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Ottawa Citizen
04-05-2025
- Health
- Ottawa Citizen
CN Cycle for CHEO raises $2M under bright skies
Bright skies and warmer temperatures greeted thousands of cyclists Sunday as the 18th annual Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario's 'CN Cycle for hit the roads and trails. Article content Article content In mid-afternoon, the online toteboard indicated the event was well over it's $2-million target, with $2,022,447 confirmed in donations. Article content The event was created to raise funds for pediatric oncology care and research at the hospital. Article content Article content The massive event began and ended at the Canadian War Museum, bringing participants far and wide across the capital. There were cycling routes, walking routes along the Ottawa River and entertainment and activities. Article content Article content Article content In addition to the regular attractions, this year, CN Cycle for CHEO unveiled a 100K circuit for the first time. Called the 'CN Century Ride,' the new route took 500 participants into stunning Gatineau Park. Article content On its website, CHEO hailed its three 'ambassadors,' Charlie, Easton and Ibrahim. Article content 'These young ambassadors and their families know first-hand what the patients at CHEO are going through. Their commitment of time, energy and enthusiasm inspires us all to support the crucial work devoted to ending pediatric cancer. Article content 'The courage these young people bring to this event makes us so proud to present them to you,' says CHEO on its website. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Cision Canada
01-05-2025
- Cision Canada
PUBLIC NOTICE - Full closure of Chaudière Crossing to motorists
GATINEAU, QC, May 1, 2025 /CNW/ - Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that there will be a full closure of the Chaudière Crossing to accommodate the CN Cycle for CHEO during the following period: Sunday, May 4, from 8 am to 2 pm The crossing will be closed in both directions, and only local traffic will have access, from Alexandre-Taché Boulevard to Wellington Street. During this period, access for pedestrians and cyclists, as well as public transit (STO and OC Transpo), will be permitted in both directions. Cyclists are encouraged to dismount their bicycles when crossing the bridge. PSPC encourages users to exercise caution when travelling on the crossing and thanks them for their patience. Follow us on X (Twitter) Follow us on Facebook
