Coordination key to smooth renewal of Glebe Community Centre, residents, staff say
The Glebe Community Centre is undergoing renovations, but so far their programming has not faced major disruptions.
Noisy air condition system rattles the Glebe and underlines concerns as urban intensification continues in Ottawa
Glebe residents are raising concerns about noise levels made by The Clemow building.
Ottawa councillors reject expansion of urban boundary for Barrhaven housing development
Ottawa city councillors have refused to expand the urban boundary in the Cedarview area of Barrhaven to make way for a housing development.
As final Lansdowne 2.0 decision looms, Glebe association insists the plan is a bad one
Lansdowne 2.0 has become the centre of Ottawa conversations will receive a final vote on Friday.
Lansdowne 2.0 doesn’t have enough seats, women’s hockey league tells councillors
Executives from the Professional Women’s Hockey League say there is not enough seating in the arena planned as part of the Lansdowne 2.0 project but Ottawa's Mayor suggests the team will outgrow the facility eventually anyway.
Some councillors question wisdom of raising tourism taxes to help pay for Lansdowne 2.0
A city plan to hike taxes on the tourism industry in order to help pay for the controversial Lansdowne 2.0 project is getting push-back from some city councillors, who question the wisdom of increasing the tax.
Getting vehicles off Wellington Street could revive downtown, some businesses say
The future of Wellington Street in front of Parliament Hill remains a topic of discussion at the federal level. Some Ottawa businesses endorse the idea of closing three blocks to vehicles.
Councillors approve high-rise plan over local fears about light and density
A Cyrville high-rise development is set to proceed despite objections from some residents, who say it will radically alter their neighbourhood.
Traffic calming project doesn’t please everyone on one Ottawa street
Some say it's inconvenient for the neighbourhood, while others expressed frustration with the way the city held consultations about the plan.
Sparks Street BIA set for huge expansion among Centretown businesses
Ottawa's Sparks Street BIA is about to grow far beyond its namesake, following approval from City Council.
Land removed from Greely despite objections that more housing development needed in the village
The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee (ARAC) passed a motion deciding that a new subdivision will not be part of the village of Greely.
Orleans housing development approved in minutes after land deal to save local forest
It took Ottawa's Planning and Housing Committee just five minutes to approved a low-rise development project in Orleans, something the local councillor attributes to a community-engaged process and a land-swap deal to save a local woodland.
Council approves demolition of heritage buildings in Lowertown
Ottawa City Council has approved the demolition of three heritage buildings on St. Patrick Street, which the local community association describes as “the poster children for demolition by neglect.” The decision means that the buildings, at 227-229, 231-233and 235-237 St. Patrick St., just west of Dalhousie, can be torn down and the property redeveloped. City staff supported demolition, noting the...
City Builder: Neil Saravanamuttoo of CitySHAPES wants Ottawa to reach its ‘terrific’ potential
The economist, CitySHAPES director, and community advocate says Ottawa has "great bones," but needs work to reach standard of a G7 capital
Committee approves controversial Stittsville high-rise development over objections of locals
A controversial high-rise development in Stittsville got the green light from Ottawa’s planning committee Sept. 11, despite opposition from many residents and the local councillor, who say the area lacks the infrastructure to support it.
Bank Street Wishlist: Wider sidewalks and bike lanes wanted
Wider sidewalks and bike lanes part of the wish list for users for Bank Street.
Plan for stacked development in Kanata gets thumbs up from planning committee
Ottawa planning committee has endorsed a plan to build 100 stacked dwelling units on a private street.
Ottawa’s ‘Digital Twin’ project uses 3D visuals to shape city’s development
A new planning tool called Digital Twin technology aims to help the City of Ottawa better plan for development and growth.
Battery energy storage facility in rural Ottawa gets council blessing
Ottawa city council is backing a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility in Rideau-Jock Ward.
Ottawa councillors divided on next steps after report found inappropriate support for West Barrhaven development
A controversial development in West Barrhaven is under scrutiny because city officials offered a letter of support for the project.
Need for new school and green space collide in a fight over Ottawa’s Plouffe Park
The City of Ottawa plan to replace the Plouffe Park field with a French-language elementary school has been put on hold after much outrage from local residents.
High-rise complex at Bronson and Carling approved … without a fight
The City of Ottawa's Planning and Housing Committee approved a new apartment complex at its Nov. 15 meeting.
Critics call for more public input into $333-million ‘Lansdowne 2.0’
Several Ottawa community groups are asking the city for more thorough consultations on its public-private proposal for the stage-two revitalization of Lansdowne Park. The proposal, referred to as “Lansdowne 2.0”, would see the TD Place north side stands replaced, the construction of a new 5,500-seat arena where the Ottawa 67s would play, and zoning changes to allow the building of...
Ottawa’s patio plan doesn’t protect people with disabilities enough, says Hintonburg community group
Hintonburg Community Association Director Cheryl Parrot made an impassioned plea Wednesday to the City of Ottawa to support people with disabilities, arguing the proposed right-of-way patio design guidelines require a more equity-oriented approach.
In Focus: Tour highlights commuter rail’s impact on Hintonburg — past and present
A recent walking tour of the Hintonburg neighbourhood explored the historical impacts of public transit, past and present.
NCC unveils new partnership with the Ottawa Senators to build arena in LeBreton Flats
The dream of a downtown hockey arena is back as the NCC and the Ottawa Senators reach a memorandum of understanding.
