Ottawa’s anti-racism secretariat to push for more minority representation
The City of Ottawa has a new formalized and funded anti racism secretariat led by Councillor Rawlson King. What are the aims of this unit and what will it accomplish in the city of Ottawa?
How Ottawa’s LRT stations are becoming magnets for development
Ottawa’s new LRT is set to spur large, community-changing developments at many of its stations, which could help change the city forever.
‘End in sight’ for businesses as main phase of Elgin Street construction winds down
With the Elgin St. construction coming to a close, business owners are surprisingly optimistic after a long battle with reduced road access.
Liberals win minority government
Early returns from Atlantic Canada are showing some Liberal losses and some Conservative gains along with wins for the NDP in Newfoundland and maybe the Green party in New Brunswick.
Incumbents win back their seats in Ottawa ridings
Incumbent parties won back their Ottawa ridings Monday, with the Liberals winning seven and the Conservatives holding onto one.
Future floods: Can Ottawa do more to tackle natural disasters?
Ottawa city staff discuss plans to improve flooding resistance around Ottawa and how to reduce structural and environmental damage.
IN THE NEWS: Tuesday, Oct. 1
Happy October! Crisp fall weather is on hold as temperatures reach a high of 23°C in the afternoon with a chance of thundershowers, according to Environment Canada. The low tonight is 12°C. Here’s what is going on in Ottawa currently: OC Transpo fares rise Be prepared to fork out an extra dime on your daily commute this morning – a…
IN THE NEWS: Tuesday, Sept. 24
Don’t put away your rain boots just yet. Environment Canada is calling for cloudy skies and showers Tuesday, with a high of 18°C and a low of 6°C. Here’s what you need to know to get up to speed this morning: Councillor announces cancer diagnosis Gloucester-Southgate councillor Diane Deans announced Monday that she has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She…