City of Ottawa

NCC 50-year capital plan slowly taking shape

City Hall

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

Construction

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

City Hall

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

Lansdowne, LRT on auditor general’s radar next year

City Hall

The city’s auditor general says he will audit how the city managed its Lansdowne contract with Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group next year, three days

Mayor’s business delegation heads off to China, Thailand

City Hall

Mayor Jim Watson and a delegation of 15 local business leaders arrive in Beijing Monday on a week-long mission they hope will pay long-term dividends

City’s draft budget calls for two per cent tax hike, 50 jobs cut

City Hall

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

City gets $34.3 million from provincial gas tax program

City Hall

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

Mayor to lead economic development mission to China, Thailand

City Hall

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.

Thales Canada opens new experience centre, looking for collaborators

Techopia

Thales Canada opened its new experience centre Thursday, a clear sign the international company is ready to expand its Ottawa business beyond the defence industry.

Council settles development charges appeals

City Hall

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