the Montreal Victoire in the Walter Cup final, an all-Canadian matchup. Game 1 is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, at 7 p.m. at Place Bell in Laval, Quebec. The series promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the Professional Women's Hockey League season.
What Happened to Make Ottawa Transit Commutes Worse? | Opinion
Brigitte Pellerin writes that a new report quantifying the benefits of the LRT found that only 18 per cent of neighbourhoods saw transit improvement. The opinion piece questions what went wrong with Ottawa's transit system and why commutes have become more challenging for many residents.
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