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News of the day: Ottawa police Det. Helen Grus demoted for two years; What new decisions on PTSD, vaccines mean for public servants; Fancy fried chicken is worth clucking about

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Det. Helen Grus vowed to continue serving the Ottawa community to the best of her ability after she was ordered to be demoted from first-class to second-class constable following a lengthy and often contentious disciplinary process.

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Two recent labour board decisions found the government failed to accommodate employees when applying ‘blanket’ policies stemming from the pandemic.

Lawrence Bertrim was 42 years old when he was last seen in 2022. He was located on a property that’s at the centre of a sprawling homicide case.

At Kozhi, his new Chinatown eatery, Chef Teegavarapu Sarath Mohan aspires to make the best fried chicken in the city.

Which wingers will join Tim Stutzle on the top trio? Which forwards will be fighting for the last spot in the lineup? If Carter Yakemchuk makes the team, who should be his defence partner?

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