Heard On The Hill

Diplomats and political strategists warm up for annual Ottawa Race Weekend

Plus, the Toronto–St. Paul's byelection date is set, past Grit leader Michael Ignatieff receives a Spanish prize, and former CTV parliamentary bureau journalist Creeson Agecoutay has been given the helm of APTN National News’ midday show.

Lithuanian Ambassador Darius Skusevičius, pictured at one of the eight marathons he's run while in Canada, will be joining other diplomats and political types at the Ottawa Race Weekend on May 25-26.Photograph courtesy of Darius Skusevičius

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BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY

May 22, 2024

From May 25-26, Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend will close dozens of roads to vehicular traffic as thousands of runners from near and far descend on the capital for six different road races of varying lengths covering scenic routes in and around downtown. For most Ottawans, the...

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