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57.77%

• The decrease of Ottawa housing starts in April, compared to one year before, as determined by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. In real numbers that’s 391 in April 2024 versus 926 in April 2023. (Josh Pringle at CTV)
  

ottawan of the day

Jeff McIntyre

• The Westboro-based graphic novelist spent 11 months travelling in his 1985 Buick LeSabre to find the perfect images for his most recent work, Salmon Run. The graphic novel is available at Perfect Books,Spaniel’s Tale,Westboro Books, and online. (Kitchissippi Times) 
  

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He can be a bit of a prick at times

• Sportsnet journalist Elliotte Friedman on the Sens new head coach Travis Green. Friedman argues that a tough guy is exactly what the team was seeking. (Steve Warne in the Hockey News)