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City committee OKs fee cuts aimed at boosting small businesses

Proposed changes would make it easier and less expensive to have properties rezoned for certain types of businesses.

City looks to relax infill housing restrictions

Changes would reduce the minimum required lot sizes and raise the four-unit cap that currently applies in some Ottawa neighbourhoods.

City eyeing extra plowing, fire pits to help businesses weather COVID-19 storm this winter, Watson says

Mayor said City Hall staff are working with local business groups to help restaurants, bars, retail shops and other enterprises that have seen revenues plummet during the pandemic.

Residents prefer Sparks Street tunnel for STO tramway, survey says

Tunnel one of two options for proposed system connecting Ottawa and Gatineau, along with an above-ground route along Wellington Street.

Tanger Outlets seeks city’s OK to open on stat holidays

Popular Kanata shopping mall argues it deserves exemptions due to its proximity to visitor attractions such as the Canadian Tire Centre and Bell Sensplex.

City holding back millions in payments to LRT consortium

OC Transpo boss John Manconi says the Rideau Transit Group will be getting $17.45 million, or just over a quarter of the roughly $60 million it is seeking under its service agreement with the city.

Proposed bylaw calls for stepped-up maintenance plans in rental buildings

New rules would apply to all rental properties that are at least three storeys tall or have a minimum of 10 rental units.

Indoor use of masks mandatory in Ottawa as of midnight

New rules from Ottawa Public Health come slightly more than a week before city council is scheduled to debate similar restrictions.

Mayor moves to make masks mandatory in indoor public spaces

Proposed bylaw 'would ensure that all businesses are on a level playing field,' Watson says.

Rideau Transit Group names new CEO

Consortium that built the Confederation Line says Nicolas Truchon will take over for outgoing chief executive Peter Lauch effective July 10.

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