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City seeking theme park, “House of Sport” to boost economy

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The city is hoping to land a theme park or other large-scale tourist attraction and is eyeing a home for major sports organizations as part

Council approves several development plans

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Several neighbourhoods are now destined for new looks after city council approved a number of planning committee recommendations Wednesday. Council approved a proposed 27-storey tower

City “way overcharging” for building permits: councillors

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If city staff stopped collecting building permit fees today, they could still run the office for two years – a clear sign the city is

KPMG policy paper suggests many prefer Uber to taxi industry

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Many Ottawa residents feel they are better served by services such as Uber than they are by the traditional taxi industry, according to a policy

Mayor’s business delegation heads off to China, Thailand

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Mayor Jim Watson and a delegation of 15 local business leaders arrive in Beijing Monday on a week-long mission they hope will pay long-term dividends

City’s draft budget calls for two per cent tax hike, 50 jobs cut

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City council tabled a draft budget Thursday that would see a two per cent residential property tax hike, in line with one of Mayor Jim

Planning committee green-lights Slater Street tower

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Despite some concerns about available green space and the type of retail that may move in, the city’s planning committee Tuesday unanimously approved rezoning for

City gets $34.3 million from provincial gas tax program

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The City of Ottawa’s light rail project got a provincial shot in the arm Monday, as the Wynne government announced Ottawa would get $34.3 million

Mizrahi development on Wellington Street gets planning committee stamp of approval

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Construction of a controversial Wellington Street condominium could begin in 2017, now that the city’s planning committee has approved the results of the developer’s appeal

Mayor to lead economic development mission to China, Thailand

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Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson will be adding to his frequent flyer points when he leads an economic development mission to China and Thailand this November.