Mayor Watson declares state of emergency in Ottawa over COVID-19
The City of Ottawa has entered into a state of emergency to allow for a ‘more nimble’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic
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No fees for buskers in Ottawa LRT stations, city says
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ottawa’s transportation committee OKs 50-cent paid parking rate hike
On-street parking rates in most of Ottawa will rise by 50 cents an hour if council gives the green light to staff recommendations endorsed Wednesday
Planning committee approves zoning limits for new payday loan shops
New payday loan establishments would have to be a minimum of one kilometre apart under guidelines approved Thursday by the city’s planning committee
Ottawa’s property tax slated to increase 3% in 2020
The city’s finance and economic development committee gave the thumbs-up Tuesday to a proposed three per cent property tax increase in 2020
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