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Ottawa researchers develop quick DNA test for heart patients
The world’s first bedside genetic test is drawing international attention to two Ottawa Heart Institute physicians and will likely save lives.

Tory axe set to fall on Ottawa
When the Harper government revealed its budget Thursday, many observers in this government town wondered how many bureaucrats would be sacked. The answer: 19,200.

Basement fire closes section Old St. Patrick Street
A fire this morning closed down a section of Old St. Patrick Street but caused no injuries.

Study to call for integration of OC Transpo, STO bus services
A new interprovincial transit study by the National Capital Commision is set to recommend more integration between OC Transpo and Gatineau’s STO bus services.

Hot 89.9 wins award for controversial baby contest
Ottawa’s Hot 89.9 radio station won an award at Canadian Music Week for its controversial Win A Baby contest last fall.

Juno win no guarantee of long-term success
Winning a Juno is fantastic, but it didn’t pave a smooth road to long-lasting success and fame, says Nathalie Lepage, an Ottawa musician whose band Capital Sound took best dance recording in 1995 for the track “Higher Love".

City meeting snubs public on taxi-regulation changes
A city committee OK’d major taxi-industry-friendly bylaw changes Thursday and voted against asking for public feedback.

In government layoffs, the seeds of opportunity
Ahead of expected deep public service cuts next week, entrepreneur Ian Graham aims to help workers start their own small business.

Nation’s capital of cheating hearts
Government workers cheating on their spouses have philandered Ottawa to the top of AshleyMadison.com’s list of Canada’s top 10 cities with the most cheaters, the website’s founder and CEO Noel Biderman, said Thursday.

49ers add Manningham, Ginn to receiving corps
SAN FRANCISCO - The San Francisco 49ers took another step to bolster their receiving corps by bringing back Ted Ginn Jr. on a one-year contract after finalizing a two-year deal with Mario Manningham.

Windsor students score Juno-nominated singer for fundraiser
Juno Award-nominated singer-songwriter Craig Cardiff will be playing two shows in Windsor on Thursday, with proceeds going to MedOutreach, a student run charitable organization.

Steve Martin set to headline Ottawa Jazz Festival
Practical joker and Saturday Night Live alumnus, Steve Martin, is set to wow Ottawa audiences with his banjo skills on June 26, Ottawa Jazz Festival organizers announced this morning.

Budget cuts will cost lives: PSAC
Canada’s largest public-sector union is warning deep cuts to the federal budget will result in contaminated food, suffering veterans and lives lost at sea.

Girl, 16, sends police on high-speed car chase in Gatineau
A 16-year-old girl stole a Garda security van Tuesday evening and led cops on high-speed chase on Highway 50, Gatineau police said.

When it comes to art, don’t buy — rent
You don’t need a thick stack of cash to put original art on you walls. Instead of buying, why not rent a piece from a local artist?

Accused serial killer headed for trial
Camille Cleroux will stand trial on three counts of first-degree murder for the alleged killings of his neighbour Paula Leclair and ex-wives Lisa Roy and Jean Rock.

A year after toxic New Edinburgh fire, no sign of plans to rebuild
A year after a toxic blaze in New Edinburgh that left two dozen homeless and 10 businesses in cinders, the community is still struggling to rebuild.

Viral video on Kony to screen at Carleton
Volunteers for Invisible Children will attend a panel discussion and screening Tuesday of the not-for-profit organization’s viral video about alleged Ugandan war criminal Joseph Kony.

Family, riders paying tribute to mom killed in crash
The community that loved Erin Vance, and loves horses as much as she did, will gather on Sunday to share memories of her life and work at the Quarry Park Equestrian Centre.

Man charged with sexual assault, luring after boy's parents alert police
Police charged a 66-year-old Ottawa man with several counts of sex assault and other offences after the parents of a 15-year-old boy went to police.