News of the day: Why the Bluesfest bagpiper is saying

It’s Monday, July 13. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom today. WHY THE BLUESFEST BAGPIPER IS SAYING GOODBYE For thousands of people leaving Bluesfest over the past decade and a half, the last performance of the night wasn’t on the mainstage. It echoed outside the gates. Read the story ANDLAUER-BACKED GROUP [...]

It’s Monday, July 13. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom today. WHY THE BLUESFEST BAGPIPER IS SAYING GOODBYE

For thousands of people leaving Bluesfest over the past decade and a half, the last performance of the night wasn’t on the mainstage. It echoed outside the gates. ANDLAUER-BACKED GROUP LOSES BID FOR CHATEAU MONTEBELLO

The local ownership group that included Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer has lost its bid to purchase the historic Château Montebello. MILITARY AND DND ACTIONS THAT APPEAR TO ADVOCATE FOR F-35 ARE NOT HELPFUL, MINISTER SAYS Canadian officers and defence officials who appear to be publicly advocating for the U.S. F-35 aren’t helping and the government will decide on the fighter jet deal when it feels it’s time, says the minister for defence procurement.

HE THOUGHT HE WAS HEALTHY. ONTARIO HOPES EARLIER SCREENING WILL CATCH CANCERS LIKE HIS For Michael Groves, what began as stomach pain turned into a diagnosis that changed his life. OCDSB TO MARCH IN CAPITAL PRIDE AFTER REVERSING DECISION The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has reversed its decision and will now participate in this year’s Capital Pride parade in an official capacity.

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