Public benches at the corner of Bank and Cooper streets have been removed after complaints from city residents and businesses that the benches are a magnet for homeless people and drug dealers. 
Kathleen Johansen, Centretown NewsBank Street cafe owner Javaid Malik complained about benches near his business.
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More money sought for crime prevention
City council has expressed support for a bid to reduce crime in the city by bolstering social services and focusing more on the prevention of criminal activity than on punishment.
City proposes cycling renewal
Ottawa is on the cusp of a major cycling renewal plan. Some councillors and activists hope this is the first step towards becoming a renowned bike-friendly city, similar to Portland or Montreal.
Province may block teen access to tanning salons
Teenagers might soon be shut out of tanning salons if some city councillors are successful in lobbying the provincial government to put an age restriction on tanning beds for youth 18 years old and under.