Category: Editorials

On paper, it works. In reality, it sounds too good to be true.

The Ottawa Youth Cabinet is currently recruiting new members to fill 11 of its 21 positions when the terms of the last original members expire in June. These 11 new faces will have the daunting task of making their positions relevant.

Much to the chagrin, no doubt, of some loyal residents, Ottawa could learn a lesson or two about transportation management from Canada’s largest city.

In Toronto, where an extensive transit system funded by both the city and the province sees about 1.5 million riders per day, people still drive cars.At rush hour, drivers on Highway 401, Ontario’s busiest roadway, expect to see bumper-to-bumper traffic through Toronto, and factor in delays when timing their trip. read more

City council tabled a draft of its official plan only this month, but it has already begun work toward the plan’s goals for the downtown core.