CBC News Online - Ottawa Digest - 2015-02-18

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Man charged after threat forced police stations into lockdown Wed, 18 Feb 2015 06:40:53 EST Man charged after threat forced police stations into lockdown Wed, 18 Feb 2015 06:40:53 EST A 23-year-old man has been charged after a Facebook message threatening to "shoot up" a west end police station caused Ottawa police to lockdown all eight stations for nearly four hours on Tuesday. Police allege the man created a Facebook account under a fake name to frighten his housemates. Read More 4 shortlisted for LeBreton Flats redevelopment Wed, 18 Feb 2015 11:06:54 EST The National Capital Commission announced Wednesday that four of five groups that submitted ideas to redevelop LeBreton Flats will be given $75,000 to prepare more detailed proposals. Read More Ontario to see proposed new sex ed curriculum 'within weeks' Wed, 18 Feb 2015 12:42:52 EST Ontario's new sex-ed curriculum will be online "within weeks" for parents to see now that the consultation period has finished, Premier Kathleen Wynne said Wednesday. Read More Measles and immunization: What you need to know Wed, 18 Feb 2015 11:23:50 EST Dr. Carolyn Pim, an associate medical officer of health for Ottawa Public Health, answered questions about the measles in a live chat. Read More Reaction to Fraser Institute wage comparison study Wed, 18 Feb 2015 15:26:57 EST A Fraser Institute study that compared wages and other benefits suggests that public sector workers in Ontario are better off than those working in the private sector. Read More More Headlines Dashi brodo with homemade ramen to celebrate Ottawa's Noodle Fest Cross-country skier dies after collapsing on Gatineau Park trail Driver in Cantley fatal crash charged with failing to stop NHL: 4 things to know for Wednesday night Dean Del Mastro's bid to reopen trial is dismissed Luka Magnotta withdraws appeal of 1st-degree murder conviction Ottawa Human Library: Inuit artist Mosha Folger Ian Bush expected to be charged in 2007 triple homicide involving retired judge Ottawa shooting: MPs invite RCMP to 'publicly' show Zehaf-Bibeau video 23 Uber drivers charged by Ottawa bylaw officers since October