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Mayor Watson to meet Ottawa’s business community in interactive podcast interview

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Ottawa rejects closing traffic lanes to make more room for pedestrians

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Officials concerned move may draw more people out; urge residents to stay inside or use less popular routes

City to put more than 4,000 workers on unpaid leave

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The City of Ottawa is putting more than 4,000 part-time workers on unpaid leave as the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the closure of many municipal

Mayor Watson declares state of emergency in Ottawa over COVID-19

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The City of Ottawa has entered into a state of emergency to allow for a ‘more nimble’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic

No fees for buskers in Ottawa LRT stations, city says

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The City of Ottawa opened applications Monday for performers interested in entertaining riders along the LRT line – a gig that won’t leave buskers pinching

City council votes unanimously to pull curtain back on phase two LRT procurement

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Ottawa city council came together Wednesday in an effort to uncover more information on the controversial procurement process to construct phase two of light-rail transit

Ottawa council approves 3% property tax hike for budget 2020

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Council unanimously approved a three per cent property tax hike in 2020 to cover the city’s $3.76-billion operating budget for next year, up $136.8 million

Stand-by replacement buses for LRT to cost $95K per week, city committee hears

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OC Transpo’s emergency rollout of buses that are idling at a city-owned ballpark in case the LRT breaks down is expected to cost taxpayers $95,000

Cumberland Coun. Stephen Blais named Ontario Liberal candidate in Orléans byelection

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The Ontario Liberals have nominated Stephen Blais as their candidate for an upcoming byelection in the riding of Orléans

City of Ottawa proposes $3.76B operating budget in 2020

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Mayor Jim Watson laid out the City of Ottawa’s proposed fiscal blueprint for the coming year at council Wednesday morning, with increases planned for transit