Wed Sep 18 16:47:52 UTC 2024: ## Ottawa News Roundup: Missing Dog, Drug Busts, and Political Tensions

**Ottawa, ON -** The Ontario Provincial Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing dog named Magnum, who was last seen near Highway 417 after a vehicle collision on September 16. The two-year-old black lab mix with a curly coat was wearing a red harness and pineapple collar. Anyone who spots Magnum can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Cedarview Animal Hospital at 613-825-5001.

**Meanwhile, two drug trafficking busts have led to four arrests.** The OPP executed search warrants on two residences on Caruso Street and Albert Street, resulting in the discovery of illegal drugs.

**In other news, emergency responders are searching for a missing person in the Ottawa River near Pembroke.** The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP is investigating the incident.

**Politically, the Bloc Québécois has ruled out an early election, vowing to vote against a Conservative motion of non-confidence.** This decision comes as the Liberal government faces continued political pressure.

**Locally, the City of Ottawa is undertaking a construction project to improve the streetscape of two downtown roadways.**

**Across the border, Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris addressed the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ),** following controversy surrounding a similar interview with the group by President Donald Trump.

**In Canadian politics, the Bloc Québécois has won a seat in LaSalle—Émard—Verdun, formerly held by the Liberals.** The NDP retained the riding of Elmwood-Transcona, while the Conservatives continue to call for a general election.

**Finally, a group of doctors is opposing Ontario’s plan to expand the scope of services offered by pharmacists.**

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