Uber rep dodges councillors’ questions at committee meeting
Uber’s public policy manager was grilled by city councillors at a special meeting of the community and protective services committee that committee chair Coun. Diane
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Why getting away from the office is the best way to forge better, more productive bonds
The team that plays together, stays together, says Kim McKenney, president of Dominion Lending Centres (DLC) The Mortgage Source. In her company’s case, the playing
Affordable housing a fair exchange for clean-up dollars, says Watson
If developers want tax dollars for site decontamination, they should have to build some affordable housing in return, Mayor Jim Watson said Tuesday. Mr. Watson
Opinion: In rush to catch up with Uber, city shouldn’t leave public behind
Buckle up. It could be a wild ride as changes to city rules for taxis and “Private Transportation Companies” (PTC’s; that’d be Uber) go from
Taxi union fumes over Ottawa’s Uber-friendly bylaw
More than a year after Uber cruised into Ottawa – ignoring bylaws and infuriating cab drivers – city staff are taking steps to make the
Mayor on board with staff recommendations on taxi bylaw changes
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson is supporting staff recommendations regulating the taxi industry that would legalize Uber. “If we are going to remain an innovative city,
City staff recommends sweeping taxi bylaw changes
Uber could soon be legal in Ottawa. City staff is recommending sweeping changes to the city’s taxi bylaw, which would create a new “private transportation
National triathlon championships coming to Ottawa in 2016, 2017
Another major sporting event is coming to the capital as Triathlon Canada announced Thursday its national championships will be held in Ottawa in 2016 and
Suburban v. urban: Stittsville subdivision gives rise to height debate
A 24-hectare plot of land in Stittsville will officially be home to a controversial 400-unit subdivision. But the development discussion has given rise to another
Converting streetlights to LED: it just makes sense (and cents)
Energy Ottawa, an affiliate of Hydro Ottawa, doesn’t just keep the lights on for the residents in the Nation’s Capital; it’s always looking to do
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