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King Charles and Queen Camilla mingle with ‘thrilled’ Lansdowne royal watchers

What might have been a sleepy Monday afternoon at downtown Ottawa’s Lansdowne Park was transformed into a historic spectacle as King Charles III and Queen Camilla made their first public appearance in the nation’s capital during their 2025 royal visit. Hundreds gathered in Aberdeen Square, eager to catch a glimpse of Canada’s King and his royal consort, with the most...
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City waters down proposed ban on smart-consumption monitoring devices

The City of Ottawa is aiming to strengthen regulations around smart-consumption monitoring devices on water meters, which could include working with the private company Alert Labs. On Tuesday, members of the city’s environment and climate change committee discussed changes to the Water Bylaw, which regulates municipal water services. A report released on May 8 outlined a potential ban on renters...
Carleton University

City’s e-scooter program set for spring rollout with new rules, expanded service

Ottawa residents will soon see e-scooters roll out across the city once again for the spring and summer, but this time with 24-hour availability and in more neighbourhoods.  City council has unanimously approved a five-year extension for the scooters on Ottawa roads. Additionally, councillors supported continuing to contract Bird Canada and Neuron Mobility to manage e-scooter rentals from April 30...
Canada

Advocates call for sustainable climate solutions in wake of federal election

As some vote as still being counted in the federal election, environmental advocates are highlighting a gap between public concern about climate change and the need for action, emphasizing the need for more effective communication and stronger proposals from all federal parties to bridge this divide.  A recent Angus Reid Institute poll indicated that nearly 70 per cent of Canadians...
Environment

Green groups alarmed as city explores ‘waste-to-energy’ incineration project

This spring, as the City of Ottawa reviews its options for the future management of municipal waste, officials will explore a controversial proposal to build a waste-to-energy incinerator. Local environmental groups are concerned about the emissions and toxins that could be produced by an incinerator and argue the facility would incentivize overconsumption instead of encouraging greater waste reduction and higher...