City of Ottawa
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In a decision on 16 February, the Canadian Transportation Agency (part of the Federal Court system) gave the City of Ottawa two choices. It must take the steps... more
February 20, 2018
This week’s developments on the light-rail transit file have left me pondering questions about core roles and responsibilities in our democratic system.
Much... more
February 16, 2018
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson and Capital Ward Councillor David Chernushenko joined members of the community and the Ottawa East Community Association today to... more
By unpubadmin
June 17, 2017
Canada 150 Maple Groves take root in our community as living legacy of sesquicentennial celebrations
Ottawa – A living legacy of Canada’s 150th anniversary celebrations will continue to grow in communities throughout Ottawa with today’s unveiling of the first... more
By unpubadmin
June 5, 2017
In mid-April the Ottawa River was rising and by early May it was still rising at an unprecedented rate. By May 4th, areas were already flooding and it was... more
May 10, 2017
Does Ottawa Need a Community Land Trust
Last fall, the City of Ottawa's submission to the new national housing strategy consultation described a long standing... more
By carrdennis
April 7, 2017
The City of Ottawa has investments in large oil, gas and coal companies. Around the globe, fossil fuels are inevitably being replaced by cleaner renewable... more
March 16, 2017
Ottawa – The launch of a process for public feedback on the proposed redevelopment of the Château Laurier was announced today at the City’s Planning Committee... more
By unpubadmin
February 14, 2017
Do as I say and not as I do seems to be the message from Ottawa Police Services Board chair, Eli El-Chantiry.
I received an interesting screen capture of his... more
By Ed Hand
February 13, 2017
Ottawa – The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) today received City Council approval to develop a new 216,000 square-foot Ottawa Central Library joint facility with... more
By unpubadmin
February 8, 2017
Refreshing the Ottawa Gang Strategy
The Ottawa Gang Strategy has been able to build new partnerships, improve service delivery, increase awareness of... more
By unpubadmin
January 16, 2017
Crime Prevention Ottawa Communiqué
Announcing our plans for 2017
The CPO Board of Directors approved CPO’s 2017 Operational Plan at its January 9 meeting... more
By unpubadmin
January 12, 2017
It is very distressing to learn (West Carleton Review – December 22/16) that tree cutting in the Kanata Lakes North Development is slated to start any day.... more
January 5, 2017
On Tuesday, the City of Ottawa Planning Committee reviewed a report from staff setting out the City's position on various proposals floated in the Province's... more
November 9, 2016
Consultations on the City of Ottawa’s 2017 Budget are upon us, and this year, the city and others are trying some new tools for engagement.
There are two... more
October 8, 2016