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Re: EDITORIAL: Federal conflict law is notoriously weak, online, Aug. 4 Read MoreSaturday, Aug. 8: Here are today’s Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.  Letters, Opinion, letters, opinion, Ottawa Sun Re: EDITORIAL: Federal conflict law is notoriously weak, online, Aug. 4 Read More 

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Paris is hosting its first high-diving competition in the Seine, with athletes diving from a 20-meter platform near the Eiffel Tower ​Paris is hosting its first high-diving competition in the Seine, with athletes diving from a 20-meter platform near the Eiffel Tower  International Paris is hosting its first high-diving competition in the Seine, with athletes diving from a 20-meter platform near the Eiffel Tower 

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Video shows the moment a fuel truck slammed into an ABC station in Amarillo, Texas, hitting a steel beam before coming to a stop. ​Video shows the moment a fuel truck slammed into an ABC station in Amarillo, Texas, hitting a steel beam before coming to a stop.  WNT Video shows the moment a fuel truck slammed into an ABC station in Amarillo, Texas, hitting a steel beam before coming to a stop. 

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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was partially refilled on Friday to flush out what NPS said were clogged pipes that supply water to the monument. ​The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was partially refilled on Friday to flush out what NPS said were clogged pipes that supply water to the monument.  Politics The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was partially refilled on Friday to flush out what NPS said were clogged pipes that supply water to the monument. 

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The person was transported from the U.S. McMurdo Station for emergency medical treatment on July 31, in an operation carried out under “dangerous” winter conditions. ​The person was transported from the U.S. McMurdo Station for emergency medical treatment on July 31, in an operation carried out under “dangerous” winter conditions.  International The person was transported from the U.S. McMurdo Station for emergency medical treatment on July 31, in an operation carried out under “dangerous” winter conditions. 

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A federal appeals court has issued a ruling blocking the construction of President Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom, saying congressional approval is needed. ​A federal appeals court has issued a ruling blocking the construction of President Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom, saying congressional approval is needed.  US A federal appeals court has issued a ruling blocking the construction of President Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom, saying congressional approval is needed. 

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ABC News’ Sam Champion announces the 2026 National Mascot Hall of Fame inductee after fans from more than 100 countries cast their votes. ​ABC News’ Sam Champion announces the 2026 National Mascot Hall of Fame inductee after fans from more than 100 countries cast their votes.  GMA ABC News’ Sam Champion announces the 2026 National Mascot Hall of Fame inductee after fans from more than 100 countries cast their votes. 

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A former Florida boating safety task force member is speaking out after he was charged with attempted second-degree murder. ​A former Florida boating safety task force member is speaking out after he was charged with attempted second-degree murder.  GMA A former Florida boating safety task force member is speaking out after he was charged with attempted second-degree murder. 

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When Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency launched its effort to slash federal spending last year, it created a website to show how much money it was saving. ​When Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency launched its effort to slash federal spending last year, it created a website to show how much money it was saving.  US When Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency launched its effort to slash federal spending last year, it created a website to show how much money it was saving. 

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Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski said in a statement Thursday that she will “oppose” President Donald Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general. ​Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski said in a statement Thursday that she will “oppose” President Donald Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general.  Politics Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski said in a statement Thursday that she will “oppose” President Donald Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general. 

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OTTAWA — Statistics Canada is set to release its latest labour force survey for the month of July this morning. A Reuters poll of economists predicts Canada added 15,000 jobs in the month, after gaining 18,200 in June. They expect the unemployment rate to remain the same at 6.5 per cent. Economists have said the labour market appears to be stabilizing after the first quarter of the year brought a mild contraction and employers shed jobs. The economy likely fared a lot better in the second quarter, with StatCan estimating real GDP grew 3.4 per cent on an annualized basis…

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The federal labour board has ordered the government to pay $28,000 to a public servant diagnosed with PTSD after it “recklessly” denied his remote work request. Read MoreThe federal labour board said ISED had “tunnel vision” in applying the federal government’s remote work policy.  Public Service, accommodation, Ottawa Sun, PTSD, public service accommodation The federal labour board has ordered the government to pay $28,000 to a public servant diagnosed with PTSD after it “recklessly” denied his remote work request. Read More 

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For Orléans resident Catherine Luxton, a “blind left turn” going from St. Joseph Boulevard and northbound onto Orléans Boulevard has led her to avoid the intersection almost entirely. Read MoreThe often years-long process involves looking at traffic counts, collision history and resident testimony.  News, Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime, road safety, Traffic signals For Orléans resident Catherine Luxton, a “blind left turn” going from St. Joseph Boulevard and northbound onto Orléans Boulevard has led her to avoid the intersection almost entirely. Read More 

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The winless Ottawa Redblacks fired their defensive co-ordinator after losing to the Montreal Alouettes 34-13 last week. The special teams co-ordinator, Jeff Reinebold, has been promoted to defensive co-ordinator. Read MoreFriday, Aug. 7: Here are today’s Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.  Letters, letters, opinion, Ottawa Sun The winless Ottawa Redblacks fired their defensive co-ordinator after losing to the Montreal Alouettes 34-13 last week. The special teams co-ordinator, Jeff Reinebold, has been promoted to defensive co-ordinator. Read More 

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Yet another branch of the Kawhi Leonard salary-cap circumvention saga emerged Thursday. Leonard had a multi-million hidden sponsorship deal with Daktronics, the company which made the Los Angeles Clippers’ halo scoreboard at Intuit Dome, Pablo Torre reported. It’s the third questionable arrangement that has come to light over the past year, beginning with Leonard’s alleged no-show deal with environmental bank Aspiration, which sparked an NBA investigation that remains ongoing into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap to sign the two-time Finals MVP. In July, Torre reported that Leonard was a minority owner with the United Soccer League’s Rhode Island FC, a pro soccer…

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