Pavilion to memorialize damaging tornado, Trend Arlington’s resilience
A new 20- x 13-metre outdoor pavilion is currently under construction in Trend Arlington Park in the west-end Knox-Merivale ward. The pavilion project began in 2018, after the Nepean-area neighbourhood was hit by a tornado. In an effort to rebuild community infrastructure, the Trend Arlington Community Association proposed erecting a pavilion for residents to “memorialize” the tornado and “build community...
Somerset West health centre transitioning to HART hub
The Somerset West Health Community Centre will transition from a drug consumption site into a Homelessness Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub. This is part of the Ontario government's new rule to close all drug consumption sites within 200-metre proximity of schools and child-care centres.
Renewal of Bay ward’s Frank Ryan Park to include new field house, playground
Renewal projects in a west-end Ottawa community park will begin in 2025. The city has planned renovations to the park's facilities and field house.
Kanata South residents press for more amenities during park makeover
A new pickkleball court and revamp of a tobogganing hill are not enough of a development for Kanata South community members. An October Engage Ottawa survey found that those in the area want more, though it might not be possible.
New dog park in Barrhaven to feature separate runs for big and small pooches
New and inclusive dog park to come in 2025.
Controversial Rockcliffe Park residence once again ready for construction
Residents of Rockcliffe Park have lost a fight to halt the controversial redevelopment of a property in the upscale Ottawa neighbourhood. A Divisional Court appeal panel has rejected the Rockcliffe Park Residents Association’s bid to prevent the construction of a large-scale home at 480 Cloverdale Rd. According to the RPRA, the Cloverdale Road home is oversized and too contemporary for...
Ottawa Police Service set to lose Algonquin College training site
Ottawa Police Service will soon lose its training facility at Algonquin College - here's why.
Heron Park to finally see new field house after 20-plus years of waiting
A small green and red-brick building, for two decades a familiar sight to Heron Park residents, is now gone. However, it will not be missed. Six months from now, a new and much improved community facility will be in its place. Bordered by Sawmill Creek and Heron Road, the south-central Ottawa park has a playground, baseball diamond, wading pool and...
New bus route to rail hub set to transform transit in Barrhaven
The new bus route 70, part of OC Transpo's "New Ways to Bus" initiative, will transform transit for Barrhaven residents.
O-Train Line 4 expansion to Ottawa airport reshapes south-end travel
The south extension of Ottawa’s light-rail transit system opened in January after a nearly three-year delay. During the years of construction, the city not only expanded Line 2 — the Trillium Line of the O-Train — but also added a whole new service: Line 4 to the Ottawa airport. The line began service on Jan. 6. The train runs back...
Skeptics question proposed sixth bridge to reduce truck traffic in downtown Ottawa
According to its fall economic statement, the federal government is committed to building “an additional multimodal bridge over the Ottawa River to further improve transportation connectivity in the National Capital Region.” It’s a pledge welcomed by many residents of Rideau-Vanier ward in downtown Ottawa but others living closer to the proposed location of the sixth interprovincial bridge in the city...
Tewin open house offers glimpse of controversial southeast development
Shovels won’t hit the ground until the end of this decade, but the Tewin city-building project has been the talk of the town since 2020. At a public consultation open house held in January at the Carlsbad Springs Community Centre, hundreds of area residents gathered to learn about the project and to voice concerns about various aspects of the plan. ...