Ādisōke Rising: Ottawa hopes to reinvent the city with its new central library
Despite controversy and delays, Ottawa's new central library is rising on LeBreton Flats.
Delayed construction of city pumping station creates headaches for residents of Old Ottawa South
The delayed completion of a municipal construction project in Old Ottawa South is causing disruption for local residents - and the headaches could last for many months to come.
‘Pride, Not Prejudice’ provides safe space for feminist vendors, progressive advocacy groups
Local Ottawa Business creates craft show for marginalized creators to showcase their work.
New kilometre-long pathway through LeBreton Flats opens to public
The National Capital Commission has open two walking, biking and skiing trails through LeBreton Flats to the public.
Committee to consider $500,000 grant for Centretown heritage redevelopment
Application made for a CIP Grant regarding 278-280 O’Connor Street and 347 Gilmour Street will be under Committee consideration on Tuesday, Oct. 12.
Council delays decision on size limits for secondary dwellings
City council has delayed a decision of limiting the size of secondary rental units to take into account concerns expressed by small landlords.
Councillor, local communities concerned they are being shut out of Tunney’s Pasture redevelopment plan
Councillor and community groups are demanding more answers to questions about the redevelopment of Tunney's Pasture.
Building blocks: B.C. city takes aim at homelessness with two temporary modular housing projects
The City of Richmond is acting on the idea of temporary modular housing as a rapid response to a growing homelessness crisis.
A 15-minute neighbourhood initiative no walk in the park for Alta Vista community because of intensification concerns
Talks about how to transform Alta Vista into a “15-minute neighbourhood” have begun among local residents, but efforts to make the community more walkable have been overshadowed by concerns about looming intensification plans that are also part of the vision.
ACORN Ottawa pushes NCC for more affordable housing at LeBreton Flats
Members of ACORN-Ottawa, a group that advocates for affordable housing and social justice, protested outside the Elgin Street headquarters....
Locals fight to preserve rare natural forest on Montreal’s West Island
“We can’t keep losing these important natural spaces,” says Geneviève Lussier, a Pointe-Claire resident and organizer of the Save Fairview Forest group
Stunning ‘sunset’ park planned for controversial Zibi development on Ottawa River
Plans for a 25-storey residential building on Chaudière Island as part of the Zibi development include a new city park — named Pangishimo after the Algonquin word for sunset — offering a stunning, westward view of the Ottawa River. The City of Ottawa’s planning committee examined a report earlier this year on the project’s latest design, which includes a new...
Gentrification is robbing Hamilton renters of affordable places to live
Hamilton, like many cities in the Greater Toronto-Hamilton area, is seeing housing prices rise and that is pushing pressure on affordable and available rental units.
Ottawa council approves expansion of Chateau Laurier
Ottawa city council voted 14 to 10 to approve the design changes to the hotel expansion and issue a heritage permit.
Watson has ‘burned a bridge’ after Council votes to move controversial development forward, Algonquin Elder says
Ottawa City Council voted in favour of including Tewin into new urban boundary, this Wednesday, with a vote of 16 to 8, creating further controversy with Algonquin Nation.
Lookahead ’21: Carp corridor wants to tap into city’s water supply and spur more business on urban edge
The Carp corridor is thirsty for city water. The City of Ottawa has yet to extend the service to the stretch of road between Stittsville and Carp that’s home to Ottawa’s largest light industry park. Roddy Bolivar is the executive director of the area’s business improvement group and wants municipal water pipes in the corridor starting this year. “Municipal water...
While loop and tram schemes gain traction, Watson says expanding and finishing LRT remains Ottawa’s top transit priority
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson has said that an interprovincial transit link between Ottawa and Gatineau is not a priority. Ottawa-based group Supporters of the Loop believe now is an opportune time to examine the many benefits of a rail link in the National Capital Region.
City council denies motion to protect 120 affordable housing units during Stage 3 LRT construction
City Council voted against a motion calling for the re-consideration of Stage 3 LRT planning to protect the Manor Village community.
Heritage committee approves major Bank Street development but seeks design change to relieve ‘cliff wall’
The Built Heritage Sub-Committee of Ottawa City Hall voted to redevelop 390-394 Bank Street to have a new residential and commercial building.
Ottawa’s multicultural communities boast impressive giving habits
A recent nationwide study shows our multicultural communities are more inclined to support charities and nonprofits compared to the average Canadian. With one in three Canadians projected to be immigrants by 2036, Ottawa’s community leaders, expert researchers and marketers agree that engaging diverse communities should be top of mind for the charitable sector.
Frustrated safe cycling advocates say city report on high-risk intersections shows need for urgent action
Cycling advocates say they are frustrated by the City of Ottawa’s Cycling Safety Review of High-Volume Intersections, a newly released report identifying dangerous intersections and recommending changes to prevent vehicle-cyclist collisions. The review was undertaken in response to inquiries posed by Mayor Jim Watson and former Cumberland Ward councillor Stephen Blais in May 2019 after a 60 year old male...
NCC starts ball rolling on development of the ‘Library Parcel’ on LeBreton Flats
The NCC announced Tuesday that it will launch the first step of its procurement process to develop the one hectare section at 665 Albert St.
Proposed LRT extension could displace low-income Nepean residents
As the city discusses plans for Stage 3 LRT extensions, residents of a Nepean apartment building are concerned about the possibility of evication.
Faces of Change: Amira Elghawaby fights for labour rights – and voices often overlooked
Journalist and human rights advocate, Amira Elghawaby speaks on her career and platform in a multicultural Canada.