Work starts on biggest downtown project in 25 years
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Artist's conception of the new building at 150 Slater StreetArchive 1997-2016
The biggest downtown development in 25 years is underway at the corner of O’Connor and Slater streets.ImageArtist's conception of the new building at 150 Slater Street
After hours of discussion and debate on Wednesday, Ottawa Council formally approved the proposed route for the downtown transit tunnel in a 15-6 vote.
The controversial search for a new location for the Gilmour Street parole office appears to be finally over.Geoff Ives, Centretown NewsThe Jackson Building at Bank and Slater Streets is the favoured location for the Ottawa parole office, currently located at 191 Gilmour St.
The city will fund a $211,000 advertising campaign for downtown businesses affected by the recent transit strike after city council unanimously approved the money on Wednesday.