“A former mentor of mine used to say, ‘Don’t think big…think huge.’ This is certainly one of those ‘think huge’ ideas,” Devine said. “When our most urgent priorities can merge with opportunities to do historic investments in the future of our city’s and our country’s economy, thinking ‘huge’ might be the only way to go.”
The mayors of the National Capital Region are urging the federal party leaders, two of whom are running in Ottawa ridings, to take action in Ottawa and Gatineau by addressing a list of shared priorities.
At the city council meeting Wednesday, councillors had their hands full with a full agenda that included restrictions on salt use, approving a by-election for Osgoode ward, the purchase of a rural property, and the definition of racism and colonialism in City policy.
As The Hudson’s Bay Company prepares to close the vast majority of its retail stores, including the anchor storefront on Rideau Street, owners of nearby clothing boutiques have shared mixed feelings about how the ByWard Market will be impacted.
The planning and housing committee approved a slew developments on Wednesday, including ones that would bring additional dwelling units to Westboro, Hintonburg, Kanata North and Stittsville.
The City of Ottawa has released its Transportation Master Plan, laying extensive groundwork for what transportation in Ottawa will look like for the next two decades.