New city manager wants Ottawa on ‘solid financial footing’
It was only his second day on the job, but Ottawa’s new city manager already had his eyes on next year’s budget. Steve Kanellakos said
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Finance committee approves tweaked LRT design
First, the city disagreed with the National Capital Commission on a western light rail transit plan. Then, a church congregation railed against their agreed-upon route.
Ottawa council approves pet shop ban on commercially bred dogs, cats
There will be no more doggies in pet shop windows after councillors voted to ban the sale of commercially bred puppies and kittens on Wednesday.
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
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