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Word of mouth can be a powerful marketing tool, but some visitors have been left with a negative impression of one of the capital's top tourism destinations.

"I teach more than 100 students, most of whom are new to the online environment. They are feeling isolated and anxious and have a lot of needs," says contract instructor Gareth Park. "The time I'm spending is totally unpaid. I'm basically working an extra day for free."

The recommendation still needs to be approved by Ottawa City Council.

"I think we would see, not just an open house, where people come in and sit on their laptops and be in their own space, but an intentional space where we would invite people in to be a part of what we’re up to," says owner Jessie Duffy.

The plan involves redesigning some of the streets through the market, as well as replacing a parking garage with a central "destination building" and civic square.

What3Words can send the provincial police communications centre a location code, regardless of whether or not the user has cell phone reception.

A transport truck carrying jugs of chemical solvents and adhesives collided with another truck's car-carrying trailer.

Karen Nielsen and Leigh Reid use their experience in social work to help those in need.

New Support for Learners program to provide $380 million in funding

According to Mission CEO Peter Tilley, the donations will support the shelter past Christmas and into the winter months.