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$650,030.50

• The amount in fines generated by a traffic camera on Cedarview near Fallowfield Road. The camera was only installed August 22 and is the most prolific ticket generator in the city. (Arthur White-Crummey ·at CBC)

ottawan of the day

Alaska

• The 20 year-old Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride horse is looking for its forever home. Previously, the Mounties were only permitted to transfer horses to non-profits or other governments but new rules allow for any fit horse lover to adopt a police pony. Since the call was put out last week, over 1,600 applications to adopt Alaska have been received.
• The Mounties will announce the horse’s new home in the next few months but say only experienced people with large paddocks will be considered. Breeders and riding centres are out.  (Kayla Rosen at CTV)

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One thing I just want to say is, you know, stay behind your team. Stay behind this new ownership. They’re gonna get it right, and they’ll be a winner in Ottawa before it’s over

• Former Sens head coach D.J. Smith in his first interview after his dismissal from the team. (Faces magazine) 

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