Moscato Named, O‑Train Problems & Federal Sanctions — Ottawa Monday

🏈 Sports

1. Carmelina Moscato named Ottawa Rapid head coach. The club announced Moscato as the next head coach on Monday; the team named her as successor to the previous coach, and she will lead the Rapid into the upcoming season.
2. Forbes's extra-time goal salvages 2-2 draw for league-leading Rapid. The Rapid tied AFC Toronto 2-2 after an extra-time goal by Forbes, preserving the Rapid's league-leading position.
3. TD Place to host Northern Super League final on Nov. 14. City venue TD Place is scheduled to host the Northern Super League final on November 14, confirmed in the announcement.

🏛️ Government & Politics

1. Federal government sanctions Streit Group over supplies to Russian National Guard. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced sanctions Monday against Streit Group for supplying armoured vehicles to the Russian National Guard, with the government saying the move will disrupt Streit Group's capacity to supply military equipment to Russia.
2. Prison watchdog role left vacant for months after outgoing investigator warned of legal void. The office has remained unfilled for months despite warnings from the departing investigator about a “serious legal void.”
3. Problems struck O‑Train lines 1 and 2 Monday morning. Transit operator reported issues on O‑Train lines 1 and 2 during Monday morning service, affecting commuter rail availability.

🎨 Community & Culture

1. Clubs and music venues praise changes to all‑night party permits. Local nightclubs and music venues reported positive reactions to newly changed all‑night party permit rules in the recent policy update.
2. Ottawa man with cerebral palsy gets stolen custom-built bike back. A stolen custom-built bike was returned to an Ottawa man with cerebral palsy, restoring his mobility asset.

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