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Ottawa LRT tunnel connected below Rideau Street: Watson

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Construction of the city’s light-rail line has crossed a major milestone after crews connected both ends of the 2.5-kilometre tunnel beneath downtown Ottawa, Mayor Jim

79% of Ottawa residents approve of Mayor Jim Watson: Poll

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Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson is the most popular mayor in Canada, according to new public opinion research that provides a rare glimpse outside elections into

Proposal calls for drastic overhaul to Elgin Street

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Some business owners are pushing back against a proposal to significantly redesign Elgin Street by lowering the speed limit and removing parking, among other measures.

Independent report clears City of Ottawa in Rideau sinkhole

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The massive, van-swallowing sinkhole that opened up on Rideau Street earlier this year was not the city’s fault, according to an external investigation the city commissioned. By Ryan

City site west of Bronson selected for new Ottawa central library

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City staff are recommending a site just west of Bronson, at 557 Wellington Street, for a new iconic central library that will be a partnership with Library

Council passes budget with concerns over policing and transit

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City councillors may have passed Ottawa’s 2017 budget unanimously on Wednesday, but it took three hours of discussion over policing strategies and transit passes to

Watson: Turn one-off Ottawa 2017 events into recurring festivities

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Next year’s 150th birthday celebrations will build a lasting legacy in the city and bring back visitors for years to come, Mayor Jim Watson says.

Ottawa 2017 comes with $3.5M in additional city costs

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The extra hours for police, paramedics and a host of other city services for Ottawa 2017 events will cost about $3.5 million next year. By

Bourbon Street in Ottawa? City to debate changes to alcohol policies

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Ottawa is getting ready to party in 2017 with changes to the city’s alcohol policy. Don’t get too excited – this isn’t New Orleans and

Ottawa city council proposes 2% tax hike in draft budget

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The average homeowner in Ottawa will pay $55 more next year in a proposed budget city councillors saw for the first time on Wednesday. By