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It's Monday, September 7. Here are today's top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom:

Lawyer Matt Malone says proposed reforms could make Canada's access-to-information regime even worse.

Alex Lawson says his plan to remove all on-street parking metres is unconventional, but for him, that's part of the appeal.

Drivers were caught for speeding, stunt driving, distracted driving, licence violations and more.

Batherson wants to stay, the Senators want to keep him, but time is running short to secure an eight-year deal before the rules change.

Justin Donovan-Biscope, who was arrested on Thursday, Sept. 3, is also facing a charge of indignity to a body.

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