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Mayor welcomes LRT spending in Ontario budget

City Hall

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

City Hall

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

City Hall

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

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

Planning committee green-lights Slater Street tower

City Hall

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 Hall

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

Construction

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