Committee gets an earful about transparency around Ottawa’s Lansdowne 2.0 project
Some public delegates voiced their concerns over the lack of ‘transparency’ on the Lansdowne 2.0 project proposal during the joint Finance and Corporate Services and Planning and Housing Committee meeting Nov. 2.
Inclusion week panel at Carleton hears about the need for open dialogue
A panel discussion hosted by Carleton University’s School of Social Work stressed the need for need for an open dialogue between different people offers a path to a less confrontational and more open community.
Self-storage business booms in Ottawa and small condos may be a factor
Storage unit employees in Canada’s capital region say they have seen a 'huge demand' for self-storage rental units from residents.
Aiming to make more housing affordable in Ottawa, land trust buys its first property
An Ottawa non-profit with the stated goal of keeping housing affordable forever has acquired its first rental property on Kirkwood Avenue in Carlington.
Advocates urge Ottawa to adopt a tenant defence fund to help those facing eviction
Activists urge a city committee to consider a legal defence fund for tenants facing high rent increases or eviction.
City council to consider expanding emergency shelters more widely across Ottawa
Community Services Committee proposes more emergency shelters to reduce the current overflow and to help make them more accessible across multiple wards.
Despite hot start in Central Canada Hockey League, Smiths Falls Bears aren’t satisfied
This year's version of the Smiths Falls Bears is on a mission to capture the Bogart Cup, something they just missed last season.
CHEO says it’s prepared for a bad respiratory illness season, with ER visits rising
This respiratory illness season is predicted to be similar to the last where a surge of multiple different respiratory illnesses pushed the limits of the health-care system.
Love it or mock it, the pumpkin spice latte defines fall for some coffee drinkers
As students enter midterm season, coffee has become a main form of energy for students, who are sleep-deprived and studying hard. Coffee shops are bustling and students are seen studying all over with coffee cups in hand.
Proposed cap on numbers won’t solve housing crisis, say international students
International students say any cap on their numbers won't solve the housing crisis and will hurt Canadian universities dependent on their tuition fees.
Frustration over affordability has young Canadians leaning towards federal Conservatives
Young Canadian voters are considering electing Conservatives as they struggle with affordability issues such as inflation and housing costs.
Volunteer groups flock together to save two birds of prey
In July of 2023, three local volunteer organizations came together to save a hawk and an owl and released them back into the wild.