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City site west of Bronson selected for new Ottawa central library

City Hall

City staff are recommending a site just west of Bronson, at 557 Wellington Street, for a new iconic central library that will be a partnership with Library

Construction of $30M La Cite ‘hub’ to start in February

Ottawa

One of Ottawa’s post-secondary institutions has released more details about a new multimillion-dollar multi-purpose space on its Aviation Parkway campus that aims to bring students

Council passes budget with concerns over policing and transit

City Hall

City councillors may have passed Ottawa’s 2017 budget unanimously on Wednesday, but it took three hours of discussion over policing strategies and transit passes to

Watson: Turn one-off Ottawa 2017 events into recurring festivities

City Hall

Next year’s 150th birthday celebrations will build a lasting legacy in the city and bring back visitors for years to come, Mayor Jim Watson says.

Ottawa-area pot firm Canopy Growth gains ‘clarity’ from marijuana legalization report

Ottawa

The Ottawa-based CEO of one of Canada’s largest marijuana firms is lauding yesterday’s federal report that recommends how the Liberal government proceed with its plans

Phoenix pay system plays role in United Way workplace campaign donation shortfall

Canada & World, Ottawa

One of the biggest workplace fundraising campaigns in Canada will fall short of its $19-million goal this holiday season, and the Grinch in the works

Ottawa defence consultant BMT wins multiyear DND training contract

Defence and Security

In a statement, BMT said it will develop and deliver systems engineering and requirements management training tailored for Canadian defence officials. Training will start in

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Airbnb hits legal snag in Ontario following Ottawa condo court case

Tourism

Condo owners across the province could find it more difficult to rent out their units for short periods using services such as Airbnb following a

Union representing federal public servants reaches tentative agreement

Ottawa

A union representing public servants has reached a tentative contract that it says gives federal scientists the right to share their research with the media