An Ottawa businessman and philanthropist is sending millions of dollars of medicine and tonnes of food to Lebanon to help those displaced, injured and starving as the war escalates. He’s calling on the federal government to stand for peace and commit to doing the same.
Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre announced Monday that if his party forms the next government, he will cut the federal sales tax on new home sold for under $1 million, a move that the Ottawa Real Estate Board said would have very positive impacts for Ottawa consumers.
Ottawa city council has passed a poverty reduction strategy that will support local initiatives working to address food insecurity and poverty and require more...
Jim Dean, creative director of Haunted Walks Ottawa, said Ottawa’s rich history makes it an intriguing place for ghost-hunting and paranormal activity. And while scary stories can be found nearly everywhere in Ottawa, he said there are a few places that seem to be hotspots for scary happenings.
City council has approved a motion that will require city staff to consider the feasibility of a by-law to protect vulnerable social infrastructure, also known as a “bubble” by-law, after lengthy discussion at the council meeting.
The Ottawa riding Nepean has been held by the same Progressive Conservative representative, Lisa MacLeod, for 19 years. On election day on Feb. 27, Nepean voters revealed a change of heart and voted in Liberal candidate Tyler Watt.
City council held a special meeting Wednesday morning to discuss replacing Osgoode city councillor George Darouze, who was elected as MPP on Thursday and will resign his seat on council to represent the Carleton riding in the Queen’s Park legislature.