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Ottawa rejects closing traffic lanes to make more room for pedestrians

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

The City of Ottawa is putting more than 4,000 part-time workers on unpaid leave as the COVID-19...

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

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 pennies to break even on the permit

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 over 2019

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 a week

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 and infrastructure funding

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 by the city’s transportation committee
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