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The police presence in Ottawas downtown core is stepped up today, as the city prepares for Canada Day festivities and possible protests.

Police officers in cruisers, on foot patrol and on bicycles are patrolling the Parliamentary Precinct, the ByWard Market and the so-called motor vehicle control zone, as the city prepares for Canadas 155th birthday celebrations and possible protests.

Saturday afternoon could bring an isolated storm but Memorial Day weekend’s weather won’t be a total wash in the D.C. area.

Two major construction projects start in the city of Ottawa today, as the summer construction season continues to ramp up.

The city of Ottawa says the Transitway will permanently close between Pinecrest and Bayshore stations on Sunday for construction of the Stage 2 O-Train extension to Moodie Drive.

Ottawa police issued an Amber alert at 3:22 a.m. on June 4, four hours after the Indigenous baby was snatched from her mother’s arms on Carling Avenue.

Traffic disruptions in Ottawa are expected to peak Saturday with the main demonstration of the truck convoy planned for noon on Parliament Hill. 

BRB REITs portfolio in the National Capital Region now includes more than 650,000 square feet of space at nine office buildings and one industrial property.

By CHRIS ROGERS

While some local construction projects get ready to gear up in 2022, one driver came to a no-doubt screeching halt on New Year’s Eve.