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Groves takes silver in all-round worlds	3/21/2010 6:46 PM
Ottawa's Kristina Groves won the gold medal in the 1,500-metre race, and placed second overall at speedskating's all-round world championships on Sunday in the Netherlands.
Student beaten in Sandy Hill home invasion	3/19/2010 12:57 PM
Three men armed with a handgun and a knife broke into a home near the University of Ottawa Thursday night, then beat and robbed the two occupants.
Gamblers' $3.5B suit against OLG rejected	3/21/2010 10:03 AM
Problem gamblers have lost their bid to a launch a $3.5 billion class action lawsuit against the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.
Kingston merchants launch sewer campaign	3/21/2010 1:48 PM
Store owners along Kingston's main street have turned a massive downtown construction project - which usually deters customers - into an unusual marketing campaign.
Ottawa to collect unpaid fines via tax bills	3/19/2010 3:44 PM
Homeowners in Ottawa will no longer be able to avoid unpaid fines, due to a change in provincial legislation.
Lotto 6-49 jackpot could top $41M	3/20/2010 10:48 AM
There's a case of lottery fever in Canada in the runup to Saturday night's $41-million Lotto 6-49 jackpot prize, which could end up being worth even more because of a spike in ticket sales.
Montreal shop owner held in deadly shooting	3/20/2010 6:52 PM
The owner of a clothing boutique in Old Montreal where two men were killed and two others wounded appeared briefly in court Saturday via video link.
Stars bury struggling Senators	3/20/2010 3:12 PM
The Ottawa Senators fell to the Dallas Stars on Saturday afternoon at American Airlines Center.
Saskatchewan upsets Carleton to reach CIS final	3/20/2010 9:38 PM
The No. 5 Saskatchewan Huskies stunned the top-ranked Carleton Ravens 86-82 in semifinal action at the Canadian university men's basketball championship in Ottawa.
Muslims find their place in Gatineau	3/19/2010 1:16 PM
A growing number of Muslims are making their home in Gatineau, and many say they feel comfortable in this part of Quebec.