Archive 1997-2016
After a year of public consultations and five different plans, Centretown residents have finally agreed on a design for the redevelopment of Jack Purcell Park and St. Luke’s Park.
Somerset Ward Coun. Diane Holmes says the city will not consider naming the Rideau Canal pedestrian bridge after Nelson Mandela and his name will be removed from the list of 35 nominations.
By approving a new package of incentives to help property owners clean up former landfills and gas stations across Ottawa, city council has acted responsibly to encourage the redevelopment of long-neglected prime real estate.
It is banned on airplanes, in restaurants and offices, and new research suggests that people want second-hand smoke out of their bedrooms as well – though whether landlords agree remains to be seen.