First, there was Marion Dewar. Now, there is Paul Dewar. In politics, name recognition is almost everything. And in Ottawa the name Dewar is one of the most familiar.
Analysis: Dewar must work on name recognition
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Stained-glass memorial to natives sparks debate
Critics are raising concerns about proposed stained-glass artwork on Parliament Hill commemorating the victims of native residential schools in Canada saying the medium might be inappropriate because of its religious associations with the church.
Feds flip-flop on Parliament Hill reforestation plan
Just days after inviting potential contractors to tour a planned job site on Parliament Hill, the Department of Public Works has cancelled a four-year reforestation project on the treed slopes behind the Parliament Buildings, saying the controversial, $9-million proposal was too expensive.
Gord Lamb, Centretown NewsReforestation plans around Parliament Hill have been cancelled due to the high cost of the project.
Public consultations planned on smoke-free bylaw proposal
Over the next three months, Ottawa Public Health is asking for input from businesses and citizens about updating the city’s smoke-free bylaws.