Three Canadian soldiers were killed by an improvised explosive device while on patrol in Afghanistan's Zhari district, Canadian military officials have confirmed.
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CTV Ottawa: 6 p.m. news update for Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
Join Max Keeping and Carol Anne Meehan with the top stories for Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008.
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Weather update: Sunshine for the next few days
Eric Longley takes a look at the five-day forecast.
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Ottawa may revisit bottled water ban
Ottawa councillors are mulling whether they should follow the lead of London, Ont. and ban the sale of bottled water in municipal buildings. Jonathan Rotondo reports.
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Visiting the Vortex of Doom
Acrobatics, stunts and thrills are all part of the show named the "Vortex of Doom" at Ottawa's SuperEX. John Hua has the details.
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Cancer survivors share their stories
One in three people in our community will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. More than 30 cancer survivors in the Ottawa area want you to know that cancer is not a death sentence. Frank Hegyi is the driving force behind a new book called "Death Can Wait."
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Dancing in the streets of Ottawa
Max Keeping talks about dancing in the streets of Ottawa's Glebe neighbourhood.
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Motorcyclists ride to protest Perry Dunlop's jail term
The jail term given to Perry Dunlop, a former police officer found guilty of contempt, has caused anger and protest. Michael O'Byrne talks to protester Roger Robertson.
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Ottawa's transgender community struggles for equality
Ottawa's transgender community says it's an ongoing struggle for rights, dignity, respect and recognition. Maggie Padlewska reports.
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Khawaja didn't target civilians in Britain: defence
The defence lawyer for Momin Khawaja says the Ottawa software developer may have wanted to fight for the Islamic cause in Afghanistan, but never intended to bomb civilians in Britain. Norman Fetterley reports.
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Carleton heightens security on campus
Carleton University is putting up $1.6 million to improve safety on its campus. Carol Anne Meehan talks to Chris Walters who co-authored a report on campus safety at the school.
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Students faced with increased tuition fees
One year of higher education can cost close to $25,000, something that has many university students digging themselves deeper in debt. John Hua reports.
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Volunteer spends summer vacation at the EX
The experiences and lasting memories of the SuperEX wouldn't be possible without the work of volunteers. Jonathan Rotondo meets up with one volunteer who's worked at the EX for years.
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Kids give reviews of the SuperEX
Kids tell CTV Ottawa what they think about the SuperEX.
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Fine fiddling in the capital
Eighty-five music students are being coached by some of the finest fiddlers in the country as part of a week long fiddle camp. Eric Longley has the details.
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Friends remember aid workers killed in Afghanistan
Two Canadian aid workers killed in Afghanistan last week were remembered in the capital Monday night. Kate Eggins reports.
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