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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.

Council settles development charges appeals

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City council has managed to avoid an Ontario Municipal Board hearing by settling appeals with several parties over its new development charges. The charges, which

FEDCO recommends council approve 2016 budget timetable

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The city’s finance and economic development committee Tuesday recommended city council approve the timetable for developing and approving the 2016 budget. The city’s finance department

City looking for public input on coach houses

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Ottawa may become the first city in Ontario to allow coach houses, the city said Tuesday. Coach houses are self-contained living units on the same

Opinion: Few signs of common sense in parking bylaws

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First, let’s give credit where credit is due: The City of Ottawa deserves praise for its role in keeping parking rates in check in the

Opinion: Commentary: Railing against Ottawa traffic

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Ottawa’s traffic congestion is growing worse, and I believe I have a solution. It is this: build a highway bypass on the city’s southern outskirts

Council briefs: 180 Metcalfe St. development deferred again

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Somerset Coun. Catherine McKenney scored another victory at city hall Wednesday when council rejected a 27-storey hotel and condo development on Metcalfe Street. Ms. McKenney

City council defers Medical Arts Building vote until Aug. 26

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Somerset Coun. Catherine McKenney ultimately might not be able to prevent the redevelopment of the Medical Arts Building at 180 Metcalfe St., but she was