The City of Ottawa can now authorize the removal of municipal trees that cause, or are likely to cause, serious damage to private property.
Tree removal rules expanded
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Elgin water main woes may lead to law suits
Businesses on Elgin Street are claiming damages from the city after a water main broke, causing severe flooding.
Victor Ryan, Centretown NewsCity crews respond to a recent water main break on Elgin Street.
Future of Duke of Somerset uncertain despite settlement
The future of a heritage building on Somerset Street is still unclear, despite a partial settlement between the City of Ottawa and the owner of the building. 
Lauren Mitsuki, Centretown NewsThe city has been awarded a settlement in a legal battle over Somerset House on Bank and Somerset streets. The fate of the heritage building is still uncertain.
One-way streets may be thing of the past
A community design plan is proposing that some of the busiest one-way downtown streets go two-way in an effort to reduce the volume of traffic during rush hour.