City ‘nickel and diming’ festivals, Jazz Fest head says
A long-time festival organizer says Ottawa’s special events bylaw is hurting major events. Catherine O’Grady, executive director of the TD Ottawa Jazz Festival, said
City ‘nickel and diming’ festivals, Jazz Fest head says
A long-time festival organizer says Ottawa’s special events bylaw is hurting major events. Catherine O’Grady, executive director of the TD Ottawa Jazz Festival, said
Sens deflect city’s transit fee requests
The Sens aren’t hopping on board a city plan to roll transit into the price of hockey and event tickets. OC Transpo managers were asked
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.
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
Five lessons from stage one LRT
A new report has outlined some lessons learned while implementing stage one of the city’s light-rail project, in hopes they will be applied to stage
Ottawa Bluesfest warns transit fee could cost festival charities
Blues in the Schools, Be in the Band and a year-round music school could be axed if the city makes Bluesfest pay for transit, festival
Lansdowne, LRT on auditor general’s radar next year
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
Planning committee green-lights Slater Street tower
Despite some concerns about available green space and the type of retail that may move in, the city’s planning committee Tuesday unanimously approved rezoning for
Council unanimously passes 2015 budget
City council unanimously approved the 2015 budget Wednesday, limiting residential property tax increases to two percent. “This budget was designed to ensure Ottawa maintains momentum
Early light-rail construction begins downtown
A preliminary stage of LRT construction began Sunday around the University of Ottawa campus in a step likely to cause headaches for commuters. Passengers on
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