Grid modernization urged after biggest US blackout
A pre Sept. 11 warning on terrorist threats and a 2003 blackout expose chronic US electrical grid weaknesses. Despite NRC alerts, modernization lagged while households faced outages. Ottawa grapples a controversial substation as Ashcroft warns of vulnerabilities and calls for action before further crises.
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Ottawa Public Education Trust seeks private gifts to boost education
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Michael Martin Murphey Delivers Family Friendly Cowboy Concert
A couple volunteers describe ushering at Municipal Auditorium for Michael Martin Murphey's concert last Saturday. They praise his wholesome, faith centered show, noting his songs about friendship, love, honor, and fidelity. The performance evoked nostalgic, romantic cowboy music without coarse content.
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Murphey Encore Draws Standing Ovation in Ottawa
Readers and audience in Ottawa witnessed a history lesson on western music roots and country heritage as Michael Martin Murphey received a standing ovation. He delivered an encore that offered a heartfelt witness in cowboy style, signaling the community’s appetite for quality entertainment and support for local venues.
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Not Born Yesterday I Am Bob Soper Letter to the Editor
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