The recently approved plan to renovate Parliament Hill’s West Block for use as a temporary House of Commons is raising accountability concerns with Ottawa Centre MP Paul Dewar.
National Capital CommissionAn artist's rendering of the glass dome over the House of Commons.
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Hotel still seeking return of Elgin marble statuettes
The Lord Elgin Hotel isn’t giving up the fight but acknowledges that it’s “unlikely” to recover two historic, marble busts that once graced the hotel lobby but are now in the possession of Rideau Hall.
Samia Madwar, Centretown NewsAnn Meelker, a spokesperson for the Lord Elgin Hotel, explains the history of the replica busts of the 8th Earl of Elgin, governor general of the United Canadas from 1847-1854, and his wife, Lady Mary Lambton.
Disabled question double-decker plan
Higher capacity, more seating and cost savings are three reasons behind the recent decision by the City of Ottawa’s transit commission to approve the approximately $80-million plan to purchase 75 double-decker buses.
NCC peddles new bike lane for Wellington St.
A National Capital Commission pilot project will see a segregated bike lane on Wellington Street as early as this summer, Centretown News has learned.