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The Ottawa Police Service is considering changes to the way it responds to violent crimes against women after a report revealed several women who have come forward to report alleged assaults felt they were being demeaned or blamed by investigators for the acts committed against them.
The City of Ottawa’s planning committee unanimously approved a proposal on Nov. 10 to construct a 27-storey tower at the corner of Slater and Bay streets despite calls from Somerset Coun. Catherine McKenney to require a grocery or hardware store in the plan as a condition of approval.
Bart Bakker rubs his hands together gleefully as he admires his new car. People ask him “How does it drive?” Now, the people of Ottawa can find out for themselves. Sitting in Bakker’s driveway is a brand new Model S Tesla. With this new car, Bakker has launched Ottawa’s first Tesla limo service.
Jesse Winter, Centretown News
OC Transpo buses roll along Wellington Street in Ottawa.The City of Ottawa is asking residents to join the debate on minimum parking requirements for new developments in the city.