Because of delays and other problems, LRT consortium has ‘failed’ residents, says city manager
Commuters of Ottawa will not find immediate respite to the frustrating issues they face as OC Transpo could not provide a “definite timeline” as to when the transport system will be reliable.
IN THE NEWS: Thursday, Nov 7
A roundup of some of the top headlines so far this week.
‘End in sight’ for businesses as main phase of Elgin Street construction winds down
With the Elgin St. construction coming to a close, business owners are surprisingly optimistic after a long battle with reduced road access.
Golf Wars: Kanata’s green-space feud with ClubLink hits the rough
ClubLink's proposal to redevelop the Kanata golf and country club is causing controversy in the community.
Shelter space shrinking as violence against women rises
Shelters for Violence Against women in Ottawa are dealing with overcrowding because instances of violence against women have increased while the amount of shelters has decreased drastically.
Canal-area businesses wait for answers about expropriation for bridge project
A number of small businesses are being expropriated for future bridge construction in Ottawa. There has been little communication between the businesses, the city and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation making it very difficult for the businesses to plan for their futures.
IN THE NEWS: Monday, Nov. 4
Here's the five things in the news you should know for Monday, November 4!
Powered down: More charging stations needed in Ottawa for electric vehicles, group told
The Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa gather for their monthly meeting to discuss developments in electric vehicles.
Campus radio feels the pinch of student choices
Due to recent cuts made by Premier Doug Ford, Ontario campus and community radio stations, like Carleton’s CKCU FM, are facing financial instability and are relying on donations to continue broadcasting.
Twice as many young women as men in Ontario say they have poor mental health: study
A comparison of the perceptions of mental health between young men and women in Ontario and Canada based on a recent study by Statistics Canada.
TD Place putting new life into university sports rivalries
Lansdowne Park and TD Place stadium have become a focus for univeritsy football in Ottawa and that's revived interest in such things as the Panda Game.
Residents worry about future management of Lansdowne by OSEG
A proposal that would see the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) operate all of Lansdowne Park is raising concerns for local residents. Those concerns were raised at a packed meeting Monday night in the Horticulture Building. In a document released Oct. 25 OSEG requested that the city give it all programming and site operations at Lansdowne. OSEG currently oversees,...