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Capital Coun. Menard calls for breakup of planning committee over urban-rural divide

An Ottawa councillor is calling for the city’s planning committee to be split into two bodies that deal with urban and suburban planning issues separately

Council grants tax deferral for flood-damaged properties

Property owners in flood-affected areas will be given a six-month grace period on property taxes, city council...

City of Ottawa declares state of emergency due to flooding threat

Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson has declared a state of emergency over flooding along the Ottawa River and...

Ottawa LRT planner Chris Swail to step down: memo

The senior city official in charge of planning the extension to Ottawa’s light-rail transit system will step...

Rawlson King wins Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward by-election

Rawlson King emerged as the winner from a crowded field of candidates Monday night to replace Tobi...

City of Ottawa treasurer fell victim to US$100K phishing scam: auditor general

The City of Ottawa’s treasurer fell victim to an increasingly prevalent form of cyber attack last year,...

City closes stage 2 LRT deal with SNC-Lavalin subsidiary amid ongoing scrutiny

The City of Ottawa has closed the first of two deals to extend the forthcoming light-rail transit...

Council to consider auditor general review of stage 2 LRT procurement

City Council will consider a motion at its next meeting to have the auditor general look into...

Update: Watson unfazed by SNC-Lavalin concerns as Ford delivers $1.2B funding on stage 2 LRT

Ontario premier Doug Ford confirmed a $1.21-billion commitment from the province to help fund the second phase...

New greenspace, art installations proposed for ‘pedestrian oasis’ on Sparks Street

The City of Ottawa unveiled a loose plan for the future of Sparks Street Thursday, one that...

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