Ottawa newcomer reception centres get a hostile reception at Nepean community meeting
Around 200 residents gathered for a community meeting at the Nepean Sportsplex on the evening of Nov. 28, many of whom came to voice their opposition to the city’s proposed newcomer reception centres.
Victims of Communism memorial fenced off as Nazi revelations complicate the inauguration process
For now, all that’s visible to the public is a black fence—a barrier around what should be Canada’s Memorial to the Victims of Communism.
Ottawa set to require new licensing fees for vendors selling vaping products
Ottawa’s Emergency and Protective Services Committee approved a new licence for retailers that sell vapour products on Thursday, Oct. 17, which would impose additional licensing fees on vape shops if adopted by City Council. Staff said licensing fees collected through this new regime will be used to hire more enforcement officers to help reduce youth access to vapour products. According...
Vanier residents start Good Neighbours safety walks and urge ‘very bold actions’ against opioid crisis
Ottawa has grappled with homelessness and drug addiction for years. A group of concerned residents have decided to act.