Casino
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City of Ottawa Council Meeting: August 28, 2013
The Kanata Chamber of Commerce is the largest independent business organization in West Ottawa, representing... more
August 28, 2013
How City Council has handled the Casino affair should not be a surprise to citizens. We had a foretaste of it under the former Council when they abruptly... more
By BrianTansey
September 2, 2013
This could have all been avoided if the City had conducted proper public consultations at the very beginning. An honest approach is always the best. I really... more
By James OGrady
August 29, 2013
Dear Ottawa residents,
By now, citizens of Ottawa are aware of Ottawa's next boondoggle - the Mayor's desperate search for not one but two casinos -... more
By Ian Lee
August 24, 2013
Dear Mayor Watson & Ottawa City Council,
In a very short while you will all be asked an important question with respect to the possibility of a second... more
By OTAG
August 22, 2013
I’ve made this argument so many times, many times on your site (The Bulldog), but here it is again in point form:
Casinos promote gambling and are a vice.... more
By James OGrady
June 10, 2013
This is really good news! The final paragraph in the Mayor's motion is exactly what I said in my presentation to Council on the casino last Fall:
BE IT FURTHER... more
By James OGrady
June 4, 2013
Interesting to see how Mayor Watson is framing this issue, knowing full well that many Ottawa residents oppose his desire for a downtown casino.
I certainly do... more
By James OGrady
September 24, 2012
Some info for you Ken, apparently public feedback from residents in Ward 9 (Nepean) indicates most people are opposed to a downtown Casino, preferring instead... more
By James OGrady
April 11, 2013
Ken, the real driving force in gambling these days is online gambling as I wrote on your blog last week.
The economic benefits will be the same at Rideau-... more
By James OGrady
October 9, 2012
The way the Mayor has positioned the debate with only one day of feedback and debate, it is unlikely FEDCO will say no to a casino in Ottawa. However, I... more
By James OGrady
October 1, 2012