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Sugar Sammy au très polémique Festival d’humour de Riyad

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Radio-Canada Info @info.radio-canada.ca · 10d

Ce festival organisé par l'Arabie saoudite est critiqué par des humoristes et par Human Rights Watch.

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 10d

The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada has learned this morning, Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, that Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, has passed away due to natural causes.

She was in California as part of her speaking tour in the United States.

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Sofia Misenheimer @sofiamisenheimer.bsky.social · 10d

A lot of comments re: NPR reflect deep frustration, which is valid, but starving public media doesn’t improve coverage. When a major broadcaster goes, partisan and billionaire-funded outlets fill the gap. Listeners who want accountability need to fund newsrooms they expect to hold power to account.

NPR @npr.org · 10d

Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.

Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.

Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj

Which Starbucks locations are closing in Ottawa? More than a dozen shutdowns

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Ottawa Citizen @ottawacitizen.com · 13d

Which Starbucks locations are closing in Ottawa? More than a dozen shutdowns ottawacitizen.com/life/starbuc...

Ottawa residents woke to shuttered Starbucks this weekend, with over a dozen confirmed closures, and one store open until 4 p.m. Sunday.

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Sofia Misenheimer @sofiamisenheimer.bsky.social · 15d

'Tis the season for holiday film production in Ottawa. Fake snow, winter coats and a hot chocolate cart attracted attention from passersby on a balmy Friday in the ByWard Market.

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Sofia Misenheimer @sofiamisenheimer.bsky.social · 16d

The first week of fall comes with new flavours and a few surprises. In this week’s Out of Office:

🍜 Which bowls of ramen rise above the rest
🏙️ How a Montreal transplant sees Ottawa
🛴 Rules, risks and rewards of riding an e-scooter

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What moving from Montreal to Ottawa taught me about two very different cities

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Ottawa Citizen @ottawacitizen.com · 16d

What moving from Montreal to Ottawa taught me about two very different cities ottawacitizen.com/life/moving-...

If Ottawa has taught me anything so far, it’s that what seems predictable can still surprise you, provided you know where to look.

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Ottawa Citizen @ottawacitizen.com · 19d

Tomorrow, Sept. 23, at noon, Citizen restaurant critic Peter Hum will be in the comments section answering your dining questions live.

Whether you’re trying to pick a date spot or curious about hidden gems, he’ll be on hand with advice.

👉 Add your question here: ottawacitizen.com/life/peter-h...

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Sofia Misenheimer @sofiamisenheimer.bsky.social · 23d

Ottawa has questions, and this week’s Out of Office has answers:

🍌 Who keeps changing the banana sign on Carling, and why
🥡 Which cuisines collide at a new Kanata food court
🍩 Where to try massive popcorn and jalapeño donuts

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Patrick LaForge @palafo.bsky.social · 23d

Media corporations that destroy their popular content under government pressure will soon find they are losing what is left of their audiences, not so much because of boycotts and ideological cancellations, but because neutered propaganda is boring.

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Sofia Misenheimer @sofiamisenheimer.bsky.social · Sep 11

Ottawa is about to remember how rowdy it can get. In this week's Out of Office:

🤟 A punk reunion four decades in the making
🚫 Why Morrissey fans must go meatless
🥘 Seven fall food events to bookmark

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15 Ottawa restaurants dishing out top-notch, affordable eats for $15 or less

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Ottawa Citizen @ottawacitizen.com · Sep 4

15 Ottawa restaurants dishing out top-notch, affordable eats for $15 or less ottawacitizen.com/life/ottawa-...

A heaping bowl of wonton soup, a saffron chicken kebab wrap and a Mexican brisket sandwich prove dining out on a budget is still possible.

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Sofia Misenheimer @sofiamisenheimer.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thrift meets threat meets theatre. In this week’s Out of Office:

💸 Tasty local meals under $15
🚷 An unexpected warning for tourists
🦸🏽 Comiccon tries on a bigger cape

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Is this the biggest year yet for Ottawa Comiccon?

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Ottawa Citizen @ottawacitizen.com · Sep 3

Is this the biggest year yet for Ottawa Comiccon? ottawacitizen.com/life/ottawa-...

A Freddy vs Jason reunion, drinks with the Trailer Park Boys and a roster from Stanley Kubrick to Marvel suggest an ambitious edition.

Jimmy John’s sets sights on Ottawa in new Canadian expansion

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Ottawa Citizen @ottawacitizen.com · Aug 29

Jimmy John’s sets sights on Ottawa in new Canadian expansion ottawacitizen.com/life/jimmy-j...

The U.S. sandwich chain known for pickle spears and quick service, is set to open its first Ottawa location as part of a Canadian expansion.

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Sofia Misenheimer @sofiamisenheimer.bsky.social · Aug 28

Ottawa nightlife has a habit of reinventing itself. In this week’s Out of Office: 

🌿 A storied nightclub turned cannabis store
🌮 In search of the city's best tacos
🌙 The case for more night markets  

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Americans are spending more money in Canada, but Canadians aren’t returning the favour

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The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · Aug 26

U.S. residents spent about $2.5-billion in Canada from January to March, a more than 27-per-cent increase from the same period last year

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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · Aug 21

On The Smithsonian and Slavery: Trump’s Whitewashing of History

By Amy Goodman & Denis Moynihan Yes, slavery was bad, President Trump. It was evil and remains a stain on this country. We should never stop talking about it.

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PressProgress @pressprogress.ca · Aug 21

The government's "eyebrow-raising" penchant for breaking up strikes finally met its match in the woman-dominated workforce of CUPE's Air Canada unit.

Why the flight attendants' strike was "a perfect storm" for labour:

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Why the Flight Attendants’ Strike Was ‘A Perfect Storm’ for Labour

The government's 'eyebrow-raising' penchant for breaking up strikes met its match in the woman-dominated workforce

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Sofia Misenheimer @sofiamisenheimer.bsky.social · Aug 21

Every corner of the city has a story, some sweatier, some sweeter. In this week’s Out of Office:

🚣 A "lazy river" ride that takes effort
🌈 Rainbow donuts with a message
🚌 A new round-the-clock airport ride

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Ottawa bakery’s rainbow doughnuts return for Pride, with a call for real allyship

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Ottawa Citizen @ottawacitizen.com · Aug 19

Ottawa bakery’s rainbow doughnuts return for Pride, with a call for real allyship ottawacitizen.com/life/ottawa-...

The cakey rings topped with whipped cream clouds are an August tradition in Ottawa, but their story is about survival as much as sugar.

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Sofia Misenheimer @sofiamisenheimer.bsky.social · Aug 14

New reasons to look twice at familiar places. In this week’s Out of Office:

🧋 Bubble tea topped by boba too big for one bite
🏖 Why Ottawa beaches have dropped daily no-swim flags
🍺 Pints with a Peace Tower view return to ByWard Market

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