Mayor Jim Watson
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(Ottawa) – Today, Jim Watson presented the draft 2019 City of Ottawa budget. The most notable aspect of this budget is what it did not say. In Jim Watson’s... more
February 6, 2019
The Green Bin was supposed to be for disposing of compostable waste – organic matter, kitchen wastes, yard waste and a list of other acceptable items such as... more
April 3, 2018
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
It's November - the days are getting shorter and colder and that only means it is budget time in the city of Ottawa.
The annual winners and losers report --... more
By John Redins
November 13, 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
The Central Experimental Farm (CEF) in Ottawa is a 1055-acre open-space jewel in a modern metropolis. By comparison, New York's Central park is only 837 acres... more
By Kenskyman
February 24, 2017
Ottawa – Earlier today, City Council tabled a balanced budget. Draft Budget 2017 is affordable, fiscally responsible and has a balanced plan to ensure the City... more
By unpubadmin
November 9, 2016
Dear Mayor Watson:
At its General Meeting, Members of the Federation of Citizens Association, who included representatives from across the City, decided... more
November 7, 2016
Dear Candidates in Ottawa-Vanier,
I am writing to you today to seek information on your position on issues of great interest to the City of Ottawa, and our... more
By unpubadmin
November 6, 2016
They Thought You Wouldn't Notice, Now They Are Hoping You Will Forget: Politically Strategizing the Public Sentiment
"To act as a physician, the priest must... more
September 8, 2016
"I didn't know it was your table - it's laid for a great many more than three." - Alice to the March Hare, "Alice in Wonderland"
So why is a raven like a... more
August 18, 2016
Dear Members of Council,
We received, with dismay, the OMB Decision dated February 23, 2016, following the August 6, 2015 hearing of a motion by OPA 150... more
March 15, 2016
How Ottawa budgets
The City of Ottawa has recently made efforts to make municipal budgeting somewhat less mysterious. On June 24, 2015, the City Treasurer... more
July 20, 2015
Dear Mayor Watson:
The members of the Federation have directed me to again write on their behalf. As you may recall, I wrote on January 20 requesting City... more
June 1, 2015