Mayor Watson thinks Central Library will receive funding support from federal government
By Micaal Ahmed Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson says “it’s a good bet” that the city and the federal government will strike a deal to collaborate on a new $168-million Central…
City not responsible for picking up items left on the ground near donation bins
By Jenn Colavincenzo What do designer jeans, a deflated soccer ball and a pair of knitted mittens have in common? They’re all items that have been left outside of the…
INSIGHT: Residents should be consulted during LeBreton Flats negotiations
By Karen-Luz Sison A vast section of LeBreton Flats should soon be barren no more, thanks to a newly announced preliminary deal between the National Capital Commission and Ottawa Senators-backed…
Tree Canada plants 82nd millionth tree
By Aidan Chamandy Tree Canada celebrated both its 25th anniversary and National Tree Day on Sept. 27 with the planting of its 82nd millionth tree, a native sugar maple. The…
Mac and cheese fest cancellation draws complaints and confusion
By Jordana Colomby Macaroni and cheese fans flooded Facebook recently to express their annoyance and confusion over the 11th– hour cancellation of Ottawa’s third annual Mac My Cheese Fest, which…
Woman taken to hospital after being struck by taxi
By Michael Sun A woman in her 60s was taken to hospital with serious injuries on Sept. 14 after being struck by a taxi at Elgin and Somerset streets that…
Peter Herrndorf stepping down as NAC CEO
By Lia Pizarro Peter Herrndorf, president and CEO of the National Arts Centre, will be stepping down from the role next year after serving for nearly two decades as leader…
Old bridge may get new life
By Micaela Wylie-Arbic The historic Prince of Wales Bridge may soon be used as a transit link from Centretown to Gatineau. City council has given Mayor Jim Watson a mandate…
Six new red light cameras to be installed in Centretown by 2018
By Daniel Vazzoler The City of Ottawa announced the locations of 20 new red light cameras that will be installed by the end of 2017, with six of them coming…
Editorial: City slow to respond to fentanyl crisis
By Nathan Caddell Earlier this month, it was announced that Ottawa firefighters would receive training with naloxone, the common antidote for fentanyl overdoses. This is unquestionably a good thing, as…