City staff has recommended the implementation of the Safer Roads Ottawa Program, which could improve driver, cyclist, and pedestrian safety in Centretown’s high-traffic areas.
Brittany Corry, Centretown NewsThe intersection of Preston and Albert streets is a high-volume traffic area, which poses a danger to pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.
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Analysis: Dewar must work on name recognition
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.
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.