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City’s draft budget calls for two per cent tax hike, 50 jobs cut
City council tabled a draft budget Thursday that would see a two per cent residential property tax hike, in line with one of Mayor Jim
Planning committee green-lights Slater Street tower
Despite some concerns about available green space and the type of retail that may move in, the city’s planning committee Tuesday unanimously approved rezoning for
City gets $34.3 million from provincial gas tax program
The City of Ottawa’s light rail project got a provincial shot in the arm Monday, as the Wynne government announced Ottawa would get $34.3 million
Don’t let that grey power go to waste
The first wave of baby boomers has already retired, with more to follow. With them, they’re taking decades of practical and institutional know-how that may
FIFA Women’s World Cup a money maker for city
The 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup pumped $28.6 million into the local economy, the Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance announced Thursday. The alliance also said
Mizrahi development on Wellington Street gets planning committee stamp of approval
Construction of a controversial Wellington Street condominium could begin in 2017, now that the city’s planning committee has approved the results of the developer’s appeal
Mayor to lead economic development mission to China, Thailand
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson will be adding to his frequent flyer points when he leads an economic development mission to China and Thailand this November.
Council settles development charges appeals
City council has managed to avoid an Ontario Municipal Board hearing by settling appeals with several parties over its new development charges. The charges, which
CFL commish says 2017 Grey Cup news will have to wait
Canadian Football League commissioner Jeffrey Orridge charmed the crowd at Thursday morning’s Mayor’s Breakfast with his wit, but he wouldn’t deliver the news the city
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