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Michelle Chapin remembers being terrified before her first session of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or rTMS. Read MoreThe Royal is the only Ottawa‑Champlain region hospital providing OHIP-covered repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or rTMS.  News, Local News, Explainer, mental health, Ottawa Sun, The Ottawa Hospital, the royal Michelle Chapin remembers being terrified before her first session of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or rTMS. Read More 

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The department advised that ERI applications were reviewed individually against Treasury Board criteria. However, the concern is that workforce adjustment (WFA) measures were used before ERI was meaningfully considered as a voluntary workforce reduction option. Read MoreA former public service executive explains why some departments may be turning to layoffs for staff reductions instead of the early retirement incentive.  Public Service, Ottawa Sun, Public Service Confidential The department advised that ERI applications were reviewed individually against Treasury Board criteria. However, the concern is that workforce adjustment (WFA) measures were used before ERI was meaningfully considered as a voluntary workforce reduction option. Read…

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TORONTO — The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health says psychological distress among Ontario youth appears to have decreased since the pandemic, but still remains high. The centre’s latest Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey found 46 per cent of youth in grades 7 to 12 reported a “moderate to serious level” of psychological distress in 2025. That’s down from 51 per cent of students when the last survey was conducted in 2023. Lead investigator Hayley Hamilton says the decrease is “encouraging” but the percentage of students struggling with their mental health is still significantly higher than it was…

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Iran’s currency has hit a record low as Washington prepares to announce new sanctions it said would be an “economic D-Day.” ​Iran’s currency has hit a record low as Washington prepares to announce new sanctions it said would be an “economic D-Day.”  International Iran’s currency has hit a record low as Washington prepares to announce new sanctions it said would be an “economic D-Day.” 

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U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is in Kyiv on Monday, meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and co-chairing a meeting with international leaders ​U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is in Kyiv on Monday, meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and co-chairing a meeting with international leaders  International U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is in Kyiv on Monday, meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and co-chairing a meeting with international leaders 

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Authorities are investigating the latest in a string of bizarre incidents in NYC of people climbing in and out of Manhattan manholes in the middle of the night. ​Authorities are investigating the latest in a string of bizarre incidents in NYC of people climbing in and out of Manhattan manholes in the middle of the night.  WNT Authorities are investigating the latest in a string of bizarre incidents in NYC of people climbing in and out of Manhattan manholes in the middle of the night. 

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Oregon authorities say they’re investigating the deaths of five people found on a rural property outside Portland as a quintuple homicide ​Oregon authorities say they’re investigating the deaths of five people found on a rural property outside Portland as a quintuple homicide  US Oregon authorities say they’re investigating the deaths of five people found on a rural property outside Portland as a quintuple homicide 

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More than 650 teams from across 16 countries are gathered in China for the World Humanoid Robot Games. ​More than 650 teams from across 16 countries are gathered in China for the World Humanoid Robot Games.  GMA More than 650 teams from across 16 countries are gathered in China for the World Humanoid Robot Games. 

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The changes would not go into effect until the court lifts its injunction. ​The changes would not go into effect until the court lifts its injunction.  US The changes would not go into effect until the court lifts its injunction. 

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Tropical Storm Moke continues to churn in open waters in the Central Pacific, just days after Hurricane Lala left widespread destruction across Hawaii. ​Tropical Storm Moke continues to churn in open waters in the Central Pacific, just days after Hurricane Lala left widespread destruction across Hawaii.  US Tropical Storm Moke continues to churn in open waters in the Central Pacific, just days after Hurricane Lala left widespread destruction across Hawaii. 

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A woman in her 30s was transported to hospital in critical condition following a motorcycle-vehicle collision on Highway 174 in Ottawa’s east end on Saturday afternoon. Read MoreThe two-vehicle crash temporarily closed the highway in the Cumberland area.  News, Local News, Ottawa Paramedic Service, Ottawa Sun, Realtime A woman in her 30s was transported to hospital in critical condition following a motorcycle-vehicle collision on Highway 174 in Ottawa’s east end on Saturday afternoon. Read More 

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Police in the Netherlands say a man found collapsed on a street in that country three years ago is not a Canadian who went missing in British Columbia in the 1990s. Online speculation claimed the man is John Russell Kenny of Ontario, who went missing in Vancouver in 1994 and would now be about 67. But Amsterdam police say an investigation with Canadian police shows Kenny is not the mystery man. Dutch police previously said the man known as “Lucky” wasn’t carrying ID when he suffered a brain hemorrhage or stroke, leaving him unable to communicate. Detectives are investigating at…

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The Ottawa Police Service was investigating after loose pills were found in an Orléans park on Saturday morning. Read MoreAn area resident reported finding pills scattered in a suspicious manner at Blue Willow Park.  News, Local News, Ottawa police service, Ottawa Sun, Realtime The Ottawa Police Service was investigating after loose pills were found in an Orléans park on Saturday morning. Read More 

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As a student at the University of Ottawa, Alexandrea Abungin feels that many aspects of life seem out of control. Read MoreBill 33 could mean the end of some campus resources across Ontario’s post-secondary institutions.  News, Local News, Carleton University, Ottawa Sun, University of Ottawa, uottawa As a student at the University of Ottawa, Alexandrea Abungin feels that many aspects of life seem out of control. Read More 

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