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Sergeant Shawn Allen Eades was killed Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, after an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle on Highway 1 in the Zhari District of Afghanistan. (Canadian Forces Combat Camera)

Three Canadians killed in roadside bomb attack

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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Patients suffering from severe depression show unusual elevated activity (in red) in some parts of the brain and decreased activity (in blue) in other parts. Health funding boost to directly affect patient care
Ottawa's medical community is calling it an unprecedented investment in health care. The Ottawa Health Research Institute was given $32 million in funding Thursday morning.  Watch

Canada's Eric Lamaze rides Hickstead during the equestrian individual Show Jumping competition during the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Hong Kong, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008. (AP / Susan Walsh) Lamaze takes home gold in individual show jumping
Eric Lamaze rode his way into history Thursday, clinching an Olympic gold medal in the individual equestrian show jumping competition -- the first Canadian to ever accomplish the feat.   comments()   Watch

Ontario flag Young mine worker killed at Madoc identified
The regional coroner's office has identified the worker killed at a talc mine early Wednesday near Madoc, Ont. 

Ottawa police set up a command post at Trend-Arlington Park in the city's west end, Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Ninety-eight year old woman struck and killed
Police have identified the 98 year-old woman struck and killed by a car in downtown Ottawa Wednesday night.  Watch


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A total of 2,500 soldiers from CFB Petawawa will be shipping out to Afghanistan between Aug. 25 and early October. Send a message to your soldiers.   comments()

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Find out what crime is like in your neighbourhood by taking an interactive look at offence rates in Ontario, based on type of crime and location.

Jesse Palmer WEB EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with Jesse Palmer
Check out a one-on-one interview with Nepean's Jesse Palmer, a former NFL quarterback and star of reality TV show "The Bachelor." Find out what Palmer thinks about Ottawa's football scene and whether or not he's still single.

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Root for your local athletes! Send a message to Perth's Ian Millar and Oxford Mills' Gillian Henselwood who won silver in equestrian team jumping on Monday.   comments(9)

Canada's Ian Millar, riding In Style reacts after completing his equestrian team Show Jumping competition during the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Hong Kong, Monday, Aug. 18, 2008. (AP / Kin Cheung) EXTENDED COVERAGE: 61-year-old prepares for Olympics
A 61-year-old Perth native is preparing for his ninth Olympic Games and is looking to win his first Olympic medal. Watch Terry Marcotte's full interview with equestrian rider Ian Millar.

Area Athletes Featured Gallery: Area athletes compete at the Olympic Games
Flip through our online photo gallery to see your local athletes as they compete at the Beijing Olympics.


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CTV Ottawa: 6 p.m. news update for Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
Weather update: Sunshine for the next few days
Ottawa may revisit bottled water ban
Visiting the Vortex of Doom
Cancer survivors share their stories
Dancing in the streets of Ottawa
Motorcyclists ride to protest Perry Dunlop's jail term
Ottawa's transgender community struggles for equality
Khawaja didn't target civilians in Britain: defence
Carleton heightens security on campus
Students faced with increased tuition fees
Volunteer spends summer vacation at the EX
Kids give reviews of the SuperEX
Fine fiddling in the capital
Friends remember aid workers killed in Afghanistan

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Super Ex Sponsor CTV's sponsorship of the SuperEX concert series.
CTV Ottawa welcomes SuperEX back to Lansdowne Park this year from August 14 - 24, 2008. Enjoy the thrills of the rides and all the fun this annual family tradition has to offer right in the heart of Canada's Capital. CTV Ottawa invites you to attend the free concerts, included with your admission to SuperEX.

MADD Dash MADD Ottawa's 1st annual MADD DASH/Strides for Change
CTV Ottawa is a proud sponsor of MADD Ottawa's 1st annual MADD DASH/Strides for Change, 10am on Sunday, October 19th 2008 at Earl of March Secondary School, Kanata.

Shades of Green LIVING SHADES OF GREEN Eco-Gala
CTV Ottawa invites you to attend the LIVING SHADES OF GREEN Eco-Gala, an indoor-outdoor cocktail reception and party in support of the "Greening Ottawa/Gatineau Schools Project" designed by Tree Canada and Zerofootprint.

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