News of the day: Why the Bluesfest bagpiper is saying goodbye; OCDSB to march in Capital Pride after reversing decision; Andlauer-backed group loses bid for Château Montebello
It’s Monday, July 13. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom today. WHY THE BLUESFEST BAGPIPER IS SAYING GOODBYE For thousands of people leaving Bluesfest over the past decade and…
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