VIEWPOINT: Prince of Wales Bridge holds great value for city
By Micaal Ahmed First, it was a key asset for a Quebec-based rail empire. Then it was a link in the Canadian Pacific Railway’s transcontinental line — part of the…
City of Ottawa consultations suggest less cars and more greenery for Sparks Street
By Lui Xia Lee The City of Ottawa’s ongoing look at the future of Sparks Streets suggests even fewer cars and more greenery are needed in the downtown retail and…
Viewpoint: Ottawa needs diversity of services, not a mega-shelter
By Maureen McEwan Surprise, surprise: city politicians are at odds again. In the latest episode, our municipal representatives clash on housing. The plan is to relocate the Salvation Army’s George…
Ontario to protect abortion clinics from protesters
By Patrick Barrios The Ontario government has introduced legislation to create safe zones around abortion clinics, a measure designed to keep anti-abortion protesters at bay. “Women in our province should…
‘Living statues’ celebrate Sparks Street’s 50th birthday
By Aidan Chamandy Elvis, Marie Antoinette and other “living statue” performers were miming all over Sparks Street on the weekend of Sept. 16−17 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the…
Viewpoint: Ottawa has a good chance in the race to host Amazon
By Sarah Newman E-commerce giant Amazon is searching for a place to put its brand-new “HQ2” — and Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson has been on the move. Watson was in…
Mayor Watson seeks fourth term in 2018
By Caroline O’Neill Mayor Jim Watson has officially thrown his hat into Ottawa’s mayoral race – again. Watson, who is currently in his third term as mayor of our nation’s…
Fight shifts to branch library
By Spencer Van Dyk The former Ottawa Teachers’ College on Elgin Street will someday be home to a new Centretown branch library if Somerset Coun. Catherine McKenney gets her way….
McKenney postpones sanctuary proposal
By Selene Tan Ottawa won’t be a sanctuary city quite yet. Despite initial plans to move quickly to seek the refugee- and immigrant-friendly status for the city, Somerset Coun. Catherine…
City approves LeBreton site for new Central Library
By Spencer Van Dyk City Council officially voted 21–1 on Feb. 8 in favour of building Ottawa’s new Central Library at 557 Wellington St. after a controversial selection process and…