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
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
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
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
Taxi-Uber showdown looms at city hall
Ottawa cabbies will finally get a glimpse of their future at a special meeting April 7. Coun. Diane Deans has called a special community and
Planning committee recommends drop in building application fees
The city’s planning committee unanimously approved on Tuesday to recommend city council cut building application fees by 10 per cent. Reduced fees would benefit both
Mayor welcomes LRT spending in Ontario budget
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson welcomed Thursday’s provincial budget, saying it “sets the stage for a continued partnership for making our community stronger in Ottawa.” “Stage
City of Ottawa closes 2015 with $42M deficit
The City of Ottawa’s deficit may look bad, but staff say it’s not as bad as they thought. The city closed 2015 with a massive
NCC 50-year capital plan slowly taking shape
More waterfront access, a Confederation Square makeover and a tweak of the Rideau Street intersection in front of the old train station. Those are among
Road project delays ahead as Ottawa falls short of development targets
Major road projects could careen off schedule if local development doesn’t perk up, some councillors warn. By Emma Jackson. The Airport Parkway widening project has
Ottawa city council passes 2016 budget
For the first time in Jim Watson’s second tenure as Ottawa mayor, he could not secure a unanimous vote on his budget on Wednesday. The
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