Police aren’t the solution to rising crime in Ottawa, experts say
Concerns over an increase in acts of violence and crime continue to rise, and Ottawa communities are left searching for answers.
On the brink: Last minute talks held to avoid massive federal public service strike
More than 150,000 federal public servants are set to strike Wednesday if a deal with the federal government for better pay and benefits isn’t reached by Tuesday night. The Union of Taxation Employees, which represents approximately 35,000 Canada Revnue Agency workers, said more than 96 per cent of its members are in a strike position. The potential walkout comes in…
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…
Report flags gaps in city response to ‘derecho’ disaster
A report on the City of Ottawa’s response to last May’s hugely destructive “derecho” wind storm has highlighted gaps in emergency preparedness, including the way municipal officials support citizens with disabilities and ease food insecurity in a crisis. The “after-action report” assessing the city’s response to the extreme weather event was given to the city’s emergency preparedness and protective services…
People’s commission presses city to rebuild trust after convoy occupation
The final report of the Ottawa People’s Commission on the Convoy Occupation called for a new human rights framework in the city; new models of leadership and civic engagement; the need to improve responsiveness to crises and fostering dialogue and community building.
City rejects multimillion-dollar tax break for airport hotel builder
City Council has rejected supporting a hotel development at the Ottawa International Airport with a tax break.
‘Backlash’ documentary provides a front-row seat to gendered cyberviolence
Cyber misogyny is an alarming trend of the digital age: community members are calling for increased awareness and education through intentional events, like the screening of Backlash.
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.
Para Transpo riders still feel left behind after launch of online booking system
Para Transpo riders say they are still being left behind despite an overhaul of the booking system last year.
Data shows buses on busiest Ottawa routes late about one-third of the time
OC Transpo’s 10 busiest bus routes keep to their schedule just two-thirds of the time on average, according to city data requested by Capital Current. The data, which recorded the on-time performance of the routes between Dec. 25, 2022 and Jan. 19, shows the route with the worst record for buses running on time was the No. 85, a major…
Police association defies critics, vows to keep flying divisive ‘thin blue line’ flag
The president of the Ottawa Police Association says the group will continue to use the “thin blue line” sign to signal solidarity among officers despite backlash from city officials and advocacy groups that see it as a symbol of racism. The organization came under fire after the emblem was seen on hockey jerseys during a March 10 charity hockey game…
As day 10 of Carleton strike looms, workers say they are committed to getting better wages
CUPE 4600 stands with TAs, RAs, and CIs as they fight for fair pay and intellectual property rights. Many have joined them on their quest for improved wages. However, students remain uncertain and stressed about the future of the semester with only days left.