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Diners line up for $5 shawarma at Osmow’s

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Adam Beauchemin

Published: October 15, 2025 at 7:57PM EDT

Ottawa diners lined up to get a cheap meal at Osmow’s on Wednesday, in celebration of National Shawarma Day. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. (Scott Rook/CTV News)

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