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This month, Forbes named Ottawa as one of the fastest growing cities in North America. Ottawa was one of only two Canadian cities – the other being Calgary – on the list. It’s not hard to see why, as construction sites have popped up in every corner of the city and are becoming an inescapable reality for residents.
Greenspace-challenged Centretown has been a key beneficiary of a citywide tree-planting program that should be renewed by Ottawa’s new council, says Somerset Coun. Diane Holmes.
After months of waiting for the community eyesore to be demolished, Centretown residents eager for the redevelopment of a property once occupied by the notorious “yellow house” will have to wait two more months before any ground is broken at Gladstone Avenue and Cambridge Street.
The City of Ottawa introduced new technology at its polling stations during this week’s municipal election to make voting easier and more private for those with special needs.
Asher Roth, Centretown NewsOttawa Elections officer Amy Desjardins demonstrates one of the new Voter Assist Terminals.