
Here are the City of Ottawa’s proposed new development charges
Ottawa’s planning committee laid out a new set of charges for developers on Thursday, though recent announcements from the Ontario government are expected to uproot

Here are the City of Ottawa’s proposed new development charges
Ottawa’s planning committee laid out a new set of charges for developers on Thursday, though recent announcements from the Ontario government are expected to uproot

Alexandra Badzak wins prestigious award for leadership of Ottawa Art Gallery expansion
An opera singer, a photographer, a marketing agency and a well-respected arts leader were among the individuals honoured at the Ottawa Arts Council’s awards ceremony

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 other waterways. In the declaration, the mayor’s office

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 down at the end of this week, according

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 line even as councillors continue to express concerns

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 would see the pedestrian thoroughfare remain closed off

Op-ed: Forget about Toronto, Sidewalk Labs – build a smart neighbourhood in Ottawa instead
After failed attempts to develop LeBreton Flats, the National Capital Commission recently announced it was adopting a new approach for developing the 21-hectare property. This

‘Web of data’ collected by smart city tech stokes privacy fears
Apps that do things such as alerting drivers when a parking spot opens up nearby make life easier for urban dwellers, proponents say ​– but

Startups to watch: Ottawa’s APX lays out the blueprint for a smarter, safer city
A local startup’s software is not only giving Ottawa firefighters valuable insights before arriving at a frenzied scene, but could also lay the foundations for

Smart cities: Setting a course for a more connected Ottawa
On a plot of land that once served as a stark reminder of how quickly a promising tech sector can go bust, a new facility
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