A coalition of six Ottawa organizations is urging police to stop arresting prostitutes, insisting that such sweeps force sex workers into dangerous places at a time when a possible serial killer is targeting women in the region.
Maria Church, Centretown NewsSex workers hold rally at the Supreme Court of Canada to protest prostitution laws.
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Downtown needs bike link with Westboro, cyclists say
Local community associations and cycling advocates say they want new bike lanes linking Westboro and downtown Ottawa to become a central focus of the city’s cycling advisory committee. 
Portia Baladad, Centretown News Cycling enthusiasts such as Hans Moor want a new bike lane to connect Westboro to downtown.
Winter cyclists demand snow-free lanes
Local cycling advocates are pushing for clearer, safer bike routes throughout Ottawa’s winter months and took their message and bicycles to downtown streets recently in the city’s first “winter bike parade.”
Museum vows more green space along with parking
The Canadian Museum of Nature is going even greener to make up for the construction of a permanent parking lot on its west lawn, says CEO Meg Beckel.
Maria Church, Centretown NewsA temporary parking lot covers the majority of an iconic park beside the Canadian Museum of Nature.